Hope Cottage - Self Catering Holiday Cottage - Isle of Arran - Scotland

24/04/2024

A beautiful start to the day, what more could you ask for.
Still a couple of single weeks available in July ! So be quick if interested otherwise booked through to end of August

12/03/2024

Time for a new season with our first guests of 2024 arriving this week. Opportune time to put up a new station clock on the railway shed.
Cottage looking fresh and ready to go.

01/03/2024

Just time to put the slippers on and sit by the stove for a well earned rest. Hope our guests in 2024 enjoy it as much as we do.

01/03/2024

New windows installed and ready to go for Season 2024, thanks to Andy Leese for the great job, with a cottage this age there are always challenges, and Andy stepped up to the mark as always.
Check availability:
https://www.cottagesonarran.co.uk/property/hope-cottage-blackwaterfoot/

15/02/2024

New windows downstairs and treatment of wood in sitting room complete, with ceiling painted in sitting room to match kitchen. Enjoying the cozy kitchen vibe with the wood burner

06/11/2023

A day for sitting around the fire when it's 🌧️ outside .
It's nice to get use out of the cottage now the season is over, a few days R&R working out what's needing done over the winter in preparation for next season 😁

01/09/2023

A real Indian summer on September 1st with temperature of 18c+
Why not book a week of relaxation. Availability in September and October

24/07/2023

A wee bit of mid season work on Garden and Cabin ( painted), and seeing the garden at its best.
Still some availability through September and October

11/03/2023

Nothing quite as nice as sitting in front of a nice fire on a miserable winter's night. One of the first chances we've had to enjoy the fruits of our labours of the winter close season, and ready for our 1st visitors in a couple of weeks

03/02/2023

What awaits you at the bottom of the track (sometimes)

Sammy the harbour seal soaking up winter rays

03/02/2023

Work in progress....

Kitchen makeover with a wood burning stove installed and joists treated and painted, and a fresh paint job to fit the theme. Nook to be painted next time down, keep your eyes peeled

20/01/2023

Ferry timetable issued and booking system now live. Knock yourselves out and book a trip to Arran " Scotland in miniature"
Www.Cottagesonarran.co.uk

18/01/2023

Bookings for Ardrossan to Brodick sailings for Spring and summer will open online, on the 20th January.

09/12/2022

Bare tree to survive what winter throws at it

09/12/2022

Grey Heron.... Waiting for dinner

07/11/2022

As our season closes with the last visitor on The 5th of November. It seems fitting to post a photo of the fireworks put on by the local fire brigade to mark the end of a good year.

Thanks to all that made Hope Cottage home for a week or two and hopefully we will see some of you back next year

07/09/2022

Still have availability for October School breaks, Saturday to Saturday can be arranged if required

05/04/2022

Late availability for April 20-27th .... nothing like a spring break to give you a breather.
DM me for details

25/02/2022

Tete a tetes poking their heads up after enduring in quick succession, looking good and coming to life.

22/02/2022

Winter in Arran can really blow the cobwebs away. Machrie beach today at high tide

23/01/2022

Don't want to miss out on seeing these delightful chaps.
Only 1 week free for Scottish Schools' summer break( 29th June to 6th July).
Plenty availability outwith this but don't wait too long !

12/01/2022

Wouldn't it be lovely to sit and watch the sun setting whilst having a wee coffee

08/01/2022

This sparrowhawk was caught in the back garden enjoying its lunch, wildlife is at every turn around Hope Cottage and Blackwaterfoot for your enjoyment

08/01/2022

We are now taking bookings for 2022, with midweek entry to aid access to ferries.

30/08/2021

The back garden this weekend, the grass has greened up with recent rain, and the hydrangea has gone haywire with flowers after a very poor start

30/08/2021

Sunset from Hope Cottage

21/06/2021

Why not have a look at our new Web page:
http://hopecottagearran.myportfolio.com

Let us know what you think of it ?

12/05/2021

Greenfinch giving it "laldy" in our back garden tonight

12/05/2021

Hopefully this fledgling found way back into its nest, lots of visitors to the garden this week

Fledgling Song Thrush, pleading for help, had to leave it be and hope it could get back into its nest despite those pleading eyes 🥺

17/04/2021

Beautiful sunset

Sunset at Hope Cottage last night