Cruickshanks Boutique B&B in Whiting Bay provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star bed and breakfast is 11 miles from Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and daily room service for guests. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a patio and some have sea views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whiting Bay, like hiking. Machrie Moor Standing Stones is 20 miles from Cruickshanks Boutique B&B, while King's Cave is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 38 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
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  • Dominik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast with a good choice of options on the menu.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts were welcoming and knowledgable, aiming to help us make the most of our trip. The B&b has so many homely touches and beautiful gardens. The room was fantastic after a busy day of exploring. Breakfast and little treats like cakes were super!
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A traditional building thoughtfully restored to provide very comfortable accommodation in keeping with the period. Attractive rural location a short walk from Whiting Bay with views over the sea. The breakfasts could not have been better.

Hosted by Rob & Nanette Cowieson

9.8
9.8
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Rob & Nanette Cowieson
A little bit of Island luxury. Boutique bed and breakfast in Whiting Bay, Arran. A peaceful and intimate base from which to explore everything that the Island has to offer. With hosts to make you comfortable and advise on whatever activities take your fancy. Awarded AA Guest Accommodation of the Year, Scotland 2018/19. We bought the property in 2015 and have spent the intervening time sympathetically converting a beautiful 19th century house into a comfortable and welcoming destination. Peace and luxurious relaxation are main things on offer in addition to any help or advice about how you might like to spend your time on Arran should you require it.
We are Rob (a Scottish Geologist) and Nanette (an American HR professional), and have lived for most of our adult lives in Glasgow visiting Arran regularly and especially when hosting visitors. Having travelled extensively we wanted to establish a place which combined the best of all the great places we have stayed in, and to offer visitors help in making the most of a visit to Scotland and in particular, Arran. Between us we have quite a range of interests and many with an outdoor focus: walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, fishing and bird watching; also Scottish history, archaeology, genealogy, interior decoration, cooking & baking, (with special interest in food intolerances and preferences) and malt whisky.
One of us would say that geology is the basis for most things; conspicuously true in Arran’s case with its’ distinctive divide between the mountainous north and lowland south, a direct result of spanning the Highland Boundary Fault - a geological feature which marches across Scotland separating Highland from Lowland. Given that Arran has a circumference of 56 miles, this plays directly to the description Scotland in Miniature and as the island is only 40 miles from Glasgow International Airport, what better and easier location to sample Scotland? All the classic elements are here: highlands, lowlands, moors, glens, castles, forests, wild beaches, whisky, deer, sheep and eagles.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cruickshanks Boutique B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Cruickshanks Boutique B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    License number: NA00497F

    FAQs about Cruickshanks Boutique B&B

    • The prices at Cruickshanks Boutique B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Cruickshanks Boutique B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Cruickshanks Boutique B&B is 1,800 feet from the center of Whiting Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Cruickshanks Boutique B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Room options at Cruickshanks Boutique B&B include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Suite