| the modest rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and flat-screen tvs. meals may be taken in a bar, which also offers lighter fare, an extensive collection of whiskies and other cocktails. the front lawn has umbrella-shaded picnic tables, and there's limited on-site parking. set on the northern tip of the isle of arran and a 6-minute walk from lochranza castle, this casual beachfront hotel is a mile from lochranza golf course. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have sea views. complimentary full scottish breakfast is provided in a cosy dining room that serves home-cooked dishes
Glasgow Airport 2 hr 36
Lochranza Castle (4 min)
Castle, deer, history, and red deer Kyles of Bute (1 hr 58)
Aquatic area comprised of narrow straits & lush, forested shorelines, with boat tours for tourists. Glen Rosa (34 min) Machrie Moor Standing Stones (48 min)
Archaeological remains of 6 Neolithic stone circles, with informational boards & a car park. Arran Coastal Way (30 min)
A 65-mile seaside hiking trail passing beaches, caves, boulder fields & stone circles. Beinn Tarsuinn (34 min) Coire- Fhionn Lochan (12 min) Goatfell (22 min)
Hiking routes with rhododendron bushes reach this scenic 874-metre peak, the island's highest. Mount Stuart (3 hr 40)
A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens. Lochranza Distillery (4 min)
Whisky distillery offering tastings of single malts, guided tours & a cozy cafe for soup & snacks. Skipness Castle (54 min)
Castle, ruins, and history The Sailor's Grave (15 min) Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park (27 min)
19th-century baronial castle featuring period furniture & art, plus formal gardens & a country park. Cìr Mhòr (10 min)
Landmark conical peak thought to look like a cockscomb, & a challenging destination for climbers. Caisteal Abhail (9 min)
Mountain peak & climbing destination with several ridges providing different routes to the top. | 
