Arran Guest house -The Glenartney has been recently renovated by us and offers excellent accommodation and the perfect environment for a memorable stay. You may think that we are a little biased, so we have included some quotes from our guests to give you a better feel of our hotel.

Rising dramatically from the sheltered waters of the firth of Clyde, it is dominated by the sweeping slopes of Goat Fell, giving you a good foretaste of your destination. it is a fascinating island that casts it’s unique magic on all our visitors. Big enough to offer a wide variety of activities yet small enough to retain it’s island atmosphere.

For a leisurely day why not sample tea and cakes on the patio at Brodick Castle, take a trip back in time at the Heritage Museum, take a tour around the distillery or visit Holy Isle in Lamlash Bay.  

The island has many renowned artists and craftsmen, their work can be seen at various galleries and workshops around it.

We will give details of activities taking place on the island, look out for Folk Festival, Wildlife Festival, Highland Games and the Outdoor Festival.

Walking
Walkers on the island are spoilt for choice. From where ever you are on the island the 874 metre peak of Goat Fell is always present. It is the island’s highest point and the views from the top are spectacular. However, there are many more fine hills and ridges waiting for your attention.

The Coastal Way is another exciting walk. You can meander around the island (usually counter-clockwise) for over 60 miles (100km). The Way can be attempted in manageable stages - where better to be based than at The Glenartney?

Please take care when attempting this interesting walk. Pay attention to the times of the tide - particularly on the lower coastal section. Walking on the shoreline you will encounter boulder fields; these can be treacherous in wet weather. Also be prepared for a bit of road walking, although the route has been waymarked (small posts with a yellow indicator) they can easily be obscured by dense foliage in the summer months.

If you wish to hire a qualified mountain guide please see the link to Wild Walks on the island .

Always be prepared - walking along the island's paths you will encounter wet conditions even in dry spells! Gaiters will be very useful! Hill walking here can be very deceptive. Always carry a whistle, torch, map and compass (and know how to use them!), as well as the usual emergency stuff.

Dogs are allowed to stay for a maximum of 3 nights.

Only 2 dogs are allowed to stay in the hotel at any one time and only 1 dog per room.

We charge a nominal fee of £5 per dog for their stay.

We would appreciate if you would ensure that your dog is kept under control at all times.

Barking or aggressive dogs will have to leave the hotel.

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant area and should not be left in rooms unsupervised.

Please use the doggy towels provided to dry your 'wet pet' before entering the guesthouse! There is a hose pipe outside if we have been rolling in the mud! Dogs should not be allowed on the beds or funriture.

Please use plastic bags for 'you know what' - not just in the garden, but in the surrounding area and elsewhere on the island