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| Welcome to Auchrannie |
Auchrannie resort on Arran
The Auchrannie resort lies about a couple of miles along from the port of Brodick. It commands a wonderful view out across the Arran countryside and towards the highest peak on the Island, Goat Fell. It is a large complex, with different types of accommodation suitable for couples, families or solo travellers. There’s a new Auchrannie ap that you can download for your phone prior to your visit which also gives you a preview of what’s on offer so you can plan ahead for your visit.
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| Autumn views on Arran |
The original house dates back to 1869 and has a comfortable Scottish country hotel feel. The spa resort is more modern and contemporary in style. It has large, well equipped bedrooms and lots of optional extra space with balconies and additional lounges. Access to snacks and drinks is in communal space and there is even an outdoor hot tub, to relax in. Some of the rooms have separate bunk rooms for the kids, and they even have TVs built into the wall for the top and the bottom bunk!
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| Sleep Scottish |
Self catering at Auchrannie
There are even thirty 5 star luxury self catering lodges situated in the grounds. These provide more privacy and autonomy if you prefer to stay with your own group.
An in house beauty Spa is called Aspa, they use premium products and offer wide range of treatments. There is also a lovely big swimming pool and a smaller children’s pool, steam room and sauna area. I had a really good swim while I was there, and the pool wasn’t too busy either.
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| Take a dip! |
Play sports at Auchrannie
A large sports hall is available for use if its bad weather or if you perhaps feel like a game of badminton. Lots of other activities happen too which you can book in adavance. Archery, Segways, gorge walking or mountain biking are all on offer. If you want to climb up Goat Fell it takes three to four hours, but I imagine it’s a great view from the top!
Auchrannie is a hotel which takes sustainability seriously. It recycles glass paper and ink cartridges and has low energy lighting. It boasts a 300KW biomass wood chip boiler and uses fair trade products. All the produce served in the restaurant is locally sourced wherever possible. There is even an electric car charging point. There is a choice of places to eat including the Cruize bar brasserie, Brambles seafood grill and the 1869 restaurant which services the unusual option of Scottish Tapas!
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| Spoilt for choice! |
The Cruize brasserie
We dine at the Cruize brasserie. It’s very nice and the staff are friendly and attentive. It was children in need day so there were some interesting outfits on show.
The food is excellent and the locally produced Arran ice cream is a must!
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| Service with a smile |
We can’t try the 1869 restaurant as there is a power cut across part of the Island which affects the main house. However we do enjoy a hot toddy made with Arran Lochcranzie whisky by candlelight, in the lounge. Robert the bar man told us his mum had taught him the recipe for the hot toddy – and the special ingredient I enquired? ‘Love’ he said. Great answer!
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| Relax in the main lounge |
Auchrannie is pet friendly. Dogs are welcome and there are lots of facilities for your VIPs (Very Important Pooches) including water bowls and VIP friendly areas. You do need to keep a check on your muddy paws though!
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| The spa resort |
Auchrannie resort
Auchrannie was acquired by the Johnston Family in 1988 with a view to providing indoor leisure facilities on the island. In the process of achieving this objective, Auchrannie has grown from a 16 bedroom guest house to a resort now comprising two 4 star hotels with 85 rooms, thirty 5 star self-catering luxury lodges, three restaurants, a shop, two leisure clubs with pools, a destination spa, an outdoor adventure centre and a children’s ‘Playbarn’. Auchrannie remains under the ownership of the Johnston family, who continue to play an active role in the business.
There is an awful lot to do at the Auchrannie resort and it certainly seemed a very popular destination when we were there. There is even a free shuttle bus down to the port if you haven’t brought a car with you. Lots of space and a range of great quality accommodation make this a top choice for any stay on this beautiful Scottish island.
Book your stay at the Auchrannie Resort here