Arc Holiday Lets Ardrossan · North Ayrshire
Ardrossan South Bay from the Ayrshire Coast Path.
South Bay, Ardrossan
The Isle of Arran and Horse Isle seen from Montfode, Ardrossan.
Arran from Montfode
The Arran ferry from Ardrossan North Beach.
The Arran ferry, from North Beach
Ardrossan ferry terminal for the crossing to Brodick.
The boat to Brodick
Goatfell, the highest hill on the Isle of Arran.
Goatfell, Isle of Arran
Goatfell rising above Brodick Harbour.
Goatfell from Brodick Harbour
Brodick Bay on the Isle of Arran.
Brodick Bay
The beach at Brodick, Isle of Arran.
Brodick beach — a family day on Arran
Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran.
Brodick Castle
The path and grounds heading to Brodick Castle.
Walks to Brodick Castle

Holiday homes · North Ayrshire

Two houses on the Ayrshire coast.

We look after two holiday homes in Ardrossan — The Bruadair and The Hide — just up from the Arran ferry.

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Ardrossan · South Beach · Arran ferry

South Bay, Ardrossan

Two houses we look after ourselves.

Ardrossan is a harbour town on the Firth of Clyde. South Beach, the castle ruin and the CalMac ferry to Arran are all in walking distance.

The Bruadair sleeps six. The Hide sleeps four. Both have a proper kitchen, Wi-Fi and a garden. William and Christina look after them.

The homes

One three-bed, one two-bed.

The Bruadair living room: leather sofas, wood stove, and a book wall.

The Bruadair — living room

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The Bruadair

Three bedrooms · sleeps 6 · Ardrossan

A three-bedroom town house we refurbished ourselves. Proper living room, galley kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and an enclosed garden with seating. Good for a family week on the coast, or over to Arran on the ferry.

  • House · 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
  • Galley kitchen · dishwasher, oven, coffee machine
  • Living room with fireplace · high-speed Wi‑Fi
  • Bathroom with bath · hair dryer · towels and linen
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Enclosed garden, outdoor seating, free private parking
  • Near beaches, shops and golf · baby gate available
  • Check-in 3pm · checkout 10am · non-smoking · no pets
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The Hide living room: sofa, dining table, and wood-slat wall.

The Hide — living and dining

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The Hide

Two bedrooms · sleeps 4 · Ardrossan

A two-bedroom terraced house, newly done through. King-size beds, open-plan living, smart TVs, fast Wi-Fi, and a garden that backs onto green space. Shops, beaches and golf are close.

  • House · 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
  • King-size beds · open-plan living · smart TVs
  • Kitchen with dining area, oven and microwave
  • Bathroom with shower · hair dryer · towels and linen
  • Washing machine · private entrance
  • Enclosed garden · free parking
  • Check-in 3pm · checkout 10am · non-smoking · no pets
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The coast

Ardrossan

Ardrossan is a ferry town. You can walk the promenade, see the castle, and be on Arran the same morning if the sailing works.

Largs, Millport and the rest of the coast are an easy run out. The weather will do what it does.

South Beach The town beach — sand, a promenade, and space for the kids.
The Arran ferry CalMac from Ardrossan Harbour. The island is right there.
Ardrossan Castle The ruin above the town. About a 15-minute walk from The Bruadair.
Ardrossan South Bay from the Ayrshire Coast Path.
South Bay, Ardrossan — Colin Park / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0

Around here

Things to do

The beach and the Arran ferry are on the doorstep. Further out: Kelburn, Dumfries House, Millport, Largs, and a couple of good ice cream stops.

Ardrossan South Beach looking east along the sand.

South Beach

The town beach — sand, a promenade, and space for the kids.

The Arran ferry seen from Ardrossan North Beach.

The Arran ferry

CalMac from Ardrossan Harbour. The island is right there.

Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran.

Brodick

Beach and castle on the same bay. A day on Arran, then the boat back.

Goatfell, the highest hill on the Isle of Arran.

Goatfell

The big hill on Arran, if you want the climb.

Kelburn Castle near Fairlie, with the Brazilian graffiti on the south towers.

Kelburn Castle

Near Fairlie. The castle with the graffiti, a play park, and the Secret Forest.

Dumfries House and its formal garden, near Cumnock.

Dumfries House

Near Cumnock. The house, the gardens and a playground — a good day inland.

Vanilla Joe's ice cream parlour on Montgomery Street, Irvine.

Vanilla Joe’s & Lime Tree Larder

Joe’s is the ice cream parlour in Irvine. Lime Tree Larder is the farm shop for ice cream and chocolate, on the Largs road at Kilbirnie.

The beach and seafront houses at Millport on Great Cumbrae.

Millport

On Great Cumbrae. Take the Largs ferry, walk the front, and loop the island if you like.

Largs promenade and the pebble shore of Largs Bay.

Largs prom

The long promenade, the Cumbrae ferry, and plenty of ice cream.

About us

William and Christina

We’re William and Christina. The company is Archaeopteryx Property Ltd; we just call it Arc Holiday Lets. We look after both houses ourselves — no agency, no front desk. If you get in touch, one of us will answer.

That’s the whole operation. Two houses, the two of us, and Christina’s number if you want to book direct.

Direct booking

Contact us

Call Christina if you want to book with us directly.

07518 062130

You can also email archaeopteryxproperty@gmail.com, or book either house on Airbnb or Booking.com.

Midweek and longer stays are fine — contractors, campus work, that sort of week.

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The Bruadair

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The Hide

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