Planning Your Holiday
The Isle of Arran is very accessible being only 2 hours travel from Glasgow. This page gives more information on what to expect when you arrive for your holiday. Please click the Visit Arran website www.visitarran.com for a sample of what Arran has to offer for those who enjoy walking, cycling, golfing and sightseeing.
How to Get Here
The Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry to the Isle of Arran leaves from Ardrossan and Troon, North Ayrshire and arrives in Brodick. There is a smaller ferry crossing from Cloanaig in Kintyre to Lochranza in the north of Arran. Visit Caledonian MacBrayne's website www.calmac.co.uk for all timetable and booking information. It is strongly advised that you book your vehicle in advance to be sure of getting the ferry crossing of your choice on the Ardrossan or Troon to Brodick routes. Travel insurance is also advised should you be unable to arrive at Skirza for your holiday for any reason, for example, travel disruption or health reasons.
Skirza can be found in the centre of Brodick just a few minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot from the ferry terminal. See the Location page on this website for details. Keys for Skirza will be arranged with you in advance of your holiday.
Keys
When the final payment for your holiday is made you will receive an email confirming the payment and giving you information on how to access the keys to Skirza. When leaving Skirza please return the keys to where you found them, thanks.
Arrival
Access to Skirza is from 4pm on the day of your arrival, with departures before 10am.
Bed Linen and Towels
Bed linen and hand/bath towels are provided and inclusive in the price of your holiday. A change of bed linen is available for stays of longer than one week. Please bring your own beach/lounging towels with you. Please also bring infant travel cots and linen with you.
Starter Pack
To get you started when you arrive the following will be waiting for you:
WiFi
WiFi is available for your use during your holiday. There is no password required, simply look for available networks and choose BT-XNCK5F.
Mobile Phone Signal
The mobile signal on Arran is extremely variable so we suggest that while in the house you position your mobile near one of the windows to avoid missing any calls.
Bars/Restaurants
As Skirza is situated in the centre of the village, bars, restaurants and tearooms are all within walking distance.
Shopping
There is a large Co-op in Brodick near the ferry terminal with a smaller store in the centre of the village. Petrol is available at the ferry terminal in Brodick.
Pets
Sorry, no pets are allowed in the property.
Smoking
Skirza is a smokeless home, so please smoke outdoors.
Short Term Let Licence - Licence No: NA00360F
Skirza has an approved short term licence granted by North Ayrshire Council. The council stipulate that guests are provided with the licence number, shown above and appropriate paperwork showing electrical compliance. These are available in the folder in Skirza with guest information.
Energy Performance Certificate - Band E
As part of the short term licence conditions, Skirza's Energy Performance has to be made available to guests. The certificate is also available in the above folder.
The Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry to the Isle of Arran leaves from Ardrossan and Troon, North Ayrshire and arrives in Brodick. There is a smaller ferry crossing from Cloanaig in Kintyre to Lochranza in the north of Arran. Visit Caledonian MacBrayne's website www.calmac.co.uk for all timetable and booking information. It is strongly advised that you book your vehicle in advance to be sure of getting the ferry crossing of your choice on the Ardrossan or Troon to Brodick routes. Travel insurance is also advised should you be unable to arrive at Skirza for your holiday for any reason, for example, travel disruption or health reasons.
Skirza can be found in the centre of Brodick just a few minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot from the ferry terminal. See the Location page on this website for details. Keys for Skirza will be arranged with you in advance of your holiday.
Keys
When the final payment for your holiday is made you will receive an email confirming the payment and giving you information on how to access the keys to Skirza. When leaving Skirza please return the keys to where you found them, thanks.
Arrival
Access to Skirza is from 4pm on the day of your arrival, with departures before 10am.
Bed Linen and Towels
Bed linen and hand/bath towels are provided and inclusive in the price of your holiday. A change of bed linen is available for stays of longer than one week. Please bring your own beach/lounging towels with you. Please also bring infant travel cots and linen with you.
Starter Pack
To get you started when you arrive the following will be waiting for you:
- Tea
- Coffee
- Sugar
- Salt and Pepper
- Some logs and kindling for the wood burning stove
WiFi
WiFi is available for your use during your holiday. There is no password required, simply look for available networks and choose BT-XNCK5F.
Mobile Phone Signal
The mobile signal on Arran is extremely variable so we suggest that while in the house you position your mobile near one of the windows to avoid missing any calls.
Bars/Restaurants
As Skirza is situated in the centre of the village, bars, restaurants and tearooms are all within walking distance.
Shopping
There is a large Co-op in Brodick near the ferry terminal with a smaller store in the centre of the village. Petrol is available at the ferry terminal in Brodick.
Pets
Sorry, no pets are allowed in the property.
Smoking
Skirza is a smokeless home, so please smoke outdoors.
Short Term Let Licence - Licence No: NA00360F
Skirza has an approved short term licence granted by North Ayrshire Council. The council stipulate that guests are provided with the licence number, shown above and appropriate paperwork showing electrical compliance. These are available in the folder in Skirza with guest information.
Energy Performance Certificate - Band E
As part of the short term licence conditions, Skirza's Energy Performance has to be made available to guests. The certificate is also available in the above folder.