BUTT LODGE, Lochranza

Butt Lodge sits in Lochranza, 2 km from the Lochranza ferry terminal and 23 km from the Brodick ferry terminal. The property is reached via a gravel mountain access track and offers free private parking on site. Guests walk directly onto the adjacent Lochranza Golf Course, with the Isle of Arran Distillery a 10-minute walk away.

The accommodations include the Castle Suite, the Deluxe King Suite, the Superior King Room, and Double or Twin Rooms No. 1 and No. 2. Each unit has a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and towels and bed linen. The Castle Suite offers four-poster beds and views over the golf course and surrounding hills.

Butt Lodge serves breakfast hampers delivered to the room each morning, with local produce such as cured venison, Arran cheese, fresh milk, and granola. Evening meals are available by advance booking, prepared by chef Mac, with menus that change nightly and include dishes like sea bass. Guests may bring their own wine, and the lodge provides glasses and chilling.

The lodge borders the Lochranza Golf Course, where red deer and stags roam freely, visible from guest windows. Red squirrels frequent the garden feeders, and seals can be spotted at nearby Newton Point. Cycling and hiking trails start directly from the property, and board games are available in the lounge.

The property is non-smoking throughout and provides free WiFi in all areas. The lodge has a designated smoking area outside and outdoor furniture with a picnic area in the garden. The owners follow sustainable practices and offer invoice provision for business guests.

Location: Adjacent to Lochranza Golf Course, 2 km from ferry

Rooms: Castle Suite with four-poster bed and golf course views

Dining: Breakfast hampers with local produce, chef-prepared evening meals

Wildlife: Red deer, red squirrels, and seals visible from property

Access: Gravel mountain track, free private parking

Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices by owners