The Greannan Bed & Breakfast offers pet-friendly accommodation in Blackwaterfoot, 6 miles from Dougarie on the Isle of Arran. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a TV. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms include views of the sea or mountain. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Greannan Bed & Breakfast features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared lounge at the property. Machrie Moor Standing Stones is 4 miles from The Greannan Bed & Breakfast, while Lochranza Castle is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Campeltown Airport, 57 miles from The Greannan Bed & Breakfast. Guests can reach the property via the Broderick Isle of Arran ferry terminal, 12 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was great. The accommodation was immaculate. Owner and family friendly
  • Rowena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Because the Greannan is a working farm, it's located in a rural setting, which adds to the tranquility of the stsy. The staff were incredibly approachable and friendly and because they've been on Arran for generations, they know every road, path...
  • K
    Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts, both vegetarian and Full Scottish were excellent. Fresh toast, plenty of fruit juice, tea & toffee, great choice of cereals, all served with a smile and perfect service. Room was very comfortable with a lovely view and everything...
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    This was very comfortable. Breakfast had generous amounts of berries. Our room ( no. 4) was large. Communication beforehand was useful. We ate at the Kinloch hotel (12 min walk) and the Lighthouse Pirnmill( 20 minutes drive). Both were good...
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great taste for the decoration, lovely and quiet place to stay. Delicious food, Janis was an amazing host.
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet and comfortable traditional accommodation. Lovely breakfast but would like porridge option too.
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming and comfortable. Good storage for our cycles. Good breakfast. Too many places require more than a single night booking-so good that this place welcomes one night stopovers.
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Janis very attentive, friendly and helpful. Breakfasts very nice.
  • Luscombe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly host ( Janis) who was happy to talk with us and share her local knowledge of best places to go for either views, walks or to eat. Good breakfast, room fine
  • J
    Janine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay. Our hosts were very warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome. So accommodating when our ferry got cancelled due to weather which meant we left a day later than planned. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. We...

Property questions and answers
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  • We shall be arriving about 2pm. Is this OK.

    Check in is between 4pm - 6pm.
    Answered on 1 October 2021
  • Is this dog friendly?

    Yes we accept dogs. A small fee will be charged
    Answered on 19 April 2021
  • Hi. Is there an extra charge for bringing a small dog? Also, I am interested in the small twin room for myself for at 195 pounds between 10th and 13t..

    Hello, Thank you for your message. A small fee of £5 is charged per night for a dog. Yes if your book the room single occupancy but would like to c..
    Answered on 6 August 2020
  • are you near to the ferry terminal on the island . I want to be on the front near a shop

    Hello We are based in Blackwaterfoot on the West coast of the Island - the ferry terminals are based on the East and North of the island. We are a 10..
    Answered on 1 September 2023
  • Do any of the rooms have a bath?

    No our rooms do not have baths. just showers. Best Wishes Greannan Bed and Breakfast
    Answered on 19 July 2020
  • are you dog friendly

    Yes we accept well behaved dogs for a small charge of £5 per night per dog. We do ask that dogs do not come into the breakfast room and are never left..
    Answered on 6 January 2022
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Hosted by Janis

9.9
9.9
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Janis
Welcome to The Greannan Bed & Breakfast We have four en-suite rooms - two kingsize en-suite and two twin en-suite We are situated in Blackwaterfoot on the west coast of the Isle of Arran - our property has stunning views across the Shiskine valley and the Mull of Kintyre. We also run a farm so please contact us with an estimated time of arrival - our check in time is between 4pm-8pm but if you need to arrive later please contact us prior to arrival to make arrangements.
We are a family run Bed & Breakfast who also run a farm where we breed Highland cows and sheep
We are situated a 5 min walk from the centre of the village of Blackwaterfoot, the golf course, fantastic beach, pont trekking, shops, swimming pool and resturaunts.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Greannan Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Greannan Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Greannan Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.