Set in Lamlash, The Mail Barn is a recently renovated accommodation, 100 metres from Lamlash Beach and 10 km from Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Machrie Moor Standing Stones. The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at The Mail Barn can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. King's Cave is 24 km from the accommodation, while Lochranza Castle is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 53 km from The Mail Barn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lamlash less crowded than Brodick and had good grocery shop, pubs and restaurants. Accommodation was well equipped and modern. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great accommodation. Well equipped. Clean ,comfortable and cozy.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Total luxury, from the beautiful furnishings to the impeccably clean bathroom. I've stayed in some very nicely presented accommodation before but this has beaten all of them. My week couldn't have been any better purely because of how comfortable...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Olivia & Peter

9.6
9.6
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Olivia & Peter
The Mail Barn is a detached villa which started life as the mail sorting office and barn for mail carts in the late 1800's. Located in the popular seaside village of Lamlash, the Mail Barn is situated in a central location close to all local amenities. The Mail Barn is a luxurious 1 bedroom self catering apartment consisting of an open plan kitchen and living area with access to private garden. The double bedroom has en-suite facilities including a bath and over bath shower. This property has a separate toilet area to the en-suite. We also have a travel cot available during your stay. Please note that unfortunately we do not take dogs.
Peter is a qualified painter and decorator and part time fire fighter. He enjoys photography and walking. Olivia is a trainee Accountant working on the Isle of Arran full time. She enjoys singing in her free time and walking her dog. They have been together over 8 years and got married in 2021. They bought this property in September 2021 and Peter has newly renovated and upgraded this property.
Free car parking Bus stop close by Various pubs, cafes and restaurants within walking distance Supermarket around the corner Adjacent to Lamlash beach Close to the Pharmacy Close to the Medical centre
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Mail Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 6:00 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 7:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: F, NA00201F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Mail Barn

  • Yes, The Mail Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Mail Barn can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Mail Barn is 250 yards from the centre of Lamlash. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Mail Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from The Mail Barn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Mail Barn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls
    • Live music/performance
  • Check-in at The Mail Barn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Mail Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.