Guests say
Thornbank offers a spacious and well-equipped stay with stunning views and a desirable location. Guests appreciate the property's charm, including a balcony for outdoor dining and a garden. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues such as dog hair on beds, a smelly hoover, and general tiredness. These indicate a need for improvement in this area.
The location is consistently praised for its incredible views and proximity to local attractions, making it a highlight for guests.
The property is described as spacious and generally comfortable, but some reviews mention broken furniture and intermittent hot water supply, suggesting room for enhancement.
Guests are pleased with the facilities like the washing machine and dishwasher. However, maintenance issues such as peeling paint, dodgy plug sockets, and broken windows detract from the overall quality.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches from the owner that would indicate thoughtfulness, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Situated on the Isle of Cumbrae, this spacious first floor conversion of a Victorian villa boasts stunning views over the bay to the mountains of Arran..
First Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Sofa Bed (Single)
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for open fire included. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This holiday home is only yards from the shoreline and a 5-minute walk from Millport town centre on the Isle of Cumbrae. There is a sandy beach with tropical palms fronting the promenade, and yachts are moored out in the sheltered bay. The town offers cafés, shops, bars and a bistro. The Isle of Cumbrae offers a truly relaxing escape, and is hugely popular with cyclists and walkers, yet is just a 10-minute water crossing from mainland Ayrshire on ferries which run very frequently during the summer. A haven for wildlife, Cumbrae attracts migrant birds from around the world and the flora of the island is equally varied, and a visit to the island’s Marine Research Station with it museum and aquarium is a must. There is a water sports centre on the island offering various courses including kayaking and canoeing. Millport is also the home of Europe’s smallest cathedral and Britain’s narrowest house. Newtown Bay in the village offers sheltered anchorages and secure moorings. Beach 50 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998.
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Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
House is a bit tired and one sofa and one chair in lounge were broken. Hoover had a very dirty dog smell. Paint peeling in upper bedrooms
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful time at Thornbank. The apartment is spacious, well equipped and because it is on two floors, feels more like a house. The location was perfect with the most amazing views. We loved the balcony at the back of the property and ate all our meals out there.Whilst there were a couple of things that were in the process of being attended to (as referred to in previous reviews), the very friendly and helpful owner rang us on the day of arrival to explain this to us and they in no way impacted the enjoyment of our stay.We know this area well but it was our first time staying on Cumbrae. We really enjoyed hiring bikes and exploring the island, kayaking, the putting green at the bowling club, the Garrison, Cathedral of the Isles, and walking up to the highest point on the island for the views (which are spectacular!). We also enjoyed hopping on the bus and taking the ferry over to Largs for the day (would recommend walking down to the Yacht Haven for a meal).A perfect week and we hope to return soon!
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Julie Schofield
A beautiful house in the most incredible location. It sleeps up to 8 people and offers huge value for money. We have stayed here a few times already and will definitely be back!