Altachorvie

Autumn looms and it’s the perfect opportunity for an island escape. If the budget won’t quite stretch to the Seychelles this year, why not take your pleasure a little closer to home?

Altachorvie Island Retreat on Arran delivers palm trees, privacy and glorious views, and it’s just a short ferry ride away. With comfortable rooms with a view, hearty Scottish breakfasts and great scenery on your doorstep, it has all the makings of a memorable getaway.

Today’s Big Deal offers a relaxing stay in this magnificent setting, kissed by balmy breezes blowing in fresh from the Caribbean (other weather conditions are available).

Island idyll

Altachorvie enjoys a superb vantage point from its elevated situation overlooking Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran. Views stretch over to Holy Isle, the Clyde estuary and the Ayrshire coast beyond.

Just a ten minute drive from the Brodick ferry terminal, the resort has the feel of a truly tranquil escape, sheltered by its mature gardens and those palm trees we promised.

Those sea views are complemented by some great wildlife spotting opportunities, with the hotel having resident red squirrel, heron and pheasant populations.

Available seven nights throughout the autumn and into winter, today’s Big Deal option one is for two people to enjoy an overnight getaway in a standard double or twin room, with full Scottish breakfast.

Option two is for a two night stay, so you have a little longer to relax on the island.

Stylish guestrooms

Altachorvie offers comfortable rooms combining traditional Scottish décor with contemporary comforts. Rooms have en-suite facilities and sea or woodland views. Facilities include Freeview TV with DVD player and radio; free Wi-Fi, hot drinks facilities and Arran Aromatics toiletries.

For an extra-special break, upgrade to a deluxe room for a £25 per night supplement.

Out and about

Arran is a great island for a touch of leisurely exploring.

The energetic might fancy a climb up Goat Fell, although there are plenty of less strenuous strolls by the coast. A couple of miles is plenty to earn a pint or dram in the hotel’s cosy bar or at an island hostelry.

There is golf nearby at Brodick, while cyclists will find that exploring the island on two wheels offers plenty of opportunities to stop and admire the wildlife.

Impressed guests

Since coming under new management, Altachorvie Island Retreat has picked up plenty of generous recommendations from guests on TripAdvisor. Recent reviews include the following:

‘Wonderful location. Great accommodation. Beautifully styled rooms. Hearty Scottish breakfast. Very relaxing sitting in the gardens looking out towards the Holy Isle. Highly recommend.’

‘Hotel spotless, great food and fantastic views. Great location for exploring the island, and Lamlash village is the nicest on the island.’

Arran escape

Altachorvie Island Retreat offers the ideal getaway without having to worry about a lengthy journey. With peace, sea air and traditional hospitality, it’s the perfect place to recharge the batteries this autumn.

With availability all the way up to Christmas, this Big Deal is the perfect opportunity to treat a partner to a surprise break.