Minimum stay

We have a two-night minimum stay year-round, as we believe the best experiences take a little time to enjoy. If you're an Arran resident or have a special request, please get in touch; we're always happy to help where we can.

Additional guests

Additional guests require approval before a booking is confirmed or amended. A small charge may apply for extra bedding unless you're bringing your own.

Pets

We believe we're happiest when our animal family is happy too, so well-behaved pets are very welcome. Whether it's a dog, cat, or even a parrot, we'd love to meet them! 

The only exception is reptiles and arachnids. As much as we appreciate them, Wildwood Croft is surrounded by native wildlife, and we'd like to avoid any accidental escapes or the introduction of non-native species into the local environment.

A few things to know before you arrive

🚶‍♀️ Getting to the Treehouse Cabin

The Treehouse Cabin is designed to immerse you in nature, and that does mean it's a little removed from the car park. Once you've reached the cabin, everything is conveniently arranged on a single level. Access is via a short uphill path and two short flights of steps (approximately 10 steps each), both with sturdy handrails.

If you're travelling with heavy luggage, we also have some excellent wheelbarrows (surprisingly effective!), and we're always happy to help transport your bags to the cabin.

Through our own family's experiences, accessibility is something close to our hearts, so if you have any questions or concerns about mobility or access, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always happy to answer questions honestly, provide additional photos or measurements if helpful, and help in any way we can. We'd much rather have a conversation before you book than have you arrive to find the access isn't quite what you expected.

If the walk to the cabin feels like it might be a barrier, we're very happy to collect you and your luggage in our farm UTV. It may not be the most glamorous taxi service on Arran, but it's reliable, a bit of an adventure, and gets the job done! The UTV carries one passenger alongside the driver and takes you to the closest point possible, leaving a short (approximately 15-metre) uphill path to the cabin entrance. If there is more than one of you, we'll happily make a couple of trips. Just let us know roughly when you'll be arriving or returning.

We're continually looking for ways to improve access across Wildwood Croft, including sourcing all-terrain mobility equipment and electric buggies. As Wildwood Croft grows, accessibility will continue to be part of our planning. Our next guest accommodation, a handcrafted 16-foot yurt, is being designed with step-free access to the entrance, bathroom and kitchen areas, helping ensure more people have the opportunity to experience these beautiful green and blue spaces.

🐴 Our ponies

Our two friendly ponies (Loki & Tieko) are free-range and roam around all parts of the 40-acre croft, so you'll often see them grazing in the fields below the cabin. They're part of life at Wildwood Croft, and many guests enjoy watching them from the veranda.

If you're nervous around horses, please let us know before you arrive. We'll make sure they're in another field or give you plenty of space while you're settling in.

🐾Our dogs & cat

Wildwood Croft is also home to our three dogs and one rather independent cat! You may see them around the croft, although we do our best to ensure they don't disturb your stay.

If you're uncomfortable around dogs or have allergies, please just let us know.  We'll make sure they aren't near the cabin or the path up to it when you arrive, or disturb your stay. We're always happy to accommodate where we can.

🌙 Dark skies & evenings outdoors

One of the joys of staying at Wildwood Croft is experiencing truly dark skies. With very little light pollution, the stars are spectacular and, if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights or a passing meteor shower.

Outside of the long summer days, we recommend bringing a head torch and sturdy walking shoes if you're planning to be out after dark, particularly on cloudy nights or during a new moon. On clear nights with a full moon, however, it's astonishing just how much you can see.

The Treehouse Cabin has a sensor light on the steps and a handful of low-level lights along the top path. Beyond that, the paths are intentionally left unlit to help protect local wildlife while preserving the peace, darkness and beauty of Arran's night skies.

Take a moment to let your eyes adjust, listen to the trees and the waves, and simply look up. We think it's one of the most magical parts of staying here.

🍃Peace & quiet

One of the things guests love most about Wildwood Croft is its tranquillity. We do have farm animals, of course, but aside from them, birdsong, rustling leaves and the occasional owl, there's very little to disturb the peace.

To help preserve that atmosphere for both wildlife, our neighbours and future guests, we simply ask that music and noise are kept to a minimum after 10 pm.

📱 Staying connected

Although the Treehouse Cabin is entirely off-grid, you'll still enjoy modern comforts, including electricity and hot water. Mobile phone coverage is generally good, with most guests able to access 4G data. We also hope to offer Wi-Fi in the near future.

That said, many guests tell us they enjoy taking the opportunity to switch off for a while and simply enjoy the peace and quiet.

⛴️ Travel insurance

As Arran is reached by ferry, we recommend taking out travel insurance in case of unexpected disruption due to weather or ferry cancellations.

🌿 Ferry disruption & refunds

We know that travelling to an island can sometimes bring the unexpected. While ferry disruption is relatively uncommon, strong winds or technical issues can occasionally affect sailings, particularly during the winter months.

If your ferry is cancelled and you're unable to reach Arran, we'll happily offer you either:

• a full refund, or
• the opportunity to transfer your booking to another available date.

If you find yourself unable to leave the island because of cancelled sailings, don't worry. We always leave at least one night free after every booking, so if your stay needs to be extended, you're welcome to remain in the cabin for 50% of the nightly rate, subject to the ongoing disruption.

There is also often an alternative route to Arran via Claonaig to Lochranza, travelling through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond, Arrochar, the Rest and Be Thankful, and Loch Fyne. Depending on the circumstances and the time of year, this route can sometimes help guests continue their journey when the main Ardrossan–Brodick service is disrupted.