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Review of Raven's Gully
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Aug 7, 2023
What an amazing, luxurious, stunning place to stay for 10 days!

These pods are approx 1 mile (uphill!) from Brodick and are fantastic.

Attention to detail first class, from the welcome hamper to the voice activated blinds,lights,etc.. to the fire pit and outdoor garden/patio/seating area, to the breath taking views - such a treat to wake up in the morning and ask the pod to open up the blinds so we could watch the sunrise from our bed. Even to the way that the 3 x pods are designed and landscaped so you are next to each other but not over looking your neighbours.

Barbara and Alan are first class hosts and people. Nothing is too much trouble if you need any advice or top up of coffee pods, fire logs, or in fact anything! But they also respect your privacy so do not be afraid to ask!

110% would recommend and would stay again when in Brodick - no where else comes close in my opinion.
Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this review
Responded Aug 8, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review!!❤️ Andy and I were just blown away with your comments and really appreciate you taking the time to make your review! ☺️ We love that you loved the pods and enjoyed your stay with us. You both completely embraced everything we’ve tried to achieve at Raven’s Gully. ☺️ it was always our vision and hope that guests would enjoy lying in bed and asking google to open the electric blinds to watch the fantastic sunrises that Raven’s Gully enjoys and then to light the fire pit at night to enjoy the wonderful sunsets over Goatfell. ☺️. It makes us very happy to know we have happy guests and we really hope you’ll come and visit us again in the future.
Best wishes
Barbara
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Reviewed July 29, 2023 via mobile

We stayed on ravens gully for our honeymoon. It was perfect in every way. The hosts Barbara and Andy pulled out all the stops, with a personalised message on arrival, and beautiful thoughtful gifts to celebrate our recent wedding! The pods are not like any glamping pod we have ever stayed in (and we have stayed in a few!) they really are luxurious, with every mod con you could want. It is super efficient, with loads of gadgets! You can ask google to open the blinds from your bed so you can see the sunrise! The setting is gorgeous…. Full view of the bay in one direction and goat fell in the other. The fire pits are brilliant, perfect for toasting marshmallows. We are already planning to book again. Thanks ravens gully!

Room tip: Check out Mara fish bar in Corrie - yum!
Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2023

Hi Lorna,
Thank you so much for your very kind review. It was our pleasure to host your honeymoon and Andy and I are just delighted it was everything you’d both hoped for. We very much enjoyed meeting you both and getting to know you over the course of your weeks stay with us. We loved that you loved the pod and the views too. ☺️. We really look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Best wishes
Barbara

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Reviewed July 22, 2023 via mobile

Pod was outstanding. Immaculate. Everything you needed was there and top of the range too. I’m a terrible sleeper when not in my own bed but this bed was extremely comfortable. Lovely views and a small private garden space in front of your pod to sit and dine Al Fresco if you wanted to. Fire pit was lovely. Barbara popped to see us with fantastic information when we arrived and then we were left to enjoy our accommodation for the rest of the visit. It is up a long hill from Brodick but doable. We even walked back from the Beach Bar round near Arran Aromatics! Arran is a wonderful place to visit. I have been a few times but still find new places to explore. This accommodation feels luxurious and extremely special so I would highly recommend. All the extra treats that were left by the hosts were wonderful and hugely appreciated - I won’t spoil the surprise by saying what they were.

Room tip: Private parking there.
Date of stay: July 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2023

Hi Lesley,
Thank you so much for your lovely and informative review, it really is very much appreciated you taking the time to make it. Andy and I are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and everything Raven’s Gully has to offer. We hope to see you return again in the future.
Best wishes
Barbara

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Reviewed July 10, 2023

Had a fantastic stay everything spotless could not have wanted more.
We did not have a a car and Any came down and picked us up from the ferry
and took us back again 1st class.
A well stocked welcome hamper to great us
Fantastic view from the pod.
A great base to tour the island.
Barbara and Andy were the perfect hosts

Alastair and Susan

Date of stay: June 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this reviewResponded July 14, 2023

Hi Alastair,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Andy and I are delighted you enjoyed stay with us and chose Raven’s Gully as your honeymoon destination! 😁. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. 😁. Take best of care.
Barbara

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Reviewed July 5, 2023 via mobile

Ravens gully exceeded our expectations. When we arrived we were greeted warmly by the host, and had a full explanation about the voice activation system. The welcome package included local produce food and drink, and discount vouchers to use around the island.
We even had marshmallows for toasting on the fire pit, and blankets. The pods are next to hosts property, but they are not overlooked, and are facing the sea. We communicated with them via email, and received swift responses, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, including waking up each morning asking google to open the blinds so we can see the sea from the bed. It is an experience that i will never forget. We will be back.

Room tip: The transfer time from ferry to ravens gully is only five minutes by car, and there is a car park, right outside the pod.
Date of stay: June 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this reviewResponded July 9, 2023

Hi Lynda,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Andy and I very much enjoyed meeting both you and Mark and we both really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of your stay with us. ☺️. So glad you enjoyed your stay and everything the pods have to offer. You used the voice activated blinds to their full advantage as I hoped as guests you would😁 … to be able to lie in bed and watch the sunrise of a morning just by asking google to open the blinds 🌅😁. Both Andy and I very much look forward to welcoming you both back. Best wishes Barbara ☺️

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Reviewed June 24, 2023

Location is stunning. Pods are very well equipped and maintained to a very high standard. Extremely clean. A well stocked coffee machine, dishwasher with plenty of tablets. A gorgeous welcome hamper with gifts for us and our dog. Most importantly , the hosts are friendly, caring , attentive and welcoming. More than just accepting of dogs, they are very much dog lovers.
I would go back in a heartbeat, for a week of luxury relaxation and peace and quiet.
Thankyou Barbara and Andy for a lovely week.

Date of stay: June 2023
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Barbara Read, Owner at Raven's Gully, responded to this reviewResponded June 25, 2023

Hi Steve,
Thank you so much for your brilliant review! And for taking the time to make one, Andy and I really do appreciate it ☺️. I hope you and Donna had a good trip home after you left and that Georgia has recovered from her trip to the vets! Give her a hug from us! We loved meeting you all and having you to stay with us and would welcome you all back in a heartbeat! Take best of care.
Kind Regards
Barbara

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