House of Machrie - Royal Brush

The House of Machrie is located on the Machrie Moor Road about half a mile from the western shores of the Isle of Arran. This Victorian mansion is set in beautiful surroundings with fabulous coastal views towards the Mull of Kintyre, a stone walled front garden and tall mature trees.

The house belongs to and is part of the Dougarie Estate.  At one time it was owned by the Dukes of Hamilton and belonged to the principle farm on the Island.  There was even a brush with Royalty in 1904, when it is recorded that King Edward VII, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton, 'took tea' here after a days deer stalking on Machrie Moor.

The building is very typical of 16th century domestic Scottish architecture with crow stepped roof gables and a circular tower with turret, which houses the grand staircase.

Nowadays the House of Machrie can be rented for holiday breaks or as a sporting lodge for larger parties.  The house can sleep up to 14 in two double bedrooms and 5 twin rooms.  It also has 2 large reception rooms and a large conservatory. 

Not to mention the reception hallway, drying room, outside pantry and games room with bar billiards and table tennis!

The large dining room can seat 14 comfortably. We even allow well behaved pets to stay!  Further information can be found on our website www.dougarie.com