when we set out for an island in scotland we jokingly said wouldn't it be perfect if we found a little hide away place with big open fires, a drawing room where we could snuggle up with a book if it was absolutely awful outside, have pre dinner drinks as if we were in the comfort of our own home, eat superb meals and ...maybe find a four poster bed!! But NOT somewhere stuffy that suffered from a superior complex or where you had to tiptoe around house protcol. We laughed and said it is great to have dreams and that we'd be happy if we found the half of that. In Kilmichael, please believe me, we found all of that and more. We dined as well as we have anywhere and the welcome was genuine and warm, nobody leaned over our shoulders and yet the service was attentive. Kilmichael is one of those FINDS. I almost don't want to tell anyone else it's there cos it's a real hidden jewel. A great island to visit too.

Four of us shared the Peacock bungalow in the grounds of the Hotel which is immaculately furnished and wonderfully warm. We eat a couple of times in the Hotel and can only commend the excellent standard of service, food and hospitality. The location was very convenient and yet sufficiently remote to be very restful and quiet. A great experience and one to repeat.

The warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and fascinating history made for a very comfortable stay and an unforgettable way to celebrate our 40 years of marriage.
The garden suite more than met our expectations. The personal service was exceptional at a time when it is becoming a rarity. We noticed the attention to detail such as the CD of our era garden flowers and a copy of the menu as a keepsake. Thank you Kilmichael we have already recommended you to friends visiting Arran as a 'must visit'.

If you are looking for peace and quiet in a cultured environment with hosts who quite obviously have an eye for detail then look no further. Cannot fault anything..other than the odd wee pothole on the driveway! The rooms were excellent. Our room, The Forest, was decorated with an Oriental motif and everything in the room was wonderfully co-ordinated. The welcome was very personal and warm and that's the way our stay progressed: personal and warm.
The food, wine and service were all beautifully poised and all this was topped off with the delightful bird life: ducks, chickens turkey and peacocks coming to say hello in the morning.
Perfection.