About Egmond Estates

The cottages are the concept of Murray & Geraldine Wilson who, in 1999 could see the potential of the disused school buildings and seperate schoolmasters house. Murray in particular spent his childhood holidays with his parents staying at the adjoining farm Indeed the Wilsons have been holidaying in Kildonan since the 1920s when the school was in full use until it closed the 1980s.
The temptation to pull the whole building down was resisted by the architect responsible for the final design and layout of each cottage.

An opportuniy to design for assisted disabled was also taken for houses 1 and 2.
Whilst Murray, Geraldine & family live on the mainland in Rhu, Helensburgh, Neil the "caretaker" joined "Egmond Estates" just at the completion of building work and lives on site in a static caravan at rear of 2 acre gardens. Neil not only helps maintain the properties he also tends the garden and meets and greets guests on arrival.
The cleaning staff also live nearby and take a very active pride in cleaning and maintaining the fabric of the houses.

Egmond Estates continues to update and improve within an annual budget and welcomes guests suggestions on any improvements required. Babysitting can be arranged.
Hope you will come and enjoy. Why not try a long weekend outwith the main season. The cottages are fully central heated with log fires. Arran can be and is a lovely place especially in winter.