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10
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Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
- FireplaceFireplace
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
Explore the area
Rothesay, SCT
- Rothesay Ferry Terminal3 min drive
- Mount Stuart14 min drive
- Castle Toward Residential School61 min drive
- Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)99 min drive
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ExperimentalCarousel
10/10 Excellent
Amazing location. Views for house were stunning. All beds were comfy and plenty of bathrooms for the amount of people st...
Meg
Mar 17, 2020
10/10 Excellent
Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people. Thanks again Ed.
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Jamie
Nov 27, 2019
10/10 Excellent
Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people. Thanks again Ed.
Jamie
Nov 27, 2019
About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the
Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the stunning sea views and the beautiful island.. 2 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With range with double electric oven and 6-ring gas hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, freezer and patio door leading to garden.
Boot/utility room: With washing machine and storage for boots and coats.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Separate toilet.
Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, 32’’ Freeview TV and wooden floor.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3/games room: With twin beds, 42’’ Freeview TV, table football, Wii and board games.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), wooden floor and en-suite with walk-in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 5: With kingsize sleigh bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 6: With twin beds and bunk bed.. Gas central heating (underfloor on lower ground floor and bedroom 1), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed lawned garden with terraces and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the garden and a drop on the terraces.. Fircliff - The House on Bute is a superb waterside, B-listed Georgian property sitting within a large and enclosed walled garden. The accommodation is over three floors with unobstructed sea views from all main rooms over Loch Striven, the Firth of Clyde and the surrounding hills. It is a fabulous setting for groups or large families to get together in the exquisitely presented rooms with many unique items of furniture and design features. The kitchen and dining area is the focal point of the house and can easily accommodate all fourteen guests round the large bespoke dining table. There are four en-suite bedrooms with showers, the master bedroom having an additional cast iron roll-top bath, one family bathroom and one cloakroom. The younger party members can be accommodated in a room with twin beds and a bunk bed. In addition a dual purpose room with twin beds can double up as a games room. The boot/utility room offers space for outdoor wear, a drying rack, a washing machine and dog bed and crate. The adjacent shoreline offers easy access to launch kayaks and other water craft. Larger boats can also be launched locally.
There is plenty to do on the Isle of Bute, from adventure experiences to watching wildlife to visiting historical sites. There are many popular walks around the island, including the West Island Way. Recommendations are given and the boot room comes into its own for wet coats, muddy boats and mucky dogs! The quiet roads lends to excellent cycling, and the house in on the route of the 5 Ferry Challenge. Fishing is available on the inland and coastal waters. Loch Fad is 3½ miles away where you can rent a boat to fish for rainbow and brown trout or pike. The loch was also the location used for the first run of the recently restored Bluebird. There are three golf courses (9, 13 and 18 holes) on the island along with a putting green in Rothesay. There are sandy beaches galore where, if lucky, you can spy ospreys, terns, basking sharks, humpback whales, dolphins and seals. The Isle of Bute has been an important island historically, with marks left on the island that can be visited, from standing stones, to the location of a Viking parliament and more recently Rothesay Castle. Mount Stuart House and Gardens offers a fantastic day visit and the St Blane’s Chapel is situated in a tranquil corner of the island. The Discovery Centre houses a 97 seater cinema with weekly showings. In the summer you can book tickets to take a trip on the famous paddle steamer The Waverley.
The nearby Port Bannantyne offers a marina, pubs, restaurant, post office/shop and petanque club. The main ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay takes approximately 35 minutes and for access to the Cowal Peninsula the ferry from Rhubodach to Colintraive (only a 10-minute drive away) takes only 3 minutes, both do not need to be booked in advance. There is an excellent bus service on the island. Beach 3 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 550 yards and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Lower Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With range with double electric oven and 6-ring gas hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, freezer and patio door leading to garden.
Boot/utility room: With washing machine and storage for boots and coats.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Separate toilet.
Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner, 32’’ Freeview TV and wooden floor.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3/games room: With twin beds, 42’’ Freeview TV, table football, Wii and board games.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), wooden floor and en-suite with walk-in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 5: With kingsize sleigh bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 6: With twin beds and bunk bed.. Gas central heating (underfloor on lower ground floor and bedroom 1), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed lawned garden with terraces and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the garden and a drop on the terraces.. Fircliff - The House on Bute is a superb waterside, B-listed Georgian property sitting within a large and enclosed walled garden. The accommodation is over three floors with unobstructed sea views from all main rooms over Loch Striven, the Firth of Clyde and the surrounding hills. It is a fabulous setting for groups or large families to get together in the exquisitely presented rooms with many unique items of furniture and design features. The kitchen and dining area is the focal point of the house and can easily accommodate all fourteen guests round the large bespoke dining table. There are four en-suite bedrooms with showers, the master bedroom having an additional cast iron roll-top bath, one family bathroom and one cloakroom. The younger party members can be accommodated in a room with twin beds and a bunk bed. In addition a dual purpose room with twin beds can double up as a games room. The boot/utility room offers space for outdoor wear, a drying rack, a washing machine and dog bed and crate. The adjacent shoreline offers easy access to launch kayaks and other water craft. Larger boats can also be launched locally.
There is plenty to do on the Isle of Bute, from adventure experiences to watching wildlife to visiting historical sites. There are many popular walks around the island, including the West Island Way. Recommendations are given and the boot room comes into its own for wet coats, muddy boats and mucky dogs! The quiet roads lends to excellent cycling, and the house in on the route of the 5 Ferry Challenge. Fishing is available on the inland and coastal waters. Loch Fad is 3½ miles away where you can rent a boat to fish for rainbow and brown trout or pike. The loch was also the location used for the first run of the recently restored Bluebird. There are three golf courses (9, 13 and 18 holes) on the island along with a putting green in Rothesay. There are sandy beaches galore where, if lucky, you can spy ospreys, terns, basking sharks, humpback whales, dolphins and seals. The Isle of Bute has been an important island historically, with marks left on the island that can be visited, from standing stones, to the location of a Viking parliament and more recently Rothesay Castle. Mount Stuart House and Gardens offers a fantastic day visit and the St Blane’s Chapel is situated in a tranquil corner of the island. The Discovery Centre houses a 97 seater cinema with weekly showings. In the summer you can book tickets to take a trip on the famous paddle steamer The Waverley.
The nearby Port Bannantyne offers a marina, pubs, restaurant, post office/shop and petanque club. The main ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay takes approximately 35 minutes and for access to the Cowal Peninsula the ferry from Rhubodach to Colintraive (only a 10-minute drive away) takes only 3 minutes, both do not need to be booked in advance. There is an excellent bus service on the island. Beach 3 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 550 yards and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Property manager
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
- On-site parking options include a garage
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Freezer
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
- Table football
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Terrace
- Balcony or patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- On the lake
- On the river
Things to do
- Foosball table on site
- Golf on site
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
su-UK11214-UK11214
About the area
Rothesay
Located in Rothesay, this cottage is on a river. Bute Museum and Colintraive Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rosslyn Castle and Mount Stuart. Travelling with kids? Consider Ardencraig Gardens and Benmore Botanic Garden. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
What's nearby
- Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
- Rothesay Castle - 3 min drive
- Mount Stuart - 14 min drive
- Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 48 min drive
- Castle Toward Residential School - 61 min drive
Getting around
- Wemyss Bay Station - 49 min drive
- Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
- The Bonnie Clyde - 3 min drive
- The Osborne - 54 min drive
- The Islander Bar - 3 min drive
- Ettrick Bay Tea Room - 5 min drive
- The Port Inn - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fircliff - The House on Bute is the ideal choice for families or for groups of friends to enjoy the located?
This family-friendly Rothesay cottage is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rothesay Ferry Terminal, Victorian Toilets and Rothesay Castle. Bute Museum and Rothesay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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