Tighnabruaich holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, walking, fireplace and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.7 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

To provide our best assurance in these times of Coronavirus we can confirm that our cleaning and changeover staff undertake the cleaning tips and hygiene recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They also wear single use gloves and masks whilst in the property.

Available to let all year round, Hillview Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom property situated in a beautiful sheltered scenic setting in an elevated position over looking the sparse western shores of the Isle of Bute with the mountains of the island of Arran in the distance. Heating and hot water are provided by a wood burning stove and lighting by enclosed candle lanterns. Completely off grid, there is no electricity or landline, and you won't miss them! The cottage is a wonderful place to stay for rest, relaxation and recreation.

Built in 1896 as a game keepers cottage for the former Caladh House estate, the property's rustic and antiquated nature have been retained to provide an opportunity to escape from all mod cons and the demands from everyday living.

Situated 1.5 miles north of the villages of Tighnabruaich and the adjoining Kames, and set in 3 acres of land, the Cottage feels serenely remote yet all services required are close at hand. In the villages you will find 2 excellent supermarkets, garage with petrol and workshop, 3 hotels with public bars and restaurants, bistros and cafes, Kyles Athletic shinty pitch, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course with spectacular views over the Kyles of Bute. The Tighnabruaich Sailing School lies about 2 miles from Kames at Carry Farm.

Hillview Cottage was featured as one of the three best Scottish hideaways in the issue of the Observer Magazine on 26 August 2012 as part of a weekly travel feature called 'Joanne O'Connor's Great escapes'. It's also featured briefly on the Guardian website as part of the same article.

Further details indoors

Comfortably rustic, the cottage, which sleeps 5, was constructed of stone and slate in 1896 for use as a gamekeepers abode for the Caladh Estate. The interior has stone walls and pine clad ceilings throughout, with exposed beams and wooden painted floor boards in the main two rooms and painted stone floors to the rear rooms. Heating is by virtue of wood-burning stove and log fire. The wood stove has a back boiler, which produces piping hot fresh water from a wholesome mountain stream source so you can bathe in the wonderful long and deep Victorian cast iron bath. Lighting is by virtue of enclosed candle lanterns and the candles are supplied. For cooking there is a 4 ring gas cooker with oven and grill and the kitchen is well equipped for most purposes. There is DAB radio and also a stereo CD radio cassette with lead to accept stereo media input. Please note there is no electricity or land telephone line. The local hotels and cafes are very accommodating to allow visitors charge up their media devices.

The main bedroom has a pine double bed with tallboy chest of drawers, two small bedside chests of drawers a recess for hanging clothes and log fire. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with double bed on the bottom and single up top and some large wall shelfs and clothes hanging rack. A small conservatory with chairs and table is attached to the rear side of the cottage with a lovely view over the Kyles of Bute.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Bunk Bed Single Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Swing set
  • Sea view
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Kettle
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We prefer a very hands-off approach to interaction in keeping with this quiet, serene experience. Entry on arrival to the cottage is very flexible. We will provide a text message to check guests have arrived and all is well, receipt being subject to connectivity, Vodafone being the best service provider in the area. We are happy to answer any questions at any time via text, email or mobile phone, and local assistance is on hand if required.
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Cancellation policy

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

We ask guests to respect others and if you are a smoker, you must only smoke outside of the property. Thank you!

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About the owner

Peter R.
Calendar updated:
27 Mar 2024

Years listed:
11

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 23 Jul 2012. Located in Argyll and Bute, it has 36 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £625 to £865.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 27 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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X4953LOmartinp

Perfect
Jun 2021

First time at the cottage and the photos do not do it justice. It is simply perfect! That is, if you are looking for an off-grid hideaway that is comfortable, clean and rustic, right in the heart o… More 

Reviewed 18 Oct 2021

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headboy1990
Matlock, United Kingdom

Gem of a place!
Aug 2020

This place is stunning! Superb location and fantastic views over to Bute. The place is full of charm and character and had everything we needed. We had a week long stay here with our three children (1… More 

Reviewed 26 Aug 2020

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Picture perfect!
Jan 2020

Just returned from an amazing few days at Hillview Cottage.The location is stunning.The house sits by it's own on a secluded hillside with spectacular views.The cottage is cosy and comfortable.An… More 

Reviewed 21 Jan 2020

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Thank you
Jul 2019

What a wonderful peaceful place to escape too. Great views, log fires, meals by candlelight, unwinding by the river and a visiting stag more than once. Will be back.

Reviewed 3 Aug 2019

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Sarah H

The perfect getaway
May 2019

What a beautiful and peaceful location with fabulous views from the cottage. It far exceeded my expectations. So many nice places to visit in the surrounding areas and The tea room and local pubs/rest… More 

Reviewed 26 May 2019

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Review 1-5 of 36

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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 £132 

/ night
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