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Apartment |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ascog in Isle of Bute

From £335 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Tarfside is a newly-renovated former stable house located in the centre of Ascog Bay with superb views across the Clyde towards the Cowal peninsula.

This well-appointed ground floor apartment is well-suited for families or couples, with its close proximity to Ascog beach and the Bute shoreline, offering a peaceful and relaxing stay in a tranquil seaside location.

Tarfside is situated in a well-maintained former stable house directly on the Ascog shore, offering outstanding views across Ascog Bay towards the Cowal peninsula. Its location offers easy access to Ascog beach and excellent walks along the promenade. The property also benefits from a private garden area to the rear and private parking.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Small conservatory to front and kitchen doors. Living room with dining area and spectacular views across Ascog Bay towards the Cowal peninsula. Master double bedroom with en-suite shower room and spectacular views across Ascog Bay towards the Cowal peninsula. Double bedroom with spectacular views across Ascog Bay towards the Cowal peninsula. Twin bedroom with spectacular views across Ascog Bay towards the Cowal peninsula. Large fully tiled bathroom with keyhole bath and shower. Fully fitted kitchen. Cloakroom.

Further details

A non-refundable deposit of £25.00 is required to confirm all bookings.

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The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Argyll and Bute region

Referred to as "The Jewel of the Clyde", the Isle of Bute is located in the Firth of Clyde and is the most accessible of Scotland's islands, located only 45 mins West of Glasgow. 14 miles long and 8 miles wide at its widest, it is an emerald gem with golden beaches set in a sea of azure blue. A recent celebrity wedding confirms bute as an extra special, memorable and idyllic location.

The Highland Boundary Fault runs across Bute resulting in extraordinarily varied landscapes, rugged in the north dominated heather moorland, much gentler in the south with lush, rolling hills and farmland. A rocky crag rises at the most southerly tip, making Bute a haven for walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding and wildlife.

Steeped in history with evidence that it was settled as far bas as 2000 B.C.. Standing stones at St Blanes and the vitrified Iron Age fort at Dunagoil testify to every phase of Scottish history. The north of the island, with its variety of woodland and open moorland, is one of the most extraordinary bird habitats in the West of Scotland, whi8le the waters around the island are among the finest in Europe for wildlife.

The Royal Burgh of Rothesay, the island's main town, has a most splendid Victorian frontage, reflected in the town's architecture which ensircles Rothesay Bay. At the meadows you can enjoy tennis or squash, there are two putting greens at the esplanade gardens and bowling greens in Rothesay, Craigmore and Ardbeg. Rothesay leisure centre has a 25m pool, a fitness pool and sauna.

Port Bannatyne is situated in Kames Bay with a remarkable13-hole golf course and beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay, a favourite anchorage for passing yachts.

Kilchattan Bay lies in a sheltered bay a mile from Kingarth, with a beautiful beach, a favourite for generations of holidaymakers. It is also the starting point for the exciting West Island Way walk.

Kerrycroy is a peaceful village with a fine sandy beach and stone pier. It was designed by the 1st Marquess of Bute and inspired by the model of an English village.

Ettrick Bay is a beautiful broad expanse of sandy beach, about a mile long, with superb views across to the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre peninsula, while Scalpsie Bay is home to a large colony of seals.

The Isle of Bute / Ascog area

There is a host of interesting places to visit on the Isle of Bute. A "must-see" is Mount Stuart House, Britain's best example of Victorian Gothic architecture. You feel a sense of wonderment in every room, from the magnificent marble hall to the radiantly white marble-chapel. The 300-acre grounds, with their various gardens and glorious vistas over the Firth of Clyde, are a haven of tranquillity.

Another excellent visitor attraction is Rothesay Castle. The Stuart Kings spent their summers here; a stronghold whose circular design is unique in Scotland. Spend an hour or two exploring the castle, and you’ll relive over four turbulent centuries of Scottish history — from when Vikings took control in 1230 to the burning by the Duke of Argyll in 1685.

Ascog Hall Fernery & Garden was built around 1870 and has now been fully restored. The fernery is a unique and beautiful feature housing 80 sub-tropical fern species including tree ferns found in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Mauritius and Mexico, as well as a Todea Barbara, estimated to be 1,000 years old.

Additionally, there are the world-renowned Victorian Toilets - never was a call of nature answered with such splendour! Rothesay’s palatial public toilets were commissioned in 1899 during Bute’s heyday as a holiday resort. The ornate design incorporates fine ceramic tiles, marbled and enamelled alcoves and glass-sided cisterns.

Bute also hosts many events throughout the year, many of which, like the now famous annual Jazz Festival, are now 'must attend' events. From the spectacular Highland Games, to the traditions of the Agricultural Show, from concerts to art and line dancing festivals, whatever your interest it can be found on Bute.

How to get there

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FERRY CROSSINGS
The main ferry to Bute runs from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. The service, operated by Caledonian MacBrayne, runs every 45 minutes all year round with some later sailings during the summer weekends. The crossing takes approximately 30 minutes and bookings are not required. Further information and full timetables are avaialble at www.calmac.co.uk.

Calmac also operates a smaller ferry service between Rhubodach (at the north end of Bute) and Colintraive, located on the Cowal peninsula. This is an excellent service for those wishing to take a more "scenic" route through the Argyll countryside as the route goes past Loch Lomond and the famous "Rest and Be Thankful" viewpoint. Ferry crossings are very regular and take only 2 minutes.

Bute is easily reached by both Glasgow International (approx. 20 miles) and Glasgow Prestwick airports.(approx. 30 mliles). There is a direct rail service from Paisley Gilmour Street (which serves Glasgow International) to the ferry terminal at Wemyss Bay. Trains from Prestwick also run to Gilmour Street. Competitive car hire is also available at both airports. There is also a regular bus service along the West coast of Scotland that serves Wemyss Bay.

Activities near Isle of Bute

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	Flexible
December	17 Dec 11	24 Dec 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	24 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	Flexible
January - March	4 Jan 12	3 Mar 12	335£ 335	0-	0-	Flexible
March	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	Flexible
April	31 Mar 12	5 May 12	440£ 440	0-	0-	Flexible
May	5 May 12	16 Jun 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid June	16 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	525£ 525	0-	0-	Flexible
Late June	23 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	30 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
September	8 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	Flexible
October	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	465£ 465	0-	0-	Flexible
October Week	20 Oct 12	27 Oct 12	415£ 415	0-	0-	Flexible
November	27 Oct 12	15 Dec 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	Flexible
December	15 Dec 12	22 Dec 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	595£ 595	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Holiday weekends, including Easter, Jazz Festival, May and August Bank Holidays and September weekends incur a surcharge. Please contact us for further details.

Please note that bookings in the peak summer season are Saturday to Saturday only.

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