Isle of Bute holiday villa rental, Craigmore with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Louise Lodge (villa)

Home description

Louise Lodge is the upper half of a Victorian villa in Royal Terrace, Craigmore, built by the Marquis of Bute. All the villas are named after members of the royal family. It has magnificent views, from the Ayrshire coast through Toward and to Ardbeg on Bute. The furnishings are stylish and comfortable, with every thing needed for a luxurious holiday on this beautiful island.

Bute has three golf courses, good fishing, wonderful sea and moorland walks, good restaurants and a lively pub scene. It is safe for families, with cycles for rent, a swimming pool, cinema and great beaches. There are stunning views from every part of the Island, Arran, Ayrshire, Kyles of Bute and Cowal are just some of the places you can see.

There are various festivals through-out the year, famous Jazz in May, music in the summer and the Highland Games in August. It has something to offer throughout the whole year, along with a mild maritime climate that supports palm trees on the promenade. Mountstuart House, the outstanding neo-gothic mansion in Britain, is an essential part of your visit, along with the gardens and award winning Visitor Centre. The WinterGardens in Rothesay provides tourist information and a cinema. Don't forget to visit the amazing Victorian toilets, as well as Rothesay castle.

Louise Lodge (Upper right of sea front property)	View from the top garden seat
Double bedroom	Sitting room

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The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Argyll and Bute region

Central Scotland is compact and serviced by three international airports, Glasgow, Prestwick and Edinburgh. Castles, culture, gardens, world-class shopping, restaurants and service with a smile are all here.

The Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park showcase wonderful Scottish scenery, but every corner you turn will provide another delightful vista.

Argyll offers Inverary castle and Jail, the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, a new marina at Portavadie with a great restaurant, wonderful gardens, fantastic walking and golf and lots more. These are all easily visited on a day trip by car from Bute.

Isle of Bute / Craigmore area

The Island of Bute is one of three main Islands in the Firth of Clyde, the others are Arran and Cumbrae. It has been a holiday destination since Victorian times. Visitors have been attracted by the mild climate, great facilities, family atmosphere and stunning scenery.

Mountstuart House, ancestral home to the Marquis of Bute is a world-class neo-gothic mansion, which had the first indoor swimming pool in the UK. Admire the beautiful marble chapel, where Stella McCartney was married. The gardens are equally gorgeous. It was a private family home until a few years ago.

Bute hosts a number of festivals, including Jazz in the first weekend of May which has an international reputation. The Highland Games are a fantastic spectacle in August.

There is a wide range of restaurants and pubs, all serving good food, much of it produced locally on the Island, eg lamb, beef, cheese, pickles, eggs and sea-food. There are two supermarkets, two butchers and two fish-shops as well as wonderful ice-cream from Zavaronis! Other facilities include a small hospital, indoor swimming pool, three golf courses and fishing opportunities.

How to get there

The Island of Bute is easily reached by Calmac ferry from either Wemyss Bay (35 minute crossing) or Colintraive (5 minute crossing). Trains from Glasgow connect with the Wemyss Bay ferry, or enjoy a scenic drive through the Kyles of Bute to cross at Colintraive. Glasgow or Prestwick Airport are easily accessible.

Louise Lodge is sited exactly one mile along the beautiful sea promenade from the ferry pier in Rothesay. Buses and taxis are easily available.

Activities near Isle of Bute

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Louise Lodge is extremely well equipped and very comfortable. There are three bedrooms. The large double room has a wash-hand basin and wonderful sea views. The twin bedroom also has a wash-hand basin and views over the lovely garden. The third bedroom, again with sea views, has bunk-beds. The gas central heating will keep you warm at any time of the year.

The sitting-room has fantastic views, with seating arranged to enjoy these to the maximum. The kitchen is very well equipped, and has ample space to have meals in. The bathroom is partially tiled, and has an efficient over-bath shower, bath, WC and wash-hand-basin.

In addition, there is a large entrance conservatory, with a dining table and chairs, looking over the gardens. This leads into a light and airy entrance hall which welcomes you to the property.

Further details outdoors:
The property is reached by an exterior staircase at the rear of the building, with a private entrance. The back garden is shared, and the upper garden is completely private for your use. There is a gazebo, covered in wisteria and clematis, garden chairs and table, a lawned area, and a small orchard. At the very top of the garden is a further private lawned area with unbelievable views, a great place for a glass of wine in the evening.

There is ample, safe, free, on-street parking on the road outside the property. It is a lovely, flat walk to Rothesay along the sea-front promenade.

Good transport links and great facilities make it an ideal place for your holiday, and an excellent base for enjoying the many tractions in Argyll.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Off-peak	29 Sep 09	28 May 10	400£ 400	9090	250250	Flexible
Peak	28 May 10	29 Sep 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Special Festival weekends, such as the Jazz Festival in May and the Higland Games in August will have an additional charge. Contact us for information.

Payment is preferred by Visa or Mastercard, call us on 0141 886 5210 or email us with your details. Cheques by arrangement.

25% deposit to secure your booking is required, and full payment is due four weeks before start of let.

Guestbook for Louise Lodge

Sailing, seafood and sunshine! Have had a fab time.

We come to Bute every year. We have stayed in some lovely places, but this villa beats them all.

Very comfortable and well equipped. Central heating is also good.

Magnificent villa and scenery. Best ever including the weather. Superb gardens, will be back!

Fab house, amazing views. Check out the seat at the top of the garden!

Ah sweet Rothesay Bay, thy beauty faileth never. Thanks for the memories.

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