Rothesay holiday cottage rental with internet access, fireplace and TV

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

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 3 km
  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Swallows Cottage (formally Bogany Cottage) is situated on the beautiful island of Bute. Sitting in its own grounds, Swallows, is a traditional stone built cottage which sleeps 4. The sea is just two hundred yards in front of the cottage, and Rothesay town centre is an easy 10 minutes walk. The cottage overlooks the sea with views up to Loch Striven and towards the Kyles of Bute. There is ample private parking, and a large enclosed garden with garden furniture. The cottage is furnished to a very high standard and offers our guests exceptional accommodation, which is cosy and yet light and airy. The sitting room/kitchen are combined & very spacious with a vaulted ceiling and complemented by a central log burner (logs supplied for the first 2 nights.) The sitting area is beautifully furnished with 2 fabulous leather reclining sofas , TV, Apple tv, & WIFI. The kitchen area is equipped to a very high standard and incorporates fully integrated appliances.

There are two double bedrooms, one with a king size bed looking out to sea and the second with twin beds overlooking the garden. Both are equipped with beautiful wooden bedroom furniture, luxury bed linen and towels. The bathroom is complete with shower over the bath. The cottage has under floor heating with independent thermostats in each room. The property affords easy access for disabled guests with a ramp to the front door, wide internal doors and wooden flooring in the entrance hall, sitting room & kitchen.We offer, free of charge, a weekly cleaning service for guests staying for 1 week or more. We are happy to accept well behaved dogs (max2) for a small extra charge, please contact us to arrange this facility.

Bute offers many attractions with beautiful beaches, wildlife, fishing, walking and golf on the three golf courses. It is easily accessible from Glasgow via a 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

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

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Strictly no parties. Dog allowed (small only) we go on occasions allow one larger dog but this must be confirmed with host before booking. Please contact owner before booking to confirm this.

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About the owner

Sandra T.
Average reply time:
1 hour 10 minutes

Calendar updated:
27 Apr 2024

Years listed:
4

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 05 Jan 2020. Located in Isle of Bute, it has 15 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1002.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 27 Apr 2024.
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junej593

70th birthday treat.
Apr 2024

My 3 daughters took me for my 70th birthday. Cottage was amazing, location was excellent. Plenty space lovely livingroom, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom Very clean. Couldn't have asked for a be… More 

Reviewed 16 Apr 2024

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Christine G
Falkirk, United Kingdom

Beautiful Bute
Apr 2024

Pretty cottage with modern interior and sea view in a quiet area. The high ceiling with roof windows let in so much light to the bright kitchen/diner, which also had everything we needed. The cottage … More 

Reviewed 13 Apr 2024

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Frances2911
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Happy returning visitor
Apr 2023

Once again a lovely 5 days in Swallow cottage. Spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Its our home from home in Rothesay we have been so many times over the years. Would highly recommend it. Its fab… More 

Reviewed 13 Apr 2023

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lindsaylY8278HN

Absolutely gorgeous
Jun 2022

Just got back from a lovely holiday with my sister on bute. This cottage was awesome, it was cleaned to a very high standard. Very tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard with all m… More 

Reviewed 18 Jun 2022

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Dream462224

Swallow Cottage, Bogany Road, Rothesay
Feb 2022

Had a delightful holiday in this extremely comfortable cottage.The facilities are well presented, with central heating and a wood burner( well used). The cottage is clean and fresh, which is most impo… More 

Reviewed 17 Feb 2022

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You can also request a quote from Sandra (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Sandra (the owner) before booking?

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

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.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Sandra (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sandra (the owner) a message.

If Sandra (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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