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Fircliff - The House on Bute

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fircliff - The House on Bute

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.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, 42" Freeview TV, Nintendo Wii, Table football, Games
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Sleigh Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Bunk (3ft) Beds. 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

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

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 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
Rothesay, SCT

What's nearby

  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Rothesay Castle - 3 min drive
  • Rosslyn Castle - 4 min drive
  • Mount Stuart - 14 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

  • ‪Struan Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Osborne - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Ettrick Bay Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Liz's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Musicker - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fircliff - The House on Bute pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fircliff - The House on Bute?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fircliff - The House on Bute?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fircliff - The House on Bute 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 mi (5 km).

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Fircliff - The House on Bute Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Meg

Amazing location.
Amazing location. Views for house were stunning. All beds were comfy and plenty of bathrooms for the amount of people staying. Kitchen/dining room perfect for everyone to sit down together. Perfect weekend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people.
Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people. Thanks again Ed. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people.
Fabulous house with everything you need for a large group of people. Thanks again Ed.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Excellent all round making for a very enjoyable holiday.
Excellent all round making for a very enjoyable holiday. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Excellent all round making for a very enjoyable holiday.
Excellent all round making for a very enjoyable holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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Fantastic relaxing family weekend away, house was just perfect, everyone really enjoyed themselves 😀 Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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Fantastic relaxing family weekend away, house was just perfect, everyone really enjoyed themselves 😀
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

This home is spacious and layout well thought out.
This home is spacious and layout well thought out. The owners have thought of everything. My family thoroughly loved the house, the garden and the view. Garden is secure so dogs and children can run around safely. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

This home is spacious and layout well thought out.
This home is spacious and layout well thought out. The owners have thought of everything. My family thoroughly loved the house, the garden and the view. Garden is secure so dogs and children can run around safely.