Ivybank Villa
Ivybank Villa is an elegant, beautifully restored Georgian Villa with spectacular, panoramic views over Rothesay Bay to the scenic Cowal hills and Peninsula.
Built and occupied by a ‘Captain John Stuart’ (namesake of Lord Bute, without the ‘Crichton’!) in 1795, the house sits in over two acres of exotically planted gardens which are a haven for ‘resident’ wildlife such as deer, owls, bats, hedgehogs, fish and the full spectrum of wild birds.
We are central for all local amenities/activities, yet at the same time completely private with no passing pedestrians or cars.
Munro’s Bed & Breakfast
Bute’s No. 1 B & B on Trip Advisor, Munro’s opened for business in August 2007 after extensive internal upgrading and decoration plus a good lick of paint on the outside. (We used low VOC paints throughout the re-design to minimise the toxic emissions - and smells - normally associated with standard paints.)
At Munro’s relax and enjoy our quiet location up on the hill in Ardbeg. Our large garden has marvellous views over the bay and on beautiful mornings you can have your breakfast on the terrace. You may even spot a fish in the lily-pond.
All our beautifully decorated rooms are ensuite - one with a whirlpool bath - and also include flat screen TV’s, wireless broadband access, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, lovely soft bathrobes, speciality teas and luxury toiletries.
Ardencraig House Holiday Apartments
Four extremely spacious and comfortable apartments in a beautifully converted Georgian mansion. Carefully located in a sheltered position overlooking the Firth of Clyde, the house stands in large gardens which are occasionally visited by the local deer and other wildlife.
All the apartments are fully equipped and have a sea view across the Firth of Clyde to the Ayrshire coast. Garden furniture is provided for you to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Ardencraig House Apartments.
Only one minute from Ardencraig Gardens. Here you will see during the summer months beautiful displays of flowers and plants.Also only a 5 minute walk down to the beach and a 5 minute drive to Mount Stuart House.
The principal owners of Ardencraig House, David and Elaine Daniels,came to visit Bute for a day in 2003 and decided to stay permanently. You will understand why when you visit Bute, Scotland’s Unexplored Isle.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.