Isle of Bute - the Jewel in Scotland's Firth of Clyde

Bute has a variety of types of holiday accommodation from Farmhouse B & B's to 4 star Hotels and Self-catering cottages. Some of the most popular ones are listed here. Links to websites are underlined where available. CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO SELF_CATERING ACCOMMODATION CLICK on the ADVERT below to see more self-catering accommodation Sponsored link Bed & Breakfast and Hotels
Ascog Farm Ascog Isle of Bute PA20 9LL Tel: +44 (0)1700 503372 Mrs Irene Watson £17.00 per person per night B & B	A 200 year old Farm House, Feng Shui practised, peacocks in the garden. Ascog Farm was featured in the BBC's "Holidays Out" programme. STB 4 stars
The Ardyne Hotel & Restaurant 37-38 Mountstuart Road Rothesay PA20 9EB Tel : +44 (0)1700 502052 Fax: +44 (0)1700 505129 e-mail : info@theardynehotel.co.uk Margaret Thompson From £29.50 per person	Popular STB 3* seafront hotel 5 mins from Rothesay. Spectacular views across to Argyll. The restaurant has an imaginative Scottish menu.
Balmory Hall Ascog Isle of Bute PA20 9LL Tel : +44 (0)1700 500669 Mr & Mrs Harrison B & B from £55 All rooms en-suite Open All Year	Standing in a 10-acre wildlife haven of woodland and gardens, Balmory Hall, is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture on the island. Sympathetically restored to preserve the elegance of opulent bygone times, spacious en-suite bedrooms, self-catering or serviced apartments, are available. The gate lodge stands alone and is ideal for guests seeking complete seclusion.
Battery Lodge 25 Battery Place Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 9DU Tel: 01700 502169 Proprietors : Lorraine & Martin B & B from £25	Built in 1865, Battery lodge is a superb mid-Victorian house which enjoys spectacular views across Rothesay Bay to the Argyllshire hills. Your hosts, Lorraine and Martin Leyden, offer attractive bedrooms, some with ensuite facilities, most with colour TV and tea/coffee makers.
Bayview Hotel 21/22 Mountstuart Road, Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 9EB Tel +44 (0)1700 505411 Proprietors : Andrew & Irene Mcgregor	A friendly Scottish welcome awaits you from the McGregor Family in this beautiful Victorian House Hotel. Ideally situated on the quiet Craigmore shore only ten minutes walk from the town centre with private parking facilities and a resident's licence.
The Boat House 15 Battery Place Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 0DP Tel: +44 (0)1700 502696	The Boat House is a beautiful seafront Guest House situated in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. The house offers the discerning visitor a warm inviting ambience with all modern conveniences.
Ivybank Villa Tom and Tina Rodger Ivybank Villa Bridge Street/Westland’s Road Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 0HQ Scotland Tel/Fax: 01700 505064 Mobile: 07774598129 E-mail: thomasrodger@btinternet.com	Ivybank Villa is an elegant, beautifully restored Georgian Villa with spectacular, panoramic views over Rothesay Bay to the scenic Cowal hills and Peninsula. 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 17 Ardmory Road Ardbeg Rothesay PA20 0PG Tel: 01700 502346 Andy & Joan Walters From £45 per person per night B & B e-mail:info@visitmunros.co.uk	Formerly the Ardmory House Hotel, Munro's opened business in August after extensive internal upgrading and decoration plus a good lick of paint on the outside. 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.
The Victoria Hotel 55 Victoria Street PA220 0AP Tel +44 (0) 1700500016 Fax : 01700 502262 From £36.00 per person	20 fully ensuite, stylishly appointed with television, coffee / tea making facilities, shower and bathroom. Views of the clyde coast and Isle of Bute.
The Esplanade Hotel 4 High Street PA20 9AR Telephone 01700 502001 Fax : 01700 500206 From £29.00 per person	A big, traditional, clean, west of Scotland boarding house with a licence, The Esplanade is situated prominently beside the Harbour with spectacular views over Rothesay Bay and at the rear, Rothesay Castle.
The Commodore 12 Battery Place Rothesay Tel / Fax :+44 (0)1700 502178 Harry and Hazel Greene From £30.00 per person	Very comfortable family run guest house on the seafront 5 mins from the town. Ideal fishing base with use of freezer, rod store and drying facilities.
Cannon House Hotel Battery Place Rothesay Tel : +44 (0)1700 505725 Fax : +44 (0)1700 From £30.00 per person (all ensuite)	A handsome 4 star Georgian townhouse hotel on the seafront just a few minutes walk from Rothesay town centre. Superb views of the bay.
The Kingarth Hotel Isle of Bute PA20 9LU Tel: 01700 831662 Fax: 01700 831662	The only true Country Inn on Bute est. 1786 Open all day every day from 12 noon 'til late Home cooked food using the best local produce Relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor eating areas. Private dining room and function. suites available for up to 80
Craigewan Guest House 26 Auchnacloich Road Rothesay Isle of Bute Tel: 01700 504029 Mrs Beryl Henderson	Our unique "3 star" South facing Edwardian home overlooks the beautiful meadows behind Rothesay. Situated on a quiet road which is roughly half way along the "West Island Way".
Ardbeg Lodge Hotel & Restaurant 23 Marine Place Rothesay Isle of Bute Tel : +44 (0) 1700 505448 Mr & Mrs Tritschler	A comfortable fully licensed small seafront hotel with magnificient view across to the Argyll Hills & Loch Striven.
Chandlers Hotel Ascog Bay Isle of Bute Scotland PA20 9ET Tel : +44 (0) 1700 50 55 77	Chandlers is a substantial detached property in a superb position with unsurpassed views over the Clyde to the Ayrshire coast and beyond. Chandlers radiates understated luxury.
The Port Royal Russian Tavern 37 Marine Road, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute PA20 0LW Dag & Olga Crawford Tel: 01700 505073 Member of British Institute of Innkeeping.	There are just five Guest Rooms: Two twin rooms en-suite, a Family Room with a double bed and two bunks which shares a bathroom with two twin rooms. Currently prices are only £22 to £26 per person per night including breakfast.
Palmyra Guest House 12 Ardbeg Road Rothesay Isle of Bute Dee & Jim Tel: +44 (0)1700 502929	A welcoming guest house with spectacular views across Rothesay Bay. Breakfast is served in the conservatory.
The Moorings Rothesay Isle of Bute Frank & Barbara Hill Tel/Fax : +44 (0)1700 50 2277	The Moorings is a charming Victorian Lodge (1850) situated in its own grounds on a quiet conservation shoreline with spectacular views and is close to all amenities including Mount Stuart House.
The Regent Hotel 23 Battery Place Rothesay PA20 9DU Tel: +44 (0)1700 502006 From £25.00 per person	This is a very comfortable small seafront hotel just 5 mins walk from the centre of Rothesay. Includes a cozy bar and the 4 Seasons restaurant.
St Blane's Hotel Kilchattan Bay Isle of Bute Tel: +44 (0)1700 831224 Janis & David Haig From £30.00 per person	Situated at the southern end of the island the hotel has a pleasant bar serving good pub food with great sea views and moorings for visiting yachts.
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Ambrisbeg Cottage Kingarth Isle of Bute Contact: Cathy McKirdy Tel - : 01700 831204	Ambrisbeg Cottage is a self-contained & recently renovated holiday flat in a 200 year old cottage set in beautiful countryside on Bute
Ardencraig House Apartments Ardencraig Road Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 9EP Telephone & Fax: 01700 505077	Ardencraig House is a fine Italian styled villa located just under 2 miles from the centre of Rothesay. The house, which was recently converted into 7 self contained luxury apartments, stands in its own grounds and overlooks the Firth of Clyde.
Ardenlea Shore Road Port Bannatyne Isle of Bute PA20 0LQ Email:mailto:doreen@isleofbute.info	A new arrival on the self-catering scene in Bute, Ardenlea has been our family home on the island for many years. The house has recently undergone a major refurbishment and now offers outstanding accommodation. Sleeps 6 - 8 persons and is situated near Port Bannatyne on the shore overlooking Loch Striven. We hope you will enjoy its wonderful ambience and outstanding location as much as we do. Be one of the first to try this wonderful property.
Grand Marine Court Argyle St Rothesay Isle of Bute Contact: Suze Bickerton Tel - : 0778 774 2634	Grand Marine Court is situated on the seafront at Rothesay, with uninterrupted views over Rothesay Bay, on the beautiful Isle of Bute. Part of a converted Grade C listed hotel, Flat 7 is on the ground floor, accessed directly through the front door. The flat is decorated and furnished in a fresh and modern style, with wooden floors throughout.
Birgidale Crieff Kingarth Isle of Bute Contact: Mr & Mrs McDougall Tel - : 01700 831236	Birgidale Crieff can accommodate up to 5 people and 1 well behaved dog. The house has storage heaters in the hall, lounge and bedrooms and all fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent.
Castle Street Rothesay PA20 9HA Tel : +44 (0) 1383 732527 email:johnsgray@tiscali.co.uk	A freshly decorated flat in the centre of town, 2 minutes from the ferry. Close to all amenities, this flat has 2 bedrooms and accomodates 5 guests. Bedding, towels, gas and electricity included in the price.
Morningside Rothesay Isle of Bute Tel:+44 (0)1700 503906 e-mail jpsbute@hotmail.com	Morningside is a gracious Victorian house in Rothesay with commanding views across the bay towards the Argyll hills. Centrally located on the spectacular Serpentine Road, Morningside is only a few minutes walk from Rothesay Pier and the town centre.
Harbourside Apartments Guildford Court 3 Watergate Rothesay PA20 9AB Tel: 01700 503770 Fax: 01700 503770 e-mail: ekferguson@btinternet.com	Located in the town square on the harbourside. Close to the museum and Rothesay's thirteenth century castle, this Edwardian listed building offers comfortable, fully equipped self catering apartments, many with breathtaking views. Central to all amenities. Whether it's fishing, golf, walking, cycling, eating out it is all within easy reach.
Daisy Cottage Upper Flat 30 Wyndham Road Ardbeg Isle of Bute PA20 0NR Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Rae Tel - : 01700 503177	Near the beach, shops, bowling green and a local restaurant, Daisy Cottage is bright and spacious and tastefully furnished with sea and hill views. The cottage is fully equipped for 2-5 persons
The Guest Wing Carolynn Stirling Ardbeg Road Rothesay Isle of Bute Tel: +44 (0)1700 504798 e-mail	This self-catering 4 double bedroom house with living room, dining area and kitchen is ideal for families or friends.The Guest Wing is the guest wing of Tigh-na-mara one of the oldest houses in Rothesay. Tigh-na-Mara is a large detached house in its own grounds, a 10-minute walk from town, 50 steps from the beach and deer on the doorstep!
ButeLets Julie Gray 83 Skelmorlie Castle Road, Ayrshire, PA17 5AL Tel: +44 (0)1475 529201 e-mail	A comfortable holiday flat with sleeping accommodation of up to 6, just redecorated and refurbished for this season. This traditional upper floor flat is ideally situated in a quiet street in the centre of Rothesay near the Castle and only two minutes walk from the ferry and other local amenities.
Sea View Apartment Battery Place Rothesay Isle of Bute Tel: +44 (0)141 574 8174 e-mail	A fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4-5. 5 mins walk for the town centre. Great views of Rothesay Bay and the Argyll hills.
West St Colmac Farm Apartments Ettrick Bay Isle of Bute Mr A Robertson Tel: +44 (0)1700 502144 £180-£250 per week	A traditional Bute farmhouse divided into 2 apartments, each sleeping 4. A few minutes walk from sandy Ettrick Bay.
Prospect House Battery Place Rothesay PA20 9HQ Tel : +44 (0)1700 503526 e-mail islebute@aol.com Tom & Annie Shaw	Prospect House is a charming Georgian villa on the seafront with magnificient views, tastefully converted to 1-2 bed apartments. Also original gardeners cottage in own grounds with added conservatory. £172 - £359 weekly 3 stars STB
Kames Castle Courtyard Cottages Port Bannatyne Isle of Bute PA20 0QP Tel : +44 (0)1700 504500 Lesley & Stuart Scott	Restored self-catering cottages in beautiful castle grounds about 2 miles from Rothesay.
Glecknabae North Bute Isle of Bute PA20 0QX Tel : +44 (0) 1700 505655 Mr Gimblett Self Catering from £150-£275	Comfortable, 4-star south-facing cottage overlooking the sea and the mountains of Arran. Perfect for peaceful walking, golfing, seashore & beach

Local Community Websites	Local Business Websites	Tourism Related Websites
Rothesay Maternity Services Users Group Isle of Bute Sailing Club Bute Shinty Club Rothesay Playgroup The Bute Health Practice Bute Outdoors Centre Rothesay Pavilion The Apple Tree Nursery Rothesay Academy Bute Islanders Motorcycle Club Bute Youth Project Port Bannatyne Golf Club Rothesay Primary School Bute Wastewatchers (Recycling) Bute Film Bute Sons & Daughters Genealogy Project Rothesay Golf Club Bute Golf Club Bute Island Invasion 2002 North Bute Literary Society	Rothesays Only Horologist (watch & clock repairer) Bute Sail - yachting tuition and cruises Ritchies of Rothesay (Smoked Salmon) Alba Mountaineering Canrac can storage Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Co. The Castle Gallery PlayTogs Ltd (Children's Waterproofs) Loch Fad Fisheries Taste of Bute (local Beef & Lamb) Bute Fabrics R.H.McIntyre Quality Butchers	Bute Holistic Breaks Birgidale Crieff Farmhouse Morningside Self-catering Flats The Regent Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Lena Zavaroni Tribute Site Some Great Photos of Bute Prospect House Self-Catering Flats Rothesay's Victorian Toilets Sea View Apartment on Bute The West Island Way Cycle Routes The Commodore B&B The Bayview Hotel The Ardyne-St Ebba Hotel Ascog Hall Victorian Fernery Mount Stuart House & Gardens Ardbeg Lodge Hotel Kames Castle Self-Catering Cottages West St Colmac Farm Apartments Self Catering Flat. Kilchattan Bay The Moorings Guest House Ardencraig House Self-Catering Cannon House Hotel