Rhubodach Cottage

guests 5 guests
rooms3 rooms
baths2 baths
beds 3 beds
location name Rothesay

Overview

Description

Nestled just moments from the shoreline, Rhubodach Cottage offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the Isle of Bute’s most special settings. Full of character and warmth, the cottage provides a peaceful retreat where guests can truly switch off and enjoy island life at a slower pace. The property is surrounded by generous private gardens, creating plenty of space to relax, dine outdoors, or simply take in the natural beauty of the surroundings. This is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink while listening to the sounds of the coast. Inside, the cottage offers a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, combining traditional charm with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Whether you're curling up after a day of exploring, enjoying time with family, or seeking a quiet escape in nature, Rhubodach Cottage provides a wonderfully secluded base in a truly unforgettable location. Steeped in history and set within the former Rhubodach Estate once owned by Sir Richard Attenborough, this unique cottage offers a stay that is as memorable as its surroundings.

Transit

Getting to the Isle of Bute is simple and stress-free. Regular CalMac ferries operate between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, with the crossing taking approximately 35 minutes. Wemyss Bay railway station connects directly to Glasgow, making the journey easy whether travelling by car or as a foot passenger. Once on the island, getting around is straightforward. A regular local bus service operates across Bute providing convenient access to Rothesay and other parts of the island. Taxis are readily available, while those looking to explore at their own pace can enjoy the island’s scenic roads, walking routes, and cycling trails.

Summary

Rhubodach Cottage is a charming waterfront retreat set in one of the Isle of Bute’s most peaceful and scenic locations. Once owned by Richard Attenborough this beautifully positioned cottage offers large private gardens, a welcoming porch & stunning coastal surroundings. Perfect for those seeking tranquillity, nature, and an unforgettable island escape.

Amenities

  • Beach Front Beach Front
  • Bed linens Bed linens
  • Body soap Body soap
  • Cable TV Cable TV
  • Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide detector
  • Clothing storage Clothing storage
  • Cookware Cookware
  • Cycling Cycling
  • Dining table Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Essentials
  • Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit First aid kit
  • Fishing Fishing
  • Free parking on premises Free parking on premises
  • Freezer Freezer
  • Garden View Garden View
  • Garden or backyard Garden or backyard
  • Golf - Optional Golf - Optional
  • Hair dryer Hair dryer
  • Hangers Hangers
  • Heating Heating
  • Horseback Riding Horseback Riding
  • Hot water Hot water
  • Indoor fireplace Indoor fireplace
  • Iron Iron
  • Kettle Kettle
  • Kitchen Kitchen
  • Lake Front Lake Front
  • Lake access Lake access
  • Laptop friendly workspace Laptop friendly workspace
  • Laundromat nearby Laundromat nearby
  • Long term stays allowed Long term stays allowed
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Mountain Climbing Mountain Climbing
  • Mountain view Mountain view
  • Museums Museums
  • Near Ocean Near Ocean
  • Ocean Front Ocean Front
  • Outdoor seating (furniture) Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Oven Oven
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib Pack ’n Play/travel crib
  • Refrigerator Refrigerator
  • River River
  • Rural Rural
  • Sea view Sea view
  • Single level home Single level home
  • Smoke detector Smoke detector
  • Stove Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years) Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years) Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • TV TV
  • Toaster Toaster
  • Towels provided Towels provided
  • Village Village
  • Washer Washer
  • Water Sports Water Sports
  • Water View Water View
  • Waterfront Waterfront
  • Wine glasses Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet Wireless Internet

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