Ardyne House features the following amenities:

• Full gas fired central heating with thermostatic radiator valves in each room for individual temperature control.
• Instantaneous hot water 24/7.
• A shower and bath.
• Gas cooker/oven.
• Microwave.
• Large fridge/freezer.
• Large flat screen TV with DVD player and a range of DVDs.
• Board games and jigsaw puzzles.
• iDock.
• Bed linen and towels provided.
• A cot and high chair are available on request.

For full details please go to our website

Here’s a great video of the Waverley visiting Rothesay recently Credit goes to John Mcintyre for this wonderful film. Check out John’s YouTube channel for other Films including some of the Bute Jazz Festival 

Horse Riding at Ardbrannan Riding Centre, Isle of Bute

Located 2 miles from Rothesay town centre, in the heart of stunning countryside, Ardbrannan Riding Centre has horses and ponies to suit all the family. Improve your riding skills and enjoy a memorable outdoor adventure.

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The beautiful Isle of Bute has fantastic leisure riding opportunities. At Ardbrannan we offer treks from 1/2 hour to 3 hours, incorporating a purpose built bridle path right on our doorstep.

Riding Lessons

We offer a full range of private or group lessons on well-mannered horses & ponies, suitable for beginners to experienced children or adults.

For more details contact Laura McArthur, Ardbrannan Riding Centre, Eastlands Road, Canada Hill, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. Tel – 01700 504761 or 07725842005

We are pleased to welcome B &B guests to our home at St.Ebba which is a grade 2 listed Victorian villa and sits on Mount Stuart Road overlooking the sea. It has large grand public rooms with many original features and you can sit in the lounge in front of the wood burning stove on cooler days and admire the panoramic views from the large picture windows. From St.Ebba you look out over the Rothesay bay, towards Cowal Peninsula, Loch Striven and the Kyles of Bute. On warm summer evenings you can relax and enjoy the fabulous sunsets.
We have a comfortable relaxed style and our rooms are all furnished to a high standard, are all en-suite with ample facilities including welcome trays, TV and hairdryers and quality Scottish toiletries.

Breakfast at St.Ebba is in the spacious dining room overlooking the sea and you can enjoy fresh home cooked local produce including fresh pancakes.

We are a pleasant 15 minute walk to local town amenities and Rothesay pier.

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A spacious, ground floor flat and garden, with direct access to woodland and spectacular views over Rothesay Bay. Sleeps 6 – 8 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge and large dining kitchen. The wood burning stove and full gas central heating give you a cosy holiday any time of year.

• 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation and one dinner at the 3-star (Scottish Tourist Board) Ardyne Guest House.
• Packed lunch at Mount Stuart.
• Dinner at Mount Stuart.
• Venue entrance fees.
• Guidance by two professional photographers.
• Transport around Bute.

More details are available on the Picture Bute website

This detached cottage is in a wonderful location, perched on rocks with sea views on three sides, and with a rustic, walled garden overlooking the sea.

Its situation is perfect for exploring Bute either by foot, bicycle, car or open-top bus. Or simply relax and enjoy the view.

The cottage is available as a self-catering holiday let and will accommodate up to 6 people.

To check availability and book Montford Cottage please contact Kate Thomson kate@redthimbles.co.uk or call 01892 530140.

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This luxurious self-catering development is just three miles from Mount Stuart on the attractive south west coast of the island. Its picturesque setting provides exceptional views over Arran, with Stravannan beach just 15 minutes walk away.

Up to 16 guests can enjoy the sanctuary of these beautifully furnished private lodges – ideally situated next to the Kingarth golf course and just a mile from the warm hospitality of Kingarth Hotel & Smiddy Bar.

Both North Lodge and South Lodge provide immaculate and spacious living space for family holidays, corporate weekends, wedding parties and relaxing breaks. If you are hosting an event at Mount Stuart, the lodges can be used as additional convenient accommodation for your guests.

New Properties
We are delighted to offer a number of beautiful, self catering holiday cottages on the Mount Stuart estate. Recently restored and refurbished to an exactingly high standard, our cottages each have their own unique character. The cottages provide the perfect base from which to explore Mount Stuart and the Isle of Bute.

All of our properties offer immaculate and spacious living space for family holidays, corporate weekends, wedding parties and relaxing breaks. If you are hosting an event at Mount Stuart, the cottages can be used as additional convenient accommodation for your guests.

Kennels, Stables North and Stables South all have 2 bedrooms. These newly renovated and converted historic buildings are beautifully decorated featuring many items made here on the island.

Kerryniven is a 3 bedroom Eco-friendly, energy efficient cottage located within the landscaped gardens with superb contemporary interior design

Visit the Mount Stuart Self-Catering Lodges webpage

Right from the start, the purchase of the forest was seen as the first important step in the community taking charge of its own destiny and leading the social and economic regeneration of the island.

The new Forest Manager, Emma Cooper  arrived in December 2011 just in time to oversee the First Tree Cutting event and the subsequent processing of the same tree through the Wood Miser mobile saw mill. Almost 50 local people turned up to sample mulled wine and real Danish pastries (made by a real Danish lady). It was very interesting and great fun…

There’s loads more information on the Bute Forest web site and you can sign up for regular news updates