Title: The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=56947177&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Wee Cottage by the Ferry ![Terrace/patio - The Wee Cottage by the Ferry (Gourock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56950000/56947200/56947177/3b8b8b73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Wee Cottage by the Ferry (Gourock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56950000/56947200/56947177/191d1767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Wee Cottage by the Ferry (Gourock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56950000/56947200/56947177/84fbc811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Wee Cottage by the Ferry (Gourock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56950000/56947200/56947177/aabbf308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Wee Cottage by the Ferry (Gourock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56950000/56947200/56947177/f84e84bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Wee Cottage by the Ferry, a cozy haven overlooking the River Clyde in Gourock, Scotland. Enjoy stunning waterfront views from your private cottage with fully equipped kitchen and comfortable double bedroom upstairs plus z-bed for children. Unwind with complimentary breakfast, breathe in fresh sea air and enjoy HDTV's and fast Wi-Fi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Welcome to The Wee Cottage by the Ferry! Your perfect escape on the River Clyde. Looking for a cosy getaway with stunning waterfront views? The Wee Cottage by the Ferry offers the perfect haven for a relaxing holiday or an adventure base. Our fully refurbished cottage is situated in Gourock, Scotland, boasting breathtaking views over the River Clyde. Just steps away from the ferry to Dunoon and the Argyll & Bute region, The Wee Cottage is ideal for exploring the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Yet, you’re also within easy reach of Glasgow city and airport, making us a convenient stopover or home for your entire trip. Unwind in your comfortable and private cottage, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom upstairs plus a z-bed for children, and a comfortable double sofa bed in the living room – perfect for couples or small families and we are pet friendly. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, breathe in the fresh sea air, watch the sunset paint the river with vibrant colours or spot the Clyde porpoises and seals. You can book the Wee Cottage by the Ferry knowing that it is fully compliant and licensed by Inverclyde Council No IP00017F. Here’s what awaits you at The Wee Cottage by the Ferry: Stunning River Clyde views Private and fully equipped accommodation Comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 4 guests Complimentary breakfast Private parking with EV charging available 2 x HDTV's and free fast Wi-Fi. Perfect location for exploring the Scottish Highlands, Glasgow or Burns country. Ready to escape the ordinary? Book your stay at The Wee Cottage today! Guest access You will have a completely self-contained guest cottage to yourself with private parking and a grass patio area with breathtaking views over the River Clyde. The 'Wee Cottage' is the detached self contained annexe to our own house, 'The Cottage'. Other things to note Perfect for a short break or an extended stay, the Wee Cottage is only seconds away from the Western Ferry to Dunoon, Argyll and the Highlands, and 25 minutes from Glasgow airport, so it's an ideal place to break your journey before heading North. Although we are on the coast road the Wee Cottage is fully double glazed and air conditioned and parking is available in your private driveway. If you are planning an extended stay we can arrange access to the separate laundry and there is an iron and ironing board in the Wee Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - On a river - On the waterfront ### Safety features - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Registration Number IP00017F ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Wee By The Ferry Bouvet The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Property The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Bouvet Island The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Property Bouvet Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.950275,-4.842316&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:itotInwp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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GcpJ5yS6sDoZ4jU1guSz5po0V5s=) Gourock #### What's nearby - Lunderston Bay \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Newark Castle \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Gourock Ferry Terminal \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Loch Lomond \- 43 min drive \- 31.0 miles - OVO Hydro \- 44 min drive \- 33.0 miles #### Getting around - Gourock Station - 3 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Spinnaker Hotel - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬67 min drive - ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Wee Cottage by the Ferry pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Wee Cottage by the Ferry? ### What time is check-in at The Wee Cottage by the Ferry? ### What time is check-out at The Wee Cottage by the Ferry? ### Where is The Wee Cottage by the Ferry located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Wee Cottage by the Ferry Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline W. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage with perfect views Stayed 2 days at the wee cottage by the Ferry . Perfect Location. Everything you need in cottage . Spotless many thanks . ##### Jacqueline W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Wee Cottage The Wee Cottage was lovely it was also clean & tidy when we arrived!! Communication with our host Kevin leading up to our stay was brilliant, we didn’t require anything whilst we were staying (the cottage is very well equipped) but I’m sure if it did it would have been arranged very quickly and Kevin passed on his number if we needed to get in touch quickly (Kevin & Catherine also live next door, so not far away if needed!!) It was myself, my husband and our 2 children (ages 6 & 9) who stayed at the cottage (and our dog Mabel) there is a nice double bedroom upstairs which the children had and we slept on the double bed settee downstairs. The cottage is lovely but it is quite small (which we were aware of) we used it mainly as a base to explore the area. The views from the cottage are AMAZING!! And it was nice to sit out in the evening, the only slight downside being the busy road, our kids know not to go on the road, but might be a concern for families with younger children! We also had to have the dog constantly on her lead if outside with us or if we had the door open, again I knew this from pictures before I booked, so it wasn’t a surprise. There’s a gorgeous beach with a park (which Kevin told us about) a 5 min drive away, we also went to Largs which the kids loved and also over to Bute on the ferry - Glasgow is also only an hour away!! Lovely cottage and lovely hosts!! Thank you very much to Kevin & Catherine. Kim Dempster (Lancaster) ##### Kim D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott A. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wee Cottage Amazing views, property owners lovely, spotless ##### Scott A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christa 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! My family and I loved the quiet location, the convenient parking, and space inside the unit. The hosts left us a few grocery items that my children really enjoyed and the list of departure tasks was very reasonable compared to other similar properties in which we’ve stayed. I highly recommend this stay and will book it again if I return to the area! ##### Christa Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful break at the wee cottage by the Ferry From opening the front door we were happy with this property. It’s location was perfect for our requirements and it was immaculately clean. The owners had gone over and above with finishing touches which made it feel like a home from home. Breakfast, cleaning materials and condiments were all included in the price. Communications with the owner was useful and the user manual was informative and well written We only stayed for two nights on this visit but we will definitely be returning to this property and would definitely recommend it to anyone. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danella 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Danella Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Claymore Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-CLAYMORE-HOTEL.h57956439.Hotel-Information) > > [Marine Troon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troon-Hotels-The-Marine-Hotel.h554927.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stirling Highland Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-The-Stirling-Highland-Hotel.h558482.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont St Andrews](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Hotels-Fairmont-St-Andrews.h663479.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunkeld House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunkeld-Hotels-Dunkeld-House-Hotel.h520427.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundee-Hotels-Apex-City-Quay-Hotel-Spa.h897382.Hotel-Information) > > [Adamton Country House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prestwick-Hotels-Adamton-Country-House-Hotel.h3277768.Hotel-Information) > > [Glynhill Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Renfrew-Hotels-Glynhill-Hotel.h868692.Hotel-Information) > > [JA Mar Hall Scotland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishopton-Hotels-Mar-Hall-Golf-Spa-Resort.h1077249.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Long Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-Loch-Long-Hotel.h16270964.Hotel-Information) > > [Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Fonab-Castle-Hotel-Spa.h5991409.Hotel-Information) > > [The Victoria Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkcaldy-Hotels-The-Victoria-Hotel.h4482159.Hotel-Information) > > [The George Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inveraray-Hotels-The-George-Hotel.h24458716.Hotel-Information) > > [Inglewood House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alloa-Hotels-Inglewood-House-And-Spa.h12709295.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Hotel.h13407571.Hotel-Information) > > [Cameron House on Loch Lomond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Cameron-House-On-Loch-Lomond.h980306.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Glasgow-Airport.h519994.Hotel-Information) > > [Moness Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfeldy-Hotels-Moness-Resort.h2955414.Hotel-Information) > > [The Great Western Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-The-Great-Western-Hotel.h13407325.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-The-Pitlochry-Hydro-Hotel.h1854094.Hotel-Information) > > [Dakota Eurocentral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Dakota-Eurocentral.h1516635.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waverley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Hotels-The-Waverley-Castle-Hotel.h13431010.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Apex-Dunblane-Hydro-Hotel.h520461.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Duchally Country Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auchterarder-Hotels-CLC-Duchally-Country-Estate-Hotel-Resort.h79023.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Irvine-Hotels-Riverside-Lodge-Hotel.h8519.Hotel-Information) > > [Arrochar Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-Arrochar-Hotel.h1423391.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bellshill-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Glasgow-Strathclyde.h520473.Hotel-Information) ---