Title: Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33730200/33730115/0e04ad7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33730200/33730115/5c7b8998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33730200/33730115/32dd642d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33730200/33730115/ad61eaa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33730200/33730115/28ced410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque Kames, Craignethan offers a peaceful coastal retreat with spectacular sea views. Relax in the open-plan living area, unwind by the wood burning fire or enjoy family feasts in the dining space. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - 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. ### Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 Craignethan is a stunning sea side self-catering holiday house set in picturesque Kames. Nestled in a quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, perfect for families or couples wanting to enjoy a relaxed getaway in style and comfort. Maximum adults is up to six. This beautifully styled bungalow is filled with flair, charm and nautical chic. Bright and spacious Craignethan is nothing but warm and welcoming. The open plan living area features a large living space with picture perfect windows looking out to the sea. With comfortable chairs and sofas to unwind, and a wood burning fire to enjoy. (Firewood for wood burner not included). The front doors lead out to a terrace, ideal for summer days soaking up the views. The living room also includes a dining area for family feasts. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped, complete with electric cooker, hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. In the main cottage bungalow there are two bedrooms, the master bedroom with fabulous views over the sea and the twin bedroom complete with TV. The family bathroom features a walk-in shower, basin and WC. The further two bedrooms with King size beds in the adjacent bungalow in the rear garden, separate from the main cottage, it's a converted stable cottage beautifully refurbished including a shared family bathroom. Optional Extra Use of the extra cottage/bedrooms only applies when pre-booked when more than 4 guests are staying. If 1 to 4 persons want the extra cottage/bedrooms please input 5 persons and the extra cost will be added to the booking. Please note, the maximum occupancy for booking both cottages together is 6 adults and 2 children. Must be pre-booked. The grounds are a haven for children to play and explore, with large rear and front garden areas. With outdoor furniture to enjoy this wonderful area on lazy, sunny afternoons. There is a french boule court in front garden for family competitions. Craignethan is an ideal base to explore the stunning Cowal Peninsula for walks, fishing and visiting the many surrounding attractions. Or you may simply take time out to enjoy the ambiance of this inviting holiday home. Your well behaved dog is allowed, one only, fees apply. Please pre-book and pre-pay. Sorry the holiday property is not suitable for eight (8) adults. Maximum 6 adults and 2 children only. Note: firewood for the wood burner is not included ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 489321 ## About the area Located in Tighnabruaich, this cottage is on the beach. Heritage Centre and Luckenbooth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bute Museum and Ardencraig Gardens. [Visit our Tighnabruaich travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich.dx182830) [View more Cottages in Tighnabruaich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Cottages.d182830-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.89084%2C-5.24074&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mfr5FmkPzpNEOTvYagT_MJ5Ih6I=) Tighnabruaich, Argyll ### What's nearby - Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Heritage Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive - 29.8 miles - Rothesay Castle - 50 min drive - 30.0 miles ### Getting around - Dunoon Station - 41 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 149 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wild Kitchen Argyll - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Colintraive Hotel - ‬24 min drive - ‪Ettrick Bay Tearoom - ‬41 min drive - ‪The Lodge at Portavadie - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tide & Thyme - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 located? > Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kyles of Bute Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Heritage Centre and Tighnabruaich Pier. Loch Fyne and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet and peaceful location this coastal retreat boasts spectacular sea views, sleeps 6 Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 22 Jun 2025 #### Stand out position for the views and provisions for service. High quality villa for families fun or a peaceful time for those in need of rest. Exceptional views of Scotland available fro your front room. ### 8/10 Good #### Pat B. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Cowal Adventure Well equip and comfortable in a great location. Just a few too many cushions and ornaments for us , we found it hard to put out our own stuff but overall we had a great stay. ##### Pat B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve D. 25 May 2025 #### Fabulous accommodation in a fabulous location This is our 3rd visit to Craignethan. Cottage and the facilities are every bit as good as we found on our 1st stay. Couldn't wish for more from a holiday cottage ##### Steve D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor R. 12 May 2025 #### Janice - Craignethan Craignethan is a beautiful home in a lovely location with fantastic views. Everything about our stay was wonderful and Katie (the owner) was extremely helpful giving lots of information about both the Hhouse and the area ##### Trevor R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay W. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful holiday home in a stunning location Beautifully presented, spotlessly clean home with everything we could possibly need for a fabulous family holiday. ##### Lindsay W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### edna m. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquility Worked perfectly for us with the annexe. Facilities very good, location right on water beautiful, peaceful quiet, scenic. ##### edna m. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene L. 25 Jul 2024 #### Short break. For our break we had everything. Comfort, a view and the weather! As regular visors to the area, we would return to this accommodation. ##### Marlene L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 8 Apr 2025 #### A special place We had the most lovely time at Craignethan. The cottage is well decorated, clean and right by the water. The views are absolutely stunning. An early rise with a baby was made so special watching the sun rise over the water each morning. The cottage has everything you could need and more. Katie provided us with tips on places to eat and visit. We are so happy that we followed her advice! Our trip to the beach and local restaurant made for the perfect trip. We have already decided that we will be back!! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian M. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Year holiday Fantastic property to stay in. Perfect for us going with friends, as it meant we had the cottage with 2 bedrooms for 1 family of 4 and then the out house with a further 2 bedrooms and bathroom for the other family. Stunning views, everything you need for a lovely cozy holiday. took part in the New Year's dip just a few minutes walk away at the Kames hotel beach all of us which was fun. . Already thinking of when we can all return. Just perfect! Communi ##### Gillian M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 20 Oct 2024 #### Highly recommend A house with stunning views, well equipped kitchen, cozy towels, good linen and fun games. EV charger was an advantage. We didn’t have the sun but it would be even more special in the summer. Well located and you can walk to Kames Hotel in a few minutes. We will would recommend This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte T. 7 Oct 2019 #### Lovely house, in a beautiful location Beautiful views over Kyles of Bute from sitting room and bedroom. Well equipped house, that felt as though the owners used it themselves - unlike some places I’ve stayed in that lack basic utensils. Good pub/restaurant and village shop that has pretty much everything you might need within easy walking distance. Thoroughly recommended. ##### Charlotte T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris W. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Splendid stay Comfortable and cosy with terrific views. Very well furnished inside and a lovely seating area to the front. ##### Chris W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather C. 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kames Craignethan What a week it was great the home was magnificent great views went with my daughter son in law and grandson who is autistic and who has never been a holiday he loved it not bored and no PlayStation would recommend this accommodation it was just perfect hopefully will book for next year everything you needed there was plenty ##### Heather C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy S. 11 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing time in Kames A lovely holiday home in a super location overlooking the Kyles of Bute, tastefully decorated and well equipped ##### Andy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clara S. 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and relaxing place to stay Such a calm location. Driveway enough for two 7-seater cars and more. Outhouse with another 2 bedrooms separated from the main house is prefect for us as kids can sleep quietly there, and we don’t need to worry about chatting too loud. Bathroom in the main house is awesome. Not only it is clean but the water pressure is very good. ##### Clara S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley R., Edinburgh, Scotland 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay I highly recommend this property, it had everything needed for a short or longer stay. The view is wonderful. ##### Lesley R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim G. 3 May 2022 #### Craignethan- Peace & Quiet My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Craignethan. The location is just perfect and the environment so peaceful, relaxing and absolutely stunning. I would certainly book the accommodation again, and we will definitely be back to the area next year. When the weather is right, it’s better than the Med!! ##### Tim G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Apr 2022 #### Amazing stay Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in lovely well equipped cottage. Superb location and ideal for our family. Looking forward to returning in the future. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley O. 15 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Very cosy and enjoyable apartment for friends ##### Hayley O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy M. 4 Nov 2021 #### Nice place to be both as a holiday stay and the west coast of Scotland We go there to holiday, write for work and get time to reflect on life just by looking out the window as time goes by. Peace ! ##### Sandy M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kathryn P. 11 Oct 2021 #### Perfect Bolthole Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location with a lovely hotel/pub just down the road and an excellent village store within walking distance. Perhaps not the best location for families with small children but if you want to walk in fabulous scenery or just to relax in beautiful surroundings it is perfect. ##### Kathryn P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. 17 Sept 2021 #### A special place This accommodation has been put together by people with taste and love for the property. Everything has been thought out for a lovely stay for all ranges of people, families, and pets. The views will take some beating and every day we were freshly amazed by them. Our holiday went too quickly for us. ##### Heather H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nance S. 3 Sept 2021 #### Kames at its best! This is the second time I have stayed at Craignethan and will certainly book again. Ideal location with stunning views, very well equipped both internally and externally. Ideal dog friendly secure location. ##### Nance S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky D., London 26 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Had a really lovely time at this gem of a place. Really comfortable, well equipped and with amazing views . ##### Nicky D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana M. 13 Jul 2021 #### Fabulous property with amazing view! We had a fantastic fortnight with great weather. Lovely house in a beautiful setting. 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