Isle of Bute & Cowal Peninsula holiday cottage "Hillviewcottage Tighnabruaich Argyll " in Tighnabruaich

Comfortably rustic: the cottage, which sleeps 5 comfortably, is a wonderfully rustic place constructed of stone and slate in 1896 for use as a gamekeepers abode for the Caladh Estate. The interior has stone walls and pine clad roof and wooden floor boards in the main two rooms and stone floors in the rear rooms. Heating is by virtue of a new (late 2011) wood burning stove, a log fire and there are additional calor gas heaters for those cold nights. The wood stove has a back boiler which produces piping hot fresh water from a wholesome mountain stream in which you can bathe in a wonderful deep Victorian cast iron bath. Take the candles in with some wine and music and a good friend and keep topping up the hot! Lighting is by virtue of oil lamps and candles, and there is a torch and battery powered light for late night visits to the WC. For cooking there is a gas cooker with oven and grill. There is also a stereo radio cassette. Please note there is no electricity or land telephone line, and be assured you won`t miss them!

Two of the cottage boundaries are small streams with a sturdy wooden bridge to the front of the cottage over the Allt Dubh (Gallic for black water). Should you wish to stay at the Cottage you will be forwarded an information sheet which will provide information of must do's, time permitting; amazing secret beaches to visit and have a picnic, scenic rambling routes, the best routes to walk up the mountain to the rear of the cottage - stunning views of peninsulas and islands, excellent places to eat and have coffee and cake, and does and dont's for those not familiar with wood stoves, log fires and oil lamps, etc. Also note that the cottage is a really beautiful place to visit all year round and winter is a favourite time for getting warm a cosy and spending some quality time. Repeat bookings receive 10% discount.

The best scenic drive in Scotland: The Scotsman newspaper identified the road from Glendaruel to Tighnabruaich as the best scenic drive in Scotland in it's issue of 29 March 2007. Follow the link for description:-

http://www.kylesofbute.com/20070330184319/scenic.html

Kyles of Bute Golf Club

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the hill above Kames, the 9 hole course golf course offers truly panoramic views across the water to the Island of Bute.

During the round there are other stunning aspects across Loch Fyne to the Mull of Kintyre, and south to the Ayrshire coast past Arran. The golf course has nine very intriguing holes, all quite different in design, requiring careful choice of both club and shot.

Although there are no bunkers or traps, there are burns, patches of heather and gorse, and blind shots on two holes to keep everyone on their toes! There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wildlife as the deer and numerous birds of prey can often be seen, and heard.

contact details:-

The Moss

Kames

Tighnabruich

Argyll

PA21 2BE

Tel: 01700811603