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A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests.

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Nestling on the edge of Kames village.
Upstairs lounge - a haven of tranquility to escape to.
Roof windows giving stunning views .......
..... out over a large enclosed mature garden .....
......... and beyond over the Kyles of Bute.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Tighnabruaich
  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Loch Fyne
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kilbride Bay Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests.

A beautifully appointed family run 4 bedroom and bathroom (3 ensuite) holiday cottage enjoying stunning views out over the Kyles of Bute. A 5 minute walk to the local pub and village store and with golf ( almost literally) on your doorstep. A great base whether you're looking for the great outdoors or just looking to get away from it all. Large kitchen diner, two living rooms and a generous garden.

Property manager

Adrian & Valerie Stearns
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number AR00181F

About the area

Tighnabruaich

Located in Tighnabruaich, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Royal Castle of Tarbert and Rothesay Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bute Museum and Ardencraig Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Tighnabruaich

What's nearby

  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loch Fyne - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kilbride Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Tarbert Harbour - 75 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ettrick Bay Tea Room - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Colintraive Hotel - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Five West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Botanica Restaurant & Rooms - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A spacious pet friendly holiday home that sleeps 8 guests. located?

This family-friendly Tighnabruaich cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kyles of Bute Golf Club, Heritage Centre and Tighnabruaich Pier. Kilbride Bay Beach and Loch Fyne are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas family holiday

We had an amazing time at Fourwinds the house is thee most well equipped house we have ever stayed in. Instructions from the host were spot on and nothing was an issue. The house is cosy,clean and very spacious. Great situation for walks . We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay

This is a fantastic property. So well located for all that the Cowan peninsula has to offer (lots), and such a great property. It really is ‘home from home’, probably the best we have stayed in in terms of being so well equipped. Whilst there were only two of us staying, it is such a vast property that you could easily fit 2 families in and not feel squashed.it is so warm and cosy and just has a lovely feel to it. We couldn’t recommend this place highly enough; the owners clearly care about their guests and want you to love it as much as they do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with stunning views

Four Winds is set in the most beautiful location on an Argyll peninsula with views across to Bute. Walks straight from the doorstep onto the golf course and several other very local walks including the beach at Ostel Bay which was perfect for us and our 2 dogs. The house itself is immaculate, very well equiped with more games and jigsaws than I've ever seen in any holiday house (and there have been many!). The kitchen has everything you'd ever need, the only very slight issue is it's so well equiped there is very little space for food for 6 for a week. We just moved things around a little, the 2 fridges were an added bonus and we filled both! If you want a get away from it all with amazing walks, enjoy coffee and the most amazing home made cakes then this house has all of these on it's door step. Try out Argyll Coffee Roasters and Wild Kitchen for the best coffee and cake you will ever taste! And all of the other cafes we visited also sold their products. Four Winds was exactly what we all needed, a week chilling out in a stunning setting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

This property is a home from home. It is extremely well equipped with all the cooking equipment needed to make meals for 8 adults and lots of extras - hand wash, lots of dishwasher tabs, rinse aid etc. 3 bedrooms have en -suite and the 4th is opposite the main bathroom. The loft area is fantastic and provided a tranquil area for my daughter to work from home while downstairs the sitting room with tv and glorious large kitchen with utility room had a huge table which could easily seat 10 and a high chair. There is also a barn with table tennis , darts and swing ball. The views are perfect and lots of advice about where to eat in this beautifully unspoilt part of Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kirsty’s Birthday!

A nice comfortable house, well equipped in a beautiful location. The view from the upper lounge was wonderful and the outside Barn was a great diversion for our two boys. We were all sorry to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

My mother was 92yrs old whilst we stayed & relaxed at the beautiful Four Winds property in Kames, we all agreed it was perfect and we would like to return, thanks x
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Lovely property. Child and dog friendly. Has everything you would possibly need. Lovely neighbours. Garden secure for dog which was ideal and also lovely walks around the village
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Space for Two Families

We had a great time in this comfortable spacious holiday home. It was perfect for two families with older teenagers and two dogs with a secure garden. Well equipped kitchen with everything we needed including pizza pans for birthday pizza night. It was lovely to have the light upstairs living room for reading or playing board games. We didn’t need to use the cars much and just explored the immediate area. Ferry across to Tarbert for fish and chips, beach day at Kilbride bay, cake and coffee in Tighnabruaich with a visit to the gallery. The teenagers were delighted to find the secondhand shop too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muriel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Fantastic location. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute Gem

We booked this cottage based on the location and surrounding scenery. The cottage had everything required for 8 people to stay. The views from the upstairs lounge can only be summed up as spectacular. We appeared to be very lucky with the weather and managed to use the bbq every day for either lunch or dinner. The garden was ideal for the 2 dogs to run around and was enclosed all the way round so no need to be constantly watching the dogs and believe me if there was a way to escape our 2 would have found it. The outbuilding had a table tennis table, dart board and swing ball which kept us amused most evenings. The location of the cottage is perfect for walking to pubs and restaurants, with only a short drive to some of the other fine eateries in the surrounding area. With 2 dogs we were not short of places to walk either in the woods or at the beaches. Adrian the owner appeared while we were staying and can only be described as a lovely man, who obviously cares passionately about his guests and their experience at the cottage. Thank you - we will hopefully be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage in a great location

House has everything we could need, kitchen very well equipped, table tennis and darts for the kids plus lovely spacious relaxing areas with beautiful views across to Bute. Easy to go across to Tarbert on ferry to explore that direction or to goto Isle of Bute. Great hosts with excellent communication throughout. Thanks for a fab two weeks, we will be back :-)
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year getaway

Ideal property for our group of seven and dogs. Very well equipped with great views from the upstairs lounge. Easy walk into the village centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, cosy home in a great location

My family and I had a fantastic break at Four Winds. The house is very comfortable, spacious, cosy and very well equipped with anything you could need for your stay. We enjoyed walks through the golf course next door, as well as the short walk to the village of Kames and the seafront. Closeby we visited Donoon, Kilbride Beach and the Giant's Armchair for wonderful views. The upstairs living area is very relaxing with fantastic views. We also enjoyed the many board games, as well as the table tennis and darts in the shed! I would definitely recommend Four Winds and Adrian was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Superb property, equipped to the highest standard with everything you need, in a great setting. We enjoyed a weeks stay in October and had a great family holiday. We had a treat one morning watching deer run right past the house. Shame about the weather, but we didn’t let it stop us getting out and about., the dogs loved it too. We also enjoyed a meal at the Kames hotel, the food was excellent and the nothing was too much trouble for the staff, who made us and the dogs more than welcome. Highly recommend Four Winds.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

louise w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location, fantastic views, we absolutely loved upstairs, had the perfect meal at tide & thyme , also the takeaway was awesome , local shops well stocked, so being far from a supermarket wasn't a problem, took a ferry to tarbert, which was a great day out, weather was perfect, all in all fabulous, Thank you Adrian for phoning to make sure all was OK, brilliant hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 20th - 27th 2022

Great accommodation for a 3 generation family of 7 plus dogs. Everything we needed was provided. Dark skies were amazing for star gazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday for 8 and a dog

The youngest guest was 17, so having two living rooms, a games room and a kitchen diner where we could all easily cater and cook was ideal. Very well-appointed and more than thoroughly equipped. It was all very comfortable from the cosy downstairs TV lounge to the bright and airy upstairs viewing lounge. We appreciated having three en-suites and a bathroom. This is a very well tended property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Cumbernauld

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful just beautiful

We had an amazing stay at Four winds it was a total home from home and the owners had thought of absolutely everything you would ever need while staying there. Communication was second to none. We had an amazing time exploring the marina and Kilbride bay ( best beach ever and worth the walk ) Lots to explore in this beautiful part of the country and a lovely trip up from Glasgow with lots of breathtaking scenery. We couldn’t recommend this property enough as we had three generations staying there and plenty of room for us all to meet together or spend time apart. Thank you for letting us have a wonderful holiday in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect holiday home

This house and location , with its beautiful view down The Valley to the loch exceeded our expectations. It was ideal for all three generations. Clean bright airy space out and warm inside. Tastefully decorated with an eye for detail. The owners have thought of everything and the house lacks nothing. We loved sitting in he stunning sun lounge morning and night but as the weather was good and we could sit in the spacious garden even that was topped by the natural beauty all around and the glorious view of the loch. Games room was great for the teenagers old and young. It was a great base to explore Argyll’s secret coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four Winds

We had hassle free booking and communication The house is amazing and has everything you could possibly think of. The scenery is beautiful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

HAZEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

The most amazing holiday property. Stunning location and the property itself was spotless and so very well equipped - above and beyond expectations. Host Adrian communicated faultlessly with us before and during our stay to check everything was ok. Would recommend this property in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Accommodation

Four Winds is a complete home from home and definitely the best equipped holiday home we have ever visited. It is comfortable and well appointed with countless special touches that make all the difference. The location is beautiful and tranquil with amazing views. In addition, there are well stocked village shops and various eateries within walking distance. The area has many attractions to visit and is a walkers’ paradise. The communications with Adrian and Val, the owners, were excellent. The property is a huge credit to the owners and the housekeeping team.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

First class accommodation with everything you needed for a great holiday. Great location in a beautiful village, ideal location for golf and popping in to village for good range of food and drinks. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit a beautiful part of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

We were due to visit at Easter 2020 but had to delay twice due to COVID rules. Adrian and Val have been superb throughout and allowed us to move the booking due to the changing COVID rules. Eventually we could visit for Easter 2022 and it was well worth the wait. Stunning views across to Bute and we were blessed with sunshine every day. We went swimming in the heated outdoor pool at Portavadie twice, went to Kilbride beach twice, went on a Boat trip on Loch Fyne to see seals, had a lovely lunch at the Kames Hotel, and went over on the Ferry to Bute and the house at Mount Stuart. The house is perfectly located near to Kames and the views from the upstairs sitting room are amazing. The kids loved the table tennis and swing ball. The beds were all comfy and the kitchen well appointed. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Four Winds is a fabulous base to explore all that the Argyll Coast has to offer. There are 4 good sized bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms and a very well equipped kitchen with plenty of space for 8 people and rapidly became our hub! The upstairs lounge has been tastefully done and affords amazing views over to Loch Fyne. A lot of people return again and again and we can see why.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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Hosted by Adrian & Valerie Stearns

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