East Firwood

ID: S218631

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

This stunning, detached house is set in the quaint town of Rothesay on the beautiful Isle of Bute. Situated in a lovely hilltop location, the property enjoys glorious sea views and a large flourishing garden. The traditional interior has been lovingly refurbished to provide a welcoming accommodation for families and friends looking to explore this remote part of Scotland. Hearty feasts can easily be prepared in the kitchen, equipped with several integrated appliances, whilst the dining area provides ample seating so everyone can gather during mealtimes. There are two sitting rooms here, one of which has a TV, whilst both enjoy fabulous views of the sea and the passing boats. The rest of the ground floor is occupied by a utility with washer/dryer, a shower room and a twin room for added flexibility. Move upstairs to discover the four bedrooms, including two doubles and a twin, all of which are beautifully furnished and served by the family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Outside are magnificent gardens to explore and plenty of nearby walks through the woodlands and towards the coast. Just a mile away is the main island town of Rothesay and where you will find castle ruins, a harbour and a selection of shops, not to mention Mount Stuart House, which is a very popular attraction. To the North of Rothesay, through the small community of Port Bannatyne, lies Ettrick Bay, a lovely beach which is easily accessible and safe for swimming. If you wish to explore more of Scotland, then catch a ferry across to Glasgow and make use of the fabulous attractions and amenities. A quality accommodation on this unspoilt Scottish island. EPC Rating: Band D

Rothesay is a wonderful area in the Isle of Bute, with so much to see and do, including visiting the castle ruins, taking in the stunning scenery, discovering the wonderful Mount Stuart House and playing a game of golf on one of the island's three golf courses. Accessed via a ferry crossing, either from Wemyss Bay or from the crossing to the north of the island from Colintraive, this is a beautiful area to explore.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin (two singles) Ground floor front sitting room with sofa bed (sleeps 2) and TV, 2 x first floor doubles, 1 x first floor twin (two singles).

First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower.

Kitchen/diner with seating for 10 people, with an additional 2 seats available and woodburning stove.

Utility

Gas central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV (Large flat screen with Netflix, hdmi), WiFi (Suitable for HD streaming).

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Large lawned gardens.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Please request use of sofa beds prior to arrival.

Note: Downstairs is wheelchair accessible.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.3 miles.

Please note: The bedding in the property is feather based.

Please note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £175.

Reviews (27)

  • Alison

    All large rooms, very nicely decorated and furnished, very comfortable.

  • Terry

    Garden very shaded even on sunny days and the monkey puzzle tree will scrape your roof box as you come up the drive. The double bed in the master bedroom was broken, with at least half the slats on the left hand side dislocated at the centre. If I had a stronger back and were I not supposed to be on holiday, I would have fixed this (the mattress is heavy). As it was, only one could sleep on this bed on its right hand side. This is a major failing, since two previous lots of guests reported the same problem during previous months in the house log book, to no avail. Additionally, the blind pulleys constantly break and have to be reconnected - another issue for virtually all previous guests which has gone unattended to. The other major gripe is the get out by 10 with all the beds stripped condition - providing for a stressful start to a day with a 450 mile drive home ahead of us. Surely 11 wouldn't be asking too much?

  • Kathleen

    I love Rothesay and East Firwood was the perfect place to stay I told my grown up kid’s & grandkids they loved it so hopefully we’ll all be back nest year Kath Friel

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