Guests say
Island SeaView Villa in Rothesay is highly praised for its spaciousness, excellent leisure facilities, and suitability for large groups and families. Guests particularly enjoyed the games room, indoor pool, sauna, and beautiful views. The property is well-equipped and offers plenty of entertainment for all ages. While most found the house comfortable and homely, a few noted areas for improvement in kitchen cleanliness and minor maintenance. The owner is frequently described as responsive and helpful, contributing to a welcoming stay. Overall, guests had memorable and enjoyable experiences, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean, especially the bedrooms, towels, and robes. However, several reviews mentioned that the kitchen required a deeper clean and some rooms were a little dusty. Overall, cleanliness was good but with room for improvement.
The villa is well-located for exploring the Isle of Bute, with beautiful views and within walking distance or a short drive to Rothesay town centre. Guests appreciated the convenience of the bus stop nearby and the scenic surroundings.
Guests consistently described the house as spacious, comfortable, and homely, with plenty of room for large groups to relax. Beds were noted as clean and comfortable, and there were ample blankets and robes for added cosiness.
The facilities are a standout feature, with the games room, indoor pool, sauna, and entertainment options receiving high praise. The property is well-equipped for all ages, though a few guests mentioned minor maintenance and decluttering needs.
The owner is frequently described as responsive and accommodating, providing robes, slippers, and towels for guests. While some guests appreciated these thoughtful touches, please note that such amenities or gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Island Seaview Villa with Swim Spa & Sauna is a beautiful and relaxing destination situated in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute and can accommodate up to eighteen people and offers free Wi-Fi..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Wine Cooler, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Pool Table, Table Tennis
Study.
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room 2: Galleried, Smart TV, 2 x Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 1: Emperor (7ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Spa Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 6: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture, bar area, barbecue and firepit. Swim spa for 10 (private). Sauna (private). 2 well-behaved dogs welcome (not permitted on furniture or beds). Private parking for 4 cars. Sorry, no hen or stag parties. No smoking.. This Grand, 1860 Victorian Villa features a living room with wood burner, two sofas, a baby grand piano and TV with Netflix & Prime TV. Also on the ground floor is a private office and separate dining room with table and chairs for eight people. The large kitchen with table and seating for six people is well-equipped with everything you could need during your stay, including a beer/juice fridge and wine fridge. Leading off the kitchen is the utility area with storage, sink, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer. A separate door leads off the utility area to the Spa & Wellness centre.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and one large bathroom with bath big enough for two (the jets do not work, but with the addition of bubbles and candles, you will have a relaxing time). The second bedroom has a superking bed and the master bedroom has an Emperor bed. On the second floor is a top landing with open sky glass view platform. Up here you will find a further two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom and a shower room.
Spa & Wellness Centre: On entering there is a comfortable seating area. You then move into the large open plan area housing a table tennis table, A seven-foot pool table, a computerised soft-tip dart board and an 18’ (5.5m) Wellis Amazonas Swim-Spa for the perfect workout. After your fun in the Swim Spa, why not then try the Smart Sauna?
Please note that the owners are currently adding a new shower & separate toilet facility to this area, which will not interrupt your fun and relaxation. The owners are also creating two separate mezzanine areas with small cocktail bar, along with a games area. These areas are not yet ready and will not interfere with any of the other facilities currently on offer.
A spacious enclosed rear garden area provides ample opportunity to relax. There is a fire pit, barbecue and garden furniture, from where you will see yachts sailing past on the Clyde Estuary.
Island Seaview Villa with Swim Spa & Sauna is ideally situated to explore the island of Bute for it’s fantastic, sheltered beaches and the famous grand architecture of Mount Stuart. Drive out to the ruined chapel of St Blanes from the 12th-century and a Bronze Age stone circle. The island is also famous for its birdwatching, where you may be lucky enough to spot the Osprey’s around Loch Fad or even a white-tailed sea Eagle at Etterick Bay. There are basking sharks, humpback whales, dolphins and seals aplenty.
There are many walks around the island, including the popular West Island Way. Bute is a superb destination for cyclists. Fishing is available on the island and around it’s coastal waters, as well as loch Fad where boat hire is available to fish for rainbow and brown trout or pike. There are three golf courses on the island, along with a putting green in Rothesay town.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting licence no. : AR02077F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (19)
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Roseanne Logue
Had a fantastic few days ,house has everything and more,love the pool and sauna, lovely garden,and got good weather.
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Bryan
Fabulous few days away on the Isle of Bute. A super property that has just about everything you could ask for. Some rooms were a little dusty and there were drawers etc filled with the owners’ personal stuff that maybe should’ve been locked away. But otherwise wanted for nothing, Villa has a lovely indoor pool and sauna, karaoke machine & pool table for entertainment. Kitchen is well equipped too. Location is within a few mins drive of Rothesay town centre, or a 10/15 min walk. Bus stop is just outside the house as well that takes you into Rothesay or onto the fabulous Etrrick Bay.
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Stephen Muldowney
Very large and well equiped rental property with loads of character. Splenty of space and plenty of things to do indoors at the property to keep 3 x teenagers content. The spa room was excellent with both a fully sized and proper pool and ping pong tables. The swim spa (5.5m by 2.5m)was brilliant and loved by all of us as well as the seperate sauna. In general the house was a great location to explore the Isle of Bute and is a 30mins walk to Rothesay town centre. The house is well equipped with all the things you need during your stay.On the negative the place could do with a little bit of TLC and some decluttering but having said this none the house remaining good value and somewhere we would book again if we returned to the Isle of Bute.