Dunyvaig

Families, groups and couples seeking space will find Dunyvaig right on the water's edge at Colintraive, where the Kyles narrows between the mainland and Bute. The house sits among mature gardens that screen it from neighbours, with mature trees framing views across the water where boats pass regularly between Tighnabruaich and Rothesay. Inside, the open-plan ground floor has a living room with a 43-inch Smart TV and open fire, dining room, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking—electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer all included. Electricity, bed linen and towels come with the booking.

The sleeping arrangement comprises a double bedroom, a twin room that can convert to a double, and two further single rooms, spread across 4 bedrooms with 2 shower rooms. A utility room houses washing and tumble-drying facilities. The large garden has a lawned area, terrace with seating and a barbecue, plus a bike store and parking for four cars. The loch is 10 yards from the garden, accessed directly—worth noting if you're travelling with young children. Colintraive has a pub within walking distance, and Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park is nearby. The property does not permit smoking. There are three steps to the entrance and a slope to the garden.