Failte

Colintraive sits on the Kyles of Bute, a narrow strait between the Cowal Peninsula and the Isle of Bute where water activities dominate the calendar. Failte is a substantial four-bedroom property positioned to take advantage of this setting, with direct access to a private beach, mooring and slipway. The house accommodates eight guests across bedrooms ranging from a king-size on the first floor to bunks in the fourth room, with three bathrooms spread across the property. Two dogs stay free.

Ground-floor living spaces centre on the kitchen, which opens into a sun room with sea-facing windows and a window seat. There is a separate dining room with a wood-burning stove, and a second living room with a sofa bed if you need flexible sleeping arrangements. A shower room completes the lower floor. Upstairs, a bathroom with a bath and shower sits alongside the bedrooms. The front garden has decking and furniture; parking is available for three cars. Wi-Fi, electricity, bed linen and towels are included, as is the initial fuel for the wood burner. No smoking throughout.

This is a base for people interested in the water—whether for kayaking, sailing or simply watching the tidal movements through the Kyles—or for groups wanting space to spread across without being in a town centre. The nearest shops and restaurants are a short drive away in Dunoon.