St Blanes House

Groups of up to 34 will find St Blanes House works well for family reunions, celebrations and large gatherings. The property is a detached former hotel on the Isle of Bute, positioned right on the coast with views across the water to surrounding islands. All 12 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms mean everyone gets their own sleeping space; the mix includes doubles, singles and bunks, with most rooms having en-suite facilities. One dog is welcome and stays free.

The ground floor has a living room with woodburner, formal dining room, and a kitchen large enough to feed a crowd, equipped with multiple cookers, fridges and dishwashers. A games room on the first floor—complete with pool table, table tennis, darts and PlayStation 4—keeps people occupied indoors. Outside, there's an extensive enclosed lawn with patio seating, plus parking on site. Essentials including electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and WiFi are covered. Cots, highchairs and a stairgate are available for younger children. No smoking throughout.

The coastal setting means you're positioned to explore Bute itself or take day trips into Argyll. Whether you settle in to watch the water or venture out, the house gives large parties a proper base rather than a squeeze into separate rentals.