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Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave
Exterior
TV
On the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features a patio and a sofa bed, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Added amenities include a TV.
Rooms open to patios. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

53389

About the area

Map
Kames, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 43 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 49 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 50 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ettrick Bay Tea Room - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Colintraive Hotel - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Five West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Botanica Restaurant & Rooms - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kyles of Bute Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Heritage Centre and Tighnabruaich Pier. Loch Fyne and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage on the Kyles of Bute

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location on the Kyles of Bute. Cottage great for 2 people close to all local amenities. Really enjoyed our stay and received excellent advice on the locality from Eileen the property’s owner. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such great hosts!

Had an amazing and beautiful stay at this cosy cottage. Very attentive hosts and recommended things to do on the rainy days and helped with pumping up our tyres for the trip home! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Great cottage in an amazing location

Small but perfect cottage in a truly lovely spot. Lots to do and see in the area. Will definitely be back.
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8/10 Good

A place to unwind

Very nice place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I slept best in that little cottage since years.
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10/10 Excellent

Short Break

Spent 4 nights at Pier Cottage, Kames. Although small, it had everything that we required and was ideal for our needs. The location is second to none. The owner Eileen was on hand for any advice and quickly sorted any minor issues. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Another great holiday

This is our third time in Pier Cottage on the stunning Kyles of Bute. We regard this place as our home from home. The historic building is comfortable, the owners are very accommodating and the situation on the beach is idyllic. Can’t wait to return.

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

I had wonderful weather and the hosts could not have been more helpful. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Only 2 criticisms: the mirror in the bathroom should be a few inches lower. I am 5ft 2 inches and could only see the top of my head and pepper and salt would be very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice cottage.

This was a nice cottage but the beds were very uncomfortable. The mattress was thin and felt like you were sleeping on the metal. I was not comfortable here and did not stay the entire time that I booked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage charmant, vue magique!

3 jours au calme, les pieds dans l'eau dans ce cottage charmant, avec beaucoup de cachet, bien rénové et équipé. Terrasse en bord de plage, une vue extraordinaire sur la mer et l'île de Bute. Le village de Kames est très calme et très beau. Coup de cœur de notre voyage en Écosse !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Great little cosy cottage

We booked the cottage at last minute,amazing location tranquil and great views. This was peas it had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful waterside stay

Had a great couple of nights chilling out - just me and my grown up son. Lovely place, awesome location. All you need. So peaceful and calm. Fire on the beach at night. Recommend popping into the FIVE WEST cafe in Tighnabruich. There's also a scruffy looking hotel that does quality meals. Wee charity and antique shop too.
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10/10 Excellent

The short break we had was what we expected and more due to the location of the accommodation

The position of the accommodation near the beach and location of the Kames hotel was perfect for our us . From the we visited other places of interest such as Rothsay and Dunoon . The owners Mr and Mrs duff were especially helpful during our stay The weather was an added bonus and the view accross the Kyles of Bute were fantastic
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

A wonderful bolthole on the shore of the Kyles of Bute and a stone's throw from the Kames Hotel

We had a wonderful short stay in the Pier Cottage at Kames. Compact, everything you need, comfortable, quirky and above all an amazing location.
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10/10 Excellent

July 2022

Beautiful cottage set on its own private beach hotel just 1 mins walk away if you fancy drink or something to eat portavadie is only 10 mins drive well worth a visit
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10/10 Excellent

Just as good second time round!

We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay in this gorgeous, quaint and comfy cottage. Right on the beach in a heavenly part of the world, it is peaceful and relaxing. Just can't wait until we come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Just perfect!

What is there not to love? All you need for a comfortable stay in a beautiful, peaceful location. My husband and I had a wonderful holiday and will be returning very soon. We wish to thank the owners for their helpfulness during our stay.
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8/10 Good

Not Really As Expected

The cottage itself was certainly nice, but unfortunately, while the overall appearance was fine, facilities offered in the cottage were disappointing. In the Kitchen, there was no oven, just a microwave and an induction hob. We had brought food with us that we were therefore unable to cook and some of this subsequently had to be disposed of. We expected to eat out sometimes but not every day! Suggest removing microwave and replace with an oven/grill/microwave unit. There was no space provided for food at all. We had brought nearly all the food we anticipated needing but could only store this by making space on the shelves provided for kitchenware. Suggest that a cupboard is put on the outside wall – wouldn’t need to be very large. The fridge was very small and could not possibly have held sufficient for four people. Very small freezer compartment. There are two bunk beds and a sofa bed provided (for four). However, in our opinion the cottage was far too small to even consider putting four people in, especially if that included young children. Also there was no provision for storing clothes, other than a hanger for suitable items. There needed to be a chest of drawers and a wardrobe for which there was sufficient space if the hanger were removed. Further, the sofa bed blocked the single heater and absorbed a good deal of the available heat. Suggest getting rid of bunk beds and provide adequate space for just two people. Finally, the bathroom sink is only a hand basin and not large enough to wash in. It would clearly benefit from a shelf on either wall and a holder in the shower for shampoo/shower gel. It did strike us that an opportunity had been missed when this cottage was re-built. The window side of the cottage looks out onto the loch, but there are just two small windows to view out. The double doors on the other side look out to a white wall. Pity they weren’t reversed.
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10/10 Excellent

leslie g., lancashire England

Nice cottage

Host could not be more helpful but not introusive. The cottage is well equipped comfortable and spotless Location is excellent scenic and serrine.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning location

Great location, outside space and views are amazing, located on a shingle beach very relaxing, looking forward to returning

10/10 Excellent

carole mckee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage with amazing views, comfortable all amenities needed

Highly recommed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent location

Beautiful, clean with everything you need. Just perfect for a quiet getaway. One point, be careful with the hot water, it gets very hot. The perfect place to destress.
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

A great location for a short break

Pier Cottage is an excellent bijou beach hut with great views of the Kyles of Bute. With a garden integral to the beach but roped off to discourage public access it is possible to spend many happy hours relaxing and enjoying the view. It is equipped to sleep 4 people but is most suitrd to a couple. Its cleanliness is second to none and the kitchen area is very well equipped. The shower room was also modern and spotless. A really excellent place to relax from the hustle and bustle of normal life.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

A brilliant base

What a beautiful spot. The cottage had everything we needed and was a great base to explore this stunning part of the world.
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10/10 Excellent

Matteo L.

If you are on your own

If you are on your own that's a perfect cottage, also if you are going with your son for fishing, trekking or any others activity, and you dont mind about bunk bed that's great to, great location, front of the sea, pub and restaurant just a few step behind...
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10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Beach cottage

Really nice , spotless cottage right on the beach . Kames hotel is 1 min walk away , excellent location