Hillview Cottage – Home 240930 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Hillview Cottage – Home 240930
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.7 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
To provide our best assurance in these times of Coronavirus we can confirm that our cleaning and changeover staff undertake the cleaning tips and hygiene recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They also wear single use gloves and masks whilst in the property.
Available to let all year round, Hillview Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom property situated in a beautiful sheltered scenic setting in an elevated position over looking the sparse western shores of the Isle of Bute with the mountains of the island of Arran in the distance. Heating and hot water are provided by a wood burning stove and lighting by enclosed candle lanterns. Completely off grid, there is no electricity or landline, and you won't miss them! The cottage is a wonderful place to stay for rest, relaxation and recreation.
Built in 1896 as a game keepers cottage for the former Caladh House estate, the property's rustic and antiquated nature have been retained to provide an opportunity to escape from all mod cons and the demands from everyday living.
Situated 1.5 miles north of the villages of Tighnabruaich and the adjoining Kames, and set in 3 acres of land, the Cottage feels serenely remote yet all services required are close at hand. In the villages you will find 2 excellent supermarkets, garage with petrol and workshop, 3 hotels with public bars and restaurants, bistros and cafes, Kyles Athletic shinty pitch, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course with spectacular views over the Kyles of Bute. The Tighnabruaich Sailing School lies about 2 miles from Kames at Carry Farm.
Hillview Cottage was featured as one of the three best Scottish hideaways in the issue of the Observer Magazine on 26 August 2012 as part of a weekly travel feature called 'Joanne O'Connor's Great escapes'. It's also featured briefly on the Guardian website as part of the same article.
Further details indoors
Comfortably rustic, the cottage, which sleeps 5, was constructed of stone and slate in 1896 for use as a gamekeepers abode for the Caladh Estate. The interior has stone walls and pine clad ceilings throughout, with exposed beams and wooden painted floor boards in the main two rooms and painted stone floors to the rear rooms. Heating is by virtue of wood-burning stove and log fire. The wood stove has a back boiler, which produces piping hot fresh water from a wholesome mountain stream source so you can bathe in the wonderful long and deep Victorian cast iron bath. Lighting is by virtue of enclosed candle lanterns and the candles are supplied. For cooking there is a 4 ring gas cooker with oven and grill and the kitchen is well equipped for most purposes. There is DAB radio and also a stereo CD radio cassette with lead to accept stereo media input. Please note there is no electricity or land telephone line. The local hotels and cafes are very accommodating to allow visitors charge up their media devices.
The main bedroom has a pine double bed with tallboy chest of drawers, two small bedside chests of drawers a recess for hanging clothes and log fire. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with double bed on the bottom and single up top and some large wall shelfs and clothes hanging rack. A small conservatory with chairs and table is attached to the rear side of the cottage with a lovely view over the Kyles of Bute.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Sea view
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Kettle
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Peter R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 25 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 36 reviews
Excellent
36 reviews
- Excellent
- 34
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Perfect”
First time at the cottage and the photos do not do it justice. It is simply perfect! That is, if you are looking for an off-grid hideaway that is comfortable, clean and rustic, right in the heart o… More
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“Gem of a place!”
This place is stunning! Superb location and fantastic views over to Bute. The place is full of charm and character and had everything we needed. We had a week long stay here with our three children (1… More
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“Picture perfect!”
Just returned from an amazing few days at Hillview Cottage.The location is stunning.The house sits by it's own on a secluded hillside with spectacular views.The cottage is cosy and comfortable.An ideal place to kick back and chill.Will definitely be back!
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“Thank you”
What a wonderful peaceful place to escape too. Great views, log fires, meals by candlelight, unwinding by the river and a visiting stag more than once. Will be back.
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“The perfect getaway”
What a beautiful and peaceful location with fabulous views from the cottage. It far exceeded my expectations. So many nice places to visit in the surrounding areas and The tea room and local pubs/rest… More
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“Stunning”
This was our second visit and coming back felt like coming home. This cottage sits in an amazing location with breathtaking views. Our dogs loved the open ground and coming back to the wood burning st… More
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“Our third visit...there will be more”
is no exaggeration to say my partner and I, along with our 2 dogs adore the cottage and location. We have visited 3 times since 2016, including a visit over new years where we sat outside at midnight … More
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“Great Hideaway”
Tucked away nicely on a hillside with stunning views. This little gem is for the slightly more adventurous type but a great place to tune into nature. Well worth the 350 mile drive.
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“Peaceful”
A perfect place for a relaxing, peaceful getaway. Quiet, safe and everything you need in the cottage. Clean and very welcoming cottage. Wonderful walking and cycling trails in every direction. Man… More
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“Perfect secluded cottage”
Loved Hillview Cottage, the best holiday we've had for years, a proper chance to switch off. Were extremely lucky with the weather, sunny during the days and clear nights giving great views of th… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Peter (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Peter (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Peter (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Peter the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Peter (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Peter (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Peter (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Peter (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Peter (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Peter (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Peter (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Peter (the owner) a message.
If Peter (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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