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Pier Cottage at Kames - a cosy studio cottage

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A stone building with a sloped roof, a gravel pathway, and potted plants.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and boats, surrounded by greenery and a white building.
A stone cottage with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a sign indicating it is a holiday lake accommodation.
A modern room with a grey sofa, colorful pillows, a bunk bed with patterned bedding, a wooden side table, and a small desk.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, colorful pillows, a bunk bed with patterned bedding, and a small wooden table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Kames, Argyll & Bute
  • Place, Kyles of Bute Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Fyne
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Long
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio style

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Tighnabruaich

Located in Tighnabruaich, this cottage is on the beach. Heritage Centre and Luckenbooth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Royal Castle of Tarbert and Rothesay Castle. Rothesay Leisure Centre and Bute Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Kames, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Loch Fyne - 28 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Dunans Castle - 34 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Tarbert Harbour - 46 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Loch Long - 52 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tide & Thyme - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Argyll Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tearoom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandra's - ‬3 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location

Excellent location very peaceful. Eileen very helpful. Scenery absolutely beautiful. Would recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review

2nd time here, great spot owners very nice bring food ahead of time local shop very expensive, the cottage won't disappoint ideal spot
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped spotless little cottage.Great base for visiting lots of placesHad a great week here Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, room enough for 2 people and had everything we needed. Sitting onside looking over the waters to Bute was very peaceful, had a very relaxing week. Hosts were available if needed but did not intrude. Only suggestion would be to swop out tv for a freely Internet TV as Internet very good on the premises and existing TV not good for reliableconsistent reception got no signal quite often in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and great views

Stayed for a few days and were treated to some gorgeous weather, the location is stunning and not too far from Glasgow. The owners were very respectful with space and communication was great and done so through texting, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Cottage is lovely and in a great location. Would highly recommend for a nice relaxing break. Eileen the owner was very quick to deal with a leaking tap. 5 days wasn't enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely location limited indoor views

Kames and the property are ideal for cycling and kayaking. Views from inside are limited but outside chairs are comfortable. Limited storage and small fridge but clean and comfortable with lots of great eating places not far away.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

All Good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unsurpassed tranquillity

Small, quiet and cosy well-equipped cottage, immediately on the sea front with private deck area and pebbled beach, with main beach roped off and sloping down to sea. View of sea from inside cottage is more limited, but side windows do give a reasonable view. I was there on my own and although the cottage is equipped for 2, it would probably feel cramped for more than a couple of days if more than 1 person was staying there. There are pleasant places for coffee and to eat within walking distance or a short drive. Although quite a number of people walked past the cottage and along the beach with their dogs or to sail, it always felt quiet and tranquil.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday spot would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant but limited property that is in a lovely location but views from inside are limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

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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