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Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute
  • Place, Kyles of Bute Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
  • Place, Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom

Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10

Taigh na Mara is a beautifully appointed two level luxury holiday home set on the waterfront in the picturesque village of Kames. Featuring magnificent views over the West Kyles of Bute. A tranquil and private coastal retreat offering the perfect hide-away to relax and unwind.

Furnished to a high standard Taigh na Mara is filled with a warm and welcoming ambiance. The entrance to the holiday villa is on the upper level through a spacious hall. This level features a large games room with a pool table, a wood burning fire and stunning sea views.

The highlight of Taigh Na Mara is the wonderful glass conservatory on the lower level, filled with comfortable sofas highlighted by floor to ceiling windows to capture the spectacular sea views over the Kyles of Bute. With the ever-changing views and the comforts of your sofa you will find it hard to leave this space.

There is another spacious living room with a grand dining table seating up to 10 guests, ideal for entertaining. This open living area features comfortable lounges, Freeview televison, complete with log fire and spectacular sea views.

Feel at home with your well equipped kitchen fitted with modern cooking appliances. The region has an abundance of local produce on your doorstep to encourage creativity in the kitchen or simply take time out and enjoy the the regions local cafes and restaurants.

Sleeping up to ten guests Taigh na Mara has five double bedrooms split over two floors. On the lower level there is one double bedroom with ensuite, and a second double bedroom with a family bathroom next door. Upstairs there is one double bedroom with ensuite, and two double bedrooms sharing another family bathroom. All five bedrooms have sea views.

Outside
Taigh na Mara has a wonderful outdoor entertaining area and living space. Featuring a two level deck to choose from overlooking the waters edge, complete with gazebo, barbeque and outdoor seating. A perfect space for alfresco meals, reading and whiling away your afternoons, or simply watching white sails gliding past.

Note this property leads down to a private pebble beach with three levels of garden and decking with steps and steep drops. There are no protective safety barriers and not suitable for young children unsupervised. Care must be taken at all times.

Whether enjoying an evening on the deck or reclining by the wood fire, Taigh na Mara is an idyllic coastal property for all seasons. Just a short walk to Kames Village there is a friendly pub and welcoming locals.

Sorry no pets allowed.

Private car parking available.

Just a short walk to Kames Village there is a friendly pub and welcoming locals. Kames is tucked away on the West Coast of Scotland, also known as Argyll's Secret Coast. Nearby is the main street of Tighnabruaich where you will find local arts and crafts, cafes and more welcoming pubs.  Bordered by Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, this is an area of stunning natural beauty, with hills, glens, rugged coastlines, white beaches, clear waters and ancient forests. The whole area is steeped in Highland history and dotted with ruins, castles and ancient sites.

Sorry no hen or stag parties please.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tighnabruaich

Located in Tighnabruaich, this holiday home is on the beach. Kyles of Bute Golf Club and Tarbert Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Fyne and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West. Rothesay Leisure Centre and Bute Museum are also worth visiting.
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Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Heritage Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dunans Castle - 32 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 47 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Loch Long - 50 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tide & Thyme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Kitchen Argyll - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Argyll Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Susy's Tearooms - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10 on 23 June 2026 start from AU$856, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Taigh Na Mara, luxury villa on Private beach, sleeps 10 located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kyles of Bute Golf Club, 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

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unbelievable views, very spacious

A dynamite location for a huge gaff to share with your loved ones for a special occasion! Views are incredible. Kitchen very well stocked to accommodate ten people.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property - plenty of space and excellent views.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

catherine N.

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

Great house

Lovely property, ideal for damily break.Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning location, property is amazing

We had the most amazing weekend stay. Although the weather was beautiful, if it had not been we woukd have happily have not left the property, the views and the location is stunning. It's so peaceful and equipped with everything needed, TV, books, games, great kitchen and warm enough with option of log burners which we didn't need because we were so lucky with the weather. Beds are super comfy. Maybe needs a wee paint touch up here and there, but that does not detract from everything else on offer. We ate at Kames Hotel, the selection and food was delicious.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag W.

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

Fantastic house on the waters edge!

Such a well equipped, clean, tidy with incredible views, right on the waters edge. So quiet with all the facilities as described. Any queries we had were answered straight away by the hosts and any help we might have needed was available. Wonderful place and people. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Weekend family break

Excellent house set on a beautiful location. Ample space for the10 adults who visited the property. I would highly recommend and it offers great value for money of 10 adults sharing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

So impressive and comfortable

Great location, outlook and view. A complete unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Amazing stay

We had a fabulous time. The house was huge and in an amazing location. Kids loved the pool table and the private beach. Just wished we were there for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Fantastic Holiday destination

A spacious, fully equipped, excellently located home. We had such an incredible holiday, including visits to Argyle Coffee, Mount Stuart, Steam boat Waverley, Colintraive and Portavadia. I highly recommend this home, with its private beach, quiet location and amenities. Thank you to the owner for such a lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

A great place to stay

We loved our stay, the accommodation was perfect and it was great to have so much space! The games room and log fires were well used, as was the beach which was great for swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding and kayaking. The kitchen had everything we needed and the seating area off it was a stunning place to take in the views. Also great to have board games and books to dip into. The local shop was good for extra supplies, and would highly recommend Kames Hotel for a meal out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great property in a lovely location

Very comfortable with lots of space. Very well equipped climbing down to the beach needs care but good fun for the children when there. An otter family playing was a bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Finlay G.

Cannot be bettered !

This was our third stay in this house and we will return many more times ! Facilities are excellent, location is superb … and when you get weather like we just had this year, Tighnabruaich cannot be beaten.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Faultless

This rates as the best house we have stayed in and there have been a few over the years. A lot of thought has gone into the layout so 10 people can stay without it feeling crowded. We were stunned by the views over the loch from the living room, bedrooms and the patio /decking area. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds gave an excellent night's sleep and the bathrooms were luxurious. We made use of the bbq and some of us had a game of pool. Only a 10 min stroll to Kames Hotel was a benefit also. Can't wait to return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A week's peace

An excellent place with wonderful views Good for total relaxation. Reading, walking along the loch and board games. Not much else to do which suited us. An excellent local shop but glad we took most supplies with us! No welcome pack which was very disappointing. If we hadn't bought teabags we would have been stuck! Shop closes at 6pm!!!!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Nigel H.

Brilliant stay

Our whole extended family had an amazing time at this house. Its in a great location (but a sign on the entrance to the property as you come down the lane would help). In the house there is everything that's needed (more glasses would help). There was some old food / herbs etc which were in the cupboards - these need to be removed for guests. It would help though if they could say what was available like herbs etc to save people buying new things and the not using them. But all in great, and we want to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect!

The property was outstanding in every way. There were eight of us, across three generations of family, and every single one of us was bowled over with the house. There was enough space and sufficient leisure rooms for us all to have our own space, as well as family space together. In addition to being spotlessly clean, it was modern and expansive, both inside and outside, with excellent facilities... including its own private beach! The views were stunning, and I would recommend this to any group wanting a break. The only thing you can't guarantee is the weather, but it was fun to watch not only the variety of yachts sailing past the house, but also the waves getting bigger and bigger from the loch-view window. In addition to the house being ideal, the letting agents couldn't have been more friendly, efficient, helpful and professional. Their communication with me was excellent, and they went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied at every stage of the process. Can't praise the whole experience enough.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kornelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus war sehr schön. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The most beautiful cottage in Tighnabruaich

I have been in this property so many times in the past few years and I do find the cottage absolutely comfortable, tidy and clean. The owner is very kind and immediately ready to support in anyway. I’m looking forward to be there soon again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent as always

I have been at this cottage many many times and, as always,Argyll self catering and the owner are on top of everything. I can’t be tired of being here, great location, beautiful house… fantastic landscaping
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Noel M.

un petit paradis

Rien à dire sur cette maison. Emplacement merveilleux. Confort excellent. Manque juste une grande casserole pout dix personnes et une grande poêle à frire.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful waterside cottage

Amazing panoramic views over the water. Very comfortable well equipped large house. Just missing a cafatiere. Wouldn't recommend swimming off the beach but a stunning sandy bay at Ostell/Kilbride Bay gave a lovely swim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhian M.

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

Wonderful

This is the third time we've stayed here and we still love it. Beautiful views and plenty of space in the loveliest part of the world. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glyn H.

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

Taigh Na Mara

The house is fantastic, so roomy with all your entertainment needs catered for. We loved the floor to ceiling windows looking out onto the Kyles. As a family we used the beach everyday in order to launch our kayaks and paddle boards. We love the fact that we saw porpoises and seals swimming by and the boys went snorkelling to look at the sealife more closely. A holiday that made forever family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House and location

This house sits magnificently on the beach, so close to the water. Every bedroom window and all the living areas look out onto the water, for a relaxing ambience. The house is comfortable, well equipped and the lay out means you can always find a quiet space, The house and location offers something for everyone. We managed to go Paddle boarding, forest and coast walking, appreciate a shinty match, and a park and fairy trail for the wee ones to enjoy. We also watched dolphins and an otter. It’s a house to appreciate spending time with family and at the same time appreciating what nature offers you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Spring break in Tighnabruaich

Spent a delightful few days with adult children and their partners in this perfect spot. It certainly lived up to our expectations - a really superior 'cottage' with a location on the water front that is impossible to beat. Two of our younger members actually went in swimming. Thanks for a great time.

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