Situated just 2½ miles south of Rothesay and only a few yards from the picturesque Ascog Bay with its quiet sandy beach, Ascogbank Lodge is a comfortable, detached, sandstone cottage standing in its own private suntrap garden. The living room and master bedroom offer unrestricted views over Ascog Bay. With close-up views over the water, guests will enjoy watching the wildlife from the living room and garden, including seals, otters, sea birds and the occasional distant porpoise.
This is a very quiet and spacious bungalow with a large garden, gated driveway and superb sea views. It is comfortably and tastefully furnished with a cosy, yet light, airy atmosphere. The spacious living room has stunning sea views along with the large double en-suite bedroom, and the twin bedroom enjoys a garden view.
Ascog is a small residential coastal village on the Island of Bute, just 2½ miles from the main town of Rothesay, which is a charming small coastal town and ferry port and boasts many interesting shops, cafés, restaurants and attractions. Rothesay is Bute’s main town, and there is an excellent tourist office in the Discovery Centre, which also houses an exhibition about the Isle of Bute. There are many activities for holidaymakers to enjoy, with tennis, squash, putting greens, bowling greens and a leisure centre. Rothesay is the perfect base for exploring the Isle of Bute and is the main transport hub for the island and makes an ideal base for couples and small families to explore and enjoy the beautiful Isle of Bute.
Referred to as ’The Jewel of the Clyde’, the Isle of Bute is located in the Firth of Clyde and is the most accessible of Scotland’s islands, located only 45 minutes west of Glasgow. 14 miles long and 8 miles wide at its widest, it is an emerald gem with golden beaches set in a sea of azure blue. There are several well-known and scenic bays on the island including Kilchattan Bay which lies in a sheltered bay a mile from Kingarth, with a beautiful beach, a favourite for generations of holidaymakers. It is also the starting point for the exciting West Island Way walk. Kerrycroy is a peaceful village with a fine sandy beach and stone pier. It was designed by the first Marquess of Bute and inspired by the model of an English village. Ettrick Bay is a beautiful broad expanse of sandy beach, about a mile long, with superb views across to the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula, while Scalpsie Bay is home to a large colony of seals. Bute is home to many historical sites including Rothesay Castle and Mount Stuart House, beautiful gardens and walks for all abilities. Beach 50 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Ascogbank Lodge can be booked together with Tarfside to accommodate up to 10 guests.