Escape to Island Seaview Villa with Swim Spa & Sauna, a charming 1860 Victorian retreat in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Unwind in the woodburner-lit living room or soak up the atmosphere by the private swim spa and sauna.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Island SeaView Villa
Island Seaview Villa with Swim Spa & Sauna is a beautiful and relaxing destination situated in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute and can accommodate up to eighteen people and offers free Wi-Fi.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Wine Cooler, Coffee Machine
Living room 2: Galleried, Smart TV, 2 x Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 1: Emperor (7ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Spa Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 6: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture, bar area, barbecue and firepit. Swim spa for 10 (private). Sauna (private). 2 well-behaved dogs welcome (not permitted on furniture or beds). Private parking for 4 cars. Sorry, no hen or stag parties. No smoking.. This Grand, 1860 Victorian Villa features a living room with wood burner, two sofas, a baby grand piano and TV with Netflix & Prime TV. Also on the ground floor is a private office and separate dining room with table and chairs for eight people. The large kitchen with table and seating for six people is well-equipped with everything you could need during your stay, including a beer/juice fridge and wine fridge. Leading off the kitchen is the utility area with storage, sink, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer. A separate door leads off the utility area to the Spa & Wellness centre.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and one large bathroom with bath big enough for two (the jets do not work, but with the addition of bubbles and candles, you will have a relaxing time). The second bedroom has a superking bed and the master bedroom has an Emperor bed. On the second floor is a top landing with open sky glass view platform. Up here you will find a further two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom and a shower room.
Spa & Wellness Centre: On entering there is a comfortable seating area. You then move into the large open plan area housing a table tennis table, A seven-foot pool table, a computerised soft-tip dart board and an 18’ (5.5m) Wellis Amazonas Swim-Spa for the perfect workout. After your fun in the Swim Spa, why not then try the Smart Sauna?
Please note that the owners are currently adding a new shower & separate toilet facility to this area, which will not interrupt your fun and relaxation. The owners are also creating two separate mezzanine areas with small cocktail bar, along with a games area. These areas are not yet ready and will not interfere with any of the other facilities currently on offer.
A spacious enclosed rear garden area provides ample opportunity to relax. There is a fire pit, barbecue and garden furniture, from where you will see yachts sailing past on the Clyde Estuary.
Island Seaview Villa with Swim Spa & Sauna is ideally situated to explore the island of Bute for it’s fantastic, sheltered beaches and the famous grand architecture of Mount Stuart. Drive out to the ruined chapel of St Blanes from the 12th-century and a Bronze Age stone circle. The island is also famous for its birdwatching, where you may be lucky enough to spot the Osprey’s around Loch Fad or even a white-tailed sea Eagle at Etterick Bay. There are basking sharks, humpback whales, dolphins and seals aplenty.
There are many walks around the island, including the popular West Island Way. Bute is a superb destination for cyclists. Fishing is available on the island and around it’s coastal waters, as well as loch Fad where boat hire is available to fish for rainbow and brown trout or pike. There are three golf courses on the island, along with a putting green in Rothesay town.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting licence no. : AR02077F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Fishing
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number AR02077F
About the neighborhood
Located in Rothesay, this cottage is on a river. Victorian Toilets and Rothesay Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ardencraig Gardens and Bute Museum. Rothesay Leisure Centre and Funworld Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Rothesay travel guide
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ardencraig Gardens, Rothesay Ferry Terminal, and Victorian Toilets. Bute Museum and Rothesay Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Island SeaView Villa Reviews
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This 6 bedroom house with large dining room, living room and kitchen is all just fine.
This 6 bedroom house with large dining room, living room and kitchen is all just fine. We had plenty of plans to look around the island but that did not happen as the games/pool area was such a hit especially the kids. With a swim pool that could hold 10 easily, ping pong, pool table, karaoke and sauna no one wanted to leave the house. Thoroughly recommend this as a go to destination. 10/10.
John Keegan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James
Apr 7, 2026
Booked this house for a family break to celebrate a 'special birthday' for my wife.
Booked this house for a family break to celebrate a 'special birthday' for my wife. The rooms were large, well-furnished and comfortable and easily accommodated the 15 of us. The games room was terrific and was most definitely the icing on the cake where we spent many hours playing table tennis, pool and darts and the kids especially loved the pool.While we were there the waste pipe for the kitchen sink came apart causing a leak and, after a message to the owner, the plumber came our later on the Saturday evening, sorted the pipe quickly and efficiently.