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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

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Beach Garden
Garden
Bihar from the beach garden
Property grounds
From the Pink Beach, looking back

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Toward
  • Castle Toward Residential School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Rothesay Castle
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 1

1 King Bed

Bed 2

2 Single Beds

Bed 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

** Please check the location to be sure there's not a ferry crossing between the cottage and the rest of your plans. The location is in Toward, near Dunoon, on the Cowal Peninsula. It sometimes shows as Isle of Bute in searches as it's so close, but it is across the water! **

Bihar is an exeptionally bright cottage set in mature gardens running down to its own pink rocky beach on the Firth of Clyde.

It's impossible not to relax with the ever changing stunning view of the tidal waters, the passing Bute ferries, military ships, submarines and summer cruise ships. Many hours can be passed watching the magically calming view.

Entered via the long gravel drive with easy parking for multiple vehicles, Bihar is a charming cottage of maybe 100 years, operating as a holiday cottage for most of these years.

The entrance hall leads on to a ground floor twin bedroom and small double bedroom, both with views across the water, served by the ground floor family bathroom.

There is a large open plan living and dining room with windows to 3 sides and magnificent views across the water to Wemyss bay. In addition to the central heating, there is a wonderful log burner that can really belt out the heat on a winter evening spent slouching on the huge tartan sofa, or playing the tuned Yamaha U1 piano.

The well equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, electric hob, electric fan oven and fridge freezer.

A small laundry room off the kitchen offers a further sink, plus washing machine and tumble drier.

Upstairs is a large bedroom with the best views in the house, a king sized bed and a small en suite shower and WC. There would be plenty of room for a couple of camp beds or similar in this room. Just ask and we can arrange.

Being further down the peninsula from Dunoon, Toward is on flatter ground and on a sunny day (it's often sunnier than the forecast!) offers sunshine all day long and into the evening. The midgies are less fond of Toward too as there are fewer trees and a slight breeze keeps them more under control than in many parts of the West coast.

Despite it's remote location, Bihar can be reached by public transport with the 489 bus meeting the Dunoon CalMac passenger ferry (see West Coast Motors Timetable) many times per day. The bus will stop where you ask the driver to, so you can get door to door service.

The water side garden has two hanging egg chairs to while away the hours, plus several ordinary chairs a couple of recliners and 2 tables. There is also a chiminea and coal BBQ.

There's no shop, pub, supermarket, nightclub or helipad in Toward itself, but 2 miles up the road in Innellan are 2 good pub/restaurants and a Post Office shop. Another 5 miles further up the road to Dunoon where there are pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and a cute cinema.

It's a great place to relax.

(Licence applied for ref 230930-000081)

Property manager

Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not flush nappies down the toilets. The pipes are too small and will block, possibly blocking the outlet for 3 houses on the row.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Castle Toward Residential School and Castle House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Benmore Botanic Garden and Funworld Leisure. Quadmania and Ardencraig Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
Map
Toward

What's nearby

  • Castle Toward Residential School - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 60 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 60 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Mount Stuart - 70 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Wemyss Bay Station Bar - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riva - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Castle Toward Residential School and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle House Museum and Dunoon Ferry Terminal. The Queens Hall and Cowal Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 114 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toward
Had a great time here, lovely views, house was perfect for us, great location for a peaceful break, hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
We had a wonderful stay in Toward. The location of the cottage is idyllic, and it was sometimes hard to do anything other than watch the water and the birds and ships passing by. But walking around the shoreline and exploring Dunoon were worth the effort and we found good local places to eateffort.atshoreline arouheadland
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience
Wet and windy, Warm inside
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Holiday
We enjoyed our stay very much in this beautiful house, a very relaxing experience in a comfortable environment.There is not a lot that hasn't been thought about by Patrick the host, making our stay in this beautiful part of Scotland so pleasurable, we will return. Thank you. time of yearof year,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
This is our second stay at Bihar and highly recommend, the house is beautiful with everything needed for a great family stay with great views and will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weeks stay
We had a lovely time, the cottage is in a lovely spot and our dog absolutely loved being able to run down to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September in the sun
Loved the cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend
Lovely weekend, second time staying in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be back
Our 4th year in a row. It’s a lovely house, in a perfect location. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bidha
We had an excellent stay the cottage was very well equipped, comfortable beds and large rooms we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be back
It's a lovely house, which is why we keep coming back. Nicely furnished, comfortable, and an amazing situation and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean cottage
The cottage was spotless and well equipped with binoculars, piano, kitchen equipment to bake, roast and barbecue. Good for disabled as ground floor bedroom and toilet facility. We had a great break, with our daughter and dogs, enjoying walks locally.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Had the best weekend in this beautiful cottage with stunning garden views. This property was the most well equipped we’ve ever stayed in, loads of space and storage and look forward to hopefully returning at some point in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emely W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
The house with the beautiful view is perfect for some relaxing and refreshing days! It provides everything you need and is a good spot to explore the nature and the cute town near by. Also the communication with the owner/check-in and check-out had been very smoothly. We would definitely book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time visit - as good as first
We love this house and the stunning surroundings! We'll be back again next year...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t wait to book!
The most amazing view and cozy cottage. What a fantastic and memorable stay all around! Really enjoyed experiencing another side of Scotland And Patrick’s place was key to the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saifullah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Saif
It was short trip, my family really enjoyed, it was much relaxing, property location is very nice and beautiful view. I would like to go back again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shauna k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny Dunoon
Fabulous location and very comfortable and well appointed home -this is our second trip and we will certainly be back. Very good host communication -thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watching the Clyde
This visit was all about returning to a well loved area. The cottage was the perfect spot, with good sized comfortable rooms which let in the beautiful outdoors and lots of light. A well stocked kitchen made food preparation easy. Most importantly, the Clyde was there in all its glory.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic Location
Beautiful part of the country. Amazing views over Firth of Clyde and beyond the Holy Loch with the Kyles of Bute in the opposite direction. Fantastic spacious cottage with everything you could need and stunning views from the lounge and upstairs master bedroom. The cottage has a lovely feel to it with large gardens front and back with access to the pebble shoreline. Just love the area around Dunoon. Patrick is also a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem!
A lovely, spacious and well appointed cottage in a beautiful setting, with Spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde. Long gardens back and front ideal for exercising the dog. Thoroughly enjoyable stay, obviously helped by the glorious weather.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torsten F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Perfect house for our family of four and our dog with phantastic views on the Firth of Clyde.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning view across the Clyde. Very quiet with large gardens The rear garden leading down to the waters edge but not fenced in, if you're bringing a dog. Beds & bedding extremely comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Enjoyed learning to play the piano & listening to music on the surround sound system.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bihar
Lovely week away! Beautiful house in a great location. Stunning views of the Clyde. Had a great time watching submarines and ships sail past. Great walks from the house too and only a short drive from Dunoon for essentials. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bihar
Lovely clean property in a lovely area. We'll stocked house and super comfy beds. Well recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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Hosted by Patrick

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