Living room at Bayview at the Port with a wide window over Kames Bay and the hills beyond
Where to stay / Bayview at the Port, Port Bannatyne

Self-catering with marina views in Port Bannatyne.

Bayview at the Port is a self-catering property in Port Bannatyne, a small marina village on the Isle of Bute. The name says it all: the bay and the boats are the backdrop. It is a calm, coastal base with Rothesay only a few minutes away by car or bus.

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Open-plan living and dining space at Bayview at the Port looking out over the water
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Where it is

Port Bannatyne sits on the western side of Kames Bay, two miles north of Rothesay. The village is built around its marina, with a pub, a shop and a hillside golf course.

Bayview at the Port is positioned to take advantage of the marina setting. You can walk to the water, watch the boats and stroll to the local pub, while still being within easy reach of Rothesay's restaurants and ferry.

Area
Port Bannatyne
Views
Marina / Kames Bay
Type
Self-catering property
Drive to Rothesay
About 5 minutes
Matt black kitchen with brass handles and a garden window at Bayview at the Port
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Inside the apartment

The kitchen is fitted in matt black with brass handles, an oven, hob, microwave and everything you need to cook properly rather than make do.

Bedrooms are bright and simply dressed: a double with a sea view over the bay, a second double looking out to the water, and a bunk room for children.

Double bedroom at Bayview at the Port with a window over the water to the hills
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The bedrooms

The main double looks straight out at the Cowal hills across the water, with crisp white linen, a soft headboard and space to unpack.

The bunk room sleeps two more, making the apartment an easy fit for a family.

Second double bedroom at Bayview at the Port with a sea view and yacht on the bay
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What to expect

Expect a relaxed self-catering stay with the marina as the main attraction. It suits couples, sailors and anyone who wants a quiet base with a view of the water.

Self-catering gives you the freedom to eat in or out. The local pub is within walking distance and Rothesay has a wider choice of cafés and restaurants a short drive away.

Bunk room with white bunk beds and a garden window at Bayview at the Port
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What's nearby

The marina, Kames Bay and Port Bannatyne golf course are on the doorstep. Rothesay Castle, the Winter Gardens and Ettrick Bay are all within a short drive. Our beaches guide covers the best coastal spots to visit from here.

Bute beaches guide