A converted school house with sea views and a beach on the doorstep.

The house sits on the coast with open views across the water and grass and shore in front of it. Rothesay is a short drive or bus ride away for restaurants, supplies and the Wemyss Bay ferry.

This location is ideal if your priority is the coast: early-morning beach walks, sea views from the window seat, and easy access to the island's west-coast scenery. A car makes exploring more flexible, though buses serve the main island routes.

Upstairs, an eaves bedroom has a king bed beneath a draped headboard and a skylight, with a blanket box at the foot of the bed.

The bedrooms are quietly done in soft neutrals, with lamps, canvases of Bute's beaches and plenty of storage for longer stays.

The beach and coastal footpaths are close by. Rothesay, Port Bannatyne marina, Ettrick Bay, Mount Stuart and Kilchattan Bay are all within easy reach by car or bus. Compare Bute's other areas in our where-to-stay guide.