The Old Church is a converted church in Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute. Behind the stone walls is a vast vaulted hall with chandeliers, velvet sofas, a pool table and a stained-glass rose window above a four-poster bed — all within walking distance of the marina, Kames Bay and the village pubs.
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The property sits in Port Bannatyne, a quiet marina village two miles north of Rothesay on the west side of the Isle of Bute. The yacht harbour, village shop and 13-hole golf course are all close by.
A flat shoreline walk runs along Kames Bay into Rothesay, and the bus stop is nearby if you want to leave the car behind.
The main space keeps the church's arched timbers, stained glass and original clock, filled with green and teal velvet seating, brass chandeliers and a pool table at one end.
There is room for a big group to spread out — sofas around the fireplace, a long dining table down one side, and a mezzanine gallery looking over it all.
A dark, dramatic kitchen sits beneath the timber gallery, with a long island, wine storage and space to cook for a crowd.
In the corner of the hall an antique bar with velvet stools makes an easy spot for a drink before dinner.
The standout bedroom has a carved four-poster bed set beneath the church's stained-glass rose window, with light shifting across the room through the day.
Further bedrooms include a twin with tufted French beds, so families and groups can share the house comfortably.
Port Bannatyne's marina is a short walk away, and the West Island Way passes close to the village. Rothesay Castle, Mount Stuart and Ettrick Bay are all within easy reach by car or bus.
