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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.

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.

Argyll and Bute STL Licence Reference AR03038F

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Piano
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage With Stunning Views
Beautiful Beach Cottage With Stunning Views
Waterfront Cottage With Beach Stunning Views Across The Clyde

About the area

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 cycling. Visit our Dunoon travel guide
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Toward

What's nearby

  • Castle Toward Residential School
    8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Queens Hall
    17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Castle House Museum
    17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Holy Loch Marina
    21 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Station Cafe
    50 min drive
  • Jade Garden
    56 min drive
  • Inverkip Hotel
    46 min drive
  • Brechins Brasserie
    56 min drive
  • Seaview 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, location very peacefull
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with lovely sea views. Perfect for a quiet time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace, quiet, and stunning views

A perfect place for a peaceful break, away from it all!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheilagh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It turned into a bit of an adventure. The sea being so accessible was lovely. We saw seals dolphins etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First class accommodation

The accommodation was very spacious, clean, and ideal for a family with a dog. The garden was large and very suitable for children and pets, and ideal for outside activity - play, relaxing and eating. The location was perfect, with beautiful views, close to safe walks, and exploring the shore, as well as being just a 15 minute drive from the town of Dunoon with supermarket, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great property and grounds, ideal for touring Argyl and Bute. Host was quick to reply when small issues reported.Well equipped kitchen and utility. Wifi works well enough for teams meeting and should you need to work remotely while away.Seal watching on local beach by Toward school was great, early to late evening.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

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

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

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

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with fabulous views

Great stay for myself, daughter and partner and grandchildren. It couldn't have been a better location for all of us, things to do for all ages.The property is located across the Clyde from Grenock, check your options for the ferries, it pays to purchase tickets before you board.Also the property is now painted grey not white as in the photos, it threw us a little when looking for the property. Nothing though to stop us completely enjoying our stay at the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Brihar

Comfortable, clean and really well appointed, we spent a luxurious week here at this lovely home from home. We saw seals off the lighthouse point, herons, dolphins off the bay in Dunoon and found starfish, sea urchins, cabs and hermit crabs on the shore in front of the house. A totally chilled week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bihar

Our 4th visit to bihar and it has never disappointed, the perfect place to get away from it all and take in the stunning view, our dog loved the huge gardens and also the water, its his disneyland! We'll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

shirley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

We stayed for 6 nights, with family and 2 labs. The house is warm, cosy well equipped. The view from every room at the back of the house is fantastic. The dogs loved the garden which led down to a rocky beach. I enjoyed a cup of tea in the morning watching the ferries passing. The house is in a perfect location to explore Argyll. Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Property amazing. Garden amazing. View amazing. Really comfy bed. Fully equipped kitchen. Videos and games to use. Real fire. Clean. Host lovely and easy to contact. Couldn’t really ask for anything more. Would definitely recommend Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star property within all the elements

Bihar cottage is absolutley fantastic, well equipped kitchen, cosy living area with log fire, surround sound and a tuned piano which we adored playing. The beds are SUPER comfortable. The most special aspect is the back door which opens up to a large garden leading down to the sea. if you like a cold swim this is perfect for you. The sun rises behind the mountains in the distance. Very relaxing holiday. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing by the Sea

As advertised Patrick’s home is right on the water. It was great seeing Dolphins playing in the morning. We took the ferry with our car and it was great. The house was spacious and very clean. It takes a bit to get the various European electrical devises figured out but we managed well. The hiking in the area was fabulous. Pucks Glen is a must see for anyone. It is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024