The Bayview

4th September 2022:

Thank you to all for being extremely helpful and friendly. Great breakfast. Spacious room with all facilities. We had a lovely two-night stay.

Great location right on the bay (hence being The Bayview!) with tables/chairs at the front to sit and take in the views. Short walk into Rothesay. Own parking.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2022:

Large comfortable room, stunning views, good and substantial breakfast, very clean, very friendly staff would recommend to other travellers.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

Wonderful stay, excellent hosts, perfect food,in fact everything was brilliant

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2022:

Amazing hotel.Owners so friendly and the room was amazing with 4poster bed and great bath.Outstanding views.Easy parking and just 11 minute walk to start of town centre.Will return before end of season if appropriate vacancy arises.The breakfast was perfection.

Only tip would be to book here before it shuts.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2022:

Handy location, lovely room and the breakfast was first class.

The Diner on the square for lunch, the macaroni cheese was first class. The Glenburn hotel for bar meals in beautiful bar area. Kingarth Hotel 15 minute drive away for excellent menu an nice ambience.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2022:

We enjoyed our stay at the bay view no problems The breakfast was great and good choice

We ate at the Esplenade hotel all week good choice and good portions Would recommend a trip to Mount Stuart House, You must go a trip on the Waverley paddle steamer round the Isle of Bute Fantastic

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2022:

Wonderful experience at the Bayview. Very attentive owners who have thought of everything for guests. A great setting with amazing sea view. Delicious breakfast (including vegetarian options) in a lovely dining area. I look forward to returning and will be recommending the Bayview to friends. (Very happy with the No Pets policy - this helps guests who may be allergic or afraid of dogs - thank you).

Local eating places have varied opening times so always best to book in advance. I discovered Harry Haw's just off the Harbour - superb little eating place. Would also recommend going into the Pavillion on the Harbour which houses "Visit Scotland" - they will give you lots of advice on what to see and do and give you a street map etc. I was very impressed with Bute and Rothesay itself.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2022:

Always friendly, pleasant and helpful

Mount Stuart House and gardens was wonderful. Took a whole day and still could have spent more time there. Local taxis were fantastic; so quick to respond, reliable and helpful. The Bonnie Clyde looks uninspired from outside - but food over 2 visits was excellent and different! Small cafe at Ettrick Bay has a great menu and lots to see and do - whatever the weather.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

A super location with excellent views plus very helpful staff

Mount Stuart well worth a visit

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

Great place to stay. Irene a great host Breakfast fab and so much choice

So close to town centre Recommend the palace bar - great atmosphere

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2022:

Excellent as always, many thanks Irene & Andrew.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2022:

It was a super stay. Breakfast was great, it was a lovely room with a superb view and the hosts were very friendly. We look forward to returning.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2022:

A comfortable stay with a wonderful view.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2022:

Thank you for your warm welcome at bayview our stay was lovely, the view across the bay was absolutely beautiful, we both had a lovely 2 nights there and my partner Debbie hasn’t slept like she did in ages, we found your place very clean and accommodating and your breakfast was delicious, if we ever return we will definitely be giving you a call. Thanks again Lee•Debbie xx

I definitely recommend the bus tour

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2022:

We had a lovely welcome from Irene when we checked in. Lovely place to stay and breakfast was delicious.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2022:

Great location just 10 minutes walk from Rothesay. Our room had fantastic view over the sea. Large bedroom with en-suite facilities. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Access to lounge with free drinks biscuits etc is a lovely touch . Friendly helpful host.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2022:

A perfect place to stay when visiting Rothesay. Very convenient for the ferry and the town, being on a bus route. Irene was very friendly host and had great information and tips to let us get the most out of our stay. First class breakfast, the room was lovely, with a very comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay.

We did the open deck bus and Mount Stuart House.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2022:

Irene was so welcoming and the level of service was first class and accommodation so comfortable

Visit the beaches all over island. Walks. Mount Stewart and a variety of restaurants

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2022:

Beautifully appointed rooms - great location - amazing breakfasts. Owners could not have been more helpful or offered more facilities

Very handy for public transport if you don;t have a car and many sights to see around the island. Great walking and cycling also.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2022:

An excellent location, friendly welcome and really good breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2022:

Lovely Hosts, clean and tidy, peaceful sleep , an spectacular view and an unforgettable stay in the most beautiful Scottish Island :)

Boat tours + long walks + Mount Struat

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2022:

The room was very clean and had plenty of amenities. Kettle, TV, hairdryer etc ... The owners were very welcoming and the breakfasts were amazing (plenty of choice). The hotel is less than 10 minutes walk from town and there's plenty of parking at the front of the building. Do choose your room carefully if you have mobility challenges, we were in the loft room and the stairs are pretty steep.

We ate at the Black Bull and Esplanade Hotel, the food was great at both. I definitely recommend visiting Mount Stuart. The building is incredible inside and out.I also enjoyed visiting the boutique shops in Rothersay, nice to get away from the chain stores. The ferry service from Weymss bay and back was really quick and easy. All in all, a really good relaxing weekend break.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

They really know what hospitality means. Excellent service, kind and helpful. Clean rooms and great breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

Friendly welcome by Irene, spacious room with great sea view, brilliant hearty breakfast

Mount Stuart is a must see.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2022:

Excellent hosts. Room was spotless. Breakfast very good.

A Visit to isle of bute gin Garden is essential. Open top bus tour is really good. Glenburn hotel for dinner

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2022:

Very friendly staff, a comfortable and large bedroom, a tasty breakfast and a reasonable price.

Mount Stuart is an amazing house and gardens. The beach and seals at Scalpie Bay are worth seeing

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2022:

Irene and Andrew are a lovely, friendly couple who aim to please all their guests. The hotel is exactly as described by other guests. Our room was immaculate, very spacious with fantastic views over the sea. The reclining chairs were very comfortable and great for relaxing in after a day's sight seeing. The breakfasts were extremely tasty.

Recommend eating at the Ghillies restaurant at lunch time or the Esplanade Hotel in the evening. It's owned by the same company but opened at different times. Make sure you book in advance as it is in high demand especially on a Monday and Tuesday as other restaurants are closed.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2022:

All very good and attention to detail was obvious. Hard working owners made it all friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2022:

Usual excellence

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

The hotel owners were lovely and welcoming, room was clean and spacious I would recommend this hotel to my friends and family.

Take a trip on the open top tour bus round the island

Would Recommend: Yes

11th July 2022:

had a great stay; perfect location, lots of info available re the island, beautiful b&b, clean room & bathroom, lovely breakfast with lots of choice. I will definitely be staying again!

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2022:

First class, attention to detail and attention to guests. We recommend the Bayview wholeheartedly.

The City Tours bus is splendid, well worth a trip.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2022:

A warm welcome. Very good hosts and staff. Excellent value. Superb breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2022:

We have stayed several times at Bayview, Rothesay, Bute. Every visit and stay has been EX. Welcoming and relaxed.

Rothesay has much to offer and exploring Bute brings rewards. It depends on the particular interests of the traveller. Better to read up about Bute first before committing to a stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2022:

Had a fabulous weekend stay at the bayview. Beautiful big bedrooms with outstanding view across this stunning island Irene could not do enough for us

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2022:

Excellent service and a warm and friendly welcome from Irene and Andrew, who also have an extensive knowledge of the island and its attractions. Perfect location on seafront with beautiful views: peaceful, and a pleasant stroll (about 10 minutes) from harbour area. Very good value.

Mount Stuart is an obvious destination. Even if you aren't visiting the house the vast and beautifully maintained grounds are worth a visit on their own. The ruins of St Blane's church in the south of Bute are also worth a trip. There is a bit of an incline on the pathway accessing it but nothing severe. A nice outlook from the church site also. For eating close to the Bayview, the nearby Glenburn Hotel is a good location for lunch or dinner on the terrace, weather permitting.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2022:

We had the suite(room 10)on the 2nd floor. Very spacious and comfortable with tremendous sea views and of the ferries sailing by. Great breakfasts and free coffee and tea in the lounge all day. Irene and Andrew are lovely people and willing to help. If we ever return, we will definitely book our stay at the Bayview.

We went to the Glenburn Hotel for evening bar meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2022:

Friendly efficient lovely location Nice breakfast

Walks Mount Stuart Brechins for best coffee Kingarth hotel I believe for dinner

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

We were made very welcome by Irene over our three night stay. Breakfast was excellent and our room was very clean including the bathroom. Nothing was to much trouble for her. We will definitely go back asap.

We found HARRY HAWS the best restaurant to suit us and a nice little coffee shop in High street. Mount Stuart House is a must visit for anyone visiting Bute.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Well named ...beautiful views from all windows. Excellent breakfasts with good choice. Friendly helpful service and unobtrusive arrangements in place for the safety of guests at this difficult time. Enjoyed my stay immensely.

Mount Stuart is a must and a visit to the Post Office at Kilchatttan yields not only stamps but tea/coffee etc., and a bit of maratime history! The Island bus tour is also excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Excellent location. Very clean. Very polite and helpful owners. Excellent breakfast.

The Waterfront restaurant is a little strange but excellent. Well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2022:

Great location, excellent value & fabulous breakfast!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2022:

Lovely location and nice welcome

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2022:

Lovely stay again with Irene and Andrew, nothing was a bother, breakfast delicious and Andrew’s poached eggs best ever!

Lots of lovely walks, Ettrick Bay and Kilchattan Bay beautiful. Very nice bar meals in Glenburn nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

Spacious room superb views very nice people.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

Irene was very considerate (and had remembered) about my health issues and I felt very safe

Lots of eateries are closed in the evening although takeaways are available

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2022:

We stayed for 3 nights in a room/suite on top floor with a stunning view over the bay. Very comfortable & clean room, great breakfast and lovely hosts. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a great stay on this island.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2022:

We had a large comfortable double bedroom with a lovely sea view. Very clean throughout. Friendly hosts. Freshly cooked breakfasts. Short walk to shops & ferry. Coffee/tea available all day in lounge.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2022:

eggs in morning fantastic

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

A very clean hotel with an excellent view. The owners couldn't do enough for us. I would strongly recommend the Bayview to others.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

A warm and friendly welcome, excellent breakfast. Free refreshments available for guests all day in the lounge. We were a large party occupying 4 rooms and found the guest lounge very useful. They also offer the use of the dining room to guests who wish to purchase takeaway food for their evening meal

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

Friendly and comfortable hotel. Our room was superb. The owners are very helpful and constantly checking if we needed anything. The breakfast was very good with an extensive menu.

The island was easy to drive round. The Rothesay information centre was very helpful and gave us a list of local restaurants. Mount Stuart is a must, the house is stunning and the grounds beautifully kept. The cafè was delightful, with in and outside seating.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2022:

Lovely friendly staff/owners nothing was a problem. Can’t commend highly enough.

A lovely place for a relaxing holiday. Stunning views from hotel. Had a lovely meal in Black Bull. Spent a lovely afternoon it Mount Stuart, their tearoom had lovely home baking

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2022:

Amazing hotel Great facilities Hosts were great This a hotel that I can’t recommend enough! I will definetely return.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st June 2022:

Best location and convenient for eating at the Glennurn Hotel

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2022:

Great, great View from the room!

Canaada Hill, Mount Stuart, West Island Way

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2022:

You both were great hosts made us very welcome Hotel spotless break fast great

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2022:

Excellent food, made us feel totally at home, all at the keenest pricing. Have no hesitation in recommending the Bayview hotel and the care of Irene and Andrew.

Harry haws for eating.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th May 2022:

Lovely room and location. Friendly welcome and excellent breakfast.

Good meals at The Black Horse in Rothesay and the Kingarth Hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th May 2022:

Very friendly and helpful

Mount Stuart is a must see

Would Recommend: Yes

16th May 2022:

The bayview hotel was excellent hosts were marvellous bedroom spotless breakfast out of this world

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2022:

We enjoyed our stay very much. The view from bedroom 2 is amazing. Breakfasts were very good, with lots of choice and nicely cooked.

The Kingarth Hotel has reopened with a full menu. We had specials from the blackboard and they were very good.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2022:

Irene was amazing host, really welcoming and friendly. The room was at the top of the Hotel stunning views and we particularly liked the additional living room attached to our room. The Breakfast was amazing recommend the full breakfast and get the scrambled eggs to die for.

Visit the Kettledrum best Apple pie and the staff are lovely. Some lovely local businesses including a really nice clothes shop on the main street, called the dressing room. Go to the tourist centre really helpful and offer great advice on what to do and see recommend Mount Stuart House stunning grounds and a beautiful house. Everyone we bumped into was so friendly and chatty and nothing was a bother very helpful. Great place if you want to come and unwind and take in some beautiful views.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2022:

Excellent couldn't do enough for us will be back

Would Recommend: Yes

12th May 2022:

Lovely welcoming hotel. very clean. breakfast were great. Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

11th May 2022:

Friendly and welcoming. Room was fine and bed comfortable. Breakfast enjoyable. Easy walk into the town and bus stops very near to hotel.

The island has much to offer but I particularly enjoyed the circular walk in the southern end from the bus terminus at Kilchattan Bay

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2022:

Irene was so helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. The location was perfect - just a short walk into the centre of Rothesay, and a beautiful view.

We had a great day cycling round the island. Coffee stops at Mount Stuart, Kilchattan Bay and Ettrick Bay. Just perfect

Would Recommend: Yes

6th May 2022:

A lovely welcome from our host. Plenty of hot water for a bath and large rooms. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Large lounge with plenty of tea and coffee available with biscuits.

Must see Mount Stuart House and Gardens.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th April 2022:

Great location only 15 mins walk from the ferry. There is parking outside. Our room was huge and spotless with a beautiful view. Irene was very welcoming and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th April 2022:

Irene and Andrew are so friendly and keen to make the stay comfortable. We would return without hesitation.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th April 2022:

Can’t fault the Bayview. This was our second stay there and it was every bit as good as the first. It ticks all the boxes for location, cleanliness, condition of property, service, quality of bedding and towels, friendliness and breakfasts you won’t want to miss. Thank you Irene and Andrew for a lovely stay.

The Isle of Bute gin shop and gin garden are definitely worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th April 2022:

We had an amazing stay at The Bayview. The owner was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and spacious with fantastic views across the water. The bed was the comfiest I've slept in in a hotel! Breakfast was delicious.

Irene recommended we visit St Blane's Chapel - really interesting with great views of Arran. Mount Stewart House was a great place to visit too.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2022:

Special thanks to landlady Irene, who was just so helpful during out short stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2022:

Great small & friendly hotel in ideal location. Very warm welcome, clean room and perfect breakfast - what more can you ask for?

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2021:

Irene was friendly helpful and couldn't do enough for us, thanks irene 😘 Room was big enough, bed comfy, everything you needed with gorgeous views and easy to get to centre of shops etc

Pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops a 10 minute walk away

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2021:

cleanest place i've ever stayed. Very friendly and lovely breakfast. Great bed.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2021:

Stay was amazing thank you, just far enough from town to be quite but not far a walk , food was amazing as well , nice views and clean and tidy Irene was great host as well and mention to your chef breakfast was great

I’d say it’s about 0.5-0.75 miles from town Center so quite close but far enough away very quite area , taxi under 4 pounds if you can’t be bothered with walk from town , don’t skip there breakfast it’s good

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2021:

The COVID precautions here were exceptionally good, very reassuring. The breakfast was freshly prepared and was excellent as well, the location was overlooking the bay and was a short walk from the town centre. All in all an excellent Hotel with friendly hoteliers making us very welcome.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2021:

It was great..as usual. Friendly comfortable.a well run place breakfast was always good.and plentiful.irene....a real pleasure thanks for all yours effort

Islanders pub great...friendly..good juke box music. Good prices.....also. Jade garden Chinese restaurant. Excellent friendly staff. Great scenery

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2021:

We enjoyed our stay and were made to feel welcome and breakfast was perfect.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2021:

The Bayview is a lovely hotel ideally located just a casual stroll from the ferry ! We stayed in a lovely suite on the second floor with the most stunning view of the bay ! I could have spent my whole time just looking out the windows! Everything really clean and comfortable. After a very warm welcome check in was very easy. I have no problem in recommending this hotel we had a lovely stay 👍👍

I would recommend booking in advance for any restaurant you would like to eat at we arrived Saturday afternoon and could find no places available for Saturday night for dinner only managing to get a last minute booking for the Sunday! There aren’t many places to eat in Rothesay so plan in advance ! We ate at the Bonnie Clyde on the Sunday snd had a lovely meal there !!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2021:

Absolutely loved the place. Relaxing and the view is unbelievable. I will come back again.Irene made us feel like home.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2021:

Irene, owner, very efficient, friendly and professional . Everything was so well organised to encompass COVID restrictions, perfection at its best. Accommodation was beautifully clean and very comfortable. Again every last detail had been thought about. We had a room with a view over the bay which was stunning. Breakfast was very well cooked and presented by Irene, who had time to speak to people to ensure all needs were met.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2021:

A warm welcome and well equipped room. Good breakfast.

Rothesay golf course is a steep but enjoyable course.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2021:

Thank you for your lovely welcome and hospitality throughout. Couldn’t have asked for more. Hope you enjoy your well earned winter break!

If you want an evening meal somewhere in Rothesay you must book in advance!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2021:

Lovely room, bed was super comfy and cosy. Breakfasts were excellent, good choice of hot and cold food. We were always offered more coffee, toast anything really. Tea/coffee were available all day in the dining room which also can be used to bring back takeaway food. Irene and Andrew are lovely hosts who can't do enough to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you.

Definitely Castle Stuart and the tourist bus. Fingers crossed Paul is your driver as he's very entertaining. Loved the Gin Garden and highly recommend Isle of Bute gin and. Had a tasty fish tea at the Bonnie Clyde. For something a bit different try The Waterfront, great food and friendly owners.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2021:

Irene and Andrew are great hosts. Nothing is too much bother for them. Hotel is spotlessly clean and in a great location. I've been staying with them for years and always look forward to my visits there.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2021:

We had a brilliant stay. Lovely hosts, lovely room (suite) and lovely breakfast.

We needed to book evening meals in advance in Rothesay as the few that were open were very busy.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2021:

Very friendly great room marvellous breakfasts always ready to help with tips on places to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2021:

The room was very clean. It was really comfortable, with reclining chairs with footstools. It was also very friendly.

Unfortunately most evening eating places were closed due to covid. However we enjoyed Ab Fab on Victoria Street.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2021:

Thank you so much. You made my stay very comfortable. Especially loved the bed, so comfy!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2021:

A lovely warm welcome and a breakfast of champions

Just walk and breath in or open top bus is great in season

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2021:

what a wonderful 3 day break on bute at the bayview irene & Andrew were very helpful and the room was amazing with views to die for excellent breakfast overall a truly lovely holiday.

room 2 on the 1st floor wonderful views over rothesay bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2021:

Lovely clean room with large super king bed and ensuite shower room. Steep stairs leading up to the attic rooms which if mobility is an issue ask for 1st floor rooms. Views are amazing from the front of the hotel over the bay. Staff are very friendly and are at hand to help. The hotel is situated o the promenade with about a 15min walk to the town. Lovely views. We had a great couple of days away.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2021:

Lovely hotel great location

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2021:

We have just returned from a very pleasant few days at the Bayview. We had read the reviews before booking and had high expectations. Safe to say, we were not disappointed. It was everything we expected and much more. The bedding and towels were of extremely good quality, everywhere was spotless, the Covid precautions were excellent and not intrusive, the breakfasts were perfection itself, as were the hospitality snd service provided by Irene and Andrew. A lovely couple and a great team. There are many more things I haven’t mentioned, but all the added touches provided just enhanced our stay. We cannot recommend the Bayview highly enough. Thank you to Irene and Andrew for making us feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we certainly feel that we left as friends.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2021:

Hotel was clean, spacious and comfy, we had a great service from family how made us feel welcome, we had bedroom 5 which overlooked the bay, room was large, comfortable clean an relaxing. Breakfast was amazing with great variety of different foods.

Location was fine only 15 minutes walk from the centre, good restaurants we would recommend The Black Bull restaurant which offered great meals. Nice quite pubs to have a relaxing drink.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2021:

An absolutely beautiful place to stay. Great location with sea view. Wonderful room, easy to walk into town, great breakfast, marvellous hospitality. We are already planning our next trip!

Stay longer than you think as it’s so beautiful you won’t want to leave. The bays are stunning and the sea warm. Prepare to be relaxed and blown away. St. Ninian’s was the calmest. Only had time to do the southern part so will do the north on our return.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2021:

We had a lovely stay, only complaint was not long enough! Irene was the perfect hostess and nothing was too much bother, lovely clean room and beautiful breakfast.

At the moment a few restaurants are closed due to the circumstances we are living in. Still a great experience on this lovely island with breathtaking views and beaches and lovely walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2021:

Very friendly owners who made us feel very welcome. Good room and fantastic breakfast.

Good to get in the car and drive round the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2021:

Very helpful, friendly owners made us very welcome

As you know eating out is a struggle for decent evening meals. Having lived and visited island for over 30 years this is first time we have encountered this problem. I know many businesses gone due to pandemic economic crisis but something council leaders and business community must address for future.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2021:

Extremely clean and welcoming hotel, the best breakfast I have ever had as it is not easy to get good poached eggs. The view from the room was amazing.

Sadly Rothsea has seen better days and is in need of investment. More restaurants needed as was unable to find anywhere to eat as all booked or did not serve on certain nights. I was told that this is due to brexit and forgein in workers going home, as well as chefs leaving the island due to COVID.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

Irene was a brilliant host. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

Room was really big plenty of room , bed was comfortable, breakfast was amazing plenty of choice ,Irene and Andrew where the perfect hosts , the view from our room was to die for

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2021:

Great place to stay in Rothesay and will look forward to coming back. All 7 of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Ardencraig Gardens are stunning.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2021:

Had a great stay, lovely place with friendly owners. Loved the straighteners, brilliant touch.

Esplanade steak pie 10/10 Harry Haws Mac cheese superb I hear the Kettledrums food is great but we ran out of days to eat out, will try it next time we visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2021:

Both owner's helpful & approachable, Breakfast lovely & plenty of options, free tea & coffee between 10am-10pm a Great gesture, also wee extras of welcome pack in room & dressing gown for use nice wee addition.

Ardbeg gardens, view from Canada hill in golf course with amazing views

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2021:

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Excellent breakfast, set me up for my daily walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2021:

We stayed in room 10 with a sea view and it was lovely. Bed very comfy, wonderful view and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was good and the location for the walking into town was perfect.

Strip on the open top bus with Paul the driver/guide is a must and a visit to mount Stewart house and gardens. Eating out is a bit hot and miss you need to book a table in advance and most shops shut at 4pm with half day Wednesday.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2021:

Lovely place to stay. Irene was helpful and accommodating. We were impressed with how peaceful the building was,despite being very busy with guests- no doors that squeak or bang,and no loudly creaking floorboards. Slept like a log!

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2021:

Very well organised, hope to book again sometime in the future.

Plenty choices to suit all.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2021:

Rooms were very comfortable and spotlessly clean.

Make sure to book early for local restaurants Also a vist to Mount Stewart is a must on your list

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2021:

Very welcoming and homely.

Mount Stuart beautiful estate and gardens. The house is fabulous a definite must see. Harry Hawes small restaurant good food. The service was excellent The Black Bull pub restaurant good food and good service. The Bonnie Clyde cafe fab food good service.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2021:

Location of hotel is on main road overlooking the bay, easy walking distance to town, view from the hotel across the bay was superb and enjoyed sitting outside watching the world go by. Hotel spotless and hosts very friendly and helpful. Dining room open all day and night with free tea coffee provided so you could relax after a busy day sightseeing and enjoy the view across the water. Breakfast was freshly made to your order with a wide choice of cereals fruit and juices or the all important cooked breakfast All aspects of our stay was COVID friendly

Lots of fantastic sights to see and the drive around the island is a must as you will find lots of view points and beaches. Shops are only open certain days - mostly Thursday to Saturday no sure if this is just due to COVID 19 . Very few restaurants on island so best to book if you eating out, however the hotel allows takeaways to be ordered and will provide cutlery etc.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2021:

Wonderful little hotel on the seafront with superb views to the hills of Argyll. Room was spacious with excellent facilities, very clean and a most comfortable bed. Breakfast was cooked to order with excellent choices. My wife always enjoys fresh fruit in the mir I gotta and this was always available. Only a 5 minute walk from the centre of Rothesay and a minute by car from the car-ferry terminal. We shall definitely use Bayview Hotel in future.

Mount Stuart is a must see, and you will need a few hours to do it justice. We walked 8 miles that day through the grounds alone. Ardencraig Gardens are colourful. The Syrian pastry shop near the harbour is a delight, as is lunch at the Colintraive Hotel. We found our stay totally relaxing. We were blessed with glorious weather throughout our holiday. Why go abroad when there is EVERYTHING right here in Scotland?

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2021:

Vey comfortable. Made to feel welcome. Felt safe with COVID procedures in place.

Good value meals at the Esplanade but need to book in person about an hour before you want to eat as it is very busy. The Waterfront restaurant has opened as a Polish restaurant. Worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2021:

A lovely place to stay

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2021:

Very friendly. Great location. Great breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2021:

Excellent place to stay

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2021:

Everything was spot on. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant terrace to enjoy a drink. Very friendly and helpful hosts.

Good local restaurants not easy to find. Very busy and close early. Best to book.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2021:

Excellent hotel. Very helpful and welcoming staff. Great food .

Open top bus tour well worth it. Harry Haws and The aBonnie Clyde are good places to eat.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2021:

A lovely stay in a very nice room. Great view to the bay. Thanks very much for the great hospitality.

Try to book dinner in the Waterfront. Great food and lovely people.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2021:

Very comfortable and clean hotel, a seaview room is a must as the views are amazing. Well organised by Irene and Andrew by text,breakfast is served in a covid friendly dining room. The breakfast menu is very good. Would definitely recommend.

A nice 10/15 minutes stroll along the coastal front into the town. Rothesay castle is closed, really have to travel about to see the other attractions. I was there for a couple of days fishing at Loch Fad.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2021:

I am very fussy with accommodation but this was first class. Absolutely no complaints at all. Hosts were very attentive and breakfast was up there as one of the best I have had. What more can you ask for. I definitely would stay here again if I am visiting the island.

Must see ….. mount Stuart. I am not really into houses/castles but this was very interesting as there is a guide in every room. Open top bus …… paul was very informative and also very funny. Top marks to him. A credit to the company.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2021:

Irene and Andrew were great hosts very accommodating, the bay view was spotless and had everything you need, spacious room. Breakfast was fresh and cooked perfectly every morning and a huge variety.

Mount Stuart and the museum are a must to see. Harry haws for a nice meal and the tavenar for a friendly pub and good atmosphere.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th July 2021:

Warm welcome and wonderful host. Lovely stay and would definitely recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2021:

Fantastic break couldn't ask for any better

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2021:

Welcoming and always on hand to answer any requests and the breakfasts were first class with a full menu to suit all tastes and preferences

A must visit is Mount Stuart and the beautiful gardens and well worth a tour of the house to see how the other half lived. Plenty of places to eat basic holiday food but Rothesay could maybe do with some more alternatives to fish and chips and burgers however can recommend Harry Haws and Jade Chinese.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2021:

Great service, very well organised to deal with Covid. Particularly appreciated the use of the Dining Room for tea/coffee in the evening.

Local bus service was very good. Particularly enjoyed dinner in the Black Bull.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2021:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, our room was huge with a fabulous view and the breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay again when we return to Bute.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2021:

Superb location. Accommodation and Breakfasts first class. Enjoyed our stay immensely and were very comfortable. Very impressed with arrangements and organisation for keeping guests as safe as possible from Covid infection. Would thoroughly recommend The Bayview Hotel.

Don’t miss a visit to Mount Stewart and enjoy the wonderful walks around the bays, the scenery, and all aspects of this lovely island. The tourist information service is excellent and the staff very helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2021:

Irene and Andy were great hosts, they made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. Our bedroom and ensuite were spotless and all Covid safe. Our king size bed was a super king and massive. We had a lovely breakfast, I would definitely recommend the fresh fruit salad to start. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely friendly hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2021:

This is a lovely hotel. Breakfast is cooked to order using the best of ingredients. The owners are lovely and very welcoming. There are even hair straighteners provided in the room. Beautiful view across the bay and easy walking distance to town centre.

Enjoyed ‘Bonnie Clyde ‘ Restaurant (take your own bottle) and Harry Haws Restaurant Mount Stuart House is a must to visit. We also had a nice lunch at the cafe at Ettrick Bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2021:

Excellent accommodation and breakfasts. We appreciated being able to use the dining room for teas and coffees and for a carry-out meal in the evening.

A good base for walking the West Island Way, using local buses. Enjoyed our early evening meal in the Kettledrum - nice atmosphere, simple, but attractively served food.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2021:

Very kind and attentive hosts. Irene is a fount of knowledge about the beautiful island of Bute and the best experiences for a short stay. The location couldn't be better with fabulous views and a short walk into the centre of town and the ferry. The breakfasts were the best on our trip; the fruit salad, porridge and the general quality of food were far better here. As indeed were the comfort and facilities of our room; bed, coffee machine and easy chairs especially. Sitting on the front terrace in the evening with a Bute gin and tonic, taking in the sea air and sounds of birds, and watching the ever changing view, was the perfect end to perfect days.

Easy walk across the island from Port Bannatyne to Ettrick Bay, and you can get to Port Bannatyne by bus or another easy walk. Cafe and toilets at both ends. Loch Fad is another easy walk from centre of town; or up the Serpentine Road (beats San Franscico's) and over the hill or through the community wood. Every walk allows different beautiful views of Bute and the surrounding landscape and other islands. Buses seem to cover the whole road system. Local restaurants and cafes are good. The architecture is predominantly fine Victorian residences. Some ancient standing stones and churches dating back to the first Christians and a few castles add interest. The wild-life is abundant judging by our sightings in just three days. We shall return as there are so many places we didn't have time to visit. People seem friendly and easy going. Ewen at the Tourist Info. was particularly helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2021:

Very friendly and welcoming host made us feel comfortable straight away. We stayed in room no. 5 which was very spacious with fantastic triple window views over the beautiful bay. Clean room, good parking, great location and well cooked breakfast with good selection to choose from. Just a great trip for us, I couldn’t be more positive in my praise for the Bayview and for Bute as a whole

Booking ahead for evening meals would be useful! The choice of restaurants means they book up fast, particularly during COVID-19 restrictions. The honkey Tonk diner was clean, welcoming and fun! And the black bull served a nice evening meal too. Traditional pub food. Make time to visit mount stuart and take a walk along ettrick bays beautiful shore line. Explore the island and enjoy the stunning views!

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2021:

Enjoyed our stay. Everything was most enjoyable. Would highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2021:

Andrew and Irene are perfect hosts always pleasant..and make sure your holiday is catered for.good at advice about the island etc.you feel ...looked after.....thanks so much.....we came in as strangers...and left as friends

Bus round island is good.gorgeous scenery......for a good restaurant.it's Harry haws.for us also black bull.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2021:

Owners are super friendly and totally committed to giving guests a comfortable and relaxing stay; nothing is too much trouble.

Hotel is a pleasant 15 minute walk along the bay from the ferry port, sightseeing bus and local buses which go to the main beaches. Supermarket, restaurants and cafes and a fabulous tourist information centre also located at the ferry port.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2021:

Fantastic bed and breakfast in a very good location, rooms with sea views are amazing. Hosts lovely and the most amazing breakfast in the morning. Will definitely be back.

We had a suite on the top floor and the view was fantastic.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2021:

My friend and I had a very enjoyable stay at the Bayview. The seaview room was excellent. The breakfast was 1st Class👍 Well worth a stay there.

Mount Stuart House is well with a visit. Beautiful building & grounds. Masses of gardens & beach to visit. Excellent cafe with good choice of food. Staff very attentive.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2021:

The Bayview is a 15 minute walk from the centre of town, but it's a beautiful walk, along the promenade, overlooking the sea. The rooms were spacious, breakfast superb and staff very helpful

Recommend the museum (£4), which is small but interesting and varied. Restaurant-wise, many were closed, but we had good meals at the Esplanade Hotel and the Black Bull, both on the seafront road. Harry Haws was recommended, but we could not get a table. We found it difficult to find any cafes outside Rothesay and Port Bannatyne, apart from a lovely cafe at Kilchatten Bay. The hotel at Kingarth was closed due to bereavement, but will open soon, presumably. Bute is great for cycling, with no major hills - a welcome change. Although almost all the roads ar "A-roads", they are not busy at all. Bute can be comfortably toured in 2 days by bike.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2021:

We were warmly welcomed and well looked after during out stay at Bayview. The breakfast is lovely and there was lots of it. They view from the dining room is splendid. We left feeling that we wanted to go back again.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2021:

Very friendly helpful staff. We can thoroughly recommend the B and B to other travellers. Breakfast was second to none

Easy walking into the town for restaurants , pubs, museum and castle

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2021:

This is by far the best stay i have ever had. Irene and Andrew are so lovely, rooms are amazing and so is the food. This is my new favourite place and I will be back

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2021:

Always reliably good. Perfect location.

Open top bus tour. Bute Walks. Mount Stuart House and Grounds. Ardencraig Gardens. Fernery. Kilchattan Bay Woods. Bute Museum. Ettrick Bay. Scalpsie. St Ninians Bay. West Island Way. Suidhe Cattan.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2021:

This was a nice hotel,with Excellent views of the water and surrounding hills,the premesis was nice and clean and the breakfast was lovely,and the owners were really nice and friendly,hope to get back again next year...would really recomend the Bayview....

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2021:

Very friendly staff and amazing view

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2021:

Very well organised for COVID safety, friendly and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2021: