A top floor seafront apartment, minutes from the centre of Rothesay, with panoramic sea views. Bellevue Bute is located within an 1899 red sandstone tenement and was renovated to a high standard in 2022 to restore the original Victorian features. The apartment sleeps up to 3 adults and 1 child (one double bedroom with en suite, and one single bedroom with additional fold out camp bed for a child). The triple aspect lounge window gives unobstructed views across Rothesay Bay, Loch Striven and the Firth of Clyde. This eco friendly apartment is light and spacious throughout and is decorated in period colours to reflect the Victorian heritage. Bellevue Bute is owned by Ronald, an artist who grew up on the Isle of Bute, and is decorated with his own mixed media art, giving a unique artistic vibe to the flat. The lounge has two sofas and so comfortably seats 4. There is a dining table which extends to seat 4, with additional folding chairs stored within the table itself if required. The dining table provides an ideal workspace - fast, free, unlimited 5G broadband is available from the router next to the dining table. Why not work on your laptop overlooking the panoramic sea view? Unusually for a 2 bedroom flat, there are two full bathrooms in Bellevue Bute - the main family bathroom is accessed from the main hallway, the second is en suite to the master bedroom. Both have showers, the main bathroom has a walk in shower, the en suite has a Victorian style roll top bath with attached shower. The kitchen is well equipped with hob, oven, fridge (with ice box), dishwasher and washing machine (both available to use at no extra cost, eco friendly washing liquid and dish washer tablets provided). There are ample plates, dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking utensils for 4 people. Within the cupboards you will find Scottish porridge oats, salt, pepper, rice, pasta and oil, together with tea, sugar and a complementary bag of our own home roasted Dryad coffee.

Bellevue Bute is hosted by Dryad Argyll, a small business based in Kilmelford, Argyll, which produces vegan candles using handcrafted botanical extracts and essential oils (Dryad Candleworks) and small batches of artisan roasted coffee (Dryad Coffeeworks). All bookings to Bellevue Bute will receive a bag of our own coffee and an apothecary jar candle with our compliments. Your host Ronald, is the owner of Dryad Argyll and grew up originally in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute and is always happy to share his knowledge and experiences of island life. Ronald is also a mixed media artist, and Bellevue Bute is decorated with many examples of his work from Mid Argyll. The owners of Bellevue Bute are not resident on the island but any problems at all during your stay please call the number provided as we have support available locally on the island if you require assistance.

There is ample free parking on the street directly outside the tenement building. A car is not essential at Bellevue Bute as the apartment can be reached easily on foot from the main ferry terminal, is within walking distance of all local amenities in the town, and should you wish to explore further afield, a bus service is available around the island. Bike hire is also possible. The apartment is in an ideal location, being approximately 500 m from the centre of Rothesay and the main ferry terminal. Far enough away to be peaceful and quiet, but close enough to mean that all local amenities are within an easy 5 to 10 minute walk along the seafront promenade. There is a local artisan bakery and cafe 5 minutes walk away, ideal for breakfast pastries and coffee. Within Rothesay itself you will find a range of pubs, cafes and restaurants including a gin garden at the local distillery, all within easy walking distance. There is a strong live music scene in Rothesay with many pubs hosting live musicians and bands regularly., although there will always be a quiet alternative if you prefer. There are also a large number of takeaways, many of whom will deliver to Bellevue Bute. Please be aware that the flat is on the top floor of the tenement (hence the spectacular views) and is accessed via 6 flights of stairs (arranged across 3 landings). There are 55 steps in total, and there is no lift access available. We suggest that this flat may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. No pets are permitted at Bellevue Bute, making this property ideal for those with allergies or wishing to stay in pet free accommodation