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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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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Toward
  • Place, Castle Toward Residential School
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, The Queens Hall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 1

1 King Bed

Bed 2

2 Single Beds

Bed 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunoon

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 cycling and horse riding.
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Toward

What's nearby

  • Castle Toward Residential School - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Queens Hall - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Castle House Museum - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jade Garden - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Rockabilly Diner - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull Inn - ‬57 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 129 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and garden were brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in a lovely house with fantastic views, very homely and had everything that we required
Stayed 3 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

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time again in Bihar. The house has everything you need with the highlight being the amazing ever changing view from almost every window. Will definitely be back again. Thank you Patrick!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning location with stunning scenery. Have already booked up for another trip next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorris Williams W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifuly presented property with everything you need. Lovely location, very quiet area which was great. Responsive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 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

lisa n.

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

Brilliant short break

Loved our stay , great location house was lovely. Would go back !
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Vivienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great property and great communication. Patrick even laid on the sunshine for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

suzanne j.

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

Lovely weeks stay

We had a lovely time, the cottage is in a lovely spot and our dog absolutely loved being able to run down to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Another great stay

This is our second stay at Bihar and highly recommend, the house is beautiful with everything needed for a great family stay with great views and will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

Andrew D.

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

Heaven

What a fantastic fabulous location will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

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

Lovely weekend

Lovely weekend, second time staying in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Excellent Experience

Wet and windy, Warm inside
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

It's a lovely house, which is why we keep coming back. Nicely furnished, comfortable, and an amazing situation and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

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

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