Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations
The Hollies is a luxury, 5 star, exclusive use holiday home in the beautiful village of Tighnabruaich. This is the place to be for friend groups and reuniting families looking for a place to unfurl in secluded comfort. Ideal for special occasions, you can celebrate in style with still having plenty of space to find a quiet corner when you want some time out.
Created from the shell of a much-loved local landmark building, The Hollies has been beautifully modernised to provide sumptuous luxury with contemporary flair while celebrating the original architecture with its stained-glass windows and period features.
On the ground floor is the main living space which comprises of a large stylish lounge with fabulous shorefront views and a warming open gas fire as well as a modern, open-plan kitchen-diner, fully-equipped with all the tools to make delicious meals and seating for eighteen. Also on this level is the family-friendly games room, boasting a 7ft pool table, SONOS surround system and a 65” TV with Xbox, it will definitely keep any teenagers in the group entertained in the evenings!
The Hollies is the perfect choice for multi-generational groups, with a ground floor en-suite bedroom, ideal for any guests in the group who may struggle with a flight of stairs.
The remaining uniquely designed seven bedrooms are situated across the first and second floors. Each beautifully-appointed, five boast en-suite facilities, while the remaining two share a luxurious family bathroom with a free standing roll top bath. One of the rooms is set up as a family room and features a king-size bed with two additional singles, fantastic for any guests travelling with younger children. All the hallmarks of quality are present with Egyptian cotton bed linen, thick fluffy towels and waterfall showers.
Outside, after action-packed days spent exploring this beautiful coastline, the whole group will enjoy barbecues on the south facing terrace and evenings socialising around the fire-pit. There are large lawns ideal for children’s games as well as table tennis and boules - plenty to keep the whole group busy without even leaving the house!
Within 2 hours of Glasgow Airport, The Hollies is perfectly situated on the shorefront with views extending all the way down the West Kyles of Bute and centrally located for all that Tighnabruaich has to offer. It is easy to leave the car parked at home and walk to several local coffee shops and restaurants. The local tennis court is 2 minutes from the Hollies and the local 9 hole golf course has striking views over the Kyles of Bute. Needless to say there are many local walks and ideal areas for some wild water swimming.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small dog dog allowed on prior request.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No stag parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Tighnabruaich
Located in Tighnabruaich, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Heritage Centre and Luckenbooth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rothesay Leisure Centre and Bute Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 144 min drive
Restaurants
Tide & Thyme - 11 min walk
Five West - 11 min walk
Wild Kitchen Argyll - 14 min walk
Argyll Coffee Roasters - 14 min walk
Susy's Tearooms - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations on 14 Jul 2026 start from £1,500, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stylish, 5 star venue with stunning views, perfect for special celebrations located?
This family-friendly Tighnabruaich holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Heritage Centre, Kyles of Bute Golf Club and Tighnabruaich Pier. Kilbride Bay Beach and Eilean Dubh are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Better than expected, wish we could have stayed longer - will be back next year
Ilan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I think when you booked we had very few photos available so thank you for putting your trust in us. We would love to you have you stay with us again next year.
We had a great experience! The view is absolutely stunning. You can watch the sunrise from the porch and the main sitting area. All rooms have a private bathroom except the 2 upstairs share a big bathroom (which works great). We had everything we need! Lorraine is wonderful with her help and communication! Always willing to answer questions! Town is fun for kids and adults! And there is supermarket with all the necessities in town
The only thing I would say, if you are coming with older parents, the outdoor porch stairs although not many have no railing (I wish they do)
Lara A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased your family had a wonderful reunion in this special part of the world. We always go out our way to do everything we can to make sure our guests have the best time possible.
When we refurbished the Hollies we did it specifically with the aim that families of all ages would be able to come together and that is why we added a downstairs ensuite bedroom - just in case any older family members struggled with mobility. There is access at the back door with no stairs but we are always aiming to make sure the Hollies is the best it can be and we will take your comments on board and check if a railing can be added.
We hope you will all come back again for your next big family reunion
I booked The Hollies as a place to celebrate my birthday with family. It was everything and more than I could have asked for. The location, interior design, quality of everything in the hours and the garden were top class. This house has been so well designed and has created the most relaxing environment as well as providing entertainment for all. I booked the owner of local restaurant for the Saturday night and she cooked 5 star dinner for us at the house. We also used the Big Green Egg on the Sunday and sat outside around the fire pit listening to my brother on guitar. The view from the garden is so beautiful. For me…… The Holllies has it all. Thank you Graeme, Lorraine and team who pulled it al together.
joan b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hi Joan, thank you so much for your lovely review. Great to see that you made full use of the facilities in the house, and booked some in-house catering. We are so pleased that so many guests choose to celebrate their milestone birthdays at The Hollies. We would love to have you stay with us again. Thank you Graeme & Lorraine
About the host
Hosted by Graeme McFall
We are Lorraine and Graeme. We are Scots who are passionate about sharing our house and this stunning area to guests from all over the world.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this corner of Scotland not long after we were married. Fast forward 25 years and we took possession of the Hollies - a derelict old hotel.
What makes this property unique
We bought the house when it was a derelict former hotel and spent 2 years turning into this 5-star luxury venue. We have retained the period character of the house whilst filling it with modern luxury.