The Lookout, spectacular sea views

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A modern house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring wicker chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern living room with a white sofa and glass coffee table, large windows with a view of a lake and trees.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees and a house.
A modern dining area with a table set for two, large windows offering a view of a lake and trees, and a bottle of wine on the table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tighnabruaich, Argyll
  • Place, Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tighnabruaich Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Fyne
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master King-size bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tighnabruaich

Located in Tighnabruaich, this cottage is on the waterfront. Eilean Dubh and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rothesay Leisure Centre and Bute Museum.
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Tighnabruaich, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tighnabruaich Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Loch Fyne - 29 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Dunans Castle - 33 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Loch Long - 51 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 39 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five West - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tide & Thyme - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Argyll Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fyne Raja Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge Kitchen and Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout, spectacular sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout, spectacular sea views?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lookout, spectacular sea views on 2 Sept 2027 start from £1,141, 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 The Lookout, spectacular sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout, spectacular sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout, spectacular sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout, spectacular sea views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Heritage Centre, Tighnabruaich Pier and Kyles of Bute Golf Club. Eilean Dubh and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views from this place. We had a good couple of days here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great holiday in a superb location

We enjoyed our stay at The Lookout - such a beautiful location. With great local businesses to support just around the corner. Thank you to everyone involved in our stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Stay in Tighnabruich

Enjoyed out stay but outside space needs finishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Scotland Holiday

Tighnabuiach is a lovely village
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning views

Lovely very clean rental property with the most amazing views from the fabulous floor to ceiling windows. The balcony is perfect for catching the sun during the day. We loved our stay here and the only criticism is that it really needs a door on the en-suite as it is just open to the bedroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible View & Location

We spent a week at The Lookout and had a spectacular time topped by the most amazing weather. The view from the house is breathtaking and really lifts the spirits. The house was well located to local amenities, and Argyll has so much beauty and scenery to offer we didn't have enough time to do it all. Highly recommend staying here, we will definitely be back. Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

J

Amazing views cottage was comfortable. However the steps in the back to the property are not good. Access should be made through the front steps to the side
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Still Work in Progress

Great location for this property overlooking the Isle of Bute. A modern design but in order to exploit all of the features this house needs to be completely finished both inside & out. We had a great holiday here but it could have been better if the full design features were completed.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The lookout

The view was amazing but we were disappointed with the condition of the property and quality of fittings and equipment. The rear entrance felt unsafe.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August 2023 Stay

Great location - fantastic views across the water to Bute - different every day. The Lookout has everything needed for a comfortable stay including a great coffee machine. House is well spec'd and very clean. Local shops in Tighnabruaich and Kames very short drive or walkable. Plenty to do in the area in addition to stunning walks - Portavadie for Spa and food, Waverley Paddle Steamer to Loch Fyne, lovely beach at Kilbride Bay, beautiful gardens at Benmore with panoramic view of the area. Only issue was having to park behind the property and carry luggage down steep steps. Also meant a drive down a single track lane to get back to the main road - once the driveway at the front is complete the property will be ideal.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stunning new year break

Had a lovely week over new year in The Lookout. Views were amazing -every day regardless of weather. Loved the big open plan room. Everything was beautifully comfortable. Only problem was inability to contact housekeeper. Left message to phone back but they never did. There were a few things missing (like lots of wine glasses but no corkscrew!) The fridge was very small (no freezer) for 4 adults cooking meals over a holiday period. Thankfully weather was cold enough to store food outside. But nevertheless it’s been a fantastic week and we’ll be back.,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful accommodation let down by poor signage and unsafe entrance

The Lookout is a beautiful, immaculately clean house with fantastic views from most of the windows. The bed was very comfortable and we spent an enjoyable week staying there. The property was let down by having no distinguishing sign at all at the rear entrance from the approach lane so we drove up and down the narrow track searching for it. Having decided to search on foot we went down the 16 steps ( which had been mentioned on the website) and ended up peering through windows to try to see if it was the cottage we had booked based on the website’s photos. There was a rickety metal hand rail, the end of which was wrapped in black tape presumably as a safety measure. We then noticed a wooden sign on a fence with the name ‘Torsa’. Not helpful at all and it would surely not be difficult to replace the handrail and erect an actual sign showing the current name of the property. Sorry to have to mention these negative points because once inside the actual house we were impressed with everything else.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unparalleled views, great location

Refurbished cottage offering almost everything! It would have been nice to have a bath, but both shower rooms are nicely done. Couldn't work out why there was no extraxtor fan in the kitchen or main shower room, so opened the windows whilst cooking/showering. Fine in the summer months but suspect a bit chilly in the winter! The views from the cottage are just amazing. Loved just gazing out of the windows or from the balcony (when it wasn't raining). Some nice touches, like the Alexa and Nespresso machine, but would have liked a change of towels. Just one set for all week was stretching it a tad. Overall, a suoerb stay in a unique cottage. We loved being in Tighnaebruiach. We can highly recommend Portavadie Marina for a fantastic evening meal - reasonably priced and great service. The Kames Hotel also does great food, but is a little more exoensive. Be warned, petrol stations are few and far between, so fill up at Dunoon if you travel by ferry. There is a tiny petrol station in Tighnabruaich but it is closed on Sundays, only open during normal 'office hours' during the week and is very expensive. The local shops all seem to close at 6pm, so make sure to buy your essentials beforehand. There was a bottle of prosecco waiting for us when we arrived, which was a lovely touch, but no milk or loaf of bread etc, which we have become accustomed to when arriving at a holiday cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week at The Lookout

We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Lookout. The property was modern well equipped and very comfortable. The views across the loch to the hills beyond are excellent. The only slight problem was the steps at the rear. My partner has arthritis and found these rather difficult.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tighnabruich in June

Such a relaxing holiday the weather was amazing the views from the house are awesome. Well equipped kitchen.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The Lookout

Review submitted to Cottages.com via Reevo. Please contact Cottages.com for complete breakdown of our thoughts. Moreover, as the property is still in the process of being completed from an accessibility and use perspective, we would not currently recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Views outstanding

The views are outstanding. I could have just sat and admired the landscape, but needs a couple of recliner or easy chairs to enable this. Plenty of kitchen items, crockery, cutlery, etc. Nice bedding & towels. Be aware there is no door on the en suite, being an early riser myself, putting the light on disturbed my partner who was still trying to sleep. I have already raised this with Argyll as I found it quite strange not to have a door there. On a personal note, this alone would stop me returning to this property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing views and luxurious places to stay

Outstanding views, all modern accessories, house had everything we needed for our stay..highly recommend
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