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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Castle Toward Residential School. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Castle Toward Residential School and 10 minutes from Dunoon Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Piano
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage With Stunning Views
Beautiful Beach Cottage With Stunning Views
Waterfront Cottage With Beach Stunning Views Across The Clyde

Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Bihar, this place never fails to deliver.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, location very peacefull
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was gorgeous, pretty much everything you could need and in an absolutely beautiful location. Got slightly obsessed with the passing ferries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing stay at Bihar, very clean and unlike other properties we have stayed in, all the little bits and pieces you need are in the house, this is the second time we have stayed and hopefully we will stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emely W.

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

Beautiful stay

The house with the beautiful view is perfect for some relaxing and refreshing days! It provides everything you need and is a good spot to explore the nature and the cute town near by. Also the communication with the owner/check-in and check-out had been very smoothly. We would definitely book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

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

2nd time visit - as good as first

We love this house and the stunning surroundings! We'll be back again next year...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

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

Fantastic Stay

Had the best weekend in this beautiful cottage with stunning garden views. This property was the most well equipped we’ve ever stayed in, loads of space and storage and look forward to hopefully returning at some point in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023