The Cottages
Our Scottish self catering cottages are open!
Over the years Kames Castle Cottages have seen various uses including hunting lodges for the Marquess of Bute or homes for the many gardeners who looked after the grounds. Now Grade B listed and fully modernised, our Scottish self-catering cottages provide comfortable holiday accommodation within 20 acres of private grounds.We welcome bookings for individual cottages or for all cottages with exclusive use of the entire estate. The cottages are perfect holiday lets for a relaxing getaway in a unique and historical location in Scotland.
Grounds & Activities
Nestled beside the beautiful coastal location of Kames Bay, the estate offers wonderful views of neighbouring hills and sea. Kames Estate comprises 20 acres of gardens and grounds. Large, lawned areas allow plenty of space for younger guests to run and play whilst also enjoying the football goals and 9-hole putting green - a perfect space for family holidays with children.
The lawns lead to a wooded area behind the central courtyard. Guests are welcome to discover the delight of the walled garden and 18th Century glasshouse. Kames is fortunate to attract abundant wildlife. Roe deer, owls, pheasants are frequent visitors to name but a few.
Local Info
The Isle of Bute offers a wonderful range of activities to visitors...walking, fishing, alpaca trekking, e-biking, golf... to name but a few. The island also has many talented artists and producers of fine foods.
(Bicycle shown available from Cycle Bute. Please contact them directly for more information - info@cycle-bute.co.uk or text 07796 965599)
New for 2022 - Events at Kames
Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony, larger celebration or team-building activity, Kames Estate provides a beautiful and historic setting for your event.
Our seven cottages offer quality self catering accommodation located within 20 acres of beautiful grounds. The cottages sleep from 2 to 9 guests. We welcome bookings for each of the individual cottages or bookings for the entire estate which can accommodate 34 guests in total. These comfortable cottages have all necessary amenities, including free WiFi and cosy log burners. Guests are invited to explore the Victorian walled garden and glasshouse, forested area and large lawns. Dogs are welcome in four of the courtyard cottages. With an all-weather tennis court, croquet in the walled garden and small putting green, Kames Castle Cottages are perfect for couples, families or larger groups looking for a relaxing getaway, short break or longer holiday, in a unique location.
Kames
L’histoire dit que le Roi des Écossais, Robert le Bruce, a donné Kames à la famille Bannatyne au XIVème siècle. Ainsi, Kames Estate a une longue et intéressante histoire et toutes les propriétés de Kames sont répertoriées par Historic Scotland. Au centre du domaine on se trouve l'impressionnant tour du XIVème siècle, Kames Castle.
Au cours des années passées les chalets ont été utilisés de diverses manières, comme des pavillons de chasse pour le Marquess de Bute et des logements pour les nombreux jardiniers qui ont entretenu le jardin clos et les terrains environnants au XVIIIème siècle. Plus récemment, les chalets ont été modernisés et en 2018, ils ont tous été rénovés. Les 7 chalets actuellement disponibles à la location peuvent accueillir entre 2 et 9 personnes.
Les chalets sont situés dans 20 hectares de jardins privés et de bois. Niché à côté de la magnifique côte de Kames Bay, le domaine offre une vue magnifique sur la mer et les collines voisines. Les visiteurs peuvent donc profiter de beaucoup d'espace dans un air écossais merveilleusement propre.
Kames a la chance d'attirer une faune abondante. Les chevreuils, les hiboux, les faisans sont des visiteurs fréquents.
