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Kilchattan Church

Isle of Bute (6mls N), Argyll and Bute
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Spa Facilities
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully converted church just a short walk to the nearby sandy beach
  • Stunning property offering unique accommodation, with three living areas and a grand kitchen
  • Fabulous waterside views across Kilchattan Bay and the Firth of Clyde
Property code: 85215

Sitting on the waterfront at Kilchattan Bay on the southern end of the Isle of Bute, this beautiful red sandstone church sleeps eight people over four bedrooms and welcomes four canine companions. It may look traditional from the outside, but step inside and you’ll find a stylish holiday home that boasts charm, character and gorgeous bay views at every turn. The perfect accommodation option for families or groups of friends who appreciate a little style and sophistication when they travel, this property is the perfect place to get away from it all and unwind with your loved ones. Spend your days strolling the beach at the front of the property or the woods to the rear, and your evenings sipping wine by the fire pit in this property’s gorgeous garden.

This lovingly-converted church is full of character and style. Tastefully adorned with original features and bathed in natural light, this unique property is a delight to discover. Large church windows, pretty fireplaces, character doorways and impressive ceiling beams add a sense of grandeur to the building, but the plethora of soft furnishings and modern design touches bring the building bang up to date.

Step through the main door and you’ll find a handy cloakroom and shower room – the perfect place to kick off your sandy shoes and jump in the shower when you return from the beach. Next, you’ll find a lovely lounge area with pretty sea views, and a stylish kitchen where you can cook up a storm for your loved ones. This lovely lounge/kitchen leads through to a king-size bedroom. In the next part of the property, you will find a bathroom with a wonderful roll-top bath and a steam room/sauna – a real treat after a day’s hiking around the island. There’s also a king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Next you’ll find the impressive second kitchen/diner, which has extra-high ceilings and original stained-glass windows. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy a special dinner around the large oak table. Leading on from the main kitchen you’ll find a second lounge with a wood burner where you can warm your toes while dinner is cooking. There’s also a nice snug area and a games room with a bar and pool table.

Step outside and you’ll find a garden with two seating areas. Fire up the charcoal BBQ and dine alfresco, or simply gather at the fire pit with a bottle of wine and watch the stars come out. The lawned garden leads up to a walking/cycling trail through the woods. In the front garden, you can take a seat and enjoy gorgeous views of the bay. Roadside parking is subject to availability.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  •  1 bathroom with roll-top bath, steam/sauna shower and WC, 3 shower rooms with shower and WC, and 2 separate WCs
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and  microwave. An additional kitchen is available by arrangement with the owner and offers electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair provided on request
  • 3 wood burners - local sawmill delivers sacks of logs at affordable prices
  • Smart TV in lounge areas and Bluetooth speaker in games room
  • Games room with piano, pool table and darts
  • Village gastro pub 1.1 miles, restaurants and other pubs 8 miles
  • Beach and shop within walking distance
  • Large garden with 2 seating areas, charcoal BBQ and fire pit
  • Roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The Isle of Bute is 15 miles long and 5 miles wide, but it’s jam-packed with history, culture and wild beauty.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll at Langalbuinoch Beach (2.5 miles), which sits directly opposite the Isle of Arran. Spot the different layers of volcanic rock that make up this part of the island, and further around the bay you’ll find the vitrified fort at Dunagoil.

Get active and take a sailing lesson or hire a paddle board in Rothesay (7.5 miles), stop to smell the flowers at the beautiful Ardencraig Gardens (7.5 miles), tee-off at Bute Golf Club (1.5 miles), or visit the Victorian mansion of Mount Stuart House (4 miles) - the home of the Earls and Marquesses of Bute.

Foodies love this island. Keep your eye open for the ‘ButeKitchen’ symbol in local restaurants, tearooms and bars – it’s the local mark of excellence. Head into Rothesay (7.5 miles) and treat yourself to some traditional Scottish afternoon tea at the Electric Bakery, taste the smoked salmon and cheese at Ritchie’s of Rothesay (this traditional smokehouse’s products have graced the Balmoral breakfast table), sample the island’s small batch hand-crafted gin at the ‘Gin Garden’ at Isle of Bute Gin, or check out the ‘Heidrun’ whisky liqueur at The Spirit of Bute micro-distillery.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Linda 30th December 2023

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We had a fantastic stay at Cattan over New Year as a family of 8 adults and 2 dogs. The games room was such good fun and kept everyone entertained. The kitchen was great, we spent most of our time round the table and even did a loony dook in the sea on New Years Day. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed by David 16th December 2023

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The bedrooms were cozy and inviting, each adorned with comfortable bedding and quaint decor. Waking up to the tranquil surroundings of the Isle of Bute through the cottage windows was a serene and memorable experience. The location of Catan Church is ideal for those seeking both seclusion and accessibility. Nestled in a peaceful setting, it offeredRead more a retreat-like atmosphere, yet it was conveniently close to local attractions and amenities. Hide

Reviewed by Valentine 14th October 2023

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We rent Kilchattan Church for a week with an another family. The refurbishment of the building is astonishing and the garden well looked after. The location is just next to the bay and allow easy access to all sort of walks. We had great memories and will highly recommended to stay there to explore Isle of Bute.

Reviewed by Helen 2nd September 2023

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WOW this is one of the best properties I have stayed at . The Isle of Bute is so beautiful and the weather was amazing. The kitchen was a grand place to cook and there was so much space . The beds were comfortable and bathrooms plentiful. There was an amazing peace and tranquility in the church. Many thanks and gratitude, it was a great week .

Reviewed by Judith 19th August 2023

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Lovely well equipped and spacious house in a delightful location. Our family group of seven adults had one of our best ever holidays. Lots to do from the house or within a short drive, especially walks to St Blanes chapel and Stravannan Bay and trips to Scalpsie (seals on the rocks at low tide) and St Ninians Bay. So much to do outdoors that we didRead morent make full use of the games room but it was good to have it. Helpful and friendly communication from the owners. A wonderful holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 12th August 2023

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Great get away on the Isle of Butte. Plenty of space for two families to spread out, and the kids loved the games room. The kitchen was the gathering place with a large table. An added bonus, the kitchen herb garden! Pleant of showers and baths to go around, but lovely cozy spaces too! The Co-op and others will deliver, which makes it super conveniRead moreent, and the post offices in town has a nice tea. We did the hop-on-hop-off bus, which was fun and gave a great lay down of the island. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 22nd July 2023

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Absolutely stunning place to stay in and the location is awesome

Reviewed by Lisa 15th July 2023

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Excellent property, perfect for a large family group with mixed interests. Perfect for access to the sea , kyack straight into the water across the road. Lots of walks to enjoy well signed. Plenty of space in the property, but a large group may end up split across the two sitting rooms. All in all everyone really enjoyed it

Reviewed by Kevin 17th June 2023

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Lovely property and beautiful location. We will be back.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd June 2023

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Amazing location, great views across the bay and so relaxing to watch the tide come and go. Unique accommodation, unlike any other place I've stayed, plenty of room for everyone to relax, or not (games room). Great outdoor space, nicely sheltered sun-traps at the back of the house (for early morning sun) and at the side (for late afternoon or eveniRead moreng sun). Nice walks (or runs) right from the front or back doors. We had a great time during our stay! Hide

Reviewed by Richard 27th May 2023

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A fantastic week spent in Kilchattan Bay. The converted church was huge and gave enough space for all of the guests. Great games room for the teens and a wonderful kitchen area for the adults to socialise. Blessed with amazing weather, we benefitted from an excellent sun-trap at the rear of the property to relax. A short walk through the woods, viaRead more the rope swings (which kids and adults loved) brought us to the local pub for drinks. The Isle of Bute is wonderful, and so is this location. Hide

Reviewed by Allistair 15th April 2023

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We had a lovely week at Catan. Perfect place for a family holiday, plenty of room for all 6 adults and 2 small children. The large central kitchen/ dining space became our hub and where we spent most of our time but there were lots of rooms for people to break out into for other activities or for a quite moment to read. Loved watching the sea and bRead moreeach out the front doors as the waves came in and out and the local post office / cafe had everything we needed. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 8th April 2023

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Great property for a family get together Lovely location with lots of good walks and a good beach Clean well equipped house with very comfortable beds and a gorgeous family bathroom with sauna Loved the kitchen, which had all the essential cooking equipment Local people were very friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Fleur 11th February 2023

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A truly beautiful house and location, we had an awesome time and really enjoyed the fantastic walks and views as well as the comforts and space of the accommodation. Would thoroughly recommend and will hopefully be back ourselves.

Reviewed by Graham 19th November 2022

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The converted church was lovely. Fantastic views as it was just next to the sea and the kids loved going to the beach every day. Beds were lovely and comfortable. It has very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Towels and bedding were both both good quality. Showers and bathrooms very clean with no mould or black anywhere. We would certainly return inRead more the future and will be recommending to other friends and families. The Young and Carlin families. Nov 22 Hide

Reviewed by Neville 22nd October 2022

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Wow! What a stunning property! The pictures really don't do it justice, it's really beautiful and huge! Despite it's size is very clean & warm. Set in a lovely little bay, beach at the front & forest behind. It's quiet enough to get away from it all, yet near enough to shops & places to eat, with lots of walks directly on its doorstep. We are a famRead moreily of five, three teens & dog, had the most amazing time staying here, games room is great fun. Owners very helpful, providing lots of useful info. Sad to leave! Hide

Reviewed by Carol 8th October 2022

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We had a lovely relaxing stay at Kilchattan Church. The games room was a big hit for the family, even my 83 year old mother enjoyed the pool and darts! Lots of interesting walks from the property. Kingarth Hotel is a short walk away and serves great food.

Reviewed by Samantha 1st October 2022

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This place is incredible! We absolutely loved it. There were 7 of us and there was so much room for us all. Garden was lovely and bet its beautiful eating outdoors in the summer. Kilchattan was also a really good base for exploring Bute. The pub up the road does really really good food. We enjoyed it a great deal.

Reviewed by Katherine 17th September 2022

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Kilchattan Bay is a peaceful village with a large sheltered bay suitable for stand up paddleboards, kayaking and swimming. At low tide many birds - curlews, oyster catchers, plovers and herons feed on the shoreline. Bute is a beautiful island where cycling, golf, walking and boating are top class. The Church at Kilchattan Bay has a huge WOW factor Read moreas a place to stay. It is very spacious, perfect for celebrations and gatherings of family or friends. Games room and garden also super. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 10th September 2022

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Reviewed by George 3rd September 2022

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We had a brilliant week and the way the building is configured meant that we could enjoy the various lounge areas without disturbing our grandchild while she slept. It is the most well equipped property that we have stayed in and would love to come back. The responsiveness of the owners to our various questions was exemplary showing real interest iRead moren how we were enjoying our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 20th August 2022

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We really loved our relaxing family holiday in this beautifully restored church, with everything you would want provided and more, inc a great games room. Its set in an amazing location with lots of activities to do. We found many local circuitous walks from the house, enjoyed paddle boarding and a great visit to the amazing historic gothic palace Read moreand gardens that is Mount Stuart, located only a few miles away. We walked to the family friendly pub which served fantastic meals. We will return! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 13th August 2022

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A beautiful building with lots of character. Fantastic location - If you enjoy walking, cycling, bird watching. Spacious, clean and well equipped accommodation. Beds comfy. WiFi great. Be prepared to travel to the mainland if you want to explore further in the area. The ferries are great and run regularly on time. Brilliant communication from the Read moreowners. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 23rd July 2022

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Spacious and fun building situated in a lovely area. Fun evenings playing pool and darts. Had a great time.

Reviewed by Moira 9th April 2022

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We had a lovely stay at this beautiful converted church. It was our first family holiday for 2 years and we had a fantastic time. It's absolutely huge and more than enough room for everyone. The games room was an absolute treat. Sadly it was too cold to enjoy the gorgeous garden. The location was stunning, beautiful views out on the bay and the beaRead morech is literally on your doorstop. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Hide

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