Bay Glenburn Hotel, Rothesay

Western Scotland

Bay Glenburn Hotel

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Set in an outstanding position on the Isle of Bute
Stunning views of Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula
Attractions include fishing, bowling, golf, Rothesay Pier and more
Leisure facilities include snooker and excellent entertainment

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Bute is an island paradise waiting to be discovered just off the west coast of Scotland. Explore its treasures from our impressive hotel built in1892 as a hydrotherapy retreat. Set in an outstanding position above its own terraced gardens, the Glenburn Hotel enjoys a superb panorama across the waters of Rothesay Bay to the Cowal Peninsula. Step inside today’s hotel and you’ll be greeted by spacious well-proportioned rooms in which to enjoy your stay. Socialise in the bar, escape to the quiet lounge, indulge in a game of snooker or enjoy a packed programme of evening entertainment in the fabulous new ballroom.

The town’s shops, harbour and medieval castle ruins are just a pleasant walk away and there is a wealth of outdoor pursuits on the isle; from fishing to bowling and from golf to walking. The hotel also has some guest parking for convenience.

This hotel has a car park with a limited amount of priority spaces, these can be reserved at £5.00 per day. There is usually some on street parking available and there is also a public car park nearby, charges apply.

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Walking
Gardens
History

Bay Glenburn Hotel Superior Room

Typical Superior Room at Bay Glenburn Hotel

Our Superior Rooms are more spacious and tastefully refurbished, they offer luxurious beds, a 26 inch digital flat screen television. The spacious bathrooms have been refitted with shower over bath. These rooms also come with the facilities to make yourself a hot drink.

26 inch digital flat screen television
En-suite bathrooms with shower over bath
Spacious rooms
Hair dryer and shaving point

Bay Glenburn Hotel Standard Plus Room

Just launched – our newly redesigned Standard Plus rooms make it even easier to relax in comfort and style. Features include attractive new decor, contemporary furnishings and flat-screen TV.

Flat screen Television
Tea and coffee making facilities
En-Suite
Hair dryer and telephone
The above image represents a typical standard plus room

Bay Glenburn Hotel Standard Room

Typical Standard Room at Bay Glenburn Hotel

Our Standard Rooms are charming and have everything you would expect. The rooms have digital televisions, tea and coffee making facilities as well as an en-suite bathroom.

En-suite and WC
Telephone
Digital television
Shaving point

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Hotel Accessibility

Here at Bay Hotels we want you to have the best short break possible. We are happy to provide advice to guests with special needs who wish to take breaks at our Hotels. In order to avoid disappointment and/or misunderstandings, please contact us on 01942 496 507 to discuss any needs that you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have single rooms?
Yes, in most of our hotels.
Do you take dogs and pets?
We do not allow dogs and pets into our hotels, with the exception of guide dogs.
Do you have lifts in all hotels?
We have lifts in most of our hotels.
What time is check in time?
3pm in the afternoon.
What time is check out time?
10am in the morning.
Do you have smoking rooms?
We do not allow smoking in any parts of our hotels.

Location

Stay on the most accessible of the west coast islands. Bute is a real gem with serene lochs, undulating countryside, varied seascapes and abundant wildlife.

How to get there

By Car:

FROM THE SOUTH:

From the A8, turn left to join the A78 (High Street). This road leads to the Wymyss Bay Ferry Terminal, where a ferry run by Caledonian Macbrayne runs on a regular basis, (less frequent during the evening). The journey will take approximately 30 minutes. Once on the island, turn left on exit from the Ferry Terminal to join Argyle Street and Mount Stuart Road, where the hotel is located on the right hand side, reachable via Glenburn Road.

FROM THE NORTH:

From the A815, follow signs for Dunoon, turn right to join the A886 following signs for Tignabruaich, Colintraive. At the Colintraive Ferry Terminal, there is a non-bookable service operated by Caledonian Macbrayne, which will take you to Rhubodach on the Isle of Bute (journey time approximately 5 minutes). Once on the Island, turn left to join the A886. As you reach Rothesay, join the A844 (Marine Road) as far as Mount Stuart Road, where the hotel is located on the right hand side, reachable via Glenburn Road.

This hotel has a car park with a limited amount of priority spaces, these can be reserved at £5.00 per day. There is usually some on street parking available and there is also a public car park nearby, charges apply.

By Train:

Service to Glasgow Central Station, then connection to Wymyss Bay, where you board the Rothesay Ferry. Rail enquiries to 08457 484950, Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries 01475 650100.

By Taxi:

Taxi Rank situated on the right hand side of the pier as you leave the ferry. Less than 5 minutes to the hotel.

Bay Glenburn Hotel

Mount Stuart Road

Rothesay

Isle of Bute

PA20 9JP

Res: 01700 502500

Tel: 01700 502500

Local Attractions

The following places, attractions and things to do are easily reached from Rothesay:

Bute Museum
Mount Stuart House
Sea Loch Cruises
Rothesay Castle
Ardencraig Gardens

Local Insight

The Isle of Bute lies in Scotland’s Firth of Clyde, tucked into the spectacular sea lochs of southern Argyll. 15 miles long by approximately 4 miles wide Bute is less than two hours from the city of Glasgow. The island was a popular Victorian seaside destination, when the main town of Rothesay would be bustling with trippers who had come “doon the watter” during the Glasgow Fair and disembarked from the many steamers that sailed the Clyde.

Bute Museum
Bute Museum is a fine looking collection located close to the centre of this community. It has a rich series of artefacts, documents, paintings, maps and other pieces of interest that have been collated in order to tell the story of the town, and the people that live within it.
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Rothesay Castle
Rothesay Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest castles, it sits in the centre of Rothesay, and was built in a circular design in the 13th century by the Stewart kings, although it is claimed that a castle has been here since 1098, built by the Viking Magnus Barelegs. Surrounded by a moat and built on a mound (or motte), Rothesay Castle has undergone a chequered and interesting history, having been attacked by Norsemen, Roundheads and Argyll Highlanders over the centuries.
Mount Stuart Castle
One of Britain's most spectacular High Victorian Gothic houses, is the magnificent architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute (1847-1900) and the Scottish architect Robert Rowland Anderson. The scale and ambition of Mount Stuart is equalled only by Bute's collaboration with William Burges to restore Cardiff Castle and Castel Coch. The profusion of astrological designs, stained glass and marble is breathtaking, and all combine to envelop the visitor in the mystique and history of the house. Fabulous interiors and architectural detail.
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Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park
Situated on the beautiful island of Arran, Brodick Castle's history can be traced back as far as the Vikings. The setting is staggering - fronted by the sea, bedecked with gardens, surrounded by hills and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell. Imagine what it must have been like to live in this fantastic location, surrounded by fine paintings, antique furniture and precious objects, all of which you can still see today.
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Great for

Walking
Gardens
History

Entertainment

Entertainment Programme

Monday Evenings
Host Margaret Zavaroni
presents a full evening of cabaret and music for dancing

Tuesday Evenings
Gary MacKean
presents his own show and introduces
The Anne Mcilroy Scottish Dancers

Wednesday Evenings
Your host
Gary MacKean
entertains with music, quizzes and competitions
introducing
"Star Cabaret"
including some of the Top Tribute Artistes in the UK
plus
Special Guest Piper
Robin Patrick

Thursday Evenings
Your host
Gary MacKean
entertains with music, quizzes and competitions
introducing Guest Cabaret Vocalist
James Knight

Friday Evenings
Our fabulous Resident Duo
Limited Edition
will entertain and play for dancing

Sunday Evenings
An evening of music and Cabaret with
Gary MacKean

PLUS selected fun filled afternoon events including Big Screen Horse Racing, Karaoke, Casino Games and More!