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Kames Castle Cottages Comfortable self-catering cottages, situated within 20 acres of private grounds and gardens on the Isle of Bute. Self-Catering Cottages
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A sneaky peek into the new bathroom in the Gate Lodge! Nearly done!
12/11/2024

A sneaky peek into the new bathroom in the Gate Lodge! Nearly done!

20% off with our Winter Warmer offer !Whether you prefer to wrap up and watch the visiting roe deer, or snuggle up in fr...
06/11/2024

20% off with our Winter Warmer offer !
Whether you prefer to wrap up and watch the visiting roe deer, or snuggle up in front of our cosy log burners, Kames Castle Cottages are perfect for a peaceful, winter getaway. We are offering a 20% discount off all stays taken between 6th November and 19th December. For more information please contact [email protected] Bookings must be made online at www.kamescastlecottages.co.uk using the code Winter Warmer

Ho ho ho ! There's 50 days to go! is a wonderful, independent shop on the Isle of Bute. Full of lovely gifts and beaut...
05/11/2024

Ho ho ho ! There's 50 days to go!
is a wonderful, independent shop on the Isle of Bute. Full of lovely gifts and beautiful accessories for the home. Well worth a visit, whatever the season!

We were delighted to welcome a very special guest to Kames this week, Colin the Sheep. Standing next to the 14th century...
22/10/2024

We were delighted to welcome a very special guest to Kames this week, Colin the Sheep. Standing next to the 14th century Kames Castle he was dressed to impress in full medieval costume! 🌄

Here we go again.! Much like Blane and Ninian Cottages earlier this year, Catan Cottage has been undergoing a transforma...
18/10/2024

Here we go again.! Much like Blane and Ninian Cottages earlier this year, Catan Cottage has been undergoing a transformation these past months. Still some way to go but we are sharing some photographs of progress to date....and a few of what it looked like before. Watch this space for the final reveal!

'Just loved the walled garden' 'Pure Gallas!' 'What's not to love about the walled garden?' 'The castle gardens are ab...
18/10/2024

'Just loved the walled garden' 'Pure Gallas!' 'What's not to love about the walled garden?' 'The castle gardens are absolutely magical' ...just some of the comments received this year about the walled garden at Kames. Graeme & Jim have been doing a remarkable job and these comments are well deserved - thank you both! Here are a few photos showing their hard work.

We were delighted to host this recent wedding in the picturesque setting of the walled garden at Kames. It may have rain...
28/09/2024

We were delighted to host this recent wedding in the picturesque setting of the walled garden at Kames. It may have rained a little, but nothing could dampen the spirits during the beautiful ceremony conducted by Photos were taken by We are sending our very best wishes to the happy couple, Fiona & Brian, and look forward to welcoming you back very soon. ❤️

28/08/2024
There’s nothing that can’t be solved with a little fairy dust and glitter...Our young and young at heart guests can enjo...
25/08/2024

There’s nothing that can’t be solved with a little fairy dust and glitter...
Our young and young at heart guests can enjoy looking out for magical fairy doors in the grounds of Kames

North, South, East or West....whichever way you look the walled garden at Kames Castle Cottages is looking wonderful. Gr...
24/08/2024

North, South, East or West....whichever way you look the walled garden at Kames Castle Cottages is looking wonderful. Graeme and Jim have been working their magic this year and the garden is simply beautiful. Thank you both !

Always love a trip to Ruth Slater's studio and the wonderful telephone box! Ruth has some lovely new cards available - a...
21/08/2024

Always love a trip to Ruth Slater's studio and the wonderful telephone box! Ruth has some lovely new cards available - all of scenes from around Bute. We are looking forward to working on some projects together in the very near future...watch this space... !

This local company offers wonderful tours of the Isle of Bute. With a range of tours available there is something for ev...
14/07/2024

This local company offers wonderful tours of the Isle of Bute. With a range of tours available there is something for everyone and all ages. Contact them for more info.

Last minute availability for our wonderful Gate Lodge! A four night stay from Monday 15th July has just opened up. With ...
13/07/2024

Last minute availability for our wonderful Gate Lodge! A four night stay from Monday 15th July has just opened up. With views over Kames Bay, all mod cons and a comfy king sized bed - and all within 20 acres of grounds - the Gate Lodge is the perfect cottage for a couple to get away from it all! Please go to our website for more information. www.kamescastlecottages.co.uk

A fantastic event being organised by Bute Community Forest Please see their page for more information.
12/07/2024

A fantastic event being organised by Bute Community Forest Please see their page for more information.

We're excited to be hosting a full day of wellness at Bute Forest on 25th August🤩! The full day features sessions with Dan the Merman I Earra-Ghàidheal, Auchgoyle Farm running retreats, our forest ranger, Samuel, and Happy and Wild, topped off with a lovely lunch from Isle of Bute Smokehouse Eider Bakery!
Check out the event page for more details, and book here! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellness-day-at-bute-community-forest-tickets-934288170067?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Comfy king sized bed in the Gate Lodge, Kames Castle Cottages
02/07/2024

Comfy king sized bed in the Gate Lodge, Kames Castle Cottages

A giant-sized thank you to Ray Beverley Furniture Maker for this wonderful, giant-sized chair! A fun addition to the wal...
29/06/2024

A giant-sized thank you to Ray Beverley Furniture Maker for this wonderful, giant-sized chair! A fun addition to the walled garden at Kames Castle Cottages.

Blane Cottage - July availabilityDue to a late cancellation, the newly renovated Blane Cottage is available for one week...
27/06/2024

Blane Cottage - July availability
Due to a late cancellation, the newly renovated Blane Cottage is available for one week from 19th July and one week from 24th July With ButeFest running from the 26th to 28th July, this is a great time to visit the island. Buses run to the festival from Port Bannatyne, just a 5 minute walk from Kames. Come and enjoy this great festival! For more information please check out website (www.kamescastlecottages) or contact us at [email protected]

With the wind in our hair....we set off from Port Bannatyne on e-bikes hired from Skirted around the coast then over o...
07/10/2023

With the wind in our hair....we set off from Port Bannatyne on e-bikes hired from Skirted around the coast then over on the ferry to continue the adventure (with turbo assist!). Headed back for a hearty lunch at the Colintraive Hotel before back on the ferry to home. A great way to explore the island and beyond.

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With a hop, skip and a jump.. Always happy to see our four-legged guests at Kames. #kamescastlecottages #visitscotland #visitbute

It's a cloudy but tranquil morning in the walled garden at Kames - and such a joy to hear the birds! #visitbute #visitscotland #kamescastlecottages #selfcateringscotland

A Bird's Eye View of the Walled Garden at Kames Castle Cottages
A Bird's Eye View of the Walled Garden at Kames Castle Cottages

A bird's eye view of the walled garden. Guests at Kames can enjoy this wonderful space which includes the Victorian glasshouse and some fun garden games for friends and family. As we move through the seasons, different herbs and produce are ready for harvest and guests are free to help themselves during their stay. Those staying at Clutha, the largest of our cottages, have the added delight of walking directly into the walled garden from the patio doors.

Taking shelter from the rain at Kames Castle Cottages

The walled garden at Kames with cuckoo singing in the background
The walled garden at Kames with cuckoo singing in the background

Visitors at Kames Castle Cottages
Visitors at Kames Castle Cottages

Two of todays visitors enjoying the peace and quiet.

Kames by night
Kames by night

From time to time we put out a camera to capture the wildlife in and around the estate. Here is a short piece of footage from last year. Quite an inquisitive little fellow!

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Kames Castle Cottages, Past & Present

It is said that the King of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, gifted Kames to the Bannatyne family in the 14th century. Thus Kames Estate has a long and interesting history and all of the cottages at Kames are listed by Historic Scotland. At the centre of the estate is the impressive 14th Century Keep. The exterior of the Keep was renovated in 2018 and now proudly shows the original stone work. Extensive lead work was also completed on the roof and new windows installed throughout. In years gone by the cottages around the Keep and throughout the estate have seen various uses, such as hunting lodges for the Marquess of Bute and accommodation for the many gardeners who looked after the walled garden. The seven self-catering cottages that are currently available for rent provide modern and comfortable accommodation and can sleep between two and nine guests.