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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking.

Upper Alta is an inviting waterfront apartment with spectacular sea views over The Kyles of Bute and beyond. Set in the picturesque village of Tighnabruaich the holiday apartment features two bedrooms, ideal for families or couples who are looking for modern comforts, and sea views in a charming coastal location.

Interior
Warm and welcoming with a modern flair the newly refurbished apartment features a living area with comfortable sofas and large windows to take advantage of the stunning sea views. Also, from this open plan living and dining area enjoy the balcony and the ever changing vistas. Includes all your modern amenities with free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV with Freeview.

The well equipped kitchen features modern appliances, including a 4 burner hob, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and toaster. Ideal for cooking up a feast with delicious local produce.

There are two spacious and well-furnished bedrooms. A Master double bedroom and a king bedroom that can be converted to twin beds. Please request if you require twin beds set up. The family bathroom features a bath, over bath shower and WC.

Outside
There is one designated car parking space at the side of the property, in front of our garage and further free on road parking at the end of the driveway.

Well behaved medium dogs are welcome. Maximum one only.

Explore
Set in an ideal position on the waterfront in Tighnabruaich, fabulous for walks along the esplanade to soak up the views. Just a 15 minute walk is the main street of Tighnabruaich where you will find local arts and crafts, cafes and welcoming pubs.

Argyll’s Secret Coast is rich in Highland history, dotted with ruins and and ancient sites and castles. Packed with places to visit and things to do, walkers, cyclists, sailors and artists are all drawn to this area.

Just over 4 miles away is Portavadie, the well known marina, with a leisure spa, indoor swimming pool, outdoor infinity pool, jacuzzi and 3 restaurants. Also, you can take the short ferry trip from Colintraive across to the Isle of Bute with it's historic house and gardens, Mount Stuart.

Property manager

Argyll Self Catering Holidays

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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About the neighborhood

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Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Tighnabruaich Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Loch Fyne - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Kilbride Bay Beach - 56 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Tarbert Harbour - 78 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Gourock Station - 64 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ettrick Bay Tea Room - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Colintraive Hotel - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Five West - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Botanica Restaurant & Rooms - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tighnabruaich Pier and Heritage Centre. Eilean Dubh and Kyles of Bute Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Upper Alta Apartment - Stunning views, pet friendly, free parking. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday apartment
Lovely apartment in fantastic location. Well appointed flat with stunning views. Close to the beach, village and great location for lovey walks. Cannot fault this apartment.
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8/10 Good

A lovely find.
This was a fabulous location for a break and the Upper Alta apartment ticked most of the boxes. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped and the views were wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme H.

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Lovely views
We had a great time staying in upper Alta. The property has lovely views and is well located for local cafes and shops. Very cosy and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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Felt perfectly at home
We had a wonderful time staying at Upper Alta and were sad to leave. The stunning view left us speechless. A very tranquil, relaxing and homely environment to stay in. If we ever get the chance, we'd love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Upper Alta June 2023
We absolutely loved Upper Alta - great location for cycling and kayaking, very comfortable apartment
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning views
A very comfortable holiday home. Stunning views. Great place for walks and exploring, e.g. the arch and giant chair. Great to watch herons and oyster catchers at the water edge. Lovely cakes from Wild Kitchen and locally roasted coffee. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Upper Alta, Tighnabruaich
We spent the first week of September 2023 in Upper Alta and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Upper Alta is a lovely apartment in a beautiful location and has stunning views. The apartment is very comfortable, thoughtfully organised, well-equipped, nicely decorated, and impeccably clean. We especially appreciated the fact that we were able to bring our little dog, who had a wonderful time. We wouldn’t hesitate to make a return booking.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent accomodation in a quiet and peaceful location.
We stayed at Upper Alta a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed all aspects of our 5 night stay (apart from the varible weather!) As previously, the accomodation was clean throughout and everything we needed was provided. Access to the accomodation is up an outside flight of steps to the first floor so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Also note that parts of the driveway can be quite slippery in places when wet. Although we stayed as a couple, the second bedroom will comfortably accomodate two adults or children. A travel cot fora very young child would probably fit in the second bedroom but it would more easily fit in the main bedroom. Views from the loung/dining of the west kyle and upper Bute are excellent and the small balcony is a very pleasant place to sit and watch the boats go by! Surrounding area is good for walking athough car transport is the only realistic option to travel further afield since the bus service is infrequent.

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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Adventure
A fabulous stay. Great views a brilliant flat with a great vibe. We will be back ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steffen M.

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wundervoller Ausblick
Wir waren 3 Erwachsene die eine Woche in der Ferienwohnung waren um diese Region Schottlands zu erkunden. Einige Wanderungen und Besuche von Sehenswürdigkeiten waren geplant. Leider machte uns das Wetter einen gewaltigen Strich durch unsere Rechnung. Die Wanderungen fielen buchstäblich ins Wasser. Trotz dieser Unannehmlichkeiten habe wir uns in Tighnabruaich und der Region sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung war angenehm hell und sauber. An die fehlende Steckdose in vielen schottischen Badezimmern werde ich mich auch noch irgendwann gewöhnen. Alles in Allem ein schöner Aufenthalt. Unbedingt Mount Stuart House auf der Insel Bute besuchen, es lohnt sich.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Peaceful stay at Upper Alta
We had a wonderful few nights here. The view and location are magnificent! The owners have done a brilliant job. The apartment just felt like home from home and so comfortable. I must congratulate them on buying such a comfortable mattress in the front bedroom. So many rental properties are let down by poor quality mattresses and I think it’s such an important part of a holiday break. It made a real difference and I came away feeling totally rested. Thank you. One thing you could do with is a separate chopping board for onions and garlic as I don’t like to use the wooden boards as it leaves the smell. Apart from that this place is just the best and we hope to return one day. Also a shame lots of places locally were shut but the Kames grocery shop saved the day!
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday in Tighnabruaich
This is a lovely, well appointed flat with terrific views over the Kyles of Bute. Great location, ideally suited for anyone who loves cycling, kayaking and walking.
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10/10 Excellent

Danuta G.

A high quality apartment in a stunning location
Upper Alta is a very comfortable, clean and well equipped apartment, ideally located for exploring the delights of southern Argyll and Bute. The property overlooks the Kyles of Bute and we spent many hours watching the sea, scenery and wildlife. There is plenty of information on places to visit and walks to enjoy in the region which was very helpful. The Isle of Bute is easily reached by a short ferry crossing and is well worth a visit. We would definitely recommend Upper Alta and we hope to return on a future holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

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Zeit zum Entspannen
komfortable und saubere Wohnung. Der Traum ist die Aussicht von Schlaf- und Wohnzimmer aufs Meer und Boote. Die Gegend ist ruhig. Zum Entspannen gut geeignet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A comfortable week in the Kyles of Bute
We stayed at Upper Alta as a couple and found the accomodation to be clean and comfortable. Although the lounge and front bedroom window overlooking the Kyles provided excellent views, the addion of the liitle balcony was a delight especially as we had good weather all week. The central heating control took some getting used to although we only needed to warm the towel rail in the bedroom since the weather was warm enough without turning on the radiators. The flat was spacious for two but could have accomodated four adults providing the bathroom rota was well organised! Arrival info could be modified to indicate that the gatepost is the one at the back of the house at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the flat. Drive quite steep and might be rather slippery in some conditions and/or with some vehicles. Overall, a comfortable and enyoyable break in a quiet and peaceful location - we will definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Hilke M.

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all you need: Upper Alta
Alles was wir für einen erholsamen Urlaub brauchten haben wir in Tighnabruaich gefunden. Einen wunderschönen Blick vom Balkon über den Kyles of Bute. Jeden Tag hat uns das Licht unterschiedlichste Farbnuancen beschert. Ein kleiner Spaziergang von 20 Minuten entfernt läßt sich ein kleiner Supermarkt und zwei liebevoll gestaltete Cafe's finden. Ein paar Schritte den Hang hinauf kann lecker im Hotel des Ortes gespeist werden mit Blick auf die Bucht. Ein paar Mailen durchs Land mit dem Auto und ein zwanzig Minütiger Walk entfernt kann Strandleben genossen werden in der Kilbride bay. Hier geht das Ufer sanft ins Meer so dass das Wasser an der Oberfläche warm genug ist um ohne Neopren Anzug schwimmen zu gehen. Auf dem Rückweg können kleine Snacks an einer Hütte am Bauernhof genossen werden. Zurück in der Ferienwohnung Upper Alta finden wir alles was wir zum Kochen benötigen um uns selbst zu versorgen. Sogar eine Waschmaschine steht bereit. Neben dem Haus kann eine Holzterasse genutzt werden mit Blick auf den Kyle. Die Betten sind angenehm und die Einrichtung schön aufeinander abgestimmt. Wer mag setzt sich an kühlen Abenden an das Kaminfeuer(mit Feuerimitat u Heizlüfter). Auf dem Kyle ist immer etwas zu beobachten, der Wassersport, die Seevögel... ein Fernglas liegt ebenfalls bereit. Hier wurde an wirklich alles gedacht. Es lohnt sich einen Ausflug nach Tabert oder auf die Insel Bute zu unternehmen. Schön sind auch die Wege im Ort in Richtung Leuchturm oder hoch zur Straße.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

allan c.

***PERFECT*** in every way, location and scenery stunning, easy to travel to places of interest
Views from Upper Alta stunning, room's large and bright, all that you need is supplied . Would recommend to anyone who want's a quiet relaxing break
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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Beautiful view in very quiet location
As above- tucked away near the end of dead end road by the shore, gorgeous views. Apartment was clean, light, spacious, well appointed with for instance all the kitchen utensils you might need. Easy to walk to local bus service and to access walks and ferries.
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10/10 Excellent

Catriona S.

Wonderful location
Great location, beautiful, very comfortable accommodation and just what I needed. Hope to come back again for another relaxing stay sometime.

10/10 Excellent

morag f.

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The best…
Have just spent a relaxing few days in this fabulous apartment…superb shorefront location! Apartment was spotless and had everything we needed despite Covid restrictions….best time sitting out on the balcony enjoying the fantastic weather and views…only disappointment is that we were unable to stay for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

A perfect stay
I have been visiting Tighna fir 45 years since I was 10 so know it very well. This is my favourite location especially if you have a boat/kayak. The views are spectacular. The accommodation itself was modern, clean and very comfortable. We wanted for nothing. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Great Location
Fantastic apartment with stunning views Spacious with everything you need. Great as a base to explore or relax

10/10 Excellent

Colin T., Bathgate, West Lothian

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Stunning Apartment
Absolute stunning views from the apartment. Perfect for a relaxing week away with the family. Plenty of beautiful walks. The apartment was spacious and very clean and would recommend to anyone. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian K.

Superb apartment with stunning views
Everything about this apartment was perfect. Fabulous views and so peaceful. Had requested single beds in back room and it was made as a double but called up and this was sorted quickly. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Lovely short break
Second time staying at Upper Alta, superb location with the beautiful views to Bute and over the water. We stayed 2 adults and 1 preschooler. Kitchen is really well equipped, the tupperware is super handy for picnics. Excellent access for paddleboarding straight on the water. The apartment feels really relaxing. The only wee thing we'd feedback on is thicker/blackout curtains for the back bedroom please.