The Port Royal Hotel
Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute
01700 505073
£64 double
North along coast road from the ferry 3 miles
Seashore village inn offering budget B&B in four rooms, and in The Russian Tavern serving all day freshly landed seafood and a la carte Russian dishes. Real ales are served direct from the barrel and there is a wide selection of Russian beers, wines and vodkas.
Ardbeg Lodge
23 Marine Place, Rothesay
01700 505448
£36.50 B&B
North along coast road from the ferry 1 1/2 miles
At the north end of the Isle of Bute, The Hotel sits on the shore of Rothesay bay overlooking Loch Striven and the Cowal Hills. Most rooms are en suite and have sea views and the area is quite and peaceful. The lodges Restaurant "the Striven View Steak House" sources all beef and lamb locally, and offers a varied fresh and seasonal menu based on local produce.