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Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.

Once a convalexcent home, the larger building was sited here to catch the sun, views and fresh air. The property was once the dancehall of the home before converted to a house in the 1960s. Recently renovated this delightful space is now ready for letting. We have installed new heating, a brand new stylish kitchen and sofas. The property comprises a lovely open plan kitchen with dining area adjacent as well as a comfortable and social area for sitting. There are extensive shared landscaped grounds around the lodge indcluding a large drying green and ample parking. Within walking distance are some of the loveliest walks in the entire Cowal Peninsular. If you like kayaking or paddleboarding, the tidal river is right across the road and kayaks or boards can easily be launched when the tide is high. If its golf on nearby 9 and 18 hole courses with fantastic views, mountain biking or walking along trails through some of Scotlands finest natural landscapes from riversides to deep forests with some of Britains tallest trees then this is the area for you. Long known as a secret destination Cowal boasts Scotland in Minature with a bit of everything, all just 45 minutes from Glasgow with the added interest of a ferry journey across the Beautiful Firth of Clyde where Dolphins, porpoises and even Orca are regularly seen. Mountain biking is a growth sport in the area with numerous challenging, Difficult, intermediate and easy trails right on your doorstep. The apartment is recently renovated and can comfortably sleep up to seven persons. The Lodge overlooks the meeting of the waters of the Rivers Echaig and Little Echaig with the Holy Loch and Cowal Hills beyond. Situated in the Argyll Forest Park and Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, North Lodge is in one of the loveliest locations in the area. The Lodge is equipped with a welcoming wood burning stove that provides a warm highland welcome after a hard day walking, mountain biking or golfing in some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery. There is room for up to 7 people to comfortably sleep in North Lodge with the addition of a folding chaise lounge and a pull out bed below the adult bunk beds meaning that the lodge could sleep up to eight persons. There are three bedrooms, two twin rooms and a large double. There is a wet room with underfloor heating when a relaxing hot shower is required to soothe aching and tired limbs while there is also an additional WC. Dunoon with its restaurants and shops is only 5 miles drive or bus journey (every hr) away while the lovely Cot House, Coylet and Whistlefield Inns are close by. The owner Alastair Rees knows the area intimately as he was brought up at nearby Rashfield Farm and went to the tiny Rashfield school which now houses Chainsaw Craft, home to one of Scotlands finest Chainsaw carvers Andy Mac.

Property manager

Alastair Rees

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: £25 charge per dog

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Dunoon, SCT

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 3 min drive
  • Holy Loch Marina - 4 min drive
  • Loch Long - 7 min drive
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Puck's Glenn - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Black of Dunoon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Continental - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Benmore Botanic Garden. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon. Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay!
House was lovely - exactly as described. Reasonable amount of parking, and very handy for the wedding we were attending just along the road. Great variety of entertainment options and good wifi, well stocked kitchen etc. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miss E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay away.
Property had all we needed for a weekend break away. Alastairs communication was excellent and he made sure we were kept up to date with check in and check out. Location was beautiful and close to local shops and beauty spots! We had two young children with us and they enjoyed the stay as much as the adults! If returning to the area we would stay at Alastairs again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Overall very lovely stay. Property was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend. Owner sent a message and called to welcome us and was helpful on the phone. We were also able to check out a bit later than 10am as there was no one following us. This was very helpful given we had my teenagers who tend to enjoy a lie-in! The views are stunning, area clean and the property is near lots of nice walks. Definitely return again and recommend if looking for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

dh2 d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Falsely advertised,damp, no toilet roll, no curtains, cold, no hot tub as advertised, 1 log for fire
Photo of stick man in hot tub & words HOT TUB available for guest use, NO hot tub, 3 bedrooms & only 1 had curtains so woke at 4.30am by sun light. Smells of damp. Pictures on listing of log fire but 1 log, so cant use it to toast marshmallows for daughter or warm room as owner controls heating fully, you have to email if want heating on before 7am, up at 5am due to no curtains. On arriving after driving 5 hrs needed toilet, 1/3 of 1 loo roll for 4 nights stay, ower told me to buy logs as its summer, id just drove again to buy loo roll, we left after 1 night as called owner whom refused to refund 1p, only offered to pay for logs after asked for refund, absolutely ridiculously having to sit and wait to 7am for heating to come on, we had clothing, i need dried for that morning, despite host going into the listing and removing hot tub wording, i had screen shot of the hot tub with his property number on it, so luckily i wasnt able to be gaslighted, owner had me thinking i was going mad, packing swimming costumes for our hot tub holiday. theres no welcome basket, no booklet on how things work in the house and he wouldn't hear any of what we where saying, the customer was wrong, no refund at all. But he ll pay for logs only if u mention refund. bring own loo roll, curtains if staying here & a coat to wear indoors if ur up before 7am as theres no heating to dry wet clothing if youve been caught in rain. Very stressfull having to constantly email host constantly!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marianna Z.

Beautiful location
Beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ailsa Y., Penicuik

Cowal 2023
Once we ĝot into the property it was very homely. Refurbished in places, needs finished off and could do with a fair amount of dusting. But overall it was a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastien S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun week
Lovely house in a lovely area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maksymilian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday in Dunoon
Nice and quiet area and the property has everything you need. Alistair is a very helpful guy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edita S.

Family weekend away
House was made ready for us very well,plenty of space to accomodate all of us, lovely kitchen with views over the garden, in general very nice and pleasant stay and we all had a good time. Definitely would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kamila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woods and pebbles
We loved the trees and forest. It’s a great location for lovely walks. The pebbles on the beach were beautiful. The house was warm, great fully equipped kitchen. The host was very helpful, it was easy to reach him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Evita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Good for family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Eileen P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
We had a lovely week in Kilmun. The kitchen and bathrooms are great. The soft furnishings in the living area are very dated but the space is ideal. Beds are clean and comfortable but the cupboards and drawers are cluttered. With a good clean and freshen up this would be an amazing flat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend away
Total peace and quiet which is what we wanted, views are incredible. Communication with Alistair is great. Would reccomend staying here. Apartment was clean and so beautiful inside, rooms are very spacious. Couldn't fault anything will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Nichole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time away
Was quick to sort problems
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad K.

Fantastic place, good views, close to great walks
House was brilliant, great location, close to calm and beautiful places - had great time, Alastair was really helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lesley M.

Awful
Awful. Disguting dirty inside. Broken beds. Curtains hanging off rail. Dirty sheets on unmade bed. Hadnt been cleaned or tidied.lile someone had been using the accommodation. Wet towels hanging on door and on settee. Battery had been taken put of fire. alarm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Great house in a great area
This house was perfect for us. We were a family of 5, 2 parents and 3 teenage/grown-up children. The house was spacious and every thing worked just fine. The area is also great. We visited Benmore Botanic Gardens, Pucks Glen and the Aboretum, all three within 2 miles and all 3 definetly worth visiting. Especially Pucks Glen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Myra W.

Fine was cosy only 2problems my brothers single bed collapsed and again
We were very lucky with the weather out every day beautiful scenery . The cottage was in the right location for every where. My 87 year old brother was visiting from Australia had not been to Scotland for over 50 years and was impressed. Except for the collapse of his bed!!

10/10 Excellent

judy w.

Good spot for a family get together
The property suited us well - we were getting together with our 2 adult children and their partners. We loved the front room/diner and all other rooms were fine. Warmed up nicely once we got heating on. Great place from which to explore local countryside. Visited Ben More Botanical Gardens and Pucks Glen - both well worth a visit. Altogether we had a great few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

Katrin Nha-Yong A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Moldy sleeping rooms, a great health risk :-(
Our stay was compromised very strongly, because we found out after 5-6 days that all sleeping rooms were moldy, which is a great health risk. In the beginning we thought it was just the smell of a house that has not been in use for a longer time. Unfortunately, we were proven wrong. If no improvements are being made to the accomodation, it is a great health risk to anybody to stay there even one night. Other than that, Scotland is a very beautiful country. Especially Puck's Glenn is beautiful and nearly mystical and a nice, rather short hike even with children. Visit the Cafe Blairmore with nice offers and try their Afternoon-Tea (which has to be pre-booked). It gives you a good impression of a wonderful Scottish Tea Time with a beautiful sight of the Firth of Clyde. :-)
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Insalubre
Odeur de moisi dans toute la maison. Aucune maintenance. Eclairage défaillant partout. Maison à rénover du sol au plafond. Le meilleur moment : partir de là.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marius P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wer Ruhe und Erholung sucht, ist hier richtig
Das Haus ist geräumig, vor allem das Wohn- und Esszimmer ist sehr gemütlich. Man kann im Kamin Feuer machen, das war für uns ein Highlight. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, wer kochen kann, hat hier kein Problem, etwas zu zaubern. Unsere Kinder waren begeistert, dass sie Vögel und Eichhörnchen füttern konnten. Hinter dem Haus gibt es einen Wasserfall und vor dem Haus den Fluss. Es ist himmlisch ruhig, kaum ein Auto fährt vorbei. Die Nachbarn waren sehr nett. Wegen des Warmwasser mussten wir mit Herrn Rees telefonieren, der es uns dann sofort genau erklärt hat. Überhaupt konnten wir uns mit jeder Frage an ihn wenden, er war immer sehr nett am Telefon. Die Lage war traumhaft, zur nächsten Kleinstadt, in der es alles gibt, was man braucht, sind es ca. 10 min mit dem Auto. Parkplatz ist auch vorhanden. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und können die Lodge wärmstens empfehlen. Der Preis ist auch sehr moderat bei dieser Größe. Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen Urlaub.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

christelle d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sale et vètuste
Bonjour, nous ne recommandons absolument pas cette location qui est sale, vètuste, humide, et une odeur horrible. Toiles d'araignées et araignées dans toutes les pièces. Nous avons constaté plusieurs meubles de la cuisine délabrés et sale, de ce fait nous n'avons pu utiliser la cuisine, ce qui nous a obligé de manger aux restaurants. Les photos ont un aspect beaucoup plus jeune et moderne par rapport à la réalité. Nous avons fait 3000kms pour réserver un logements aussi lamentable et inssaluble... J'aurais honte de louer un logement comme celui-ci, pour toutes ces raisons nous avons quitté le logement un jour plus tôt... Christelle, Alain, et leurs Enfants,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019