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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

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Exterior
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Eckford House is a traditionally renovated country house with panoramic veiws of the Benmore Vally. Originally owned by the Younger family in the 1800's. The house was initially lived in by the factor of the Benmore Estate and encompasses a wealth of botanical history, consisting of vast charted collections of seedlings from around the globe. (Douglas Firs, Giant Conifers, rare species of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Azaleas.) The garden has ten acres of exquisite exploring.

Recently renovated to very high standard while keeping traditional character of the building, with underfloor heating throughout. Eckford House has wood burning stoves with marble and wooden fireplaces creating a homely a warm ambience.

Large living room, with dining space to accommodate 10 people 50" smart T.V, Bluetooth music system.

A solid oak kitchen with a Belfast sink, electric range cooker, large kitchen table ideal for family get-togethers.

Master bedroom consists of a luxurious super king sized bed with jack and jill ensuite, luxury shower with body jets and large shower head.
2nd bedroom, kingsized bed with jack and jill ensuite.
3rd bedroom double bed, additional sleeping space on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch this room also has own ensuite bathroom.

There is additional sleep space in the large living room on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch.

With over 4 hectares of ground to explore, the gardens consist of a large rare charted collection of rhododendron, azaleas, Douglas firs, magnolia trees and more. The garden also has magnificent waterfall features and trails throughout the garden.

A relaxing jacuzzi style hot tub with stunning multicolour LED lighting and bluetooth music system, situated in a log cabin decorated in warm fairy lights, this is situated next to the house perfect for unwinding after a fun-filled and busy day.

Benmore has lots to offer including Benmore botanical gardens, pucks glen and more spectacular scenery between the mountains and lochs. Dunoon its self is a seaside town filled with quirky shops, cafe's bars and restaurants.

We aim to give our guests as much privacy as possible, we are available if required.
You may see us dealing with our livestock occasionally.

Please note, additional guests brought to Eckford House either planning to enter property has been accounted and paid for.
Any events intended to be held at Eckford House need prior approval.
We no longer accept dogs.

Property manager

Sandy and Roisin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking in Property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A fantastic place for children to explore.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Ideal property for family gatherings
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Benmore, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Puck's Glenn - 17 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Loch Long - 19 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black of Dunoon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ingrams Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Benmore Botanic Garden, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We all immediately felt relaxed upon walking through the door. The place just has a cozy feel. Would recommend to anyone that's looking to decompress and just hang out. You must go to Puck's Glen though, which will be more than enough exercise for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and tranquil house
We loved our stay at the Eckford House. The house was beautiful, with very comfortable furniture in the sitting room and bedrooms. The kitchen was also very nice. Every room was decorated to a high standard. The house is situated at a quiet and idyllic setting with a very pretty path that takes you to a stream with a waterfall. The kids loved seeing the resident rooster and ducks walk around the property. It was chilly in the evening so it was nice to have plenty of firewood to make a fire in the fireplace. Our family also enjoyed the fancy hot tub in a separate part of the house after a long day of sightseeing and walking. It's a short drive to the Botanic Garden and Dunoon. The hosts Sandy and Roisin were very responsive and helpful with our questions. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to this part of Scotland, will definitely be back again for a visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unreal😊
Excellent 👌🏼
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H., Southport

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Summer Holiday
We enjoyed our stay at the house, as a family of 6 adults we had everything we needed and plenty of space for us all without feeling crowded. It’s a very pleasant country house and ideally located in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property!
Stayed for 5 days for partners 60th brilliant location pictures dont do house justice georgeous! Cannot rate highly enough definately be back thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A., Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location, Quiet Location
Beautiful house set on the side of the hill. Hot tub is amazing. Spacious kitchen for all your cooking needs. Not far from the botanical gardens which was a lovely walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house, wonderful location, perfect hosts
We stayed at Eckford House for 10 days and had the most wonderful time. We arrived to a warm house with a roaring fire, a bottle of Baileys and a box of biscuits on the table, fresh eggs in the fridge and gorgeous toiletries in our rooms. The house itself is spacious yet cosy. The views are spectacular, we never tired of them. Our days were spent exploring the local area and our evenings were spent in the hot tub, playing games and stargazing. Just perfect! Sandy and Roisin were great hosts, totally unobtrusive yet available whenever we needed anything. We really didn’t want to leave. We recommend this property highly (whilst secretly wishing we could keep it to ourselves so that we could return whenever we wanted!) Thank you for everything, we had the most perfect Christmas and New Year break,
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
October half term break
Lovely setting and very well equipped spacious accommodation. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem of Dunoon
We had a fantastic 6 night stay at this hidden gem nestled near the forest in Benmore,Dunoon. The house was immaculate, comfy beds, lovely wood burning fire and a fabulous hot tub. Highly recommend this house! It’s fair to say we will be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Anesia A.

Nice stay shame about the owner!
The stay was fine until we got accused of taking a dog which had passed away before we went on holiday. Even after sending proof to the owner we still have been accused and fined because the owner found dog hairs in the kitchen of the property, this was from their dog! It was lovely to be able to pet a dog and feed it sausages from the bbq considering the circumstances. All in all this whole experience was ruined by having to prove the family dog was dead! Sad times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Rayleigh, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable week’s stay in a lovely house and location
We had a very enjoyable week’s stay in August. The house was characterful with large comfortable rooms, and the hot tub was an added bonus and used daily. The location was quiet, with beautiful scenery, and views. Benmore Botanical gardens is just down the road, which is well worth a visit. We also enjoyed local walks and Pucks Glenn. The weather was fairly cool but stayed dry for the majority of the time and we were able to go out and visit many lovely places, and enjoy family time together. We would not hesitate in recommending and would love to come back again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aileen McEntee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning House Near Dunoon
We had a fabulous sun-filled week in this gorgeous house, with added bonus of a hot tub cabin. House was so comfortable, with everything you could need. Sandy & Roisin were super friendly hosts and our kids really enjoyed having chickens and ducks roaming around the garden. Would love to come back some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally clean, lots of space and a stunning view
The stay was excellent, the property was exceptionally clean as far as these places go and stocked with just about any utensil you can think of! Plenty of room and with a great view over the surrounding hills. It's just far enough out of town that it feels secluded, but not far enough away to be inconvenient. That being said, this is a conjoined property, so the owners are just through a wall so take that into consideration, though to be fair they were very respectful of privacy and such and left us to it other than to greet and see us off when the trip was over. Some small notes, you will need a midge plan, the house (being a bit old and grand) has plenty of gaps on doors and nooks where midges will get in. Don't make the mistake we did on the first night and leave lights on in the evening! Also, there was a fire pit / barbecue with a very generous amount of wood but oddly nothing to light the wood with!!! We had to buy some fire starter but to be honest this was a tiny bit of ironic oversight compared to how well the rest of the house was kept and managed. Hot tub was also exceptionally clean, I believe it was completely refilled every night, you'll understand how that is accomplished when you get there ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Wonderful accommodation and everything needed for a great week. Very lucky with the weather and so enjoyed bbq’s outside in the sunshine. Very spacious and comfortable house. Loads to do nearby, especially enjoying forest walls, beaches and Lochs. Jacuzzi a bonus too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect UK getaway!
I chose Eckford House as it seemed a perfect hideaway if the UK summer weather let us down. It was everything I hoped for. A quiet location with beautiful views and Loch Eck nearby. There are activities nearby that were enhanced by rain (Puck's Glen right by the property, Quad biking 15 mins drive away) and it was a cosy retreat with plenty of room for the teenagers to hide away when they needed to and the hot tub was the perfect welcome home each day. The property was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. The owners were friendly and helpful. I would love to return at any time of year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aylene K., Dunfermline, Fife

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Just home from an amazing week away in beautiful Benmore. Roisin and Sandy are the most generous and friendly hosts we have met- you guys are the best. A true home from home and the perfect getaway spot with unparallelled views. Feel very priviledged to have spent time in this stunning property and would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
Incredibly quiet and isolated. Wouldn't have known we were next door to anyone. The hosts were super helpful and when the heating didn't work they got it sorted with an hour or so. Lovely folk, lovely place. Maybe a little less chlorine in the tub, a few of us were starting to get minor skin irritation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Break
The house is lovely and the location is stunning! We all had an excellent stay at Eckford House. The hot tub was a great way to relax after our day and having a log fire burning at night added to the experience. We knew there were neighbours attached to the house by reading other reviews but we didnt see them or hear from them so it still felt like we had our privacy. (We assumed they are the owners of Eckford House) We would recommend and definitely use again.!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Had a brilliant stay. Chilling with family and friends. Long walks, cooking and relaxing in the hot tub. The accommodation was spotless and communication with Sandy & Roisin hassle free. Cannot wait to return and would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous weekend
We booked eckford house for a family birthday, the house is rustic, quirky and beautifully restored, a real home from home, log fire and hot tub were a huge success, perfect getaway for the whole family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and perfect location
We had a really fabulous weekend at the house. It had everything we needed and really exceeded our expectations. I noticed someone had mentioned a lock on the jack and gill bathroom in a previous review and the lack of a lock did cause us a problem since we were sharing with my 20 year old daughter and her boyfriend! Maybe this could be something to sort out....other than that we really couldn't fault the house, the views, the weather and the hosts :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
Had a wonderful time property was immaculate. We all enjoyed Our visit to pucks glen. And relaxing in hot tub at night Would truly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Really good stay, living room and kitchen bigger than expected. Only negatives were there was no information book in the house to explain how anything works or about the area. Also we didn’t realise the house is split so there are neighbours.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

annemarie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location.
Our stay at Eckford House was so relaxing, the house is beautiful and the setting is stunning. The house sits in a beautiful valley with walks all around. The hot tub is an essential addition after long walks, and the bottle of wine left for our arrival was a nice touch to enjoy by the stove in the evening. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Informal, relaxed, enjoyable stay
I stayed in Eckford house for 1 week with 3 other adults and 2 dogs. We loved our stay, it felt like a home away from home, except for the hot tub which was an extra treat! Sandy and Roisin were easily contactable and helpful with questions. Check in and check out were super easy. The location for us was perfect as we had amazing walks on our doorstep for the dogs. Further afield we particularly loved Inveraray and the secret Argyll coast. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019