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Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Blairmore, Argyll & Bute
  • Loch Long
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Puck's Glenn
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views

Alder Cottage is a lovely detached holiday property, sitting on a hillside overlooking Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde, near Dunoon, Argyll. It’s one of four situated within a small holiday development called Stronchullin.

Alder Cottage sleeps five people in two bedrooms. On the ground floor there is an open plan vaulted sitting room and dining area with pine beams, oak flooring and a wood burning stove. From the lounge there is a patio door leading out to a large comfortable decking area and garden. For entertainment there is free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV with live streaming.

The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with your modern conveniences and has a breakfast bar.

There is a double bedroom downstairs with an adjoining en-suite shower room with wc. Upstairs there is one large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom which includes a bath, wash basin and wc. The master bedroom can have either - a super king sized double bed or two single beds prepared for you. There is an additional single day bed at the opposite end of the master bedroom which can be used as a sofa to relax on or to sleep child/adult.

Alder Cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the whole of Argyll, with Oban, Bute, Inveraray and Portavadie Marina all within day-trip distance. There’s a lively arts scene around this area, as well as endless opportunities for outdoor fun – from kayaking in the sheltered waters to walking in the woods.

Outside
There is access to a barbecue area in the spacious shared grounds and garden surrounding the cottage. Shared use of on-site facilities including pool table.

Dogs Welcome
Two well behaved dogs are permitted in this property free but to be kept on lead at all times.

Car Parking
Private parking for one car, additional on road parking available.

Other Notes
For log burning stoves - your first basket of logs are free, additional baskets are £8 each.

A cot and highchair are available on request.

Activities
Take advantage of the five star VisitScotland outdoor activities available to you which include quad biking, clay shooting and archery (15% reduced rates). Bookings required.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Dunoon

Dunoon is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Quadmania and Benmore Botanic Garden are also worth visiting.
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Blairmore, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Loch Long - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Puck's Glenn - 25 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 33 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Black of Dunoon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪The Rhu Inn - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views located?

Situated in Dunoon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Quadmania and Loch Long. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Cleanliness very disappointing
We found Alder Cottage situated in a very scenic spot, however our first impressions of the cleanliness was very disappointing. On arrival we entered the cottage and as the light was fading I turned on both floor lamps either side of the fireplace., unfortunately they both were full of cobwebs and dust, the lights on the wall above the fire were also full of cobwebs. The 2 sofas in the living room obviously had not been hoovered as there were a load of crumbs and food under the cushions. The first morning we went to make breakfast, I lifted the frying pan out only to feel grease on the base and hardened food on actual inside of pan, which I had to start cleaning. There were also cobwebs in upstairs bathroom corners with spiders attached. The cottage itself was charming but I have to agree with other customers about the heaters. We found the cottage to be cold and baring in mind we had a beautiful week of weather for September it was cold both morning and night which meant you definitely needed to use fire in living area to be comfortable. Just be aware of the cost of blocks if you burn a fire as it can add quite a bit onto your stay. Apart from these mostly cleanliness issues Alder cottage is charming its such a pity attention to detail was lacking.

10/10 Excellent

peter g., 36 Kenmore Close,Wardley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location, great for nature
The cottage facilities are very good and although it’s in a quiet location there is plenty to do and see within easy access of the cottage. The wildlife around the cottage ranging from many different birds to squirrels and seals and porpoises in the loch. For provisions, Dunoon is only 20 minutes drive and has 2 good supermarkets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great stay in an amazing location
Great cottage and facilities close to lots of great walks, perfect for getting away from it all to relax with great views.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing holiday
Had a great relaxing holiday away from it all ( the good weather was a bonus). Lots of walks to do and some great scenery. Would recommend the strone inn for food. Welcome pack was a lovely touch.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Winter Visit
Having missed our usual visit to Scotland earlier in the year because of hospitalisation (hip operation) we decided to grab a late break. We had beautiful weather with blue skies and snow on the hills but at the end of November that did mean it was cold. We did struggle to get the cottage warm initially (We obviously wanted to be cosy at this time of the year and had seen somewhere in Argyll Holidays literature that there was central heating .... not sure that one storage heater for the whole kitchen/lounge area qualifies) but we eventually managed to master getting the wood burner to the optimum level and David was very prompt and helpful in supplying the extra wood that we got through. Will consider another visit but not quite so late in the year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Enjoyed a comfortable stay
A comfortable cottage with a great view and nice deck to sit out on with perfect peace and quiet. Lots to do in local area and with the ferries can get to Isle of Bute and Kintyre. The Benmore Botanic garden is splendid as is Puck's Glen. The swimpool in Dunoon is very good especially on rainy days. The owners make you very welcome with eggs, milk and other goodies which was much appreciated. We didn't try the Quadbikes also based on the farm but they looked fun. Outside the cottage there is a red squirrel and lots of birds including a woodpecker. There are also bats who seem to like trying unusual homes as one morning my partner found one tucked into his laptop!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christine T.

Peaceful holiday.
One of four holiday cottages on a farm. Milk, eggs, shortbread & meringues as a welcome. Lots of lovely walks nearby.

About the host

Hosted by Mr Iain Fleming

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