Spacious 3 Bed apartment overlooking the River Echaig and Holy Loch Nr Dunoon.

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3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dunoon, SCT

Benmore Botanic Garden3 min drive
Holy Loch Marina4 min drive
Puck's Glenn10 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 half bathroom

Shower room 2

Shower only

Toilet

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The property has just been extensively renovated during the pandemic and 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. 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. Mountain biking is a growth sport in the area with numerous challenging, 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 bed 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 a smaller 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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

£25 charge per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I have stated a no refund policy but this would be reviewed based on circumstances, time and whether nor not I had refused potential bookings.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Puck's Glenn and Holy Loch Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Long. Benmore Botanic Garden and Quadmania are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunoon, SCT

What's nearby

Benmore Botanic Garden - 3 min drive
Holy Loch Marina - 4 min drive
Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 8 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

Swallow Cafe - 10 min drive
Cafe at Kilcreggan - 69 min drive
Ingrams Bar - 10 min drive
Cafe Continental - 38 min drive
Flava Coffee Co - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 3 Bed apartment overlooking the River Echaig and Holy Loch Nr 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 Spacious 3 Bed apartment overlooking the River Echaig and Holy Loch Nr Dunoon.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 3 Bed apartment overlooking the River Echaig and Holy Loch Nr Dunoon.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 3 Bed apartment overlooking the River Echaig and Holy Loch Nr 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).

8.0

Very Good

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6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ailsa Y., Penicuik

Aug 27, 2023

Disliked: Check-in

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

4/10 Poor

Katrin Nha-Yong A.

Aug 21, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

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

8/10 Good

Sebastien S.

Aug 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun week

Lovely house in a lovely area

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maksymilian S.

Aug 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Apr 23, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Alastair Rees

Hello. My name is Alastair Rees and I own North Lodge. Although I live in the East of Scotland, I come from the Kilmun area and have family and many friends there. That is why I purchased North Lodge. It allows me and my family to visit my family in the area. It is a beautiful part of the world that is close to Glasgow and Edinburgh but feels a million miles away. My aim is to ensure that you have a wonderful time when you stay at North Lodge and I am always aiming to improve things wherever possible and encourage guests to let me know how things can be improved. I provide local maps and guides in the Lodge with local knowledge of places to visit and things to do.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property principally because of its beautiful location. I grew up in the Kilmun and Rashfield area and know it well. The school I went to is now a well known chainsaw carvers property and is well worth a visit! I still have family and many friends in the area and use the property often for weekend visits with my own family. That way I can ensure that it remains comfortable and is well maintained. I love the area primarily because it is absolutely beautiful at any time of the year. Winter time can be fantastic when there are dry sunny days and you can sit on the terrace in a sun trap and believe it or not, bask in the Scottish winter sun! It is peaceful and has views over the river that are constantly changing due to the tidal nature of the river at this point. There is always something to grab your attention. including seals at high tide, ospreys fishing at the head of the loch and even otters can be seen if you are patient and careful.

What makes this property unique

The wonderful views from the covered terrace which is a great suntrap are the highlight of this property overlooking the beautiful tidal River Echaig. From the comfort of the benches, you can sip a G & T while watching Herons, geese, ducks, otters, kingfishers, ospreys and even seals (at high tide)! Delightful Red squirrels feed from the nut feeder inches from the kitchen sink and many species of birds can be seen with the highlight being our recent seasonal visitor the osprey often seen fishing at the head of the Loch.

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