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.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£25 charge per dog
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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.
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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
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On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dunoon
Located in Dunoon, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub 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 Puck's Glenn. Benmore Botanic Garden and Dunoon Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Benmore Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Loch Long - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Dunoon Station - 13 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The Cafe at Kilcreggan - 70 min drive
A.T. Hughes Lochside - 65 min drive
The Spinnaker Hotel - 36 min drive
The Lorne Bar - 9 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 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.?
As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon. on 26 Jun, 2026 start from S$325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Delightful 3 Bed home overlooking River Echaig and Holy Loch, KIlmun, Dunoon.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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.?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Benmore Botanic Garden. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
Martin N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
Hi Martin
I`m very glad you had a nice stay and thank you very much for leaving the house so clean and tidy!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Muhammad K.
25 Apr, 2019
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
Muhammad K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed this beautiful area. And the weather was kind too!
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.
Miss E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
That is wonderful to hear. It would be delightful to host you again. The neighbours commented on how lovely you all were. Regards Alastair
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.
Lynda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
Thank you Linda. I’m so glad you had a nice stay. It’s very important to us that you enjoy your time in Kilmun. Regards Alastair
Verified
8/10 Good
Ailsa Y.
27 Aug, 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
Ailsa Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Lesley M.
18 Sept, 2017
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
Lesley M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
It find it disappointing that this guest has decided to pen and submit this review almost three weeks after what was a very unfortunate and unanticipated turn of events whilst neglecting to mention some very important facts. The facts are: There was a serious mix up with a temporary cleaner that resulted in Ms Milne arriving to a house that had not been prepared or cleaned after the guests who had vacated that day at 11am ("like someone had been using the accommodation"). That is why the beds were unmade, there were towels lying around and the house hadn't been cleaned or tidied. The cleaner did subsequently arrive in the early evening and apologised profusely for not preparing the Lodge in time for their arrival. The cleaner then offered to prepare the Lodge while Ms Milne and her partner went out for dinner but they refused. If they had accepted and stayed I would have paid for their dinner and they could have had a pleasant stay. However, Ms Milne decided that they were not going to stay so she vacated that night and did not actually stay in Lodge at all. I was on holiday at the time which is partially the reason why there was breakdown in the normal changeover procedure and a temporary cleaner was being used. As soon as I heard what had happened I was horrified and apologised profusely and immediately refunded Ms Milne in full. This is the first time this has happened in over ten years of receiving guests to North Lodge and if you read previous reviews here and on the North Lodge air b n b pages you will see that all of our many guests are very happy with the Lodge and the personal care and attention that they receive when staying at North Lodge. Please read other reviews before basing any decision to stay on this review.
Kind Regards
Alastair Rees
Verified
4/10 Poor
Katrin Nha-Yong A.
21 Aug, 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. :-)
Katrin Nha-Yong A.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the review. What you have neglected to say is that you asked for a FULL refund after already staying in the property for over a week before suddenly noticing a smell. There have been no other such claims by guests on this platform or others and I have hosted many happy guests. You have provided zero evidence of your claims and I refute them all.
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!!!!
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.
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.
Kamila M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2021
Kamila
I’m very glad you had a nice time. You must
come back for a longer stay!!
Regards
Alastair
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.
Eileen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Thanks for your kind review Eileen. We Have noted your comments and have cleared the cupboards and drawers! New sofas are definetly next on the agenda.
Thanks and Regards
Alastair
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
George H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2021
Hi George. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish to return.
Regards
Alastair
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.
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.
Marius P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Im glad that you had such a nice time at the Lodge. This Autumn, the house is being renovated with a brand new craft made kitchen with local wood, we are installing a new heating system, taking out the tired electric shower and installing a modern second toilet and completetly redecorating. It would be lovely if yo came back and stayed in the revamped Lodge.
Kind Regards
Alastair
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,
christelle d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
I am sorry that Christelle was so disappointed in the house. I informed Christelle prior to her three night stay that if she was unhappy about anything or wished me to answer any of her queries then she was to call me. We have very small spiders and they leave tiny patches of web. The cleaner should have cleaned these areas but clearly failed to. I will have a word with her. The kitchen is now getting a bit tired and is going to be replaced entirely over the winter. There are various works proposed to the house this winter. Although the kitchen units are getting a bit old I fail to see how this would prevent anyone from using the kitchen to cook. This is a little odd. Anyway, I am sorry that Christelle was unhappy. I only wish that she had contacted me to let me know what she was unhappy about and I would have endeavoured to make good her concerns. For example, the cleaner could have gone in and cleaned any spiders webs that were visible. If Christelle wants to contact me I am willing to provide a partial refund.
Kind Regards
Alastair
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John H.
2 Aug, 2017
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.
John H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Hi. Im glad everything went well for you.
Archival
8/10 Good
Myra W.
29 Jul, 2017
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!!
Myra W.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Hi. Very sorry about the bed malfunction.... This has now been sorted properly. Glad the weather was nice for you and the Lodge impressed your Brother! Regards Alastair
Archival
10/10 Excellent
judy w.
29 May, 2017
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.
judy w.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thats great. It is a good house for that. We often have family get togethers ourselves!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sajid M.
31 May, 2016
Mr Mehmood
Very good place nice view good setting me and my friends like this house large shower room is nice and warm thanks
Sajid M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Good day Sajid. I am glad that your stay was enjoyable! Even if the weather was mixed.
Regards
Alastair
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.