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Holly Cottage
Dunoon, Argyll and Bute |
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Set in a quiet and secluded spot between the Argyll Forest Park and the banks of the beautiful Holy Loch, Holly Cottage is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday in Argyll. It is only a 10 minute drive from the town of Dunoon and Glasgow airport is just 70 minutes away. Fully renovated and carefully refurbished, this delightful 19th century stone cottage is cosy and intimate and has 2 bedrooms which sleep up to 4 so is ideal for couples and small families.
Holly Cottage is situated on the Cowal peninsula, rich in Highland diversity from charming villages and hamlets to mighty mountain peaks and deep glacial lochs. The area is blessed with a range of events, activities, sights and attractions. Walking is a pleasure with the choice of gentle woodland and forest trails to more strenuous hill walks. There is fishing, mountain biking trails, a selection of golf courses, horse riding, quad biking to name a few. For more relaxing days within a short drive, Benmore Botanic Gardens, Mount Stuart, the Kyles of Bute, Rothesay Castle or Loch Lomond are all worth visiting. It is also possible to explore many of the nearby peninsulas and islands. The world's largest Highland Games, The Cowal Gathering, is held in August and both Cowalfest and the Loch Fyne Food Festival are well worth a visit if you are staying at the right time of year.
The Cowal peninsula with ease of travel from major airports and breathtaking surroundings is an ideal location. Holly Cottage is cosy, warm and comfortable and handy for local amenities and attractions. This is a wonderful choice for a Scottish self catering break.
- Sleeps - 4
- Bedrooms - 2 (1 double, 1 small double or twin - 2nd bed when twin is only suitable for a child)
- Bathrooms - 1 shower room
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine with indoor and outdoor driers
- Microwave
- Wood burning stove
- 26 inch wall mounted flat screen with Sky HD (only freesat channels), DVD with a selection of DVDs provided
- Garden with free standing 3 burner gas barbeque
- Large outdoor table with 4 chairs
- Midge machine on site
- High chair available
- Pets welcome
- Short breaks during low and mid season
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- Dunoon - 7 miles/10 mins drive
- Glasgow International Airport - 30 miles/approx 70mins drive
- Glasgow Prestwick - 48 miles/approx 1h 40mins drive
- Edinburgh - 78 miles/approx 2hrs drive
- Gourock station 9 miles (then a ferry across the water to Dunoon 7 miles)
- Nearest pub/restaurant - The Cot 300m
- Walking – 5 pathed and routed walks within 10 miles
- Golf – nearest course is 1 mile
- Golf – 4 courses within 10 miles
- Sailing – 3 miles away at Holy Loch
- Fishing – in the river 10 metres away or at Loch Eck 5 miles
- Cycling – Mmountain biking routes at Glenbranter - 10 miles
- Isle of Bute 20 miles (Rothesay Castle, Mount Stuart)
- Benmore Botanic Gardens - 3 miles
- Loch Fyne Oyster Bar - 20 miles
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Accommodation:
Holly Cottage sleeps up to four people in two small but comfortable bedrooms. The original building, built in the 1880s, has been modernized to the highest standard and now offers an excellent level of comfortable accommodation.
The living area is comfortable and cosy with wood flooring throughout and a wood burning stove. It has been fitted with a number of modern facilities including a wall-mounted 26’ flat screen TV with Sky (Freesat), DVD player, CD player and radio. It has a modern fitted kitchen area with all major appliances and equipment including; double electric oven with 4 hobs, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Cottage directions:
The quickest way to Hollytrees Cottage from major airports and roads is to take the ferry from McInroy's point in Gourock across the water to Hunters Quay.
Follow the M8 from Glasgow towards Greenock. Join the A8 near Langbank when the M8 finishes and continue going straight on. Stay on the A8 through Port Glasgow. When you arrive in Greenock join the A770 towards Gourock. When you arrive in Gourock continue driving past the first ferry signs you see and follow signs to the Western Ferry's port at McInroy's Point.
Ferries leave regularly (every 15-20 minutes during the day and normally run from about 7am to 10.30pm). For precise ferry times and more information please visit the Western Ferries website. You can't book to travel on the ferry, it is a first come first on basis.
When you arrive at Hunters Quay take a right out of the ferry port and follow the road around the coastline. You will arrive at a T junction shortly after you reach the Holy Loch Marina. Take a right here and follow the road as it runs alongside then around the top of the Holy Loch. You will pass a petrol station on your right and shortly after reach a turn on the right on to the A880 to Kilmun. Holly Cottage is just 150m along this road on the left hand side, the sign on the gatepost is marked ‘Hollytrees’.
What's included:
Price includes all heating and the first basket of logs for the stove. All bed linen and towels are provided. Pets are welcomed.
Cost and availability.
Holly Cottage is rented out year round. Change over day is Friday; check in from 4pm, checkout at 10am. Some Monday changeovers are available in the low and mid season.
Weekends (Fri-Mon), Midweek (Mon-Fri) taken during low and mid season.
There will be some discounts available for late availability but these cannot be guaranteed.
To book this traditional cottage on the Cowal peninsula, click the enquiry button below and see availability and rental prices.
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Hollytrees, Shore Road, Kilmun, Argyll and Bute, PA23 8SE Scotland
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