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Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views

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A lake with a boat, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a wooden staircase.
A round metal table with chairs on a wooden deck, overlooking a lake and green landscape.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink.
A dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, a bowl of fruit, and a vase of tulips.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Blairmore, Argyll & Bute
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quadmania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Long
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dunoon

This cottage places you next to Quadmania and within a 10-minute walk of Loch Long. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Quadmania - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loch Long - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Holy Loch Marina - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 26 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Three In One - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Flava Coffee Co - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

47039

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage in Dunoon is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Long and Quadmania. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is also within a driving distance of 2.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is about 21.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views?

Yes, every cottage at Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views comes with a patio.

Alder Cottage, country location near Dunoon, loch views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Clean, well-equipped, great location and pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter g.

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Der Check in war unproblematisch, das Geschirr genau abgezählt aber ausreichend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Archival

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.
Archival

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!
Archival

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.