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Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kilmun, SCT
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
  • Place, OVO Hydro
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dunoon

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Puck's Glenn. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Loch Fyne - 30 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪A.T. Hughes Lochside - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪The Spinnaker Hotel - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Lorne Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬11 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.

Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden

Old Kilmun House was built by the Duke of Argyll in 1696 with stonework dating back to an earlier 16th or 17th Century house. The property was owned and lived in during the late 19th Century by sugar magnate, collector, philanthropist and founder of Benmore Gardens, James Duncan, and then by the Younger family. James Duncan planted 6 million trees at Benmore, but many of the finest were those he planted in the garden at Kilmun. The whole garden is yours to explore, see if you can find the tree swing or the table and chairs carved from a tree that had lived a few feet away for over 50 years.

It was the Younger family who added the separately owned Victorian extension to the west side of the house. Our lovely neighbor Matthew lives in the extension, if you bump into him, feel free to ask him about any of the rare trees or birds in our garden.

Please note, use of our Yurt costs an additional £200, but is included in our Retreat packages.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dunoon, close to Puck's Glenn, Benmore Botanic Garden, and Loch Long. You'll also find Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Holy Loch Marina within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a chef service, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is 29.6 mi away (68 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

Yes, every house at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Freeden

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely family together time

Lovely spacious property with great character in beautiful location. Plenty for the children to do both inside and outside! Beautiful walks nearby - unfortunately the weather was mixed but we came prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simone C., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Wow, what a location and house. We stayed here with 3 families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house is located overlooking the Holy Loch and old Kilmun church. Lovely to wake up to the birds every morning. Very peaceful. The house has everything you need, full kitchen and laundry and with 3 bathrooms everyone was happy. The teens loved using the spa while the adults loved sitting in the formal lounge. About a 15 minute drive into the main town of Dunoon. The only thing I could say needs improving is the kitchen could do with a clean out - lots of food products left in there when the rules state no food is to be left in the house and the pots and pans on the open sheaves need a good scrub. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Iain M.

Superb Garden

The highlight of this property is the superb garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020