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Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden

Family-friendly holiday home with a hot tub, near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is on a river. The Queens Hall and Castle House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Newark Castle and Castle Toward Residential School. Travelling with kids? Consider Benmore Botanic Garden, or check out an event or a game at Waterfront Leisure Complex. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Dunoon travel guide
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Kilmun, SCT

What's nearby

  • Loch Earn which includes forest scenes and a lake or waterhole
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Benmore botanical gardens with the rain moving in. Really nice place for a day out. Lots to see and do and some nice viewpoints like this.
    Benmore Botanic Garden
    6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Loch Fyne with Highlands in Inveraray, Scotland
    Loch Fyne
    30 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    12 min drive - 11.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden located?

This family-friendly Dunoon holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Benmore Botanic Garden and Puck's Glenn. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Reviews

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7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Freeden

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Superb Garden

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