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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Holiday home in Dunoon with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Nestled in the picturesque Benmore Valley, Eckford House offers a warm welcome with its traditional character and modern comforts. Explore the ten-acre garden, unwind in the jacuzzi-style hot tub or cozy up by one of three wood burning stoves. With a spacious living room and solid oak kitchen, this country house is perfect for family gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Eckford House is a traditionally renovated country house with panoramic veiws of the Benmore Vally. Originally owned by the Younger family in the 1800's. The house was initially lived in by the factor of the Benmore Estate and encompasses a wealth of botanical history, consisting of vast charted collections of seedlings from around the globe. (Douglas Firs, Giant Conifers, rare species of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Azaleas.) The garden has ten acres of exquisite exploring.

Recently renovated to very high standard while keeping traditional character of the building, with underfloor heating throughout. Eckford House has wood burning stoves with marble and wooden fireplaces creating a homely a warm ambience.

Large living room, with dining space to accommodate 10 people 50" smart T.V, Bluetooth music system.

A solid oak kitchen with a Belfast sink, electric range cooker, large kitchen table ideal for family get-togethers.

Master bedroom consists of a luxurious super king sized bed with jack and jill ensuite, luxury shower with body jets and large shower head.
2nd bedroom, kingsized bed with jack and jill ensuite.
3rd bedroom double bed, additional sleeping space on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch this room also has own ensuite bathroom.

There is additional sleep space in the large living room on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch.

With over 4 hectares of ground to explore, the gardens consist of a large rare charted collection of rhododendron, azaleas, Douglas firs, magnolia trees and more. The garden also has magnificent waterfall features and trails throughout the garden.

A relaxing jacuzzi style hot tub with stunning multicolour LED lighting and bluetooth music system, situated in a log cabin decorated in warm fairy lights, this is situated next to the house perfect for unwinding after a fun-filled and busy day.

Benmore has lots to offer including Benmore botanical gardens, pucks glen and more spectacular scenery between the mountains and lochs. Dunoon its self is a seaside town filled with quirky shops, cafe's bars and restaurants.

We aim to give our guests as much privacy as possible, we are available if required.
You may see us dealing with our livestock occasionally.

Please note, additional guests brought to Eckford House either planning to enter property has been accounted and paid for.
Any events intended to be held at Eckford House need prior approval.
We no longer accept dogs.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking in Property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Rules

Shoe free house, to feel benefit of underfloor heating.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A fantastic place for children to explore.

Events

Events allowed
Ideal property for family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in Property

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
Note from host: Ideal property for family gatherings
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
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

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About the area

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. Benmore Botanic Garden and Quadmania are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Benmore, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Queens Hall - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Loch Long - 22 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ardentinny - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Blairmore - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lorne Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Benmore Botanic Garden and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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