10/10 Excellent
Nicholas Freeden
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family together time
Nicholas Freeden
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Kilmun, SCT
- Puck's Glenn
- Benmore Botanic Garden5 min drive
- Holy Loch Marina10 min drive
- Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
Room options
About the area
Dunoon
A family-friendly stay in Dunoon awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Puck's Glenn. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a dining area and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Dunoon holiday home you'll find Loch Lomond.
What's nearby
- Benmore Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Loch Long - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
- Holy Loch Marina - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
- Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
- The Queens Hall - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
- Dunoon Station - 14 min drive
- Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe at Kilcreggan - 70 min drive
- Black of Dunoon - 11 min drive
- Cafe Continental - 39 min drive
- Swallow Cafe - 11 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.
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 manager
Ross
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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)
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
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?
The closest beach to Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden is Lunderston Bay (7.5 km).
Does Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
What makes Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden.
Is Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?
No, Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Simone C., Australia
10 Sept 2023
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.
Simone C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Iain M.
10 Aug 2020
Superb Garden
The highlight of this property is the superb garden.
Iain M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020