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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kilmun, Argyll
  • Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Holy Loch Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Puck's Glenn
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double Bedroom with loch views

1 Double Bed

Double bed with single bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Nursery Cottage - Quiet and peaceful location

Nursery Cottage is a wonderful holiday retreat set in picturesque Kilmun on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the perfect hide-away to relax and unwind in a beautiful and magical setting. Ideal for a family or couples looking to explore and enjoy this special place.

Inside
The spacious living room features comfortable sofas to soak up the stunning location. Watch the everchanging views from the comforts in your living room through the large floor to ceiling windows. On chilly evenings cosy up and stretch out in front of the wood burner with a good book and your favourite tipple. For entertainment there is free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV.

The fully fitted kitchen is well equipped with all the modern appliances, including a full-size oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The open dining area in the kitchen seats up to five guests, enjoy views out over the nearby woodlands, a perfect space for meals.

There are two well appointed bedrooms, a double bedroom and a triple bedroom with a double and single bed.

Bedroom 1: Double bed with river views, wardrobes, bedside tables
Bedroom 2: Double bed and a single bed, wardrobes, bedside table

The modern new family bathroom features walk-in shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Outside
Nursery Cottage is surrounded by lovely woodland gardens, with spectacular views out over the river, loch and hills beyond. Ideal for bringing your pets with the many nearby woodland walks. There is a veranda at the side of the cottage suitable for storing bicycles and outdoor gear.

Explore
The nearest pub and convenience store is only a 10 minute walk away. Dunoon town centre is only 7 miles from the cottage with an array of restaurants, shops, cafes and pubs. Closeby is the historic Kilmun Mausoleum, Benmore Botanic Gardens, Kilmun Arboretum and Pucks Glen.

For a day out exploring further afield visit the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Argyll's Secret Coast, the Isle of Bute, and historic Inveraray. It's also an easy day trip to Oban, one of the seafood capitals of Scotland. The region is filled with places to see and things to do. The area is one big outdoor playground. Take your pick from walking, cycling, sailing, fishing, golfing and more.

Dogs Welcome: Two well behaved dogs allowed. £3.00 per dog per night. Enclosed garden, perfect for your dog.

Car Parking: Secure parking for two cars.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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.
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Kilmun, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Loch Long - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Puck's Glenn - 10 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Black of Dunoon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Continental - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nursery Cottage - Quiet and peaceful location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nursery Cottage - Quiet and peaceful location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nursery Cottage - Quiet and peaceful location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nursery Cottage - Quiet and peaceful location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Benmore Botanic Garden. Holy Loch Marina is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and relaxing.
After having to cancel our original booking due to a family death, all involved were very accommodating in rearranging our booking. Property fulfilled our expectations of a peaceful relaxing time away. Owner very willing to answer any questions if needed. Most enjoyable time away.
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Short break
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely bungalow really well equipped beautiful location owner very pleasant do deal with on the phone regarding key information would happily recommend a stay here very convenient location for Dunoon and surrounding areas
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Short break
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely bungalow really well equipped beautiful location owner very pleasant do deal with on the phone regarding key information would happily recommend a stay here very convenient location for Dunoon and surrounding areas
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Short break
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely bungalow really well equipped beautiful location owner very pleasant do deal with on the phone regarding key information would happily recommend a stay here very convenient location for Dunoon and surrounding areas
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10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

very nice cottage
It is a very vice and lovingly managed cottage. We found everything we need for a successful holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Views galore!
Excellent location with stunning views. Cottage is spacious, well laid out and well furnished: very comfortable and relaxing. Communication was excellent both prior to and during the stay. A great place to use as a base to explore the amazing area and then relax with a wee glass or two watching the sun go down over the gorgeous views of the water and hills.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Perfect cottage in a beautiful location
The cottage was perfect for us, 2 adults, a preteen and a dog. A cosy feel with a view you can never tire of. Loved sitting on the veranda with a morning cuppa, just beautiful. We had our paddle boards and there was no shortages of places close by to launch. We took a day trip to the Isle of Bute and visited all the places close by, Puk’s Glen, Benmore Botanic Gardens, Kilmun Arboretum, so much to see and do, truly stunning location. We didn’t do much cooking but the cottage has everything you need, including some essentials like, salt, sauces, tea, coffee etc. There was plenty dish towels, dish cloths, washing up liquid etc and plenty bath towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner. Over all absolutely everything has been thought of. I would highly recommend a stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine Huntley

Fabulous View
Very comfortable cottage. Safe garden for the dog, fantastic views, very good kitchen, lounge and bathroom, comfy beds.
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10/10 Excellent

A very special cottage!
This was our third time coming back to Nursery Cottage and it was as lovely as ever. It’s the perfect base for exploring the local area, our favourites this year were Puck’s Glen and Ardentinny beach on a sunny day. We also got to try food at The Strone Inn which was delicious! Jo couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating, we feel very lucky to get to stay in this gem of a cottage, it really is a special place.
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10/10 Excellent

lindsey mitchell

Really lovely stay
We had a 10 day stay in the cottage and found it a lovely, peaceful place to hang out, especially in bad weather etc with the log burner and wonderful ever changing view of the tidal river and mountains further afield. The house has been uodated with bare floorboards in many oarts. The kitchen and bathroom are nice sizes and modern. The only 2 niggles were that the garden isnt securely enclosed for dogs although there is a full boundary, short metal fence, our dog is more than capable of springing over it! Plus it has bits underneath that have holes. The other was that we found the beds didnt have the best supporting mattresses for us. Otherwise a very relaxed stay, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Ernest B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nursery Cottage
tHE COTTAGE WAS SUPERBLY POSITIONED The cottage was in a superb position, very clean and welcoming. The only adverse comments i would make is that there were carpet nails protruding from the carpets on the door entrances and were quite painful when stood on,this was solved by placing rugs over the area. Apart from that everything was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely setting
Stayed here with two small dogs for a week. Lovely location and quiet. Cottage fully equipped. Unfortunately garden not secure for small dogs to roam freely as can get under the fence in places, so we had to tether ours.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, peaceful break.
We had a lovely week at Nursery Cottage. The cottage is in an ideal location, lovely quiet spot yet very close to places to visit, and supermarkets just down the road in Dunoon for anything you might need. The weather was kind to us, so the view from the sitting room and garden was really special. Places for eating out just down the road too. Our dog had super time running around the enclosed garden, which was a big plus for us as we don't allow her off lead when we're out and about away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Great location and host
Nursery Cottage is in a great location to explore Argyll and beyond, many walk around the local area some in forests some with stunning views. The host Jo is very welcoming and ensures your stay is the best it can be. Highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with amazing views
Really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and spacious with lots of modern facilities. The large window in the lounge really accentuated the view out onto the river and the mountains beyond. Some complimentary wine and shortbread didn’t do any harm either! Thoroughly recommended.

6/10 Okay

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely, but...
Overall we loved this bungalow and especially the view from the large sitting room window. Excellent for watching the wildlife! And the red squirrels topped the bill. Our two dogs were also entranced!! Our big bugbear was that the garden was advertised as dog friendly, which it would be for bigger dogs, but our two jack russells easily fitted under the fence in many places. This meant we had to watch them and follow them round the garden all the times. Which was a real pain. Our only other gripe was that the bed in the back bedroom was rather uncomfortable as you could feel all the springs. Nothing a mattress topper wouldn't sort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn r.

Fantastic
Perfect peaceful location with beautiful views. Comfortable, clean well equipped cottage. Just a couple of suggestions- a mirror in bedroom would be good and an outside washing line (there is an outside line that is covered with a lean to)
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10/10 Excellent

Paula McCuskin

Lovely quiet cottage
A lovely situated cottage. We watched the small river in front of the cottage ebb and flow , with herons , ducks and swans. To the back of the cottage was a forest and we saw red squirrels and daily visits by yellow wagtails. The cottage was situated so you could get easy ferries to Bute and back to the outskirts of Glasgow on our return journey home. A good cottage experience.
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10/10 Excellent

James K.

Nursery Cottage- lovely property and host
Our stay at nursery cottage was perfect from beginning to end. We were in need of some much needed down time from a busy year and we could not think of a better location to achieve this. Our host, Jo, was an absolute pleasure do deal with and reflected the ambience of her lovely property, which had such a warm and homely feel to it. With stunning views over the Glen's and river, you can either sit in the living room with a brew and let the view change right infant of you at your convenience or get out there and explore it on foot for yourself. Nursery Cottages location was ideal for peace and tranquility, but offers a short drive to Dunoon where we found everything we needed. Can't recommend this place enough.
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10/10 Excellent

Sheena L.

Nursery cottage
A lovely cottage in a great location with great views, kitchen well equipped, beds very comfortable could do with instructions on how to use wood fire
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8/10 Good

Julie B.

90/100
Nursery cottage was peaceful and tranquil with amazing view from lounge window . It was clean, had comfy beds and we were adequately catered for . A guest review book may have been nice , and a blind at the kitchen window and bathroom window , especially when it’s dark and lights need to be on would well not go a miss . But overall quite impressive , apart from bits missing from the cluedo board game The squirrel was a bonus as was the kind gesture of using the free passes for 2 people into Benmore gardens .
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10/10 Excellent

Allan D.

Walking break
Weather was exemplary helped us enjoy a lovely walking break Cottage provided everything one would need Squirrels a bonus
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10/10 Excellent

Bliss
The views just made the cottage perfect and not a midge to be seen, weather was great and bed comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Family stay at nursery cottage
If your looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and want a relaxing holiday this is the place for you, the fantastic views from the property alone will make you feel relaxed. Plenty of fantastic walks and lochs all local , stayed with our 2 kids and 2 dogs , great family chilled holiday , great walks and some great paddle boarding spots including just across the road from the house. After all those walks great to come back to a nice warm cosy and relaxing house Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Dunoon staycation
Fantastic cottage with every thing we needed, will definitely be booking again, thoroughly enjoyed our stay

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