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Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge

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View from the Kitchen window
Holy Loch in the evening
Our deer friends sometimes come to visit
Looking out from the balcony over the Holy Loch
Bedroom 1 has a comfortable king bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, etc

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dunoon, Scotland
  • Holy Loch Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Puck's Glenn
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge

Our privately owned lodge is situated in the hills above the Holy Loch, on the edge of the holiday park, a twenty minute ferry ride from Gourock. On arrival you will find yourself in an idyllic setting, surrounded by stunning views. It is a traditional build wooden lodge, accessible via two small steps onto the deck straight from the two car parking area. The covered deck to the front has a seating area and a fabulous view out over the Loch.

The lodge is one of a small group located in a beautiful woodland setting . It is tranquil with stunning views and it is not unusual to find yourself face to face with one or more of the local deer or the several red squirrels who frequent our deck looking for nuts. There are many walks around the surrounding area, with the Argyll Forest Park, Pucks Glen and Benmore Gardens within minutes, and of course the amenities of Dunoon are a short drive or bus ride away with restaurants, cafes, shopping etc

The welcoming interior consists of a centrally heated spacious open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. All rooms are furnished to a very high standard. The kitchen has modern units, a full size fridge freezer, modern oven and hob, kettle, microwave and coffee machine. As this is our holiday home too, we have added quality and touches you might not normally find in a rental. Bedroom 1 has a comfortable king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 has a comfortable double bed, wardrobe, dresser etc Towels, bed linen are provided and of good quality. The modern well appointed bathroom has a walk-in shower, with wc and vanity. Free WiFi. The lodge has multiple inbuilt USB charging points, smoke detectors, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

We have a large wrap round deck with table and chairs on on side and seating etc overlooking the Holy Loch.

Well behaved dogs are welcome

Property manager

John Colee

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 230918-000022

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this chalet is on the waterfront. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and Holy Loch Marina. Benmore Botanic Garden and Funworld Leisure are also worth visiting.
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Dunoon, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Queens Hall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Puck's Glenn - 21 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Black of Dunoon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Continental - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Run - Refurbished Luxury Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smiddy Museum, Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and Holy Loch Marina. Cowal Golf Club and The Queens Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

neil a.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
mr n arent
Property was comfortable and attractively decorated. Double bedrooms were spacious and beds comfy. Beautiful view from the lodge and sited in quiet peaceful area. Saw a deer. Communication with owner somewhat challenging, and we had to initiate the day before re. access etc. Would be helpful to have additional information re heating and cooker operation a welcome pack would have been nice heating was not on and took 24 hours to heat up once we got in
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy and comfortable
Great stay over Easter with plenty of things to do. House is on a great property of holiday lets with great walks and scenery. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin run lodge
The lodge was ready for us to check in earlier than we thought.it has everything we needed for our stay.beautiful décor throughout and absolutely immaculate.we enjoyed sitting out in the decking at night time especially.we hope to come back again soon.thanks to John for telling us about things to do and making us comfortable in his holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Had a great time in Dolphin Run. Very clean, and had everything we needed. Enjoyed taking the kids up to the activity centre at Hunter’s Quay and booked a few of the activities as members of the public. We needed reliable wifi in case we needed to work from home, and we were not disappointed. I imagine this lodge would be even better in the better weather. It has a lovely deck with ample seating for soaking up the fabulous view. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We totally enjoyed our stay, everything was first class we Thank john the owner for keeping the cabin first rate. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a peaceful spot
Second time I've stayed. Nice little cottage close to my family. Clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D., glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunoon holiday lodge
Had a lovely long weekend at the lodge. Very comfortable, clean and all you need provided. Kids loved the shower. Weather was on our side, so it was lovely to sit on the decking and relax. Would highly recommend this lodge to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it ,
Just perfect, wished we could have stayed longer x
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect break
Our family including 2 teenagers and small dog stayed at the lodge for 4 nights. We were so impressed at how clean the place was and is clearly a home that gets well looked after. The location was so peaceful with fantastic views of the loch and the deck to the front is not overlooked by any of the other lodges which can sometimes be an issue for people at this type of rental. From the excellent WiFi connection to the lovely decor and fixtures and fittings, dolphin lodge is a real credit to the owners and somewhere we hope to return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Pari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highland Games
We stayed for an extended week in order to see Dunoon , and take in the Highland Games. The cabin was very nice. The area was very quiet with plenty of nature around. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Colee

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I live with my wife Carol and two golden retrievers just outside Glasgow where we run an IT company which, to say the least, can be a little bit stressful at times. Dunoon, and in particular the Holy Loch, has become our bolt hole, and I don't think I could ever adequately describe the feeling of catching an early Friday evening ferry and sailing across the Clyde leaving the weeks hassles at McInroy's Point to be picked up on the way back :) . The trip itself is calming and even though you are only twenty minutes from the mainland it feels like another world .