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Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

Map
Strachur, Argyll
  • Popular LocationLoch Goil23 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarrick Castle32 min drive
  • Popular LocationInveraray Castle34 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)106 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.

Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

Glenbranter Cottage is a cosy cottage for two located in the Glenbranter forest. A peaceful and secluded glen at the head of Loch Eck, "one of the jewels of the (Argyll) Forest Park" and a part of the Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This charming cottage is ideal for couples who love the outdoors, the perfect place to unwind, relax and explore this beautiful part of the Cowal Peninsula. Let the sounds of the river lull you to sleep.

Featuring an open plan living/dining room, a wood burning stove and comfortable sofa and armchair. A warm and cosy room to relax after a day's adventure to reflect on the beautiful scenery, sights and activities you have close by.

The open plan area includes a small kitchenette area, a small fridge, combination microwave (grill, convection and microwave) and hob. For entertainment, the cottage features Freeview TV (FreeSat), Wi-Fi, a selection of books and DVD’s.

The cottage features one double bedroom and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, hand basin and toilet.

For the outdoors there is a lovely garden area to enjoy. The front garden has spectacular views of the beautiful surrounding forest and countryside.

Whether enjoying an evening in the garden soaking up the views or relaxing by the wood burning fire, Glenbranter Cottage is an idyllic holiday cottage for all seasons. An ideal base to explore this spectacular region.

The forest and surrounding lochs are renowned for walking and cycling. The cottage is close to the scenic Allt Robuic gorge and waterfalls, and sits directly on the Cowal Way, a popular 57 mile trail between Inverglas and Portavadie.

Glenbranter also offers an excellent base for more challenging hill walking with a number of easily accessible peaks, rising steeply above Loch Eck and affording stunning views over the Cowal peninsula, the Clyde sea lochs and beyond.

Three miles away is Strachur village, with its two general stores, the famous Creggans Inn offering delicious food and a cosy bar, and the Bay Cottage tearoom's delightful breakfasts, takeaway rolls, and meals throughout the day

One off road parking space and use of a large lockable shed for bikes, and canoes.

Well behaved dogs welcome. Max 2 per stay @ £3 each per night.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

521318

About the area

Cairndow

This cottage is located in Cairndow. Auchindrain Highland Farm Township and Inveraray Jail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Puck's Glenn and Holy Loch Marina. Benmore Botanic Garden and Quadmania are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Dunans Castle - 19 min drive
  • Loch Goil - 23 min drive
  • Carrick Castle - 32 min drive
  • Inveraray Castle - 34 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 26 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Goil Inn - 22 min drive
  • The View - 23 min drive
  • Heather & Thyme - 25 min drive
  • The Clachan Bar - 5 min drive
  • Bay Cottage - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly located?

Situated in Cairndow, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loch Fyne and Loch Long. Benmore Botanic Garden and New Castle Lachlan are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mijke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, quiet getaway
Lovely cottage and a perfect place for when you want to have some quiet time, take long walks and read a book by the fire.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Hideaway!
This pretty little cottage is in a beautiful location, you really have to see it to believe it. We loved our stay here, there was so much to do and see we will have to return and we definitely wished we had booked for longer. So many walking routes on the doorstep in the most spectacular scenery.It is a perfect haven, our host gave us a warm welcome and the cottage had everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Its was lovely great place to stay very peaceful.and quit mark and alison made us feel very welcome and nothing was to much trouble for them told us all about place to go
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace &quiet
Small bit cozy so many walks in the woods waterfalls and so quiet we walked along the. Loch sides and visited Inverary,Dunoon, the green welly Stop at tyndum had meals at two Pubs no more than 4 miles from cottage Were the food and service was excellent We certainly recommend this holiday location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky cottage on stunning location
Small, cosy cottage set in the most oeace oustanding of locations surrounded by forests, waterfalls and mountains. The cottage was smaal but cosy and was well eqippedeverything you needmost stunningly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheilagh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, quiet retreat in historic Argyll.
The cottage is small but beautifully laid out with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. Instructions given by hosts for entry were clear. It is the perfect place to switch off and enjoy the deep peacefulness of this corner of Scotland. It is located in woodland in the midst of a network of local walks. It is also within easy reach of many of Argyll’s historic and ancient sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tasha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved the location and all the stunning walks directly from the cottage, wildlife was great and Mark gave us really useful tips. Take the Dunoon ferry to save travel time instead of driving round no booking needed, just drive on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor Adventures
The cottage was perfect for a week in the outdoors. The area surrounding is stunning, forest, mountains, lochs and coastline. Lovely local pubs and really good information in the owners guide. Couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We had a great few days in Glenbranter Cottage. The cottage was the perfect size for two, and a very comfortable place to spend time, as well as a well-located base from which to explore the area. Very helpful hosts, Mark and Alison, too!

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glenbranter
We had a lovely stay at Glenbranter, the cottage had everything we needed and the walks so near were delightful.