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

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven
Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Strachur, Argyll
  • Dunans Castle
    19 min drive
  • Loch Goil
    23 min drive
  • Carrick Castle
    32 min drive
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    83 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cairndow

Located in Cairndow, this cottage is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 5 minutes from Loch Fyne. .This cottage is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Loch Long and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Benmore Botanic Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Dunans Castle - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Loch Goil - 23 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Carrick Castle - 32 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Inveraray Jail - 32 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Inveraray Castle - 34 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The View - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Goil Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Heather & Thyme - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Kintyre Tearooms - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bay Cottage - ‬6 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)

General

  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Break !
We had such a relaxing time, we were made to feel very welcome (including our 🐶) all the furnishings we needed were supplied at the cottage by the lovely Mark & Alison (& Dolly) Quality linens, utensils and the cottage was well maintained and spotless clean. Amazing walks, gorgeous garden to relax and eat in. A peaceful location and we will definitely be back there, could be our new getaway ! Thank You for a fantastic break x
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glenbranter Experience
A lovely/cosy little cottage in beautiful surroundings ideal for walking/fishing or just complete relaxing! Cottage was spotlessly clean and everything there you needed.Mark and Alison the owners,were very helpful and obliging.We would highly recommend and will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We came here for our anniversary weekend and to get away from the hustle and bustle of edinburgh. What an absolute delight it was. Friendly people, stunning surroundings and so central to all the places we wanted to visit. Absolutely will recommend to anyone looking for an escape from reality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mary Jane P., Burlington, Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness
If hiking is your fancy, this is the right place!
Hiking in every direction and away from it all. Property is clean but doesn't offer an oven; however, a convection microwave in its place will do the trick for reheating meals or quick cooking items. Right next to the road so expect a tractor in the early mornings that does go back and forth while working and tending to the needs of the roads and trails. Small and very accommodating for a couple. A bit damp even with heat on but they have a small wood fireplace that takes the moisture out of the air. The hiking is exceptional here! I've never experienced such beautiful hikes in my lifetime. Location is a bit far from groceries and dining out but Inverarary is a reasonable 45 min drive offering site seeing, shopping and dining. Love this area because it is away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Formidable
Très charmant cottage, dans une magnifique région idéale pour de longues balades. L'accueil est vraiment chaleureux, Alison et Mark sont très sympas. Un endroit à ne pas manquer, très bon séjour assuré !
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. The area is very nice and the cottage was very cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inez T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glenbranter paradijsje
Je weet dat het weer in Schotland heel erg wisselvallig kan zijn en de midges hongerig. Wanneer je je tegen beiden wapent kun je in Glenbranter Cottage de vakantie van je leven hebben! Een prachtige plek, prima uitvalsbasis voor allerlei activiteiten in de omgeving, magische natuur (Puck's Glen!!!) rust, ruimte, vriendelijke mensen, heerlijk eten (wel even wennen aan de openingstijden/sluitingstijden van Tearooms en Inns en Restaurants), fantastische wandelingen zowel voor de avonturier als voor de bedaagde wandelaar. Wandelroutes goed en duidelijk aangegeven. Wij kijken op een geweldige vakantie terug. Oh ja de woning: knus, stil, schoon, voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt, goede meubels en heel vriendelijke en behulpzame gastheer/vrouw. Mark kent de omgeving op zijn duimpje; hij is opgegroeid in en rond Glenbranter. Een absolute aanrader.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022