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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Overview of Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Benmore, Scotland
  • Popular LocationBenmore Botanic Garden2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoly Loch Marina9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunters Quay Ferry Terminal13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCowal Golf Club14 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
150 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    3 single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Eckford House is a traditionally renovated country house with panoramic veiws of the Benmore Vally. Originally owned by the Younger family in the 1800's. The house was initially lived in by the factor of the Benmore Estate and encompasses a wealth of botanical history, consisting of vast charted collections of seedlings from around the globe. (Douglas Firs, Giant Conifers, rare species of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Azaleas.) The garden has ten acres of exquisite exploring.

Recently renovated to very high standard while keeping traditional character of the building, with underfloor heating throughout. Eckford House has wood burning stoves with marble and wooden fireplaces creating a homely a warm ambience.

Large living room, with dining space to accommodate 10 people 50" smart T.V, Bluetooth music system.

A solid oak kitchen with a Belfast sink, electric range cooker, large kitchen table ideal for family get-togethers.

Master bedroom consists of a luxurious super king sized bed with jack and jill ensuite, luxury shower with body jets and large shower head.
2nd bedroom, kingsized bed with jack and jill ensuite.
3rd bedroom double bed, additional sleeping space on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch this room also has own ensuite bathroom.

There is additional sleep space in the large living room on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch.

With over 4 hectares of ground to explore, the gardens consist of a large rare charted collection of rhododendron, azaleas, Douglas firs, magnolia trees and more. The garden also has magnificent waterfall features and trails throughout the garden.

A relaxing jacuzzi style hot tub with stunning multicolour LED lighting and bluetooth music system, situated in a log cabin decorated in warm fairy lights, this is situated next to the house perfect for unwinding after a fun-filled and busy day.

Benmore has lots to offer including Benmore botanical gardens, pucks glen and more spectacular scenery between the mountains and lochs. Dunoon its self is a seaside town filled with quirky shops, cafe's bars and restaurants.

We aim to give our guests as much privacy as possible, we are available if required.
You may see us dealing with our livestock occasionally.

Please note, additional guests brought to Eckford House either planning to enter property has been accounted and paid for.
Any events intended to be held at Eckford House need prior approval.
We no longer accept dogs.

Property manager

Sandy and Roisin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking in Property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A fantastic place for children to explore.

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
Note from host: Ideal property for family gatherings
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

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About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 2 min walk
  • Holy Loch Marina - 9 min drive
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
  • Puck's Glenn - 17 min drive
  • Loch Long - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swallow Cafe
  • Ingrams Bar
  • Rock Cafe
  • Subway
  • Anselmo's

Frequently asked questions

Is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Benmore Botanic Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We all immediately felt relaxed upon walking through the door. The place just has a cozy feel. Would recommend to anyone that's looking to decompress and just hang out. You must go to Puck's Glen though, which will be more than enough exercise for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and tranquil house
We loved our stay at the Eckford House. The house was beautiful, with very comfortable furniture in the sitting room and bedrooms. The kitchen was also very nice. Every room was decorated to a high standard. The house is situated at a quiet and idyllic setting with a very pretty path that takes you to a stream with a waterfall. The kids loved seeing the resident rooster and ducks walk around the property. It was chilly in the evening so it was nice to have plenty of firewood to make a fire in the fireplace. Our family also enjoyed the fancy hot tub in a separate part of the house after a long day of sightseeing and walking. It's a short drive to the Botanic Garden and Dunoon. The hosts Sandy and Roisin were very responsive and helpful with our questions. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to this part of Scotland, will definitely be back again for a visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unreal😊
Excellent 👌🏼
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H., Southport

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Summer Holiday
We enjoyed our stay at the house, as a family of 6 adults we had everything we needed and plenty of space for us all without feeling crowded. It’s a very pleasant country house and ideally located in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property!
Stayed for 5 days for partners 60th brilliant location pictures dont do house justice georgeous! Cannot rate highly enough definately be back thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A., Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location, Quiet Location
Beautiful house set on the side of the hill. Hot tub is amazing. Spacious kitchen for all your cooking needs. Not far from the botanical gardens which was a lovely walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house, wonderful location, perfect hosts
We stayed at Eckford House for 10 days and had the most wonderful time. We arrived to a warm house with a roaring fire, a bottle of Baileys and a box of biscuits on the table, fresh eggs in the fridge and gorgeous toiletries in our rooms. The house itself is spacious yet cosy. The views are spectacular, we never tired of them. Our days were spent exploring the local area and our evenings were spent in the hot tub, playing games and stargazing. Just perfect! Sandy and Roisin were great hosts, totally unobtrusive yet available whenever we needed anything. We really didn’t want to leave. We recommend this property highly (whilst secretly wishing we could keep it to ourselves so that we could return whenever we wanted!) Thank you for everything, we had the most perfect Christmas and New Year break,
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
October half term break
Lovely setting and very well equipped spacious accommodation. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem of Dunoon
We had a fantastic 6 night stay at this hidden gem nestled near the forest in Benmore,Dunoon. The house was immaculate, comfy beds, lovely wood burning fire and a fabulous hot tub. Highly recommend this house! It’s fair to say we will be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Anesia A.

Nice stay shame about the owner!
The stay was fine until we got accused of taking a dog which had passed away before we went on holiday. Even after sending proof to the owner we still have been accused and fined because the owner found dog hairs in the kitchen of the property, this was from their dog! It was lovely to be able to pet a dog and feed it sausages from the bbq considering the circumstances. All in all this whole experience was ruined by having to prove the family dog was dead! Sad times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021