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

Let nature soothe your soul at this charming cottage nestled among trees. Unwind by a roaring fire then venture out to discover breathtaking scenery.

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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 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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

  • WiFi available

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Exterior

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  • Washer
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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 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

Property is also known as

521318

About the neighborhood

Map
Strachur, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Dunans Castle - 19 min drive
  • Loch Goil - 23 min drive
  • Carrick Castle - 32 min drive
  • Inveraray Castle - 34 min drive
  • Argyll Adventure - 35 min drive

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

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 a rural location, 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Floraidh C.

Gorgeous place
Beautiful cottage, would stay again in a heartbeat. Lovely forest setting and dog friendly. Clean and comfy

10/10 Excellent

Mijke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent break away from it all!
We enjoyed our stay so much last year we came back again this year. So peaceful, had everything you could ask for in quiet location. Thank you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

We had a great week!
We loved our stay at Glenbranter - beautiful walks from the door, red squirrels, amazing scenery, and very cosy accommodation …we would stay there again
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10/10 Excellent

Conor C.

Great stay
A cosy place with beautiful walks nearby. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
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10/10 Excellent

Ellis V.

Great stay!
What a lovely cottage: small but everything that makes life comfortable was there! Beautiful surroundings and lots to do, loads of suggestions and information provided! It was really nice to meet our host Mark!
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8/10 Good

Nadine J.

A cosy stay
Cosy cottage in lovely, peaceful location. Well equipped. Ideal for lots of lovely walks and day trips.
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8/10 Good

Dennis S.

A week of nature
Beautiful place, perfect location for those who wants to be immersed in nature - enjoyed long walks into the forest
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

Idyllic hideaway!
Had an absolutely wonderful week of peace and quiet in this delightful, cosy little cottage with varied, beautiful walks from the doorstep. A gem of a find for a blissful break.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Autumn break
A great break in a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. This was our second stay here, postponed from spring, and it was well worth the wait.
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8/10 Good

Daniel D.

Great relaxing weekend
A couple of very relaxing days spent at Glenbranter Cottage. Lovely surroundings, cosy accommodation. Exactly what we were after.

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tasha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

William B.

GlenBranter just perfect
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at GlenBranter. Perfect location to relax and unwind. Lots of trails to walk or cycle straight from the cottage door. Friendly knowledgeable hosts providing a wide range of information to make your stay perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Strongly recommended
Great location. October colours in forest and on hills stunning and cottage a very welcome warm place to return to after wet walks! Owners very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Gabriella F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Easter break
Comfortable stay in an ideal location. Lots of walks for dogs. Great views. Good communication - many thanks.
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Hidden gem - highly reccomend!!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Glenbranter Cottage; the cottage is very stylish, super comfortable and the kitchen is really well equipped. The location was perfect to explore the local area and was really peaceful. Alison and Mark's personal recommendations and advice were great, and it was lovely to meet them both. We would highly reccomend a stay here and would not hesitate to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cosy Cottage
We absolutely loved our stay at Glenbranter Cottage. The location is beautiful and there are lots of lovely woodland walks in the area. The cottage is very well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The welcome bottle of prosecco was a nice surprise too! Mark and Alison were very helpful and gave us some good tips on things to do and places to eat. We would happily stay there again.
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8/10 Good

Donna K.

A warm and cosy cottage in the woods.
Perfect for a quiet and secluded retreat. You can walk out of the cottage into the most beautiful woods. There are waterfalls and walks around the loch. The cottage is small but very comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone who loves nature. We can’t wait to go again.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek U.

99/100
Wonderful cottage tucked away in a Scottish National forest with a bubbling brook in front and stunning views and scenery all around the area
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8/10 Good

Monica G.

Weekend Stay in Beautiful Argyll.
Charming little But n’ Ben! The location was a surprise and a wonderful one at that!! Right in the middle of the forestry walks and surrounded by nature. Beautiful. The cottage was compact, cosy and had all we required. Peaceful and comfortable. Our hosts Mark and Alison were welcoming and helpful and we both liked them very much. Would definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Keren S.

RELAXING BREAK IN PEACEFUL, GORGEOUS COTTAGE
We had a lovely 4 night break in Glenbranter Cottage. It was just perfect, everything provided for a 'get away from it all' holiday. Very quiet location which is what we like, fantastic walk from the cottage to a spectacular waterfall. Went up Ben Arthur on a bright, sunny day with snow capped top. Met Mark and Helen, who were very welcoming. Our dog loved curling up in front of the wood burner after long days out in the fresh air. We don't usually go to the same place twice, but will definitely be paying a return visit, so many places we didn't get time to visit.