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Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star

Cottage in Dunoon with kitchen and patio

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Perched on a hillside overlooking Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde, Rowan Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with plenty of natural light. Enjoy the spacious open-plan sitting room, large decking and garden with magnificent views – perfect for an alfresco drink.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star

Rowan Cottage is a lovely detached holiday property, sitting on a hillside overlooking Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde, near Dunoon, Argyll. It’s one of four situated within a small holiday development called Stronchullin.

Interior
With lots of natural light and lovely views, it sleeps six people in three bedrooms. On the ground floor there’s a spacious open-plan sitting room and dining area with oak flooring and a wood burning stove. From the lounge there’s a patio door leading out to large decking and garden with magnificent views – the perfect spot for an alfresco drink.

The newly reburbished kitchen has everything you could need, including a breakfast bar. There’s also a shower room and a double bedroom downstairs. Upstairs there’s a bedroom with a double and single bed and a single bedroom.

Explore
Rowan Cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the whole of Argyll, with Oban, Bute, Inveraray and Portavadie Marina all within day-trip distance. There’s a lively arts scene around this area, as well as endless opportunities for outdoor fun – from kayaking in the sheltered waters to walking in the woods.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 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 9:30 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

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

47035

About the neighborhood

Map
Blairmore, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Quadmania - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loch Long - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 29 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A.T. Hughes Lochside - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪The Ardentinny - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star located?

Situated in Dunoon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Quadmania and Loch Long. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Rowan Cottage, country location near Dunoon, pet friendly sleeps 6, Visit Scotland 4 star Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frits F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Friendly house, reasonably equipped, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Louise I.

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

Great place to stay

Exactly as described and the pictures do not do it justice. The property is lovely and the location is stunning. We really loved the area and the view from the decking is beautiful. Great place if you want peace and quiet to relax and unwind for a while.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

A lovely cottage to stay in with some amazing views

A lovely cottage ,amazing views, very clean, the hamper provided was an added bonus. Plenty of parking. Lovely cafe at Blairmore

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Rowan cottage, loch long, Scotland

Very nice property. Cosy with stunning views over loch long.
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6/10 Okay

Alexander v.

A quiet place to stay; the rate of the Scottish tourist board at least one star too high.

I am sorry to have to say the following. The decor of the cottage is very dated and worn. For example: the upholstery of the chairs of the dining room chairs is broken, the control knobs of the heaters are broken, window of the upstairs bedroom cannot be closed, the bath towels and kitchen linen are a little worn out. But there was a surprising welcome package with fresh eggs and delicacies.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane R.

Nice cottage

I scored Ok for cleanliness as there were a lot of cobwebs around. Our dog's ball went under the sofa and it was filthy under there. There was dust on a lot of surfaces and in the corners. We had a lovely welcome pack of eggs, milk, meringues etc but the owners did not come to say hello. Despite it being advertised as such, there is no wifi or internet connection. The owner could not rectify this and told me it was just a poor signal. This feature is the main thing we look for in a holiday cottage. Otherwise the cottage was comfy and I had the best sleep ever in a very comfy bed.
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10/10 Excellent

Carys D.

Stay at Rowan Cottage

Lovely honeymoon stay at the cottage. An ideal base to explore the surrounding areas. The welcome produce basket & Prosecco a lovely touch. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Family Holiday

Had a brilliant time staying in this lovely property. Everything was there that was needed for our stay along with a lovely welcome basket when we arrived. It is very peaceful and still missing the great views of the Loch and countryside whilst sitting on the deck. We also did the trail biking during our stay which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Would definitely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martin B.

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

Cosy Cottage in a nice location

We had a very nice week in this cosy cottage. Although the farm is doing clay shooting and quad tours it is usually very quiet. When we arrived there was a lovely welcome basket with fruits, vegetables and some sweets. What we did not like was the width of the double beds (130cm) but this might be British standard? The fridge could be exchanged as well, as there were no more inserts in the door to place bottles there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn G.

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

Picturesque & tranquil

Set amid stunning scenery, the property is in a great location to explore the area. We ventured into Dunoon itself, aswell as exploring Argyll’s secret coast (down to a stunning beach at Ostel Bay) & up to Lochgoilhead. The only negative for us is that we had to drive whenever we wanted to go out. If you don’t mind that though I would certainly recommend. We had a go at quad biking on-site at Quadmania, which was an amazing experience, great views and great fun for all the family! The welcome basket was a lovely touch and much appreciated too - the eggs were so tasty!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

The most beautiful spot!

The cottage is in the most beautiful spot, we absolutely loved sitting out on the decking looking over the loch. The kitchen was well equipped with utensils and the dishwasher was great. The shower was good, very powerful. The sofas are not the comfiest but if the weather is dry you will probably want to sit outside on the decking anyway! We took our two dogs and there are So many wonderful places to explore nearby (within an hour ish) including Benmore Gardens, Pucks Glen, Inveraray, Loch Lomond. The closest shops are in Dunoon which are a good 20 min drive away. There is a wonderful cafe called the Blairmore a couple of miles away - we would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

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

Don't want to go home!!!!

The booking process was simple, The cottage was idyllic, surroundings perfect.... There was nothing not to love except for the week coming to and end and having to leave this beautiful place...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

A comfortable cottage in a great location

Cottage was clean and well equipped. The owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome. There were 4 of us with a toddler, it may have felt slightly cramped if all 6 beds had been used. Beds were very comfortable and the heating effective. A lovely spot. It would have been nice to have had guidance about walks in the adjacent fields, but maybe that is not possible. All in all a great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Amazing Location

What a wonderful little gem of a cottage and the views ! Just wow. A wonderful place to recharge & not to far to visit other places such as Inverary & Oban, Oh & make sure you visit Pucks Glen, just magical. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ajaykumar P.

Beautiful views from lovely cottage

Family of 4 from London visiting Scotland for first time. Argyll cottage rental and Rowan cottage owners supplied excellent directions, information and instructions for our stay. We found it easily and ate at a number of recommended local pubs and cafes.The cottage is located on a hillside with beautiful panoramic views over Loch Long. Kids loved nearby grazing sheep and huge variety of bird life. Cottage was very well equipped. Comfortable beds gave good night's sleep, large sofas for TV , kitchen had everything needed and we cooked a couple of nights. Outdoor seating on patio was much appreciated given the warm weather. We had an excellent stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Perfect for our honeymoon

Everything you need for a quiet relaxed time away from life. Great place for self catering. Remote, but not far to drive, to go to local shops. Would love to have the opportunity to come again.
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6/10 Okay

Laurent K.

Cottage which seems well fitted BUT...

No separate toilet contrary to the description. The dinner table was wobbly. We had to screw it back. The WiFi is really poor. The kitchen drawers & the kitchen hood were dirty. Not enough dishes. No replacement for the toaster when it broke down. But lovely situation near the loch & nice welcoming basket
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6/10 Okay

Vivienne W.

Rowan Cottage

Rowan Cottage was indeed in a beautiful location and because we had good weather during our stay we were able to take full advantage of the decking area with its excellent views over Loch Long. We enjoyed the peace and quiet that this property offers. We did feel that some improvements could be made to the interior especially with regard to the kitchen and its equipment. There was a very rusty dish drainer and glass chopping board that was very badly water stained - these items were well overdue for replacement. There was very little crockery especially if there was full occupancy and the 6 dinner plates that were provided to eat off were frankly quite disgusting - they were extremely scratched and again well overdue for replacement. The sealant in the shower was very blackened and again overdue for renewal. The upstairs bedrooms had fitted units - these again were in need of re-decorating and the drawers needed a good cleaning. We do not want to appear over critical but we are avid self caterers and this cottage interior did not live up to its description and is quite low down on our list of properties we have enjoyed over 30 years. So many cottages we have stayed in have that extra little something that makes you feel really welcome. Despite a welcome tray this did not feel like a home from home which so many others do.
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8/10 Good

Jane G.

Nice place to stay

Nice cottage.friendly owners Comfy beds and good facilities lovely views. Quad biking fun. Beautiful area.
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Perfect for our honeymoon

It was our second visit to Rowan Cottage. We loved it so much we chose it for our honeymoon. We received a lovely, thoughtful welcome from the owners and we will definitely be going back. The views and walks in Ardentinny Forest were great and there’s also a beach by the side of the Loch which is great for walking too.