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    A historic stone tower by a lake with boats, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

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    Carrick Castle

    Rating: 9.2/10 (5 reviews)

    After visiting Carrick Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carrick Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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    A lakeside village with houses, a stone wall, a bench, and a large tree.

    Loch Goil

    Rating: 9.4/10 (16 reviews)

    Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Goil during your travels in Cairndow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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    Benmore Botanic Garden

    Rating: 9.2/10 (59 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Benmore Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Benmore. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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    Dunans Castle

    Rating: 9.4/10 (17 reviews)

    Learn about the local history of Colintraive when you spend time at Dunans Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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    Kilbride Bay Beach

    Rating: 10.0/10 (3 reviews)

    Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilbride Bay Beach during your trip to Tighnabruaich?

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    Castle Toward Residential School

    Rating: 8.0/10 (5 reviews)

    Learn about the local history of Dunoon when you spend time at Castle Toward Residential School. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

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    Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

    Rating: 8.8/10 (5 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, a lovely green space in Cairndow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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    What to do in Cowal

    Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

    Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

    $176

    per adult

    100% of travelers recommend

    Glasgow: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

    Glasgow: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

    $176

    per adult

    0% of travelers recommend

    3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Glasgow

    3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Glasgow

    $563

    per adult

    0% of travelers recommend

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    Top Beach Cowal Hotels

    Clyde View Bed & Breakfast

    A wooden deck with steps leading to a seating area with a chair and a table, overlooking a body of water and hills.
    • Address: Clyde View, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8PD, GB
    • Location: 5.7 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 50 reviews)
    • Price: $108 nightly, $130 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: Comfortable bed, lovely towels, great breakfast, wonderful hosts. Nice view of loch from breakfast room.

    St Ives Boutique Hotel

    A seaside view with a large building, outdoor seating, and string lights.
    • Address: 58 Victoria Parade, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 7HU, GB
    • Location: 8.7 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 36 reviews)
    • Price: $171 nightly, $205 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels

    Cedars Guest House

    A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.
    • Address: 51 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8AF, GB
    • Location: 8.5 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 72 reviews)
    • Price: $201 nightly, $201 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: Enjoyed having breakfast & being able to look out to the shoreline. Plus, easy access to the local area. Ray & Jackie are very welcoming hosts!

    Portavadie

    Two people in a hot tub with a sunset view over water and mountains.
    • Address: Portavadie, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2DA, GB
    • Location: 15.1 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 248 reviews)
    • Price: $112 nightly, $135 total, Dec 1 - Dec 2, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: We had a lovely stay and the place was gorgeous… restaurant food needs an upgrade as breakfast was rather basic

    Fyne Rooms - Bute Superior King - Bed & Breakfast

    A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a headboard with wall-mounted lamps, and three framed pictures above it.
    • Address: Tighnabruaich, GB
    • Location: 11.7 mi from Cowal
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 13 reviews)
    • Price: $176 nightly, $176 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: Friendly, competitive, clean and comfortable. And the bonus is the Fyne Raja Restaurant nearby, for a fantastic curry. Second stay there and I’m sure I’ll be back again.

    Fyne Rooms - Arran Superior King - Bed & Breakfast

    A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
    • Address: Tighnabruaich, GB
    • Location: 11.7 mi from Cowal
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 5 reviews)
    • Price: $224 nightly, $224 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: Me and four friends stayed at Raj’s awesome Fyne Rooms as a night stop over on our five ferries cycle weekend. Arrived late and soaked - the lovely rooms were a Godsend! Also, Raj lent us the use of small shed to lock our bikes up. Also despite being fully booked up & really busy, Raj and his lovely team Nathan & Tabby(?) cooked us some really tasty pakora and nan wraps. I would not hesitate recommending. Thank you guys, Tony

    Mars Hill Upper

    A room with large windows, a chair, a glass table, and a blue ottoman.
    • Address: 11 Kilbride Road, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 7LL, GB
    • Location: 8.6 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1 review)
    • Price: $439 nightly, $527 total, Nov 18 - Nov 19, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels
    • Review: Minor cleaning issues but host was very quick to respond...Excellent View and Size was superb, Definitely will revisit...Dunoon was Magical....xo...

    Tregortha

    A breakfast table with plates of food, a coffee pot, and a view of the outdoors.
    • Address: High Road, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2BD, GB
    • Location: 11.8 mi from Cowal
    • Star rating: 3.5/5
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 51 reviews)
    • Price: $113 nightly, $136 total, Dec 5 - Dec 6, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Beach Cowal Hotels

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