Title: Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46510000/46508600/46508579/ccbde3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46510000/46508600/46508579/239bc4cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46510000/46508600/46508579/e3b8ed88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46510000/46508600/46508579/fb122da9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46510000/46508600/46508579/3928a569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden Old Kilmun House was built by the Duke of Argyll in 1696 with stonework dating back to an earlier 16th or 17th Century house. The property was owned and lived in during the late 19th Century by sugar magnate, collector, philanthropist and founder of Benmore Gardens, James Duncan, and then by the Younger family. James Duncan planted 6 million trees at Benmore, but many of the finest were those he planted in the garden at Kilmun. The whole garden is yours to explore, see if you can find the tree swing or the table and chairs carved from a tree that had lived a few feet away for over 50 years. It was the Younger family who added the separately owned Victorian extension to the west side of the house. Our lovely neighbor Matthew lives in the extension, if you bump into him, feel free to ask him about any of the rare trees or birds in our garden. Please note, use of our Yurt costs an additional £200, but is included in our Retreat packages. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092400/33092394/7e804c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Property, Spectacular Seaviews & Hot Tub, 6 en-suite bedrooms Sleeps 12+ Ascog - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=33092394&PinnedHotelID=33092394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95991400/95991312/df6d48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great for large groups Hot tubs, fire pit, water views Sleeps 17 Pet friendly Dunoon - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.99736%2C-4.94368&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EUbVBXc3Z-Vyce2pZP1XvQ6DktU=) Kilmun, SCT #### What's nearby - Benmore Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Loch Long - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles - Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles - Holy Loch Marina - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles - Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles #### Getting around - Dunoon Station - 14 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬71 min drive - ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Ardentinny - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Blairmore - ‬5 min drive - ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden located? > This family-friendly Dunoon holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Benmore Botanic Garden and Puck's Glenn. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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