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Old Kilmun House
Burt the Yurt (Additional £200)
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kilmun, SCT
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Loch Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathrrom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is on a river. The Queens Hall and Castle House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Newark Castle and Castle Toward Residential School. Travelling with kids? Consider Benmore Botanic Garden, or check out an event or a game at Waterfront Leisure Complex. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Kilmun, SCT

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Loch Long - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dunans Castle - 42 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lorne Bar - ‬10 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$2,074, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful waterside historical country house with magnificent garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Freeden

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

Lovely family together time

Lovely spacious property with great character in beautiful location. Plenty for the children to do both inside and outside! Beautiful walks nearby - unfortunately the weather was mixed but we came prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone C.

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

Beautiful property

Wow, what a location and house. We stayed here with 3 families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house is located overlooking the Holy Loch and old Kilmun church. Lovely to wake up to the birds every morning. Very peaceful. The house has everything you need, full kitchen and laundry and with 3 bathrooms everyone was happy. The teens loved using the spa while the adults loved sitting in the formal lounge. About a 15 minute drive into the main town of Dunoon. The only thing I could say needs improving is the kitchen could do with a clean out - lots of food products left in there when the rules state no food is to be left in the house and the pots and pans on the open sheaves need a good scrub. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Iain M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Superb Garden

The highlight of this property is the superb garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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