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Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Waterfront cottage in Dunoon with kitchen

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Post Office House, with Holy Loch behind.
Stormy day, Post Office House
cosy lounge area
well equipped kitchen, lots of space
kitchen, view towards lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunoon, Argyll
  • Place, Puck's Glenn
  • Place, Holy Loch Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Post Office House is an unusual 'B' listed building, offering comfortable accommodation with a 'wow' factor on the western boundary of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Well positioned for enjoying the Park (walking, biking, forests,mountains, lochs), exploring Argyll (castles, beaches, islands, history) and days out to Glasgow (culture, shops, museums, food.
Perhaps you need a break from all this activity, put your feet up, with a good book, and relax in front of the wood burning stove. Enjoy the views of the Holy Loch, watch out for otters.
It's an open plan house, sleeps two in a double bed, plus the option of a third person in a folding single bed (bedding provided), to be set up where you wish. If you are two but don't share a bed, just ask for the single bed to be provided.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Remember open plan layout!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets welcome, free if the cottage is left clean
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking within the house, please.
Pets are welcome, free, as long as you leave no evidence that a pet was visiting. Bring throws to cover the sofa, vaccum well before departure.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number AR01723F Short Term Let Licence

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub and Holy Loch Marina. Benmore Botanic Garden and Quadmania are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing and hunting nearby.
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Dunoon, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • The Queens Hall - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ardentinny - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub and Puck's Glenn. Benmore Botanic Garden and Loch Long are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed and it didn't disappoint. Lovely location and the cottage was perfect as a base.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat f.

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

Short stay

Comfortable little house for two and a dog.Enjoyed the surrounding area. Great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin D.

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

Wonderful stay

Stunning Location, cosy little cottage with a light and airy feel, great host
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Perfect little cottage

We stayed for a week in this lovely house. It is small but beautifully formed with a cosy vibe and equipped with absolutely everything that you might need to ensure it feels like home from home. It is situated right on the shore line so if coming with dogs, like we did, you conveniently step out of the door onto the beach and there are miles and miles of forest tracks in the immediate locality for walking. Life was very simple and relaxing which was exactly what we were looking for and we would definitely be hoping to return at some point in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hetty M.

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful stay in the post-office house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Lovely stay

The post office house has been restored and designed with great taste and style. The views onto the Loch are superb and the owner was more than helpful. Very nice place to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes Richard Nikodemus H.

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

Extraordinary

We spent a very relaxing week in sunny weather in this beautiful little house. Very suitable for excursions into the surrounding area, including public transport (the bus leaves once an hour). Or to make yourself cosy in front of the fireplace when it rains.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Cottage

Had a great week at the cottage was so peaceful and relaxing also Micheal turn up one day to check everything was ok which was a nice touch
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character property on the banks of Holy Loch. Well equipped and perfect for a short break. Only thing that could improve it would be a bigger shower as it really is tiny!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine I.

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

It was a beautiful location

We loved our stay but there was nowhere to socialise nearbye. We loved the Post Office but we where disappointed about the lack of amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg F.

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

Wonderful Stay

Quaint little cosy cottage, equipped with everything you need. Wifi good, heating good, wood burning stove just lovely in the evening. Communication with owner perfect - especially when we managed to accidentally lock ourselves out, eek! - thanks for your kindness Mike. Surrounding areas fantastic for dog walks - Pucks Glen, Benmore, Ardentinny all highlights for us. Kilmun arboretum just a few steps along the road also well worth a visit. Would highly recommend, and will return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming cottage, relaxing stay

Myself and husband finally got our holiday at Post Office House after rescheduling several times due to Covid lockdowns/restrictions. It was worth waiting for! Terrifically cosy place with everything we needed to relax and recharge. Loved the wood stove and the loch views. Stargazing from the bedroom gable windows. Morning walks down to the park and along the beach. Hikes in the arboretum. Drives along the coast. The list goes on. Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

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

Comfortable and well-equipped cottage

A quirky, cosy and tastefully decorated star of a cottage. It is like a TARDIS! Open the two red doors to find a colourful stained glass doorway which leads into a surprisingly large open plan space. Scandinavian style aplenty. The sitting area is very cosy with a log burner. Two dining areas: one on ground level, another, down four steps, in the large, well-equipped kitchen. Lovely views of the pier with the pleasure of watching the tide rise and fall. The bathroom is on the ground floor with a great shower, very tasteful decoration again. Upstairs there is a comfortable bed and large chest which will hold whatever you bring. Great sleep, every night. The space inside has been very cleverly utilised. It is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. We were a party of three with our pet and we had plenty room. The location , being right on the pier, is beautiful. Spend time with a cuppa just watching all the little boats bobbing and you will feel calmed in only a few moments. Kilmun is a great base for access to some of Scotland's most impressive scenery. A day visit to the Isle of Bute is a real treat, with the journey to the ferry terminal at Colintraive taking you through mountain passes that never disappoint, whatever the weather. Bute, itself, is charming, with some absolutely beautiful beaches. Mike, our host, was fantastic at communicating. Questions were answered in a flash. Very friendly and helpful. You will be hard pushed to find a better place to stay! Thanks for a great holiday, Mike.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mirco F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus hat seinen ganz eigenen Charme und Historie.Die geografische Lage ist bekanntlich sehr ruhig, sonst würde man die Region nicht wählen und das Wetter in Schottland, gerade am Wasser, ist unberechenbar (September-Reise). Dafür ist der Ausblick am Morgentisch ganz toll und die Landschaft für Drohnen-Flüge sehr schön !Bei der Ausstattung war alles vorhanden, was man für zwei Wochen Urlaub benötigt, inkl. Waschmaschine und Bücher/DVD-Sammlung. Gerade der Ofen ist eine sehr feine und romantische Sache.Aufgrund des Alters des Gebäudes und Aufbau/Anordnung der Räume (Treppe; Bodenbelag etc.) sind 10* bei Sauberkeit kaum möglich, auch wenn Mike sich noch so viel Mühe gibt. Es gibt im Haus ein paar Regeln in Bezug auf Heizung und Wasser zu beachten, die aber sehr gut im Haus erklärt sind.Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und unkompliziert.Die Kommunikation ging immer sehr schnell (Email oder persönlich), auch wenn es nur um Ausflugstipps oder Erklärungen zur Überfahrt nach Glasgow ging.Insgesamt ein schöner Urlaub (bis auf das Wetter).Der historische Charme des Gebäudes ist mal was ganz anderes und man darf kein 5*-Hotel erwarten.P.S.: Ja, es ist ein Fähranleger, der aber nicht aktiv in Betrieb ist. Zwischendurch parkt da eine (rote) Fähre am Pier, von der man aber nichts mitbekommt. Die blaue Fähre ankert fest weit entfernt in der Mitte der Bucht und dient als Taucherschule/-Plattform.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, incredible views
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved cottage on the pier lovely and quirky. Everything you could possibly need and beautiful scenery. Lot's of great walks in the area especially ardinnety beach.would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt im Post-Office-Cottage am Pier. Die Lage und der Blick auf das Holy Loch waren super. Das Cottage ist sehr schön und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Wir hatten alles, was wir brauchen und haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.Danke!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodation in an iconic building in the lovely historic town of Kilmun.Good access to Dunoon yet a quick drive to Loch Eck for superb swimming. Friendly, fuss free hosts. Rob and Kerry, Australia
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joke Pieter V.

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

Fantastische cottage

Goed toegeruste cottage. Duidelijke beschrijvingen over de te gebruiken faciliteiten. WiFi werkt uitstekend . Heerlijk gewandeld en gegolfd op de uitdagende golfbaan bij het dorp. 15.00 pp per dag. Het buitenplaatsje is wat beperkt Met uitzcht op Holyloch en de veerboten die aan het piertje aanleggen. Ze liggen daar aan de pierEr rijden geen auto's op en af. Gelukkig maar De vriendelijke buurman heeft het gelukkig wat opgevrolijkt met bloempotten. We hebben het heerlijk gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriella O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charming old building in a nice location for an enjoyable stay for anybody who is not fussy about cleanliness. Mike’s communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Pleasant

Cottage was decent and very comfortable. Definitely enjoyed the stay and is highly recommended for those who plan to travel UK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Objekt alles vorhanden was man benötigt und gut in Schuss und sauber.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich W.

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

Happy time im Post Office Hous

Das alte Post Office House ist einfach wunderschön. Die Lage ist unfassbar schön, die Einrichtung ist gemütlich, man fühlt sich direkt zuhause! Es ist alles da, was man für die Zeit dort benötigt. Wir haben uns dort rund herum wohl gefühlt und würden immer wieder dort einziehen wollen.
Unser schönes Zuhause in Kilmun
Ausblick aus dem Wohnzimmerfenster
Abendstimmung am Holy Loch
Hinter'm Haus am Privatstrand
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura s.

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

Fantastic stay

Beautiful building and area. Would certianly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Brilliant accommodation, beautiful location

Dunoon and surrounding are stunning
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike McDonald

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Mike and Dinah McDonald arrived in Cowal 50 years ago and decided it was heaven.
Mike was an Outdoor Education teacher, so if you want great suggestions for local walks, climbing, canoeing, biking, just ask.
Dinah managed accommodation in Glasgow, from city centre hotels to social housing. She now owns Bookpoint, Dunoon's bookshop, where you can browse amongst 11,000 books, enjoy coffee and home baking, and choose from a wide selection of Scottish gifts.

Why they chose this property

We just love the variety and contrasts; only an hour away to the cosmopolitan european city of Glasgow, fine dining, art galleries, stunning museums, yet step off the ferry in Dunoon and you enter such a different world, a National Park of forests, mountains, coast, rivers, lochs, deer in the garden and eagles overhead.

We had always been attracted by Post Office House when it was the village store and Post Office, a curious historic building in a fantastic location, so we didn't hesitate when it was for sale, needing a major rebuild. We learnt new skills: scottish slating, stonemasonry, lime mortar, woodworking with oak, and stained glass to name just a few.
It was finished in 2013 and well worth the wait, we love the end result.

What makes this property unique

Despite the apparently small exterior, the open plan layout makes it surprisingly spacious for 2-3 visitors. It has been rebuilt to a very high standard, with period furniture,
quirky woodwork, ever-changing views, original artwork, and a cosy stove.

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