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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

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Eckford House
Large Oak kitchen, double oven x 6 stoves, underfloor heating.
Spacious, bright kitchen, ideal for get-togethers
Spacious solid oak kitchen with underfloor heating
Large living room/dining room underfloor heating and wood burning stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Benmore, Scotland
  • Place, Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Puck's Glenn
    ‪29 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunoon Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite toilet with luxurious shower head

Toilet · Shower only

Jack and Jill toilet with Luxery shower Head and body jets

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Eckford House is a traditionally renovated country house with panoramic veiws of the Benmore Vally. Originally owned by the Younger family in the 1800's. The house was initially lived in by the factor of the Benmore Estate and encompasses a wealth of botanical history, consisting of vast charted collections of seedlings from around the globe. (Douglas Firs, Giant Conifers, rare species of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Azaleas.) The garden has ten acres of exquisite exploring.

Recently renovated to very high standard while keeping traditional character of the building, with underfloor heating throughout. Eckford House has wood burning stoves with marble and wooden fireplaces creating a homely a warm ambience.

Large living room, with dining space to accommodate 10 people 50" smart T.V, Bluetooth music system.

A solid oak kitchen with a Belfast sink, electric range cooker, large kitchen table ideal for family get-togethers.

Master bedroom consists of a luxurious super king sized bed with jack and jill ensuite, luxury shower with body jets and large shower head.
2nd bedroom, kingsized bed with jack and jill ensuite.
3rd bedroom double bed, additional sleeping space on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch this room also has own ensuite bathroom.

There is additional sleep space in the large living room on a double high quality and comfortable pull out couch.

With over 4 hectares of ground to explore, the gardens consist of a large rare charted collection of rhododendron, azaleas, Douglas firs, magnolia trees and more. The garden also has magnificent waterfall features and trails throughout the garden.

A relaxing jacuzzi style hot tub with stunning multicolour LED lighting and bluetooth music system, situated in a log cabin decorated in warm fairy lights, this is situated next to the house perfect for unwinding after a fun-filled and busy day.

Benmore has lots to offer including Benmore botanical gardens, pucks glen and more spectacular scenery between the mountains and lochs. Dunoon its self is a seaside town filled with quirky shops, cafe's bars and restaurants.

We aim to give our guests as much privacy as possible, we are available if required.
You may see us dealing with our livestock occasionally.

Please note, additional guests brought to Eckford House either planning to enter property has been accounted and paid for.
Any events intended to be held at Eckford House need prior approval.
We no longer accept dogs.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A fantastic place for children to explore.
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Events

Events allowed
Ideal property for family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in Property
Shoe free house, to feel benefit of underfloor heating.

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
Note from host: Ideal property for family gatherings
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

About the area

Dunoon

Located in Dunoon, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. Benmore Botanic Garden and Quadmania are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Benmore, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Queens Hall - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Loch Long - 22 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 15 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ardentinny - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Blairmore - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Black Dunoon - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Benmore Botanic Garden and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sandy and Roisin

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Fun, outgoing couple, who are hard working, both practical and enjoy the outdoors.
Eckford house was taken on as a project nearly 3 years ago. We are continually trying to make improvements to the house and garden to make it a bright, clean, comfortable and tidy environment where everyone is happy to be

Why they chose this property

This property and gardens are unique like no other.

What makes this property unique

Solid stone house with a wealth of history, cosy ambience internally with wood burning stove, warm clean comfortable.
The hot tub style jacuzzi is a relaxing way to socialise with close friends and family. The garden is world renowned for its rare collections. Outside seating a BBQ for long summer nights or a dry cold winters night. This house and gardens have been renovated for a relaxing family getaway.

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English