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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

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.

Overview of Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Scotland

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Benmore, Scotland
  • Popular LocationBenmore Botanic Garden2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoly Loch Marina9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuck's Glenn17 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)95 min drive

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.

Property manager

Sandy and Roisin

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

Events allowed
Ideal property for family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed

Smoking

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 Puck's Glenn and Holy Loch Marina. 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 cycling and hunting.
Map
Benmore, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 2 min walk
  • Holy Loch Marina - 9 min drive
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
  • Puck's Glenn - 17 min drive
  • Loch Long - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Swallow Cafe - 14 min drive
  • Ingrams Bar - 15 min drive
  • Rock Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Subway - 15 min drive
  • Anselmo's - 15 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Benmore Botanic Garden and within 3 miles (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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
We all immediately felt relaxed upon walking through the door. The place just has a cozy feel. Would recommend to anyone that's looking to decompress and just hang out. You must go to Puck's Glen though, which will be more than enough exercise for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and tranquil house
We loved our stay at the Eckford House. The house was beautiful, with very comfortable furniture in the sitting room and bedrooms. The kitchen was also very nice. Every room was decorated to a high standard. The house is situated at a quiet and idyllic setting with a very pretty path that takes you to a stream with a waterfall. The kids loved seeing the resident rooster and ducks walk around the property. It was chilly in the evening so it was nice to have plenty of firewood to make a fire in the fireplace. Our family also enjoyed the fancy hot tub in a separate part of the house after a long day of sightseeing and walking. It's a short drive to the Botanic Garden and Dunoon. The hosts Sandy and Roisin were very responsive and helpful with our questions. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to this part of Scotland, will definitely be back again for a visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unreal😊
Excellent 👌🏼
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early Summer Holiday
We enjoyed our stay at the house, as a family of 6 adults we had everything we needed and plenty of space for us all without feeling crowded. It’s a very pleasant country house and ideally located in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property!
Stayed for 5 days for partners 60th brilliant location pictures dont do house justice georgeous! Cannot rate highly enough definately be back thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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.

Languages:

English
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