North Lodge

Kilmun, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

"The North Lodge is a luxury self catering lodge overlooking the River Eachaig where it meets the Holy Loch."

Things You'll Love

You can enjoy the sunsets and stunning views from a covered seating area right outsied the front door of the property. The seats have been made from locally sourced wood by a local craftsman.

Location

The Cowal Peninsula hosts the Cowal Games, the world's largest pipe band festival (usually last week in August) and is bounded on the West by Loch Fyne (famous for its oysters) and Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde on the East. The area is home to the Lamont and MacLachlan clans. The beautiful, narrow and sinuous Loch Eck, 2 miles to the north west of the lodge is home to the the protected Powan (a rare and unusual freshwater herring landlocked once the Ice age ended), as well as brown trout and salmon. There is excellent fishing in Loch Eck and the local rivers for Brown Trout, Salmon and Sea Trout. Across Cowal, there are numerous activity sports as well as numerous local golf courses and other sporting activities, including watersports and pony trekking in the Holy Loch area.

One and a half miles to the North of the Lodge are one of Scotland's most beautiful Botanical gardens, the Younger Botanic Garden also known as Benmore Gardens. H.G. Younger donated the garden to the nation in 1929 when it was chosen as a specialist outpost of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Its mild climate and high rainfall was found to be especially suited to the cultivation of the plants gathered on the botanical expeditions of George Forrest in western China between 1904 and 1932. In 125 acres of hillside walks you can find the world famous avenue of Giant Californian Redwoods (giant sequoia) planted in 1863 and now over 135 feet tall, one of worlds finest collection of Rhododendrons, rare and endangered native Scottish plants, a Bhutanese Glade, Tasmanian Ridge, and Chilean Rainforest Glade. Open from 1 March - 31 October although access is permitted at other times.

Owner's Description

The North Lodge is a luxury self catering lodge overlooking the River Eachaig where it meets the Holy Loch.

With three bedrooms sleeping six adults, the Lodge has a fully fitted kitchen, dining area, Lounge, shower room/WC and a further bathroom/WC with a luxury corner bath.

North Lodge dating back to the 1930's was originally the ballroom of the adjacent Kilmun Convalescent home and constructed in the late 19th century, it's high ceilings in the sitting room attest to this original function.

North Lodge fully electrically heated comprises a comfortable and cosy open plan sitting/dining room seating for 6 People, Sofas 1, Armchairs 3, with Television, VCR, DVD and CD player.

There are three bedrooms (One Double room and Two Twin rooms) with the option of a comfortable sofa bed in the sitting room. A childs cot is available on request. There is also a bathroom/WC/shower and a further separate shower room/WC.

The kitchen has: Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Gas cooker, Oven, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Toaster

There are 2 Bathrooms and 2 Toilets and a Dining room table for 6.

Outside the lodge is a comfortable covered seating area with beautiful sunset views to the Cowal Hills.

Things You Need To Know

The North Lodge is ideal for a family or couple who would like to have a quiet break or be 'away from it all' yet yet close to local activity and amenities.

Directions

View Map

From Dunoon take the A815 road until you are over the Cothouse Bridge just past the Cothouse Garage and Convenience Store and turn right on to the A880 for Kilmun and Ardentinny. If arriving from the north/Glasgow/Loch Eck, turn left onto the A880 Kilmun/Blairmore/Ardentinny road just before the Cothouse and follow the directions below.

Continue along this road for approx 250m until the Loch is visible on the right and the former convalescent home is visible on your left. The North lodge is the building on your left and the right hand side of the larger building. A car parking is sited on your left amongst the mature trees.

Other Information

Short breaks are available as well as longer term occupancies.