Guests say
Ivy Cottage in Dunoon receives glowing praise from guests for its immaculate presentation, cosy atmosphere, and peaceful location. The cottage is beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean, and thoughtfully equipped, making it a true home from home. Guests appreciate the enclosed garden, ideal for dogs, and the proximity to the beach and town. The hosts are frequently described as welcoming and attentive, with many guests noting the generous welcome packs, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, Ivy Cottage is highly recommended for a relaxing and memorable getaway.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the cottage as 'spotlessly clean', 'immaculate', and 'better equipped than our own home'. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were found.
The location is praised for its peacefulness, proximity to the beach and promenade, and easy access to Dunoon and local walks. Only one minor mention of a 15-20 minute walk to town, but this is not viewed negatively.
Guests repeatedly mention the cottage's comfort, warmth, and homely feel. The beds are described as large and comfortable, and the cottage is noted as cosy and quiet. One guest found the bed settee a bit hard, but this was a rare comment.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests noting the cottage is extremely well equipped, modern, and maintained to a high standard. The enclosed garden, kitchen amenities, and thoughtful extras are frequently mentioned.
Guests consistently mention generous welcome packs including tea, coffee, milk, eggs, wine, and shortbread, as well as dog towels and local information. Please note, while many guests received these gifts, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This lovingly and beautifully renovated holiday cottage enjoys a quiet residential location close to the tourist town of Dunoon, with home from home comforts in a warm and intimate environment and very pet friendly. Loved by guests.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Multi-Fuel Burner, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, 2 x Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Eco save smart electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial
fuel for bioethanol burner included. Welcome pack. . Small private enclosed garden with garden furniture. New for 2025 Private Off road parking for 1 car at the Cottage entrance !. No smoking... Ivy Cottage is a charming one bedroom cottage located on a quiet residential road close to the town of Dunoon. Totally refurbished in 2020, this charming detached property is well appointed and decorated to a high standard and is fully insulated and double glazed.
The cottage is situated in the West Bay less than 400 yards to the beach and only 5-minutes’ walk in to the Kilbride Forest and Bishops Glen. The surrounding area offers a broad range of tourist attractions and activities throughout the year to suit all tastes. With the town centre within a 15-minute walk one can explore all that Dunoon has to offer on foot, from the Castle House Museum, a walk along the promenade with a visit to the Victorian Pier, or a stroll through the town to browse the many craft shops and galleries.
For the more active there are various cycling tracks, and walks through the Argyll Forest which includes Puck’s Glen and the Benmore Botanic Gardens, or enjoy sailing or charter boat trips on the Firth of Clyde. Nearby Fishing at Dunoon Reservoir is excellent, producing double figure Rainbow Trout.
At various times of the year there are popular events and music festivals that draw tourists from all over the world. One such event is the Cowal Gathering at the end of August which claims to be the largest and most spectacular Highland Games in the world. There is a leisure centre with pool and Golf at Cowal Golf Club and Innellan Golf Club. Dunoon is the Firth of Clyde’s most popular tourist resort and Ivy Cottage is well located to enjoy all that the town and surrounding area has to offer. Beach 400 yards. Shops 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Free WiFi
Cats are not allowed at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
EPC Rating = C
Letting Licence No. : AR01942F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
Reviews (32)
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Margaret Morton
Beautiful cottage, close to great walks and the shore. Lovely welcome. Ten out of ten! Very dog friendly.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely 3 night stay in Ivy Cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed, including a generous welcome pack. There's a small garden, which was safe and secure for our 2 small dogs. The older one took a bit of time to get used to the astro turf, but there's also paving slabs and stones. It's just a short walk to the sea front where there's grass, and there's a lovely walk up to a Glen behind the cottage.
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John Park
We had the most wonderful stay at Ivy Cottage in Dunoon while celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and a special 60th birthday, and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Carol and Martin.From the moment we arrived, everything was simply perfect. The cottage was absolutely immaculate spotlessly clean, beautifully presented, and incredibly welcoming. It’s tucked away in a peaceful, quiet area with convenient parking, yet just a short stroll from the beach, which made it ideal for relaxing walks and taking in the scenery.Carol and Martin truly went above and beyond to make our stay special. They kindly left us fresh eggs, tea bags, coffee, sugar, milk, delicious shortbread, and even a lovely bottle of wine such thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home and added to the celebratory feel of our trip.Communication was excellent throughout. They kept in touch and made sure we had all the information we needed, which gave us complete peace of mind.This was a truly memorable stay for such an important occasion, and we are so grateful for the care and attention Carol and Martin put into everything. We would highly recommend Ivy Cottage and would love to return in the future.