This cottage sits in an elevated position with views over the hills from the living room. This lovely detached, single-storey property is within walking distance of Dunoon, which has a good selection of shops, restaurants and a cinema. Dunoon is home to the Cowal Highland Gathering, one of the largest and most spectacular Highland games in the world. There is also a fantastic range of outdoor leisure activities on offer including sailing, fishing, windsurfing, speed boat tours, clay shooting and much more.
Enjoy the stunning scenery while cycling into the forests and hills, and walking the Cowal Way. Located only 40 miles from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the area is ideal for walkers and cyclists of all abilities and boasts a magnificent diversity of scenery with dramatic peaks, waterfalls, hidden caves and mysterious, forest covered slopes. A short drive round the peninsula takes you to ’Argyll’s Secret Coast’, packed with places to visit and things to do, and sailors, walkers, cyclists and artists are all drawn to this area for its natural beauty. Explore the forests and coastline by foot, bike, kayak or boat. The area is abundant with wildlife including deer, buzzards, otters, golden eagles, red squirrels and even, if you’re very lucky, basking sharks can be spotted while you are out and about. The whole area is steeped in Highland history and dotted with ruins, castles and ancient sites.
A short drive takes you to Portavadie, with its marina and the ferry over to Tarbert to explore the Kintyre Peninsula. From here, ferries will transport you to the islands of Islay, Jura and Arran. Beach 6¾ miles. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.