Lochside Hermitage

The Cowal Peninsula rewards exploration, and Lochside Hermitage puts you within reach of most of it. Kilmun Arboretum is on the doorstep for woodland walks; Younger Botanic Gardens at Benmore, a short drive away, spreads across hillsides planted with rare trees. The Arrochar Alps draw hillwalkers, while Loch Eck and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are accessible for the day. Dunoon itself—minutes away by car—has shops, cafes, a swimming pool and Castle House Museum. A ferry from Gourock takes you across the water if you want a change of scene.

The apartment sits on the ground floor with two double bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space. Windows face the Holy Loch, where you can watch boats on the water and the light change through the day. The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included. There is parking for one car on site. The grounds are shared with other properties; note there are 9 steps within them. No smoking is permitted in the property.