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Nestled in the heart of Argyll and Bute, Cowal is a captivating peninsula on Scotland's west coast, offering a serene escape for travelers. Known for its rugged landscapes and rich history, Cowal is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and adventure. The charming town of Dunoon, Cowal's only burgh, serves as a perfect base for exploring the area. Here, visitors can enjoy scenic ferry rides to Gourock and beyond.
For those looking to immerse themselves in nature, the northern part of Cowal is home to the stunning Argyll Forest Park and the majestic Arrochar Alps, where hiking enthusiasts can conquer Beinn an Lochain. The southern forks of the peninsula, divided by Loch Striven and Loch Riddon, offer picturesque views and peaceful retreats.
Top attractions include the historic Inveraray Castle and the scenic Kyles of Bute. Whether you're exploring ancient clan lands or enjoying the natural beauty, Cowal promises a memorable stay.
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Hotel in Cowal, Cairndow · 9.40 mi from centre
8.8
41 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Creggans Inn in Cairndow, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Fyne. This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from New Castle Lachlan and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Old Castle Lachlan.
Inn in Helensburgh, Garelochhead · 8.79 mi from centre
8.4
478 reviews
"The Anchor Inn was a traditional Drovers Inn dating back to 1888. Over recent years, it has undergone tasteful modernization and now features a nautical-themed bar and restaurant area with hearty food and good ale. We have various rooms, all en-suite, and many have views of the Gareloch Sea.
Eating at the Anchor Inn, we offer our guests the option of breakfast and dinner within our bar/restaurant area; please note that this is subject to additional charges. We would ask that guests book tables for dinner ahead of their arrival to ensure availability.
Entertainment at the Anchor Inn: throughout the year, we offer various entertainment, from live music to quiz nights. See our website for further information. Please note that some of our rooms are located above the pub, where live music may be heard. We are happy to accommodate quiet room requests where possible.
Glasgow is 27 miles from the accommodations. Glasgow Airport is 21 mi from the property."
Guesthouse in Dunoon · 7.18 mi from centre
9.8
65 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Cedars Guest House in Dunoon, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and The Queens Hall. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dunoon Ferry Terminal and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Castle House Museum.
Guesthouse in Dunoon · 6.95 mi from centre
9.8
40 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Douglas Park Guest House in Dunoon, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Cowal Golf Club and Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal. This beach guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Dunoon Ferry Terminal and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Castle House Museum.
Hotel in Gourock · 9.70 mi from centre
8.8
762 reviews
Breakfast available
Offering a restaurant and a bar, The Spinnaker Hotel is located in Gourock, 7 miles from Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and 30 miles from Glasgow. Free WiFi is available and free public parking is possible on site.
Each room at The Spinnaker Hotel features a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Free toiletries are also provided. Some rooms benefit from river or sea views.
With an open fire and stunning views, the onsite bar serves a comprehensive menu of freshly cooked food, including vegetarian options.
The property is just 15 minutes’ walk from Gourock Railway Station and Calmac Ferries terminal. Gourock Golf Club is found within the same distance.
Resort in Dunoon · 3.56 mi from centre
8.9
21 reviews
Located in Dunoon, 7.6 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, Stratheck Holiday Park has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a bar. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 8.5 miles away and Inveraray Castle is 28 miles from the resort.
At the resort rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.
Glasgow Airport is 33 miles from the property.
Cottage in Dunoon · 6.92 mi from centre
With a stay at this cottage in Dunoon, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Cowal Golf Club. This cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and 1.2 mi (2 km) from The Queens Hall.
Hotel in Dunoon · 7.41 mi from centre
8.3
893 reviews
With a scenic, tranquil location in Dunoon, The Park Hotel offers impressive sea views and stylish rooms. There is free parking and a traditional Scottish restaurant.
The elegant rooms feature a TV, tea and coffee facilities and a large work space. All rooms have a modern private bathroom and some have views of the beautiful Firth of Clyde and Irish Sea.
The popular Park Hotel restaurant serves a traditional Scottish menu, featuring local produce and freshly caught seafood. The bar offers a range of beverages, and generous breakfasts are available daily.
The family-run Park Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Argyll Forest Park. The scenic hills and sandy beaches of Dunoon are a 2-minute walk away, and Gourock is a 20-minute ferry ride.
Hotel in Dunoon · 7.42 mi from centre
7.3
784 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Dunoon, 6.6 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, SGE Esplanade Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at SGE Esplanade Hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a sea view. All rooms feature a closet.
The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan options.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunoon, like hiking and cycling.
Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 8.7 miles from SGE Esplanade Hotel. Glasgow Airport is 25 miles from the property.
Country house in Helensburgh, Cove · 7.04 mi from centre
9.0
628 reviews
Breakfast available
On the banks of Loch Long, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Scotland’s west coast. There is a garden terrace overlooking the loch, and a lounge bar with wooden carvings and log fires in the colder months.
With handmade shortbread, fluffy bathrobes and organic soaps, rooms at Knockderry Country House Hotel are all individually designed. They come with antique furniture, are decorated with local artwork, and feature a flat-screen TV.
Evening meals are served in the old wood-paneled dining room, with its stained glass windows and pretty views over Loch Long. Full cooked or continental breakfast is also available each morning.
There are a variety of activities you can enjoy around Knockderry, including walking, watersports and fishing. Dunoon and Gourock are around 1 hour and 20 minutes away by road.
Holiday home in Dunoon · 5.01 mi from centre
7.8
54 reviews
The Monaco 32 offers accommodations in Dunoon, 5.1 miles from Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. With free private parking, the property is a 7-minute walk from Ardentinny Beach and 11 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden. Guests can use a terrace.
Offering a balcony and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Glasgow Airport is 36 miles away.
Hotel in Dunoon, Kirn · 6.89 mi from centre
7.0
306 reviews
Located in Kirn, 6.4 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
The rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon have a sea view. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area.
Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 8.5 miles from Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon. Glasgow Airport is 24 miles away.
Hotel in Dunoon · 7.44 mi from centre
7.5
328 reviews
Located in Dunoon, 6.7 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, Selborne Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms.
At the hotel, rooms contain a closet and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, certain accommodations at Selborne Hotel also feature a sea view.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the accommodation.
You can play table tennis at Selborne Hotel.
Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 8.7 miles from the hotel. Glasgow Airport is 25 miles from the property.
Guest house in Cowal, Lochgoilhead · 9.60 mi from centre
9.4
329 reviews
Offering lake views, Lochwood Guest House in Lochgoilhead offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain.
At the guest house, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Each room comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a fridge. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available.
Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lochgoilhead, like walking tours. Cycling, fishing, and hiking are possible within the area, and Lochwood Guest House offers a private beach area.
Glasgow Airport is 48 miles away.
Holiday home in Dunoon · 5.01 mi from centre
8.9
56 reviews
Offering a terrace, The Roecliffe 54 features accommodations in Dunoon. With free private parking, the property is a 7-minute walk from Ardentinny Beach and 11 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden.
Featuring a balcony and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 5.1 miles from the vacation home. Glasgow Airport is 36 miles from the property.
Hotel in Dunoon · 6.61 mi from centre
6.4
209 reviews
With a stay at Royal Marine Hotel in Dunoon, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal. This historic hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cowal Golf Club and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Smiddy Museum.
Inn in Dunoon · 4.02 mi from centre
8.2
770 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Dunoon, 8.2 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, The Coylet Inn by Loch Eck has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Located around 9.1 miles from Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub, the inn is also 28 miles away from Inveraray Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Glasgow Airport is 34 miles from the property.
Holiday home in Dunoon, Ardentinny · 5.01 mi from centre
9.3
6 reviews
Swift Bordeaux Sea View 10 is located in Ardentinny, just a 7-minute walk from Ardentinny Beach and 11 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub is 5.1 miles from the vacation home.
This 2-bedroom vacation home comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area, and a flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Glasgow Airport is 35 miles away.
Holiday home in Dunoon · 7.30 mi from centre
8.4
11 reviews
Mars Hill Upper is located in Dunoon, just 6.9 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden and 8.9 miles from Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. Both Wifi and private parking are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.
Mars Hill Upper features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is offered. The property offers sea views.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunoon, like golfing, cycling, and fishing.
The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 26 miles from Mars Hill Upper.
Holiday home in Dunoon, Hunters Quay · 6.65 mi from centre
9.4
5 reviews
Ardrhu Cottage offers accommodations in Hunters Quay, 7.8 miles from Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. The 4-star vacation home is 5.8 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden.
With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Glasgow Airport is 24 miles from the property.