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Private two-storey cottage adjoining attractive architect-designed house, set in an acre of garden

Semi-detached, self-catering cottage adjoining attractive lochside house in large garden, with panoramic views across the Gareloch to the hills beyond. Close to Loch Lomond. Forty minutes to Glasgow Airport. Argyll and Bute is arguably Scotland’s most scenic county with excellent road and rail links to the rest of the country. Garemount Lodge is an ideal base for exploring – we’re on the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail, a mile from the village of Rhu (friendly pub, 2 hotels, post office and shop

Helensburgh. four miles away, has two railway stations (south to Glasgow, north on the picturesque West Highland Line), and boasts many independent shops selling a wide variety of goods. There’s Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece The Hill House, restaurants, golf, tennis, bowling, putting, a swimming pool, fitness centre, and a variety of pleasant walks. The Waverley, Britain’s last ocean-going paddle-steamer, sails from Helensburgh to the Kyles of Bute. The Loch Lomond National Park with its visitor centre, shops, and tourism attractions is nearby.

Rooms Description

The cottage has a private entrance. A small hall leads to a large open-plan kitchen/living-room with views over the gardens to the loch. The kitchen is fully equipped including oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine/dryer, iron and ironing board. The living area has a maple dining table and chairs, a double sofabed, easy chair, and a feature-fireplace. There is a T.V., DVD player with a selection of DVDs, video, radio/CD-player, a good choice of books and toys, plus lots of tourist information about this area. Upstairs, the double-bedded room has panoramic views of the Gareloch and is furnished with an antique four-piece suite. It has an electric blanket, hairdryer, radio/clock/alarm, and television. The bedroom adjoins the newly refurbished bathroom – with over-bath electric shower, constant hot water, towels, and a selection of toiletries. A cot and a single futon are available. We provide all bedlinen, plus towels, tea-towels etc. The cottage has gas central heating. Outside, there's a patio with table and chairs, a large garden, and ample off-road car parking space. We are a no smoking establishment. We welcome well-behaved dogs (sorry, no more than one dog) who bring their own beds, and request that they're never left alone in the cottage. There are lots of good places for dog-walking in this area. On your arrival, there will be fresh flowers and a tray with homemade cake to welcome you.

Specialities

There’s sailing on the Gareloch, and Shandon Country Pursuits, a short walk away, offers clay-pigeon shooting, quad-biking, fishing, or archery. From your windows, see sailing boats or even a submarine enroute to the Clyde Submarine Base, half a mile away.