Natural Wonders
Jubilee Point, Loch Eck
Just a short walk from the cabin, Jubilee Point offers stunning views across Loch Eck. It's an excellent spot for picnics and a popular launch point for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Distance: 300 yards
Puck's Glen
This magical woodland gorge features tumbling waterfalls, wooden bridges, and mossy rocks. The Puck's Glen Gorge Trail takes you through a mystical landscape that's even more spectacular after rainfall.
Distance: 10-minute drive
Benmore Botanic Garden
Home to a world-famous collection of flowering trees and shrubs, Benmore features a magnificent avenue of giant redwoods and stunning views across the Holy Loch.
Distance: 15-minute drive
Rest and Be Thankful
This historic mountain pass offers breathtaking views of the surrounding glens. The name comes from the stone placed by soldiers who built the military road in 1753, marking the spot where travelers would rest after the long climb.
Distance: 30-minute drive
Activities and Adventures
Loch Eck Water Sports
The tranquil waters of Loch Eck are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Rentals are available in Dunoon.
Distance: On your doorstep
Quadmania
For outdoor adventure, visit Quadmania near Dunoon. Activities include quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, kayaking, and rib boat rides.
Distance: 20-minute drive
Argyll Forest Park Cycling
The area offers numerous cycling routes, including a challenging but rewarding path alongside Loch Eck.
Distance: Various routes from the cabin
Towns and Villages
Dunoon
The main town in the Cowal Peninsula offers shops, supermarkets, a cinema, and a leisure center. It's also the departure point for ferries to the islands.
Distance: 11 miles
Inveraray
This picturesque town on the shores of Loch Fyne features Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, and the historic Inveraray Jail.
Distance: 45-minute drive
Oban
Known as "The Gateway to the Isles," Oban is a bustling port town with excellent seafood restaurants, shops, and ferry connections to the Hebrides.
Distance: 60-minute drive