The Cowal Peninsula is a particularly captivating part of the West coast of Scotland, ever so slightly off the beaten track, but with all the beauty and splendour the West Highlands has to offer.

Dunoon makes for an ideal base, unique and historical towns such as Inveraray, Oban and Fort William are within easy reach, and whether driving or walking about, the spectacular Highland scenery is a real joy.

For the energetic, activities such as quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, golf and fishing can easily be arranged. A more gentle day might involve a lovely forest walk, a spot of loch side lunch, and back to the hotel for tea and home baking. Cowal can boast beautiful beaches, castles and botanical gardens, and being on the cusp of Scotland’s first National Park, the natural beauty of the area never fails to delight.

The area boasts the spectacular West Highland scenery as well as an abundance of things to see and do.

The Scottish Highlands

Coast and Countryside

Isle of Bute and the Cowal Peninsula: An introduction to our peninsula and surroundings.
Dunoon and Cowal: A guide to the area, events, attractions, food, drink and shopping.

Attractions

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park: Scotland’s first National Park lists Dunoon as its Marine Gateway. The Park and its spectacular scenery make an excellent day trip from the Hotel.

Benmore Botanic gardens: The Botanic gardens on our doorstep.
Castle House Museum, Dunoon: One of Dunoon’s most historic locations, well worth a visit.
Argyll Forest Park: filled with wonderful woodland trails to explore.
Oban: A beautiful highland seaside town not far from Dunoon, ferry port to many island destinations.
Inverary: A lovely historic town on the loch side with many charming shops and eateries.
Waverly Paddle steamer: Boat trips available on the oldest sea going paddle steamer in the world.
The Majestic line: Escape to another world. Cruise the sheltered waters and stunning coastline of Argyll and the Inner Hebrides.
Ardkinglas woodland garden: A ‘designed landscape’ 18th Century garden with walled and woodland gardens.
Loch Lomond: Loch Lomond Shores offer excellent tourist information as well as regular boat trips on the Loch.

Events

The Cowal gathering: One of the largest and most spectacular Highland games.

Activities

Quad bike riding: Quadmania quad riding experience, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
Holy loch sailing club:
Golf: A handy list of nearby courses.
Fishing: All you need to know about fishing in Scotland.
Mountain biking:
Walking: Scottish walking guide.
Horse riding:
Photography: Courses taken on wild life photography, bring your own equipment or borrow from a large selection available.

Places to Eat

Loch Fyne Seafood: Wonderful seafood in the original Loch Fyne restaurant on the banks of the loch itself.
Chatters Restaurant: Award winning local restaurant in Dunoon.
Invercottage: A restaurant and coffee house within a restored croft situated on the beautiful shores of Lachlan Bay.
Bay Cottage Tearoom:

Useful Links

Dunoon observer: Our local news paper.
Weather: The local weather forecast.
Scottish tourist board:
Stewart property: Local estate agent.
Western Ferries: Ferries from Gourock and Hunters Quay.
Caledonian MacBrayne: Ferries from Gourock to Dunoon.

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