Snaptrip says
Mars Hill Lower is a well-received apartment in Dunoon, praised for its spectacular views and spacious, quirky interior. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable furnishings, including a four-poster bed, and found the property to be clean and warm. The location serves as a fantastic base for exploring the nearby hills, though some guests noted limited local activities and shops. While the steep driveway was a concern for some, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The apartment consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with guests describing it as clean and warm upon arrival. No negative comments about cleanliness were noted.
The location is celebrated for its outstanding views and serves as a good base for hill exploration. However, a few guests mentioned a lack of local activities and shops, slightly affecting the score.
Guests have found the apartment to be comfortable, with special mentions of the bedlinen and central heating. The spaciousness adds to the comfort level, though the steep driveway may impact less mobile guests.
The facilities are generally appreciated, especially the kitchen equipment and shower pressure. However, some guests noted the absence of a grill pan, oven trays, and outdoor seating, as well as some unfinished internal finishes.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This delightful, ground-floor apartment sits in an elevated position with stunning views across Dunoon to Clyde Estuary. Delightfully presented with tasteful furnishings, off-road parking and mesmerising views, Mars Hill Lower provides an idyllic base for two couples or a family looking to spend time on the west coast of Scotland. After a day of wandering this spectacular area, kick back in the lounge and choose a film from the Smart TV. Move into the kitchen and start preparing a hearty dish, equipped with all the essentials for home-cooking, whilst the dining room is beautifully presented with art work and provides stunning vistas down to the water. The master bedroom features an impressive super-king-size bed whilst there is also a double bedroom with neutral tones. Completing the interior is the family bathroom with choice of bath and shower over. Start your morning with a coffee from the garden space, where you can sit out and watch the ferries come in and out of the harbour. Wander down into the town centre and choose from a selection of fantastic eateries, ranging from well-established restaurants to gastro pubs and takeaways, there’s something for everyone. Elsewhere in the town is the Castle House Museum, uniquely set in a former castle, whilst there is also a company that offers tours of the shipwrecks in the area. Keen walkers can lace up their boots and tackle Kilbride Hill, where they will be rewarded with stunning views from the summit, or take to the heights of Beinn Mhòr, famed as the highest mountain on the Cowal Peninsula. Choose Marsh Lower Hill for a magnificent retreat to West Scotland. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1135717, together sleeping up to ten guests.
Licence Number: 230418-000127
On Scotland's west coast, in the county of Argyll, is the historic resort town of Dunoon. The journey to Dunoon can be made by ferry across the Firth of Clyde, which is one of the top sailing regions in the world, or by driving through amazing scenery of towering mountains and lochs, each more beautiful than the last. Dunoon is reachable by both land and sea. The region hosts a wide range of events, including sailing competitions, music and cuisine festivals, and the well-known Highland Gathering. In addition to a high street filled with mostly independent stores that offers a delightfully unusual shopping experience, Dunoon itself has a large number of taverns, coffee shops, and restaurants serving local seafood. With its walled garden, towering Giant Sequoia trees, and hillside walkways offering views over Holy Loch, known for its shipbuilding heritage and which, for a long time, served as a US Navy submarine facility, Benmore Botanic Garden is well worth a visit. With fantastic scenery, sailing, and walking opportunities, as well as Glasgow being only about an hour away by car, this incredibly lovely region of Scotland has something to please everyone.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Utility
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Washing machine and Dryer.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: The garden is sloping and not enclosed.
Note: Check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 10:00.
Note: Restricted head height on kitchen door frame
Nearby points of interest
- Kyles of Bute
- Kilbride Bay Beach
- Loch Lomond Shores
- Cumbrae Heritage Trail
- Garrison House
- Cathedral of the Isles
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Reviews (7)
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Eileen
We immediately felt at home and the views were stunning. We stayed for a week and had a great time. Beds were very comfy with lovely bedlinen and it was warm and clean on arrival.Big spacious rooms so it was lovely to have a good central heating system when needed! The shower was great with good pressure. We loved it there and would book again in a heartbeat. Only points we would make are that the drive is very steep though which may impact on other guests who are less mobile or who are less confident about driving up and down it. We also noticed there was no grill pan or oven trays in the kitchen.A few garden chairs or a bench outside the front door would be a bonus too.These were minor issues for us as we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Can recommend and we will be back!
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Douglas
Pricing is a tad unclear and seems to change with the wind. Book direct with the owner if you can as this site charges you a booking fee while other sites don't. They also charge you when you extend.
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Mike
The driveway is far too steep and this isn't mentioned in the listing, we resorted to parking on the road.