You cannot miss Pucks Glen which is a magnificent forest walk immediately behind the lodges, it’s a ‘must-do’

Choose from many other interesting Forest Walks  in the area, from a brief stroll to a real challenge.

Mountain biking is becoming big in the Argyll Forest Park, varying from classics like the forest road circuit of Loch Eck, to state of the art single track: try Glenkin  and Glenbranter . We can give you lots of other personal recommendations

You are on the western edge of  the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, justifiably Scotlands first National Park

Just a few minutes north is  Benmore Gardens, a world renowned botanic garden.

Dunoon has the usual range of shops, a cinema, swimming pool, etc.

'Bookpoint' is an outstanding bookshop on Argyll Street, but then we're biased, we own it.

Inveraray has a classic castle, Inveraray Jail is  well worth a visit, as is the George Hotel!

Cruachan mountain has a power station inside it! A tourist visit with a difference.

Drive over the hills to the Kyles of Bute, then onwards to Portavadie for the small car ferry across Loch Fyne to East Loch Tarbert, head north via Lochgilphead and Inveraray, pause for refreshments at the original Loch Fyne Oysters, shop for presents at The Tree Shop, then south past Loch Eck, the jewel in the crown: a classic introduction to the varied delights of Argyll

Glasgow is the destination for culture and other delights of a vibrant city, our favourites being the Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove museum.   The Glasgow Science Centre is a futuristic and fascinating visit.

If you like a day on the water or check out the programme for excursions on the Waverly, the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer

Quadmania offers a great way to explore the hills on guided quadbike treks.

After all this you will need more refreshments: The Coylet Inn comes well recommended, the Sheila's Dinah at the Cothouse is within walking distance, experience the welcome at the Pier Hotel in Kilmun. Chatters in Dunoon is a first-class dining experience

Stalking can be arranged locally and the lodge has a gun cabinet for secure, legal, gun storage.

Fishing : sea, river and loch are all available locally, and  Dunoon Angling Club can advise.