Nestled in a quiet and peaceful location, Cedar Cottage offers a relaxed retreat for families or couples. This bright and spacious cottage features an open plan living area with a Smart TV, large windows overlooking the private garden, as well as modern kitchen facilities.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max)
Cedar Cottage is a charming self-catering holiday cottage set in a stunning location nearby Benmore Botanic Gardens, gateway to the Argyll Forest Park. Nestled in a quiet and peaceful location this three bedroom retreat is perfect for families or couples wanting to enjoy a relaxed, treasured getaway. This newly refurbished cottage is bright and spacious with a touch of Scottish charm. Filled with comfortable and contemporary furnishings the open plan living area features a Smart TV and large windows overlooking your private garden.The dining room leads to an inviting conservatory, a quiet sunny area to relax with views over the enclosed garden.
The kitchen is modern and well equipped, complete with a breakfast area, an electric double oven, hob, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. From the kitchen there is a porch area at the entrance and an extra toilet.
The master bedroom is both spacious and bright with fabulous views over Benmore mountains. The twin bedroom has views over the garden, and the single bedroom is spacious enough to have an extra fold-out bed. Ideal for an extra child or small adult, allowing 6 persons to stay. The family bathroom features a bath, shower, basin and WC.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Dunoon is home to this cottage. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Benmore Botanic Garden and Dunoon Leisure Centre. Quadmania and Funworld Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunoon travel guide
Is Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max)?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max) located?
Situated in Dunoon, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puck's Glenn and Benmore Botanic Garden. Loch Eck and Holy Loch Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Cedar Cottage at Rashfield nr Dunoon-sleeps up to 6-Pet Friendly(1 max) Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 October 2023
Superb stay
My brothers and I had a fantastic time at Cedar Cottage, the host Lill was delightful and nothing too much trouble.
The location is perfect for everything Loch Lomond National Park has to offer.
The rooms were all spotless and the conservatory was a real sun trap even in late September.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 January 2024
Amazing Cottage
This is the second time we have stayed at Cedar Cottage we absolutely love it here.
We came for Christmas the kitchen has everything I needed and I could make a full Christmas dinner.
Everywhere is always spotless, the views are amazing and the garden is really big if you have children or dogs. We are already planning our 3rd trip xxx
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 May 2024
Relax in a beautiful countryside location
My friends, their little dogs and I had a lovely relaxing stay at Cedar Cottage.
Beautiful garden which dogs enjoyed running around and exploring.
Cottage was comfortable with plenty of space.
Bathroom had been updated nicely, however a flexible shower hose would have been useful as not everyone took showers, only baths and this made hair washing difficult.
Kitchen did not have enough spare storage space for food items. We had to leave food items on counter tops or in utility porch and move around when cooking. I know not everyone enjoys to cook while on a break.
Bedrooms a little dated but spacious. Beds in single and twin rooms very soft but again that is a preference.
A parasol or awning for the garden seating area would have been useful. It would be an ideal spot for a sail awning,, allowing shelter from light rain but mainly sun. We were fortunate to have sun whole there. As mentioned the garden was beautiful and large, but is not fully dog proof for small dogs with spaces in hedging and gaps under fence. The owner, who lives next door almost had a visitor on a couple of occasions though gap under fence.
Fabulous location to explore Argyll and Bute, and beyond.
Communication with owner, before, during and after stay wsx excellent.
Although I have mentioned a couple of negatives, I would stay here again if visiting this area as all in all very good.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 August 2025
A great place to stay
Have stayed at Lil’s cottage for many years. It’s always good and this year it seems to improved.with new furniture and more comfortable bedding.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 October 2025
Great place
What a lovely place to stay, so close to all places of interest. Great garden for dog, orangery was a lovely space. The whole bungalow was well set out, clean and warm. Lil was brilliant. Just being so close to the hills, seeing the mist in the morning hanging low. The weather wasn't so great when we stayed, but it didn't matter. Had a relaxing stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 July 2025
Delightful cottage
A well fitted out cottage with everything we needed on a quiet lane but close to Dunoon and various beauty spots. We come every year to this part of Scotland and would highly recommend this cottage and its garden for a welcome break.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 June 2025
It‘s not a accomodation it‘s a home.
Everything is designed and furnished with love. Lil is the perfect host. We enjoyed every single minute that we stayed there.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
Lovely holiday
We had a very pleasant stay at Cedar Lodge. It was very clean and comfortable and a great base to explore the Cowal Peninsula. Our dog really enjoyed the spacious and secure back garden as well.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 July 2022
Favourite Place
Location is perfect and property is ideal for a family.
Great communication.
This is our third stay and will be back again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
A peaceful haven
Cedar Cottage is situated in an idyllic setting. The cottage is very comfortable with excellent decor and well equipped. There were welcoming gifts on arrival which went down very well with the family. I would certainly recommend this cottage as holiday accommodation.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 June 2022
5 Night break
Cottage was beautiful, very clean with every mod con and more. It is very spacious and the garden is very enclosed and safe. Lil who owns the cottage is lovely and there if needed (lives next door)for anything at all.
I would recommend this cottage to all- couples and families.
We would definitely return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 June 2022
Great accommodation
Had a recent short stay in Argyll and the accommodation at Cedar Cottage was lovely. Light, airey and spacious, with a great garden. Just needed a coat and shoe rack area really. The kitchen is well stocked. Lillian, the owner, was very friendly. You do need a car here - it is a distance to get to shops/food eateries. Perfect for those who like peace and quiet.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
23 May 2025
Nice conservatory and garden
Cedar Cottage is in Rashfield, about 5 miles outside Dunoon off the A815. We were concerned that there might be traffic noise from the main road but our fears were unfounded. It has a nice conservatory and a large garden with a table and chairs. Lil, the owner, lives next door and was very helpful when our car wouldn't start! She also left a good welcome pack, wine and chocolate! There was milk in the fridge too. The kitchen is well-equipped and the narrow bath has a rainfall shower over it. There was constant hot water. We would recommend a trip to the Isle of Bute and Dunoon is a nice place.
Susan M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 January 2023
Christmas @ Cedar
We stayed at Cedar Cottage over Christmas 2022. The weather was typically Scottish but the cottage was warm and cosy. It had everything we needed for a quiet, peaceful break.
The cottage is deceptively spacious and is located in a stunning part of the country. It has easy access to many country walks yet is only 10 mins from nearby Dunoon.
We have stayed in many cabins/lodges over the last few years and this is one of the best.
A special mention about the owner, Lil.
She left us a pesonalised Christmas card, wine, cheese, milk, chutney and oatcakes for our arrival and made us feel very welcome.
We look forward to a return visit
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub mit 3 Kindern. Das Haus und die Gegend bieten alles, was man braucht. Die Besitzer wohnen gleich nebenan und helfen gern bei Fragen. Alles war wie beschrieben. Handtücher haben wir ebenfalls erhalten, da man bei Flugreisen nicht allzu viel einpacken kann.
Lediglich die WLAN Verbindung im Haus war nicht immer so gut, was Jugendliche manchmal verzweifeln lässt.
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Cedar Cottage gut erlebt. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig, der Garten toll und auch den Wintergarten haben wir genossen.
Das Bad ist für mehrere Personen eher klein und wir haben darin eine Abstellfläche und einen richtigen Spiegel vermisst. Aus Covid-Gründen fehlte die Frottierwäsche, die Toilettenbürsten, sowie ein Haarföhn, was wir nicht einordnen konnten.
Der Kontakt mit Lil Hood war herzlich.
Cedar Lodge is a great place to stay. It is clean and has everything you could wish for. The owner Lil is next door but does not impose at all, it is good to know both Lil and her husband are close at hand in case anything does go wrong. I would recommend it to anyone looking to visit the Dunoon area..
Evelyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie T.
9 October 2021
Dog friendly break
Beautiful spacious property with all the facilities guests need. Ample parking and lovely garden
Plenty of forest walks nearby but unfortunately need a car to reach them as main road too busy to walk along
Julie T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David H.
11 September 2021
Amazing break.
Very relaxing and enjoyable break in a very nice cottage. Very positive engagement from the owners from before we arrived until we left. The welcome items were a particularly nice, and unexpected, surprise. Fantastic location as well as accommodation. Will look to book again.
David H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gaina M.
7 September 2021
Fantastic Cottage, home from home.
What a fantastic place, Cedar Cottage is. I can absolutely recommend it. The place is kept meticulously clean, with all furnishings in excellent order. This has to be one, if not the best holiday accommodation we as a family we have stayed in, of which there has been many. Lil the owner who lives next door (separate detached house) was a very hospitable owner, excellent communication via email before our stay, introduced herself the second day and was available by phone had we needed her, we didn’t. But she didn’t intrude we still felt we had our privacy. She very generously left us gifts for our kids plus snacks, milk, butter and wine! Really above and beyond. Lil with prior agreement came in and changed the bedding after our first week, which I was very impressed by, as this is not the normal in Scotland!
The garden was a lovely peaceful, private space, I particularly liked the very comfortable sun lounger chairs as we had some gorgeous weather so it was lovely to sit out and enjoy it. The only thing I would change is the shower over the bath, my 6ft 4” son really struggled to fit under the shower, as it was fixed one, also those with mobility issues may struggle to step up into the bath. But these are just minor personal preferences. I found the decor nice and neutral and the furniture comfortable.
The area that Cedar Cottage is in is truly beautiful. We loved Puck’s Glen, Benmore Gardens and Inveraray. We particularly enjoyed having Sheila’s Diner just down the road, which was great for breakfasts. Next to it the garage that sold most items we needed. All in all we had a fantastic holiday.
Thank you Lil, we will definitely return.
The Macdonalds
Gaina M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
10 August 2021
A great stay
Thank you Lil for a lovely time -Cottage was super clean and comfortable as always..................
We had a lovely stay in Argyll. We really enjoyed the house. It was very clean and plenty big enough for the five of us. The garden was lovely to.
We were very lucky with the weather too. A lovely area. We enjoyed quad biking, treezone, beaches, lovely local walks and climbing a Munroe.
Would definitely recommend
Paul S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan M.
5 May 2021
Family break
We were looking for a cosy cottage with a good garden for the kids and dog and great local walks. With Cedar cottage that’s exactly what we got! The garden is amazing the kids played for hours. The cottage was lovely and comfortable. Lovely touches like wine and biscuits left by hosts. If staying here Pucks Glen is a must, lovely very scenic walk up a gorge with the most beautiful waterfalls. Local service stations is amazing, very well stocked with everything you could need, even a good selection of kids toys and activities. Botanic gardens are gorgeous and within walking distance too. We were sad to leave. Lovely family break thanks Lil
Megan M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John T.
29 October 2020
Excellent stay
Last minute getaway and had lovely stay here after original accommodation cancelled - which turned out to be a bonus - close to the botanic gardens and 5 minutes from Dunoon.
Very comfortable and spacious - bigger than the photos show.
Excellent customer service. - especially when we got a puncture- very helpful in organising help
John T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
3 September 2020
Cedar Cottage Review
Cedar Cottage is located around 5 miles north of Dunoon. The cottage provides excellent accommodation in a great setting. It is a very quiet and peaceful location with lovely gardens and ample parking and is ideally located for various ventures whether it be walking, fishing, driving or just relaxing. The Owner, Lil, makes every effort to ensure your stay is great and of course safe, in the current climate. I have nothing but praise for the entire set up. Well organised and managed. Highly recommended!