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About this property

Beachfront Location: St Ives Boutique Hotel in Dunoon offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy sea views from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A continental and à la carte breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, fruits, and juice. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Convenient Facilities: The property offers free on-site private parking, a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include streaming services, a work desk, and a coffee machine. Nearby Attractions: Located 25 mi from Glasgow Airport, the hotel is close to Benmore Botanic Garden (6.8 mi) and Blairmore and Strone Golf Club (8.7 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    United States United States
    It was quaint. One night stay, If another night was available woukd have definitely stayed one more night. Leslie was very inviting. Breakfast was great.
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Host was especially inviting and helpful. The hotel itself is in a beautiful location right on the water and close enough to the city that we could walk to the center.
  • Travis
    United States United States
    The quiet location on the sea, and the experienced host, made our stay wonderful When we didn't get a restaurant booked in time, he offered the lounge for our use with our takeaway dinner. Best table in town!
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    Lovely hotel and lovely hosts. Right on the water and quick walk to ferry and the town.
  • Adam
    Canada Canada
    The property was in a great location, parking available onsite and great views of the water. It was very calming to hear the waves in the room. We stayed in the Great Cumbrae room. The room was clean, quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The...
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Location, view and breakfast were amazing. Staff was incredibly kind and hospitable, making sure our stay was perfect.
  • Kathy
    United States United States
    The picture above is exact to the beauty of this place. In fact it was my exact view for breakfast. I stayed in the Great Cumbrae. I don't think I've ever slept so well. The sound of the waves put me into a sweet slumber. Breakfast was amazing!...
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    Oh my gosh, we loved everything about this place. Our room had a view of the water and you could take a nice walk along the beach. The sitting area outside was so nice. The place had a living room with fireplace with a beautiful view of the...
  • Kim
    United States United States
    Kenny was a great host. Friendly, let us check in late when our flight was excessively delayed, and helped us upstairs with our luggage. The inn and breakfast was fantastic. It is right on the water, their common room is wonderful, they have...
  • Dale
    United States United States
    Loved the ambiance and condition of the property. Loved the views especially from the common living room and the breakfast area, it overlooks the water and is great. Great outdoor area that goes right onto the beach. The owners were so friendly...

Managed by Kenny & Lesley

Company review score: 9.8Based on 254 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Kenny & Lesley bought The St Ives in August 2022. Lesley is from Aberdeen and worked previously in the Oil & Gas sector. Kenny returned from overseas where he has extensive experience in Hospitality managing resorts around Asia. They loved the hotel from the minute they viewed the property. The previous owners had done a full make over in 2017 so the hotel was stunning and their hope is to build on the success of the previous owners whilst bringing some touches of their own.

Property info

St Ives is a historic building with rich heritage. It was originally built in 1840 for a Lieutenant General Pleydell who served in the Indian Army. In its 180 years, The St Ives has been home to dozens of families and shared many stories and secrets. There is an amazing energy around the place as soon as you enter. Situated right on a scenic and quiet beach, it's a perfect intimate getaway for couples.

Neighborhood info

We are situated on the traffic-free West Bay beach with breathtaking views of the Firth of Clyde, yet only a five minute walk from Dunoon town centre and the ferry terminal. We have a private car park at the front of the B&B. We are surrounded by miles of gorgeous woodland walks and magnificent lochs. The Botanical Gardens are a delight with a riot of colour all year round. The enchanting Argyll Forest is on our doorstep and the famous Loch Lomond is only an hour's drive away. Inveraray with its many attractions is also only a short distance away. Enjoy spectacular sea views, meander through magical forests and experience our famous Argyll wildlife at St Ives Guest House, Dunoon. Scottish Victorian charm with modern day comfort and the insider secrets of Argyll and Cowal!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

St Ives Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Some rooms can accommodate extra beds ad travel cots for children. Please contact the owners to inquire prior to making the booking.

Luxury Travel Group Award Winner 2022/ 2023. Best Family-Owned Hotel 2023 - West Scotland by Resorts & Retreats Awards LUX life Magazine.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration