Gun Powder Cottage

Lovely old characterful stone cottage that has been comfortably fitted out.

Ideal location for us to explore from. And we loved the covered deck to sit out on.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gunpowder Cottage.

It's a charming and quirky little place; clean, comfortable, well equipped and an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful Cowal Peninsula. It is a lovely, unspoilt area to visit with fantastic scenery and lovely beaches. The cottage has a large partially-covered veranda at the side and there is a variety of outdoor furniture for sitting and dining outside. We particularly enjoyed watching and listening to the great variety of birds around the place. We heard cuckoos daily and on one occasion a greater spotted woodpecker came and sat in a small tree next to us as we drank our morning coffee. The cottage is close to the road but the traffic is infrequent. It is absolutely silent at night, which meant we slept really well in the comfortable beds (a rarity in holiday cottages we have found!). As with every holiday rental there were a couple of small niggles, but nothing that would warrant a bad review or put us off from staying there again.

I don't usually read or leave reviews but feel compelled to.

On arrival noted the for sale sign which meant we couldn't lock the gate and had to wedge a stone against it to keep it shut. Front garden overlooked a road which was busy at times so not peaceful and no real view. Side garden overlooked an overgrown garden and a shed with a collapsed roof. Cold property, even with the fire and heaters on in the bedroom it was not comfortable and no kindling or newspaper to help with lighting the fire. Tap in the bathroom and toilet seat still loose despite this being mentioned in earlier reviews. Pluses were that they had decorated the bedrooms nicely. We arrived on the Friday and left on the Monday despite being booked in for a week. So very disappointing.

Hello, thank you so much we all had a wonderful weekend.

Apologies for the amount of dog hair however I did not try to use the hoover until after we had emptied the bin. A lovely place you have, ideal for a weekend break from the city. We really like the interiors thanks again. Take good care Lisa & Dave

Perfect disgrace very dirty and mold in a lot of areas.

For sale sign blocked snib to gate so you couldn't lock it. Direct onto a busy road. Shower filthy, tap on sink falling off. Sarah said I should call yhe owner. Very disappointing im not going to get into a debate with an owner. She reluctantly said she would call the owner and ask for a discount. She didnt have the courtesy to call me back. We had to leave the property early. G7npower cottage Millhouse. H Fairgrieve. I will never use you again. Sarah said you should have called at the weekend not Tuesday!! Bank Holiday weekend ? Got nowhere abd no call back yo what owner said outrageous for a hiday co

The place is really lovely, however.

A couple of things needed fixing, a wobbly tap in the bathroom and wobbly toilet seat, all easily solved. We had two small children with us. The neighbour has three dogs who kept coming into the yard and leaving their mess behind. I received a rather unpleasant message about cleaning up after our dogs from the owner. If they'd have looked at the booking before snapping, they would be seen no booking for a dog. We don't have dogs and are not even dog people. Inside, the floor was quite dirty and there seemed to be a lot of dog hair over the sofa and cushions. If you have dogs and like dogs, great place. If you have young children and no dogs, probably not.

Lovely remote cottage full of charm and character.

Has everything you could need - including a beautiful and friendly dog named Tallulah who lives next door.

Perfect for what we needed for 3 nights.

Comfortable stay and all we required. We didn’t spend evenings in the property as we joined other family members at another property nearby , so not sure how cosy it would have been unless the fire was kept going continuously.

This is a cosy, semi-detached cottage in a small village called Millport.

It has two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and a compact living area. NB: this cottage has no central heating or piped hot water. Gunpowder cottage has a lot to recommend it if you plan ahead for these conditions. There’s an electric shower, a wood-fired stove in the living area, and space heaters in the bedrooms. The floors are slate and can be very cold underfoot in October when we visited. Plan ahead by bringing warm slippers, warm pyjamas, and extra blankets if you are visiting in colder parts of the year (September to May). We found the location very quiet and an excellent base for exploring the Cowal peninsula. The internet works great. The dishwasher is weirdly in the laundry area but we managed because there’s no hot water to wash dishes by hand. Once you get the wood stove going, it’s very warm in the living room. You’ll have to pay £7.50 for each bundle of wood. There’s books, games, and a nice smart tv. Think of it as an upscale bothie. The Morrisons in Dunoon has everything for cooking up a great meal and there’s loads of beautiful walks nearby. Puck’s Glen is unmissable and the nearby Kilbride Bay is stunning. It is a gorgeous area. There’s a lot of wildlife, especially birds. If I had any suggestions to the owners: please include some extra blankets, a hairdryer and maybe a plunger for the toilet.

Overall condition condition and cleanliness was generally poor.

The website photos are miss leading in respect to the view. Looking out from the decked area, there is a over grown area, believed to be the garden of the property. This was concluded from the fact that a gate on the decked area has a sign instructing that there was no acces to a garden. The fire starting pack was not as stated, the basket consisted of 4 logs and broken twigs. On the positive side the views in the surrounding area were excellent, the local food was also excellent. From a disability point of view the property would not be suitable.

property was lovely, however there was an issue with damp on a few of the walls, also the windows were very dirty in places (corners complete with cobwebs), This wasn't a problem just a little unusual in such a lovely place.

Could do with updating ie curtains, furniture etc. having said that the beds were comfortable, clean and linen good quality, and a good nights sleep was had every night. Very cold though and the only fire was log fire which didn't heat the room, and threw no heat out at all, and although there were heaters in the bedrooms the living area remained very chilly some nights. Excellent reading material and games were available, and the deck area was lovely to sit in, also the benches at the front of the property was a lovely sun trap. Facilities of washing machine and dishwasher was welcome, however the breakfast bar/dining area a little on the small side. All in all I don't want to sound negative as the cottage was lovely and we had a thoroughly good two weeks.

Everything was fine during our short stay.

It was as described, Ideal for a short break. Very quiet with local amenities nearby. Comfortable in respect of not being too immaculate; we didn't feel as we had to be ultra careful about not dropping the odd crumb, useful when travelling with a young dog. Due to the wet conditions we both slipped on the decking but not too seriously. Perhaps a warning to be careful would help other guests having a major accident. Thanks for a nice break.

The cottage is lovely and very well appointed.

We were very disappointed with the lack of terrestrial or satellite television . The property was advertised as having television when what it should have was was that it had a television set.Television was only available to clients who were able to log in to a streaming service. The matter could be simply resolved if the owner installed an aerial.There was a very limited supply of logs, and as this was the only method of heating the cottage I find that rather mean.

Marketed well, but needs higher standards.

While the accommodation suited our needs as a base where we could stay while on our walking holiday there are aspects of the cottage management that could be improved. There is no anti slip mat in the shower. It becomes very slippery when lathered and wet. A potential for an accident. The short step down from the bedrooms to the lounge is a potential trip hazard. It should be highlighted with high vis' tape. No-one wants an accident the first day of their vacation. A minor gripe was that the hand gel soaps provided were watered down and the pump action on the bottles didn't work. Owners should consider renewing them now and again. No hand towel for drying dishes was provided. With two medium sized dogs there is no garden available for them to exercise in or yoga stretch. The wall at the front is very low and easy for pets to jump the wall onto oncoming traffic if unattended. Even with our well trained dogs we still had to maintain a ceaseless vigilance on them. The log basket for the wood burner literally had four logs in the basket. Hardly enough to keep the wood burner alight for 2 hours. There is a notice that you can fill the basket for an additional charge of £10.- deemed cheaper than the village shop. We brought logs purchased in Dunoon for £7.- We suggest the photographs of the Loch views should be taken from the cottage gallery as there is no Loch views from the cottage. My wife works for a company that also rents out cottages therefore our comments are based on an acceptable industry standard and not petty gripes. Having stated the above we still enjoyed our stay in Argyll as it is a beautiful part of Scotland. The cottage after all was only a place to stay at night after being out all day.

Lovely cottage in a nice quiet area, really well laid out.

Pretty much everything we needed was available for a comfortable stay. Loved the folder with a bit of history and instructions for the fire and cooker contained. Unfortunately there was no iron which would have been really useful, especially given that a washer was provided (we didn't use it or the dishwasher) Was a bit disappointed to find a previous occupants used sock under the sofa when I dropped something on the floor! It wasn't particularly warm weather when we stayed but it would be nice to have a nice garden to look upon whilst sitting on the veranda. Would recommend a stay to anyone wanting peace and quiet.

We LOVED Gunpowder Cottage.

The location was perfect for a secluded break & we spent most evenings sitting on the deck listening to the woodpeckers & cuckoos. The house has all the facilities needed & was better equipped than most larger houses we have stayed in. The wood honesty box made it very easy to keep the house warm on a night. Such a simple idea but made a huge difference.