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Mars Hill Lower

(Ref. 1075725)

Dunoon, Argyll and Bute Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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13 Customer Reviews

  • Verified booking

    "Wonderful view."

    Very comfortable bed. A couple of chairs for sitting outside would be great, as the view is so lovely as was the weather.

    Reviewed by Jean4.7★Aug 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Nice and clean apartment with wonderful view."

    I and my family had a lovely time there. Big thanks to the owner/housekeeper for always been available ( on phone) to hear us.

    Reviewed by Olalekan5.0★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Mars Hill Lower exceeded our expectations as soon as we walked through the door."

    Clean and inviting, the views are stunning from all the front windows, just sitting and viewing is so relaxing. Yes the drive is very steep but it certainly keeps you fit. Overall a lovely property and well located for Dunoon and the surrounding areas.

    Reviewed by Marek5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Getting there was steep, but rewarding."

    The view was stunning. The caretaker really made our stay, very friendly and informative. Upstairs neighbours (Mars Hill Upper) can be a bit noisy. We really enjoyed it!

    thank you for your comments I am pleased you enjoyed your stay We don't normally have problems with noise so please do let me know if you are there again and are disturbed by anyone upstairs Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maria4.7★Sep 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay at Mars Hill Lower."

    It was very well equipped, stylish and comfortable. Not to mention the amazing view which really made our holiday. Thanks to Shaun for his eagerness to help and his recommendations of places to visit. We would highly recommend.

    thank you for your kind words I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Sep 2024

  • Verified booking

    "There was an issue with the combi boiler."

    My husband had to continually reset it or there was no hot water. This aside it is a beautiful property, very tastefully refurbed and decorated. The bed, seating is very comfortable and the shower brilliant, very powerful. The drive is a bit of a challenge, so much so we left the car on the road below but the views more than made up for it. Worth noting though it is not for anyone with mobility problems if your car is on the road. The drive is extremely steep and would pose difficult to navigate on foot.

    thank you for your comments The boilers for both properties were replaced last summer 2023 so they really should not be giving any problems so thank you for letting me know. I will definitely ask the plumber who installed them to come back and have a look at why it is needing to be reset Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacqueline4.1★Jul 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We've stayed in a few holiday lets in Dunoon over the past four years and this was a lovely place to stay with panoramic views across the West Bay."

    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!

    so pleased you enjoyed your stay. it is still relatively new as a holiday let so i will get the grill pans/ oven trays ordered so the kitchen has everything looking forward to welcoming you back again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eileen4.7★Apr 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Cottage is lovely."

    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.

    thank you for your comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Douglas4.1★Mar 2024

  • Verified booking

    "The property is lovely however there are a few issues with the finishes, internal doors are unfinished and rough/split, the garden space is full of debris and cannot be used."

    The driveway is far too steep and this isn't mentioned in the listing, we resorted to parking on the road.

    Reviewed by Mike3.4★Feb 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Mars Hill Lower."

    As soon as we entered this place we straight away loved it. Deco is lovely. Furniture is lovely….We loved the four posted bed!! But the only fault we found was the , Dining room is too far from the kitchen. Breath taking views !! Unfortunately we won’t be back as there’s not much to do there or any shops!! But we miss the house we stayed in.

    thank you for your kind words. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. I loved designing the interior bringing colours in from the outside elements. The bed is hand crafted from Indonesia Property Owner

    Reviewed by Daljit4.7★Dec 2023

  • Verified booking

    "We loved our stay at Mars Hill lower."

    It is a beautiful, spacious apartment with outstanding views over the harbour. The furnishing is quirky and fun. The apartment was clean, warm, and everything we needed was easy to use. Kitchen equipment was more than fine for simple cooking, though perhaps not for fine dining! Dunoon itself is a fantastic base to reach the nearby Cowal hills - which was our reason for the visit. The only small issue we had was that we had driven up with our small camper van (Hyundai i800) which doesn’t have a great turning circle - making it very difficult to turn around on the relatively small drive up at the house. We elected to park on the street instead, though probably would have been fine in a smaller car.

    Thank you for your review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in Dunoon and the decor, I tried to bring elements and colours of the outside into the apartment when I was doing it up. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kaye5.0★Nov 2023

  • Verified booking

    "A very beautiful special apartment, pictures do not do it justice."

    We spent ages admiring the view across the town and the bay, from the elevated position of the apartment. This place will stay in our minds for a long time

    thank you for your kind words, I am so glad you enjoyed the stay & the views. I look forward to having you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tim5.0★Oct 2023

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay at Mars Hill Lower, very clean and comfortable."

    Views are spectacular from the two bay windows. Really enjoyed our stay and would hope to go back for another visit.

    thank you for your kind words, looking forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. regards, Miranda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2023

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Summary

  • 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 inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. 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

The 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

EPC Rating: Band D

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: AR-00158-F

Mars Hill Apartments

Overlooking the town of Dunoon in Argyll and Bute, resting on a pristine hillside lies the charming duo of properties belonging to the Mars Hill Apartments. With off-road parking space, well-presented interiors, and a superb location close to shops, pubs and restaurants, this wonderful pair of holiday retreats make a perfect base for families, friends, or sharing couples seeking a relaxing, fuss-free escape a short drive from the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The surroundings of the Mars Hill Apartments enjoy proximity to several noteworthy locations, including Killbride Hill, along with Lochs Long, Gare, and Striven, as well as the Holy Loch, which is visible from inside the accommodations. During your stay, you can stock up on essentials at any of the numerous convenience stores and supermarkets located in Dunoon, whilst dining options in town are equally abundant, with The Lorne Dunoon, The 51st State and La Cantina Restaurant, and Chatters Restaurant offering something to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. For a full day out, jump in the car and set out to explore the countless wonders of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, an expansive landscape brimming with clear lakes, emerald woodland, and endless walk and cycleways. Whilst you're in the park, be sure to embark on a hike along the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail before you get up close and personal with aquatic wildlife at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium. Enjoy the ultimate escape to Scotland with your loved ones by booking the Mars Hill Apartments as your base.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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DUNOON

Glasgow 36 miles.

The traditional resort town of Dunoon sits on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. Accessible by both land and sea, the trip to Dunoon can either be a ferry crossing over the Firth of Clyde, considered to be one of the best sailing areas in the world, or by a drive through spectacular scenery of dramatic mountains and lochs, each more breathtaking than the last. The area boasts a full calendar of events from food and music festivals to sailing regattas and a well-known Highland Gathering. Dunoon itself boasts many bars, coffee shops and restaurants offering local seafood as well as a high street of mainly independent shops offering a refreshingly different shopping experience. Benmore Botanic Garden is well worth a visit with its walled garden, imposing Giant Sequoia trees and hillside walks affording views over Holy Loch, renowned for its shipbuilding tradition and which, for many years, was a US Navy submarine base. With excellent walking, sailing and scenery to be enjoyed, and Glasgow around an hour's drive away, there is something to delight everyone in this truly beautiful part of Scotland.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

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