Mars Hill Upper

dunoon, argyll & the isles

6 guests
3 beds
1 bathroom
No pets

4.0Good

4.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the quaint town of Dunoon in Argyll and Bute, you'll find the fabulous, three-bedroom apartment of Mars Hill Upper. With off-road parking, well-presented living areas, a great location close to nearby amenities, this delightful holiday home welcomes a family or group of six for a relaxing, self-catered retreat in a beautiful Scottish setting. Enter via the rear staircase into your lovely new home, where you can make yourself comfortable in the apartment’s fully-equipped kitchen, rustling up a tasty, home-cooked dinner that can be savoured in the living/dining room, a well-appointed space complete with a sofa, a sleek Smart TV, and gorgeous views gazing out upon the crips blue waters of Holy Loch. As day rolls into night, be sure to rejuvenate with a dip in the bath before you hunker down for a much-needed rest in one of the three inviting bedrooms, ready for the fun and excitement of a brand new day. Bring your loved ones for an unforgettable stay in Scotland at Mars Hill Upper. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1075725, together sleeping up to ten guests.

Licence Number: 230418-000127

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Everything you'll need

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Near Pub / Shop

Wifi
Baby Friendly
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Near Pub / Shop
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

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Facilities and Maintenance

With stunning views from the lounge and main bedroom, generous sized rooms and plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen, we had a comfortable week in this property.

But unfortunately there were a few problems, all of which have been mentioned before in reviews. As stated, the drive up is steep and twisty and negotiating the car park for this flat is tricky at night. The outside steps needed a good clean as they were very slippery in the wet. The bathroom radiator still leaks and the kitchen tap is very insecure. However, the property was clean and tidy and warm when we arrived.

EdwardOct 2025

Hi, since we had a real premium place to stay before, this one felt even shabbier.

For the same price. The house and appartement are really nice , but not in good shape. The wallpaint is rotten in some places , spiderwebs on the lamp, sticky shelves in the kitchen, not properly cleaned ( glastables , windows), garbage, when you look around the corner outside, overgrown garden , only the very fundamental dishes in the kitchen, no extra table in the kitchen, neither outside so you could sit there . One guest said, this place needs TLC urgently ! We also had a problem with the heating, which was fixed in the end. One should also know that the drive up is really steep and only for skilled drivers ! Well , all in all not again. The views are stunning , thats really positive.

IlonaOct 2025

The apartment is in dire need of some TLC.

Holes in walls, cobwebs everywhere, generally run down inside, wasn’t clean at all. Outside was a mess with rubbish and not well kept garden. Drive up is overgrown which scraped side of car everytime. We had no hot water or heating when arriving, figured out how to reset ourselves. To be fair I called the owners and they did call back an hour later but by then we had it working. Would expect this to all be checked before we arrived though. I wouldn’t stay again or recommend unfortunately not for the cost! Have noticed it has doubled in price for same time next year. Wouldn’t even rate this a 2 star stay.

PaulaAug 2025

This property could be spectacular but there were far too many issues for us during our stay in September 2023.

Positives - The view from the property is absolutely spectacular, all the rooms are very spacious, the kitchen is reasonably well equipped. Negatives - On arrival the windows were open the property was very cold, the boiler was in an error state and it took a while to work out how to solve this, we eventually worked out it was due to no pressure in the boiler. There is no information in the property and we had to text the host for the WiFi password, there is also no information on the recycling procedure, how the Nest system works or what should be done on check out in relation to bed sheets etc. The kitchen is extremely tired with paint wearing off the units, the tap is loose, and in addition the bid lid was very dirty and we found a dirty tray in the oven covered in grease and food detritus. All the windows in the property were filthy. There is a leak in the lounge ceiling during heavy rain. The radiator in the bathroom leaks which pools on the bathroom floor. The curtains in the lounge come off the runner if you shut them as there is a gap in the curtain rail. The lamp in the lounge had a two pin plug so was useless. The paint on the walls are very stained in places. The rug in the lounge is a trip hazard as it has a permanent ruck in it. The parking is very compromised - we struggled to turn cars (we came in two) around at the top of the drive as the person in the downstairs flat didn’t park considerately leaving extremely limited room - in addition the ground surrounding the parking area is unstable and one of our party nearly broke their ankle as the ground collapsed next to the log when they exited the car.

SimonSep 2023

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Smoking
Not permitted

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
14:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1135717
Parking
Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome