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Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Dining
3 bedrooms

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

If renting a villa is more up your street then this purpose built holiday home, the largest of our detached properties, is tailor-made for you.This stunning country cottage boasts large private gardens, a patio area and a hot tub. It comfortably accommodates six people and is perfectly placed just 200 yards from the water's edge in the exclusive private Estate of Arden.Recently built to deluxe specification and spanning 1800 sq ft. this villa offers the ultimate in luxurious, spacious living and caters for your every need. Ideal for friends and families to enjoy.The property, which has full disabled access, offers an entrance hall, large L-shaped lounge and dining area, large fully fitted kitchen, downstairs toilet and and one king size en-suite bedroom on the ground floor.Upstairs there are two spacious king size en-suite bedrooms on either side of the hall way, one of which can be provided as a twin bedded room upon request.French doors from the living room lead to a decked patio and large garden, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding woodland, while there is a further patio and BBQ area all complete with garden furniture.The property is inclusive of central heating, telephone, Smart TV's in all rooms, DVD player and free Wi-Fi.The 12-acre Arden Estate hugs the shoreline of Loch Lomond and Bonnie Banks Cottage is privately nestled within tranquil gardens with footpaths leading down to the loch side where you can stroll along the shore.The area itself is conveniently situated near the villages of Luss and Balloch with restaurants and bars a short stroll away including the nearby Cruin restaurant/bar which overlooks the water and is just a 10 minute walk. A path along the lochside also offers a walkway to the nearby town of Balloch.

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Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

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    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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    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

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    Bonnie Banks Cottage Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
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    About the neighborhood

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    Alexandria, Argyll and Bute Council

    What's nearby

    • Loch Lomond - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
    • Loch Lomond Shores - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
    • SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
    • Balloch Castle - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
    • Loch Lomond Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

    Getting around

    • Helensburgh Upper Station - 7 min drive
    • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 30 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Fountain Cafe - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Chimes - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Blue Lagoon - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪The Dog House - ‬5 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

    Situated in Alexandria, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Duck Bay Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Loch Lomond. The Carrick Golf Course and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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    Bonnie Banks Cottage - Sleeps 6 - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 96 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 96 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

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    10/10

    We were tired mums looking for peace and relaxation, this was the perfect place. The cottage was well appointed, spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. The hot tub was an excellent addition as was the sauna. We placed a Tesco order, everything arrived and then we relaxed in the wonderful surroundings for 2 blissful nights. We made the short 15 min walk to Duck Bay on Saturday for a late lunch and then back to relax. I would highly recommend this property, we will certainly be back!
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    8/10

    Lovely cottage with great facilities situated in an ideal area to explore Loch Lomond and the surrounding areas.
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    10/10

    This is our 3rd stay at bonny banks for a family break. It's an ideal set up for our needs and has everything you would want in self catering accommodation. Location is fab, clean with plenty of room. The hot tub is just the icing on the cake. Perfect.
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    10/10

    Really nice cottage with all we needed. Spotlessly clean on arrival with lovely welcome pack. Everything exactly as described.
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    10/10

    We stayed for 7 days, had a wonderful time. The cottage was perfect for a family of 4 and 2 grandparents. The location at Loch Lomond is brilliant and it provides as excellent base to explore the amazing national park. Take your bikes and head off into the bike trails to find the rivers and waterfalls.
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    10/10

    Stayed at the cottage with my daughter to celebrate her birthday. Absolutely stunning cottage every thing 1st class- will be back next year. Hot tub was amazing and sauna was a lovely extra. CLose to Helensburgh where we spent some time and Duck Bay Marina where we had breakfast.
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    10/10

    We had a lovely, chilled week at Bonnie Banks. The hot tub and sauna were well-used and enjoyed by everyone. The property is spacious (there were six of us for some of the week) and had everything we needed. Not quite enough barbecue weather, but that's Scotland for you; we did manage two though and being able to eat outdoors was lovely. Only suggestion for future improvement would be the addition of an EV charging point.
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    10/10

    Bonnie banks was a perfect family cottage. We stayed with our two young boys and they loved it. The cottage was spotless on arrival, a perfect home from home. The hot tub and sauna were fab. The location was great, close to Balloch, and a nice little cycle route around loch lomand and straight road towards fort william. We will definitely be back to stay again.

    10/10

    In secluded area so not overlooked. Everything was on hand and worked well for us with one ground floor bedroom. Owner was very helpful
    Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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    10/10

    The cottage is lovely and the surrounding is beautiful. The owners have ensured that everything you might need is provided for your stay. The stay was to celebrate my 60th birthday and my family were supported to arrive early so that they could set up a surprise for me arriving which was lovely. We did not use the sauna but the hot tub was great. If I could make one recommendation it would be for the roof of the pergola above the hot tub to be able to close as it was raining when we were there and although you are wet in the hot tub it was cold rain so did not use it as much as we would have liked, and this could be an easy change. The only complaint I have was that the time went by too quick and did not want to leave. Will need to visit again in the summer months.
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    8/10

    A very nice property near Loch Lomond but without any direct or easy access to the shore. Rather dark inside as it is totally surrounded by very high trees meaning you can barely see the sky.
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    10/10

    Great place to holiday. The cottage was exceptional, very well equipped and clean. The starter pack that was provided was beyond expectations. Furniture and decor certainly high spec. Hot tub and sauna made our holiday seem special. Garden very private. Easy access with key code supplied. Only downside was cottage not easy to find but rung owner and was given directions. Walking distance to Inchmurrin ferry.
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    10/10

    There were 4 of us staying at Bonnybanks Cottage and we had a fantastic stay. The Cottage has everything you could wish for. It is exceptionally clean, lovely comfortable beds and very spacious. We were so lucky with the weather and took a sail to Inchmurrin for lunch. 2 of our group walked to loch lomond (not far) for a swim. We had arranged for a mobile therapist to attend one day so we could make the most of the jacuzzi and have a spa day. All wonderful. This was my 3rd stay at Auchenheglish and won't be my last. FABULOUS
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    10/10

    The house had everything we needed for a relaxing family break with plenty of space inside and out for the adults and an active 3yr old. The only disappointment was the lack of direct access to the loch as promised in the website "a short walk through woodlands" as every path we tried had Private signs displayed. This had been one of the main reasons we had chosen to stay in this cottage and I think the company needs to clarify what guests can access on the estate with clearer/more detailed maps.
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    6/10

    Cleanliness wasn’t as expected for the amount spent on our family break. Floors were dusty, food left in bread bin and when we wiped down the table it was very dirty It was unfortunate we had a small leak in the kitchen it was dealt with straight away however the quality of the pipe work was very basic so not surprising it leaked how it did
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    8/10

    We have stayed in better cottages, sadly. Lovely size house although close to the main road so lots of road noise. Lovely bathrooms, modern and clean. Kitchen sadly lacking. The oven was very greasy. One wine glass that wasn't made of plastic! No cloths to wipe the benches. I don't believe the hot tub been cleaned as we found a plastic bottle floating in it and brown scum in the foam? I don't own a hot tub but I assume this isn't normal? Very little I formation about the local area and eateries and I couldn't see a guest book which often can have handy hints for your holiday. There is a menu for the Chinese restaurant Princess Rose, please don't go there. It's the worst food we have ever had and very expensive. We have definitely stayed in worse places but we were surprised given how much we paid
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    10/10

    We booked this for attending a wedding at The Cruin. Whilst being near to the venue it was not as we thought within convenient walking distance. That being said, the cottage was lovely. It was comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The addition of the sauna and jacuzzi is excellent and great for relaxation.
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    6/10

    This is a fabulous cottage with lots of space and facilities. The cottage was clean and had everything that we needed/ wanted. The location was lovely, and there was a beautiful garden to the front and back. The review form mandates the completion of the ranked scale for cleanliness, customer service, comfort, condition, location and value for money. Overall the cottage itself was excellent, but the cottage included a hot tub and sauna and outdoor space which was the reason for booking in the first place. Therefore the ranking provided is an overall score combining both the cottage and the outdoor facilities. The main issue with the cottage was accessing the hot tub and the condition of the hot tub. There is a slabbed pathway in the garden but it does not reach the hot tub or the sauna. The patio doors from the cottage lead out to the hot tub and sauna, but to access them both you require to walk down a grassy slope. Given it had been raining, the sloped area was wet and the mud was making it slippy. The alternative was to walk across another patch of grass, resulting in wet and muddy feet by the time we reached the hot tub (wearing flip flops). This area really needs a pathway or some decking or something to make accessing these facilities easier and less risk of slipping on wet grass (especially given the lovely Scottish weather!). The sauna was brilliant. The hot tub unfortunately appeared old and in need of repair. Several parts fell off the hot tub on first entering it. Other than two pillows falling off, we had no idea what the other parts were. Some were floating on the water, other parts sank to the bottom. The hot tub felt warm (not hot) and there were undissolved tablets floating. We didn't stay in it for too long on the first day we arrived. On the second day we assumed someone would arrive to do some maintenance work on the hot tub (new tablets to clean etc), however no one arrived. We contacted the named person to report the difficulties we were having but we were told that the responsibility for maintenance of the hot tub was via an external organisation and that we should report this ourselves to this organisation. Given that we were all on holiday looking for a stress free weekend, the last thing we wanted to do was be on the phone to someone reporting an issue regarding a product belonging to someone else. On the third day we gave the hot tub a last try, but on opening the cover, we found the temperature to be 34oC, it wasn't warm enough to sit in. We spent most of the weekend using the sauna. The cottage itself was perfect but the weekend was about relaxing, using the hot tub and being outdoors. The difficulties we had with the hot tub did put a dent into what would have been the best weekend. I emailed the person we booked with on return from the cottage to provide feedback on our experience and received no reply, therefore it is difficult for me to make recommendations to others to use this cottage in the future; the most important aspects of purchasing a product is the customer service and value for money.
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    10/10

    Cottage was well equipped with every appliance necessary. Spotlessly clean, beds very comfortable. All linen supplied. Towel white and fluffy. Did not have time to use hot tub or sauna. Location was perfect for our needs.
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    10/10

    We stayed at Bonnybanks for a long weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It was so relaxing. The use of the hot tub and sauna, in private was amazing. The cottage is clean, comfortable and has everything you need. We enjoyed it so much that we have already booked for next year.
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    10/10

    The cottage was exactly as we hoped! It was beautifully clean and very well equipped with everything we needed for our family holiday. The garden was very safe for our grandchildren and we enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Customer service was excellent right from booking to when we left. The staff were friendly and very welcoming making us look forward to our visit. We were able to walk to the Loch side which we really enjoyed, sampling drinks and food at the Wee Cruin on the way. The location was perfect for getting around the area but being so close to the main road did mean that we could hear the traffic at night, but not enough to really disturb us. All in all we had a great holiday and would definitely recommend Auchenheglish Lodges and Bonnie Banks Cottage.
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    10/10

    Brilliant cottage for three couples all with private en suite facilities. Also large kitchen and living/ dining area with all the equipment you require for self catering. It also has the added bonus of a hot tub and sauna! Very clean and comfortable so great for breaking break. Very conveniently located for the local attractions. Overall a lovely cottage and we enjoyed our stay very much.
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    10/10

    Loved that every room had an en-suite. Good kitchen very equipped. Loved the hot tub and sauna - it was a very nice touch supplying robes. Very peaceful outdoor area. Cosy house.
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    10/10

    Lovely couple of days at Bonniebanks Cottage. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped with everything you could need. Welcome pack was a very nice touch. From initial booking through to check-out everything was very smooth and Liz deserves a special mention for her excellent personal communications. We would have no hesitation in recommending Auchenheglish Lodges and we will definitely be making a return visit in the future.
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    10/10

    Felt lucky to have found Bonnie Banks. Just what we needed for a relaxing couple of nights away as a group of friends. Communication was excellent before we arrived. Liz was lovely and I was confident that if I needed anything I could just ask. The cottage itself was spacious, comfortable and spotless with everything you could need provided. Handy to have paper towels provided and simple things like salt and pepper. The hot tub was an added bonus especially under the clear Loch Lomond night skies. I would definitely recommend and already planning to rebook for next year. Only recommendation would be better signage to find the place.