Hollytrees cottages are perfectly situated on the Cowal peninsula in the county of Argyll & Bute, on the edge of the Argyll Forest Park and overlooking the Holy Loch. Situated within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the town of Dunoon just 10 mins drive and only 50 mins from Glasgow airport, the cottages make a perfect location to explore Argyll & Bute and the west coast of Scotland.

Airports
Hollytrees Cottages are just 70 minutes from Glasgow International Airport. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes and Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours. Please note that these times are for travel using the Ferry route (See below for more information).

By Road (using the Ferry)
The quickest way to Hollytrees Cottages from major airports and roads is to take the ferry from McInroy's point in Gourock across the water to Hunters Quay. For up to date ferry prices and sailing times click here.

Follow the M8 from Glasgow towards Greenock. Join the A8 near Langbank when the M8 finishes and continue going straight on. Stay on the A8 through Port Glasgow. When you arrive in Greenock join the A770 towards Gourock. When you arrive in Gourock continue driving past the first ferry signs you see and follow signs to the Western Ferry's port at McInroy's Point. Ferries leave regularly (every 15-20 minutes during the day and normally run from about 7am to 10.30pm). For precise ferry times and more information please visit the Western Ferries Website. You can't book to travel on the ferry, it is a first come first on basis.

When you arrive at Hunters Quay take a right out of the ferry port and follow the road around the coastline. You will arrive at a T junction shortly after you reach the Holy Loch Marina. Take a right here and follow the road as it runs alongside then around the top of the Holy Loch. You will pass a petrol station on your right and shortly after reach a turn on the right on to the A880 to Kilmun. Hollytrees Cottages are just 150m along this road on the left hand side. Click here to help plan your route

By Road (Avoiding the Ferry)
This is a longer route round but takes in some breathtaking scenery as you pass alongside Loch Lomond, pass through the mountains over the Rest and be Thankful and finally drop down to run past Loch Fyne and Loch Eck. It takes approximately 1h 30 from Glasgow Airport and 2h 20 from Edinburgh Airport.

From the M8 in Glasgow follow the M898 over the Erskine bridge and join the A82 to Loch Lomond. Follow the A82 up the west side of Loch Lomond past the famous Loch Lomond Golf Club to Tarbet. At Tarbet continue on the A83 towards Arrochar and Inverary. This road takes you up and over the ‘Rest and be Thankful' and just before you approach the mouth of Loch Fyne, home of the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, take the A815 signposted to Dunoon. Keep on the A815 at Strachur, where the road forks stay left, and follow the road down the east side of the beautiful Loch Eck. Shortly after passing the Benmore botanical gardens you will reach a turn on the left on to the A880 to Kilmun. Hollytrees Cottages are just 150m along this road on the left hand side.

If coming from the North of Scotland Stay on the A82 coming south until you reach Tarbet and follow the directions above from there. Click here to help plan your route

By Train
Trains to Gourock run regularly from Glasgow Central station and the train meets the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry in Gourock which crosses the Clyde and stops in Dunoon. From Dunoonthere are regular bus services that stop just 5 mins walk from the cottages or there are regular taxi services that can take you the 10 minute drive. Click here for train times and routes.

Sat Nav
For Sat Nav users, Hollytrees is located on Shore Road, PA23 8SE; Latitude 55.955, Longitude -4.932