On the banks of Loch Long, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Scotland’s west coast. There is a garden terrace overlooking the loch, and a lounge bar with wooden carvings and log fires in the colder months. With handmade shortbread, fluffy bathrobes and organic soaps, rooms at Knockderry Country House Hotel are all individually designed. They come with antique furniture, are decorated with local artwork, and feature a flat-screen TV. Evening meals are served in the old wood-panelled dining room, with its stained glass windows and pretty views over Loch Long. Full cooked or continental breakfast is also available each morning. There are a variety of activities you can enjoy around Knockderry, including walking, watersports and fishing. Dunoon and Gourock are around 1 hour and 20 minutes away by road.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Molly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful hotel with a classic vibe. We loved sitting in the lounge downstairs and also enjoying a drink sat out in front overlooking the loch. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we had a fantastic meal. Our dog was made super welcome too.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location/age/condition/comfort and food excellent
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location.. very comfortable dining room and lounge.. retaining many of their original features giving a sense of history.. delicious breakfast and dinner.. one of best porridges ever.. very comfortable and well sized bedroom with Victorian...
  • Polina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful small hotel - on the waterfront, lovely staff - we got an upgrade to the Library, which was beautiful. Fresh linens, good breakfast.
  • Emzc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked this to take my daughter away for a relaxing night and that is exactly what we had. The lady on reception was very welcoming and showed us to our room which turned out to be a free upgrade. My daughter loved being able to sit outside in the...
  • Celina
    Iceland Iceland
    Great views, cozy and comfortable rooms, great service, amazing breakfast
  • Victoria
    Italy Italy
    Friendly staff, stunning location and a beautiful room with views of the water. Loved sitting in the drawing room having a whiskey at the end of the night!
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, tidy, very nice decor, amazing food, only downside is lack of atmosphere and everyone whispers
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful well equipped room, quality food, well maintained gardens, and doggy towel and biscuits were a nice touch.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful! We have been touring Great Britain from Australia and wanted a bit of rest and relaxation. This was the perfect spot, to have a break but to still take in the beauty of Loch Long and the surrounding area.

Managed by Knockderry Country House Hotel

Company review score: 9.7Based on 654 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

An excellent team of local staff with multiple awards for hospitality and quality of food, Knockderry Country House Hotel offers a truly Scottish country house welcome to all visitors to Cove and the Rosneath Peninsula near Loch Lomond.

Property information

Situated on the banks of Loch Long, one of the magnificent sea lochs of Scotland, Knockderry Country House Hotel is a fabulous 4 Star 2 Rosette hotel near Loch Lomond and Helensburgh for relaxing, short breaks, weddings and small exclusive events. With an enviable reputation for excellent food and drink sourced from quality local suppliers, Knockderry House Hotel near Helensburgh provides guests with a welcoming and relaxing environment to escape, explore the area and celebrate with exclusive use country house weddings and private parties.

Neighbourhood information

Cove is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is on the south-west of the Rosneath peninsula, on the east shore of Loch Long. In common with many villages in the area, Cove was home to wealthy Glasgow merchants and shipowners in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Several of the large houses have either been converted or have gone. Survivors include over a dozen houses by Alexander "Greek" Thomson: Craigrownie Castle, Glen Eden, Craig Ailey, Ferndean and Seymour Lodge, all dating from the 1850s.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Leiper Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Knockderry Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Knockderry Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroBankcard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that radio reception is extremely limited in the area and the broadband connection can be limited at times.

    Please note that the Hogmanay rate includes tickets to the Hogmanay Gala dinner.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Knockderry Country House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    License number: 7720-9090-0330-81107-1203, G

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