Where do we start. Arrived on the Friday tea time. Sun was shining, so a good start. Got the keys from the key press just as the owners said. Opened the door and were really impressed with was we saw. Very clean and tidy. Everything you needed was available, even a welcome pack with shortbread, crisps and caramel biscuits. The views from the decking exceptional. Local wild life came a calling for bread and biscuits, Robins, magpies etc. It would have been rude not to feed them lol. Cooking facilities were great. Ice box had ice already in it and it was very much welcomed. The wood burner was great but be,warned it soon warms up the place. cannot wait to go back.

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It’s right next to the river and you can see it out the living room window, the wood burner made it so cosy and the tv has Netflix with an account for each lodge. Pucks Glenn is a 5 minute walk away and benmore botanical gardens are also about a 5 minute drive. Close enough to Dunoon that there’s shops a 10 minute drive away while still being out the way enough to have a private peaceful place. Everything was very clean and it smelled really nice inside the lodge. Hosts are very good at communicating and will help if you were to have any questions or problems.

The accommodation was gleaming, was nice & warm for our arrival. Due to heavy storms on the day we travelled, Hosts kindly allowed early entry at no extra cost. Hosts available to contact but unobtrusive. Nearby activities include a walk/hike up Pucks Glen or a day wandering through Benmore gardens. Cot services are close and actually stock loads of local butcher products. Finally, the lodge has a real fire, always amazing.

Honestly cannot think of anything, suited us to a tee.

The property was perfect, it was beautiful to open the doors to the veranda and hear the river and birds, look at the trees and hills. The bed was very comfortable, loved the duvet and mattress. Also, the kitchen is well equipped for cooking (as said in advert, bring your own condiments) but plenty to cook with. TV, a few games and info books were also a lovely touch. Hosts were very efficient with instructions for arriving and leaving, plus left us to our own devices as we prefer.

I can only say the shower isn’t the greatest power and a little noise from the road, however earplugs are provided and the lodge is well insulated and sound proofed so you can barely hear neighbours come and go!

- Extremely cozy, almost romantic little lodge in a great location (short walk to Puck's Glen, short drive to Dunoon). - Bathroom is a bit of a squeeze for tall people, but works out fine. Kitchenette well equipped, rooms very clean. - Easy and friendly communication with the hosts.

- Lots of rules and safety measures (but maybe the hosts often had bad experiences?) - For this price, it might not have been necessary to clean the lodge when moving out?

A great chalet for couples! Very clean and had everything you needed for the duration of your stay, and with some really nice touches to make it homely. The Hawthorn Lodge was beautifully situated on the river, only a 5-minute walk from Pucks Glen, which was an excellent walk taking in nature and the gorge, and not far from Benmore botanical garden. It was reassuring that our hosts were only a message away if we had any queries, and they promptly responded. Would definitely recommend and return there!

Very Clean, warm, very cozy and very comfortable, ideal quiet location. Pucks Glen is magical. Beautiful scenery. Stephen and liz were very professional with all information needed provided and the welcome goodies hamper was a lovely touch. Plenty of eating places. Went to portavadie, bit of a drive but food at the marina was well worth it.

Little background traffic noise from road but very, very small, hardly worth mentioning to be honest. Doors a little creaky but nothing a bit wd40 won't sort.

The location and distance to travel were just right, as we were travelling by motorbike. Peaceful and very close to interesting walks and river noise was soothing. The use of a real fire was amazing. The bed was very comfortable, which was a delight.

Some road noise, although used to it at home, one early morning lorry, going a fair speed gave us a wee jolt. WiFi was a bit patchy. However, DVDs were available, and we added a couple to collection

The lodge was cosy and comfortable and absolutely spotless. We had everything we needed for a short weekend break and the wee welcome basket was a lovely touch. There was a log burning fire, but we didn't need it as the cabin was warm enough without it. We even had to open the French door at one point to let some of the heat out. The location is stunning, and the lodge is right on the river, which provides a lovely background noise. We even had a wee visit every morning from Rusty, the red squirrel which never failed to make us smile.

The cabin is a good size for a couple for a short break, but it is quite snug and would potentially become cumbersome for any longer.

2nd time staying at the lodges though this time we were in “Bramble”. The location was perfect and the lodge is well stocked with everything you’d need for your stay. Ideal location for a lovely peaceful break. Great communication from our hosts. I’d highly recommend these lodges to anyone. Exceptional standard. 😊

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