Gun Powder Cottage

8 Customer Reviews

• "This is a cosy, semi-detached cottage in a small village called Millport."

  It has two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and a compact living area. NB: this cottage has no central heating or piped hot water. Gunpowder cottage has a lot to recommend it if you plan ahead for these conditions. There’s an electric shower, a wood-fired stove in the living area, and space heaters in the bedrooms. The floors are slate and can be very cold underfoot in October when we visited. Plan ahead by bringing warm slippers, warm pyjamas, and extra blankets if you are visiting in colder parts of the year (September to May). We found the location very quiet and an excellent base for exploring the Cowal peninsula. The internet works great. The dishwasher is weirdly in the laundry area but we managed because there’s no hot water to wash dishes by hand. Once you get the wood stove going, it’s very warm in the living room. You’ll have to pay £7.50 for each bundle of wood. There’s books, games, and a nice smart tv. Think of it as an upscale bothie. The Morrisons in Dunoon has everything for cooking up a great meal and there’s loads of beautiful walks nearby. Puck’s Glen is unmissable and the nearby Kilbride Bay is stunning. It is a gorgeous area. There’s a lot of wildlife, especially birds. If I had any suggestions to the owners: please include some extra blankets, a hairdryer and maybe a plunger for the toilet.

  Thank you very much for your feedback. The cottage is in Millhouse not Millport just in case it confuses future guests! We will take on board your suggestions re blankets. There should be a hairdryer in the front bedroom in the drawer but I will check next time I am there incase it has gone missing. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and once again thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah4.1★Oct 2024

• "Overall condition condition and cleanliness was generally poor."

  The website photos are miss leading in respect to the view. Looking out from the decked area, there is a over grown area, believed to be the garden of the property. This was concluded from the fact that a gate on the decked area has a sign instructing that there was no acces to a garden. The fire starting pack was not as stated, the basket consisted of 4 logs and broken twigs. On the positive side the views in the surrounding area were excellent, the local food was also excellent. From a disability point of view the property would not be suitable.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have amended some details about the property to make guests aware the pictures of surrounding area is not from the cottage. We hope you enjoyed your stay at Gunpowder cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen1.6★Sep 2024

• "Property was lovely, however there was an issue with damp on a few of the walls, also the windows were very dirty in places (corners complete with cobwebs), This wasn't a problem just a little unusual in such a lovely place."

  Could do with updating ie curtains, furniture etc. having said that the beds were comfortable, clean and linen good quality, and a good nights sleep was had every night. Very cold though and the only fire was log fire which didn't heat the room, and threw no heat out at all, and although there were heaters in the bedrooms the living area remained very chilly some nights. Excellent reading material and games were available, and the deck area was lovely to sit in, also the benches at the front of the property was a lovely sun trap. Facilities of washing machine and dishwasher was welcome, however the breakfast bar/dining area a little on the small side. All in all I don't want to sound negative as the cottage was lovely and we had a thoroughly good two weeks.

  Reviewed by Elaine4.1★Sep 2024

• "Everything was fine during our short stay."

  It was as described, Ideal for a short break. Very quiet with local amenities nearby. Comfortable in respect of not being too immaculate; we didn't feel as we had to be ultra careful about not dropping the odd crumb, useful when travelling with a young dog. Due to the wet conditions we both slipped on the decking but not too seriously. Perhaps a warning to be careful would help other guests having a major accident. Thanks for a nice break.

  Thank you for your feedback. Will ensure there is a sign for guests re the decking. We power wash it every few months. Was there anything in particular about the cottage I could pass on to my cleaner? Thanks again for feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alistair3.8★Aug 2024

• "The cottage is lovely and very well appointed."

  We were very disappointed with the lack of terrestrial or satellite television . The property was advertised as having television when what it should have was was that it had a television set.Television was only available to clients who were able to log in to a streaming service. The matter could be simply resolved if the owner installed an aerial.There was a very limited supply of logs, and as this was the only method of heating the cottage I find that rather mean.

  Reviewed by Sheila3.4★Jul 2024

• "Marketed well, but needs higher standards."

  While the accommodation suited our needs as a base where we could stay while on our walking holiday there are aspects of the cottage management that could be improved. There is no anti slip mat in the shower. It becomes very slippery when lathered and wet. A potential for an accident. The short step down from the bedrooms to the lounge is a potential trip hazard. It should be highlighted with high vis' tape. No-one wants an accident the first day of their vacation. A minor gripe was that the hand gel soaps provided were watered down and the pump action on the bottles didn't work. Owners should consider renewing them now and again. No hand towel for drying dishes was provided. With two medium sized dogs there is no garden available for them to exercise in or yoga stretch. The wall at the front is very low and easy for pets to jump the wall onto oncoming traffic if unattended. Even with our well trained dogs we still had to maintain a ceaseless vigilance on them. The log basket for the wood burner literally had four logs in the basket. Hardly enough to keep the wood burner alight for 2 hours. There is a notice that you can fill the basket for an additional charge of £10.- deemed cheaper than the village shop. We brought logs purchased in Dunoon for £7.- We suggest the photographs of the Loch views should be taken from the cottage gallery as there is no Loch views from the cottage. My wife works for a company that also rents out cottages therefore our comments are based on an acceptable industry standard and not petty gripes. Having stated the above we still enjoyed our stay in Argyll as it is a beautiful part of Scotland. The cottage after all was only a place to stay at night after being out all day.

  We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to give this. We have taken on board your suggestions and will endeavour to make changes. Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stewart2.5★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a nice quiet area, really well laid out."

  Pretty much everything we needed was available for a comfortable stay. Loved the folder with a bit of history and instructions for the fire and cooker contained. Unfortunately there was no iron which would have been really useful, especially given that a washer was provided (we didn't use it or the dishwasher) Was a bit disappointed to find a previous occupants used sock under the sofa when I dropped something on the floor! It wasn't particularly warm weather when we stayed but it would be nice to have a nice garden to look upon whilst sitting on the veranda. Would recommend a stay to anyone wanting peace and quiet.

  Reviewed by Susan4.1★Jun 2024

• "We LOVED Gunpowder Cottage."

  The location was perfect for a secluded break & we spent most evenings sitting on the deck listening to the woodpeckers & cuckoos. The house has all the facilities needed & was better equipped than most larger houses we have stayed in. The wood honesty box made it very easy to keep the house warm on a night. Such a simple idea but made a huge difference.

  Thank you so much for your feedback. So happy you enjoyed Gunpowder cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2024

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