THE COYLET INN BY LOCH ECK, Dunoon

The Coylet Inn by Loch Eck sits directly on the shore of Loch Eck, offering a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can use the sun terrace, picnic area, and garden, all positioned to take in the loch and surrounding hills. The inn is 13 km from Benmore Botanic Garden, 15 km from Blairmore and Strone Golf Club, and 54 km from Glasgow Airport.

The inn offers 8 rooms, including King Rooms with Lake View, Double Rooms with Mountain View, and Chalet glamping pods. Rooms include private bathrooms with baths or showers, and select rooms feature king-size beds with direct loch views. The Chalet pods provide a double bed, sofa bed, kitchenette with hob, fridge, and a balcony with loch views.

The on-site restaurant serves full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast options, alongside local specialities and fresh pastries. The bar offers a selection of single malt whiskies, wines, and champagnes, with a designated smoking area available. Kids' meals are provided, and the restaurant includes a dining room overlooking the loch.

The inn provides canoes and kayaks for hire, with direct access to Loch Eck for paddling, fishing, and snorkelling. Walking tours are available from the property, and the nearby Puck's Glen offers forest trails. A wildlife webcam at the back of the property captures red squirrels, pine martens, and various birds at the feeding station.

The Coylet Inn is pet-friendly, providing pet bowls and allowing dogs in designated areas, including the chalet pods. Free parking is available on-site, with accessible parking spaces and an invoice provided upon request. The building includes a private check-in/check-out process and is a non-smoking property throughout, with a designated smoking area outside.

Location: Private beach on Loch Eck, close to Puck's Glen and Benmore Botanic Garden

Rooms: Historic inn rooms and self-catering Chalet pods with loch views

Dining: Full Scottish breakfast and restaurant with loch-view dining room

Activities: Kayaks, canoes, fishing, snorkelling, and walking tours

Wildlife: Live webcam of red squirrels, pine martens, and birds

Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed with pet bowls provided