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Knockderry Country House Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Terrace/patio
Master Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
King Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
This coastal country house provides a peaceful retreat with spectacular ocean views. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, relax by the lobby's warm fireplace, or browse the hotel's library for a quiet reading session.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Master Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Small Double Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Road, Cove, Helensburgh, Scotland, G84 0NX

What's nearby

  • Loch Long - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Holy Loch Marina - 62 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Garelochead Station - 12 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spinnaker Hotel - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Ardencaple Hotel - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪A.T. Hughes Lochside - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Knockderry Country House Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Knockderry Country House Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Knockderry, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Knockderry Country House Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Knockderry

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1846
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and December 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 120.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Knockderry Country House
Knockderry Country House Helensburgh
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Knockderry Country House Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Knockderry Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Knockderry Country House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Knockderry Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Knockderry Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Knockderry Country House Hotel located?

Situated in Helensburgh, this beach hotel is steps from Loch Long, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal and St. Modan's Church. Carraig an Roin and Glenarn Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Knockderry Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 249 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean and charming accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

All fine apart from Tv not working our whole stay and no interest in fixing.. Otherwise staff friendly and food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful house, lovely view of the loch, warm and friendly service and very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Scottish country hotel. Food excellent and Connor was an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot for relaxation. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thibaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and location the rooms are fantastic, the chef is excellent as well , perfect for a gateway weekend quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing and the quality of the food is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff, nothing too much trouble, amazing food. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel , staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome and at home . The food is exceptional and beautifully presented .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice country house, good food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and relaxing. All of the staff were wonderful! Wish we could’ve stayed another day or two!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a twi room with the narrowest twin beds I have ever seen in my life - measuring about 2.5 feet in width. The mattresses were similarly not very comfortable. While the hotel is in the process of finishing up renovations so that the interior is quite new, the meals were quite dated, with offerings that weren't very contemporary and were very simple. They seemed to have one person waiting on all of the tables for dinner and breakfast and she was really frantic trying to address everyone's needs. It was hard to see how the hotel justified the price they charged.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Fabulous one night stay. Beautiful views of Loch Long. Evening meal excellent. Gorgeous country house. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More than we expected! A charming hotel with lots of character. Food and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was very comfortable with a lovely view. Breakfast and dinner menus were good too. Nice selection for both meals. Parking easy and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight Stay

Lovely Hotel, friendly staff. Steep stairs to the room. Good food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite Scottish Country Hotel

Stayed at Knockderry House several times and again this time April 23 it was as fab as ever. Love this hotel. Beautiful location. Absolutely stunning food. Lovely staff. Lovely room. Cant fault it. Cant wait to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a return visit in the future.

Even though they had not received the booking from Hotels.com they were incredibly accommodating. Got us right into a room & treated us so well. Craig & Laura were so professional & treated us like royalty. Actually all the staff was like that with all the guests. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is getting a little dated and could do with a overhaul in bedrooms and bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property with lots of character, but suffers from cold. Single glazing probably doesn't help but lots of heaters around and open fires too. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic little boutique hotel

Fantastic little boutique hotel. Staff were really friendly, couldn’t do enough for you. We got a room upgrade when we arrived which was amazing. The view was fantastic. As for the food, wow! Well presented and very tasty. Sadly we couldn’t do the tasting menu as never gave any notice that we wanted it. Wasn’t disappointed though as the normal menu was very good. The hotel was also dog friendly. A welcome doggy pack was also provided. The hotel was littered with awards, the owner popped in a couple of times to say hello and to check we were receiving the best service. Highly recommend this for a romantic get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

radha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing Break

The House is lovely its a beautiful building - needs some repairs but nothing stopping you from enjoying it, located in a very rural place not much around - only 1 other place to eat. the view from the house is exceptional and you have a small area to sit on the water front ( stoned ) room was clean and had everything you needed just needs a little updating - staff were very helpful and professional and very welcoming - we were away as a couple for a relaxing weekend and Knockderry provided this well. breakfast was more than enough and tasty - i would say a little bit of TLC is needed and maybe some snack option on the menu - maybe not a place to go with kids - if your looking for a relaxing break then Knockderry is the place to go
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carole

This is a hard inn to get to via the roads and woefully understaffed. The staff who was there worked so hard but there was not enough of them. The whole inn could use a facelift in furniture and design and still be in sync with the time period. The bathroom had no heat and was freezing. There was only 1 heat source in the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love clean room with view of the loch. Friendly, helpful staff, and genuinely dog friendly. Good food, and very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Victorian mansion, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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