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Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10

Dumbarton country house by the sea

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books
Dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cardross, SCT
  • Place, Geilston Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, OVO Hydro
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Dumbarton

Seaside stay .Stay at this Dumbarton country house and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Geilston Garden and 6 miles (10 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Denny Tank and Levengrove Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Geilston Garden - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Loch Lomond - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • OVO Hydro - 36 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Hampden Park - 42 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardross Station - 9 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach House Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Glencairn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterwheel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Wugs Rolls - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪New Dragon Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10

2 minute walk to sea. There is plenty to explore in the area and a good place to walk is 2 miles away at Ardmore point with unique rock formations, sea cliffs, fishing and is a notable bird watching area. Also worth a visit is Dumbarton Castle and Rock, 5 miles away. Dumbarton Castle has a longer recorded history than any other castle in Britain! Cardross has its own golf course, established 120 years ago, as well as a bowling, tennis and football club. Local attractions include Ardardan Estate Working Farm with a nursery and tea room and nearby Geilston Garden. Looked after by the National Trust for Scotland, Geilston is a delightful garden and is typical of the small country estates on the banks of the Clyde purchased by merchants and industrialists in the 18th and 19th centuries. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is very close - it's just 6 miles to Balloch on the south shore of the loch. This beautiful area has so much to offer, both on and off the water.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Smoking Pets by Agreement Please leave Springvale as you find it Dispose of rubbish as per council requirements. Put back the keys in key box.
House details and rules with council bin schedule and contract will be provided upon booking.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small quiet Dogs only please.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number Short Term Let Licence Application received

Frequently asked questions

How close is Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 to the airport?

This country house is 14.9 mi (31-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this country house.

How close is Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 to the beach?

This country house is 7.1 mi (23-min drive) from Duck Bay Beach and 11.5 mi (26-min drive) from Bodden Boo. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 offer free breakfast?

This country house does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10?

Free parking is not available at this country house.

Does Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 have a pool?

This country house does not have a pool.

Does Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 to downtown Dumbarton?

This country house is 0.5 mi away from Cardross.

Extended Victorian Manor House With Conservatory / large Garden, sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay for our holiday! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joerg F.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The place was okay, good beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay - house ideal for large family group.

Thank you for the use of the wonderful property. The location to station and local attractions is really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family holiday

We had a great stay at this guesthouse. Beautiful environment, great garden, lovely house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Scotland

Great place to stay for a larger group attending a family wedding in Scotland. 30 mins from Glasgow by car, also a decent train service is nearby, and also close proximity to some glorious scenery in Argyll. The house was just as advertised, and communications with James were straightforward and clear. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and garden

We stayed here as a family group of 9. The house was a perfect size for us and the garden was amazing for the kids. Location is great with easy access to nearby Helensburgh Dumbarton and Glasgow. Can recommend the local pub the Cardross Inn
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Perfect for our needs. Already talking about coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

hols in scotland

very nice big house got lost in it a few times all the family enjoyed themselves there were plenty of rooms to sit in and do your own thing great place for a large family holiday, it was quite central to a lot of places . would definately stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Criss generation get together

Great house and garden for large family group, comfortable and warm. Good base for both city and country trips, even though not on usual tourist trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stanley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A lovely holiday

Very good, we enjoyed our stay very much. When we had a problem of our own making the housekeeper was very helpful and kind. Seven members of our family were very comfortable during our stay and friends were able to come and have a dinner with us one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday house

Perfect for a family get away - there were 10 of us aged 8 to 80. Lots of space and a lovely big garden Young ones loved being able to walk to the 'beach' and playing hide and seek in the house. Great having 2 fridge/freezers and a washing machine (children!)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb break

Lovely house, great location for walks and day trips and a good restaurant nearby. Bedrooms bigger than we expected and a really well-equipped house. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saige A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property in a beautiful little town

The Springvale manor is an absolutely beautiful property that is clearly well loved and cared for. The surrounding area is quiet and peaceful. It was a quick walk to the train station, the local grocery store, and even the ruins of an old castle! We could not have enjoyed our stay more and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone staying with a large party. I would love to stay here again in tbe future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family October school holiday

Twelve of us stayed in this lovely large comfortable house. seven adults and five children aged 9 to 16 had a wonderful time making their own entertainment both indoors and in the large garden. Hotel nearby served meals but most evenings did our own catering.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing days at Cardross

We had a lovely stay at the Springvale house, We have been 11 persons and found lots of space for all of us. The house has a historic ambience which we really enjoyed. We can highly recommend the location. Train station is nearby and we went to Glasgow and Edinburgh. We also went to Loch Lomond by car, which took only about 20-30 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fab place for a get together

Beautiful house with lovely garden, definitely recommend for a large group. James was very accomodating even offering us use of his personal space for a couple of our lads prior to official check in time. The housekeepers were there when we arrived and were super friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved staying here, would definitely use again if in the area. Plenty of equipment for cooking, fridges a plenty so no worries regarding storage of food for large groups, We didn't find we were short of a single item! Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil stay

We had a wonderful time at James’ place. We had 7 adults and 2 young children. It had plenty of space for all of us. Our 2 year old loved the back yard and the bomb shelter. The walk to the train was a beautiful 10-12 minute walk along the water. You do hear the train horn every time a train comes through but we got used to it quickly. We saw many of the neighbors and they were all so hi helpful and friendly. We just can’t say enough about our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

Fabulous home

Really enjoyed our long weekend stay at Springvale. The house even lovelier than the pics. It was clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped. Appreciated the excellent showers in the modernised bathrooms that kept a hint of the Victorian past in the modern style. The 2 children loved the garden hunt for the air-raid shelter. Lovely walks nearby and Helensburgh for supermarkets and shops. James was easy to communicate with via email and responded promptly. Would definitely return. Thank you James, much appreciation, Carole
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for large family group

Springvale was everything we expected. Lovely house inside and out. Very spacious with plenty of room for our family group. We were three families, ranging in age from 71 down to a 1 year old. We were very lucky with the weather and made good use of the gardens. The teenagers enjoyed playing badminton in the large front garden and we managed to have a BBQ on one of the evenings. The large kitchen was great for cooking and we all managed to eat around the big table. Plenty of things to do in the local area and not far from Lock Lomond. Would definitely recommend Springvale to anyone looking for a big house to enjoy with family or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Wedding Retreat

We arrived on Monday from our four day stay in Glasgow. We started with 5 people and increased to 9 by Wednesday afternoon. The space is beautifully laid out with ample bedrooms and bathrooms. The greenhouse in the back was the preferred space. It was tranquil and beautiful with many flowering trees and shrubs. The train was a quick walk down a seaside walkway. The Aga in the kitchen was a real treat to work with and proved to be perfect for our self catered party. Our host shared some local sites to explore and we had a beautiful hike in Loch Lomond. Highly recommend this site for small groups. The Cardross Inn has a lovely breakfast just down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious home full of history and charm.

We very much enjoyed our stay in Cardross. It is a lovely little town that is still very convenient to everything. We typically stay in Glasgow when we come to visit family but instead chose to stay a little more rural. I am glad that we did! The home is very spacious with all amenities and is very clean. We were able to have the family come and visit us and had more room to comfortably sit and spend time together. The owner has taken great care to create a beautiful and comfortable space to enjoy. The back garden is quite the treat to explore and identify all the various trees and flowers. Careful of the water pressure in the sink located in the kitchen! More than one of us received an unintended shower from turning the handle a little too quickly. That being my only exceptionally minor complaint (and not really a complaint at all), this house was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marthe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a group of friends

The house is well located close to Cardross centre , shops and places to walk (Loch Lomond !). The house itself is character full, cosy and ideal for a group of people with generous bedrooms (2 en suite ) and plenty of group space (snug , large kitchen diner and a living room ). There was limited toilet roll and soap when we arrived but this got quickly resolved via contact with manager. There are also not too many mugs and glasses for a group of 10-12 but good dish washer which helps. The only issue was with the app vrbo which doesnt allow co-guests to acess key information. The precise adress of the place isnt given clearly and we needed to contact the host. All together great stay would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem to explore loch lomond

Our stay was for a week , 7 of us over three generations ranging from 10 to 77. Springvale is a stunning property and very spacious. We loved how it was decorated and the family pictures added a lovely touch. The house was very clean and had all the facilities you would need. The garden was amazing and although the weather was mostly wet, it was a great space for Cooper our puppy. All enclosed with lovely trees. A small walk to the river Clyde for the Doggo was also a great plus for us. Springvale is so close to all the local sites and loch Lomond. Literally a 10ish minute drive to Balloch. Lots of great places to eat nearby, The Cardross Inn and Cattle&Creel , La Barca in Helensburgh would be our recommendations. Also in Balloch, The Pier and Cucina. All the local Scottish people we met were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

James D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Review

Rented for a month and it was initially difficult to get fresh clean bedding changes. House advertised for 12 but lacked sufficient glasses, mugs (had to buy), sharp kitchen knives, working can opener, floor mop, up to date trash collection notification etc....hot water tank and heater burst not repaired during last nine days of rent. Parking inadequate as owner requested access at all times. Hot water
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großes Haus für die ganze Familie

Die Unterkunft war sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Viele Zimmer, viele Bäder und ein großer Garten. Unternehmungen in der Nähe waren ebenfalls viele vorhanden. Die Kommunikation mit der Verwalterin/dem Besitzer war top und die Antworten kamen sehr schnell.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024