Ruskin Lodges
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- Well-equipped cabins in Argyll Forest, a 10-minute drive from Dunoon
- Benmore Botanic Garden five minutes’ drive; West Bay beach 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; TV with streaming services; board games and books
Are the Scottish woodlands calling your name? Then Ruskin Lodges, on the southern fringes of Argyll Forest and within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, might be the place for you. The site is close to lochs (Loch Eck is a five-minute drive away) and beaches (like Dunoon’s West Bay, 15 minutes); Loch Lomond is under one hour's drive away.
Stylish log cabins are a good fit for families looking for a self-catering break, with child-friendly gear (high chair, potty-training set, dedicated nappy-changing area and more) in place. Four-legged companions are welcome, too, and the site owners will happily share tips on local dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and walking routes.
There are plenty of other local activities to get stuck into, whether it's watersports at Loch Eck or five minutes' drive away at the Holy Loch Marina. For longer day trips, perhaps eye up Inveraray, 45 minutes' drive north, or Tighnabruaich, 40 minutes' drive southwest.
After exploring the area, it’s good to return to your cosy lodge, where you can have a hot shower before wrapping yourself in a fluffy towel and watching your favourite programme on the 42-inch TV (just remember to bring any passwords to log on to your streaming services). If you want to take a break from electronic devices, the huts also have a range of board games and books.
Whoever finds themselves on cooking duties will work in a kitchen with a hob, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and coffee maker. Supplies are available from a well-stocked and licensed petrol station just along the A815 (five minutes) or from Dunoon (10 minutes).
Site type
2 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- 60 kWh is included in the nightly price: any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.23 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Feb 25 2025 to
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ruskin Lodges
6 and 9 Lamont Lodges
Rashfield
Dunoon
Argyll
Scotland
PA23 8QT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.01495°N
-4.9749°W
Nearest transport
Coach10.5 km McInroys Point
16.4 km Wemyss Bay Station
20.1 km Coronation Park
Rail11.5 km Gourock Rail Station
11.8 km Garelochhead Rail Station
12.8 km Fort Matilda Rail Station
Ferry5.5 km Blairmore Pier Ferry Terminal
6.4 km Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal
8.3 km Dunoon Ferry Terminal
Airport37.7 km Glasgow International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Benmore Botanic Garden (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk) has a pretty dramatic entrance, along an avenue of towering 150-year old redwood trees. Other highlights include a Victorian fernery and a collection of colourful rhododendrons. An observation deck has views of the coast, the valley and the mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for birds of prey hovering overhead.
Travel to Rothesay (one hour and five minutes), on the Isle of Bute, to educate yourself on the locally produced spirits. At Spirit of Bute - Isle of Bute Artisan Distillery you can have a chat with the master distiller, while Isle of Bute Distillery specialises in gins.
Sea Life Loch Lomond Aquarium (one hour and 10 minutes), on the southernmost tip of Loch Lomond, is home to hundreds of underwater creatures – from Ridley turtles to rays and sharks. There are also rockpools with starfish and anemones, plus a pool with otters.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunderston Bay | 11.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Ettrick Bay | 21.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Largs (Pencil Beach) | 27.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Millport Bay | 29.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seamill | 37.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Loch Lomond Park Centre 26.5 km
Paisley Abbey 39.4 km
Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 41 km
House for an Art Lover 45.2 km
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 45.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cornalees Bridge - Gourock - Greenock Cut 15.7 km
LUSS BAY 23.2 km
Rest and Be Thankful 24.6 km
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) 25.4 km
Ben Lomond 25.7 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Ruskin Lodges have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ruskin Lodges dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ruskin Lodges? Benmore Botanic Garden (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk) has a pretty dramatic entrance, along an avenue of towering 150-year old redwood trees. Other highlights include a Victorian fernery and a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ruskin Lodges?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ruskin Lodges? From $667.02 (for 3 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.