Cove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Picnic area, Cove Looking over Loch Long to Cowal peninsula. The car park here is honeycomb concrete with the grass growing through.
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Down the lane to the loch Looking down a narrow lane from below two secluded cottages towards Loch Long. Fallen leaves make the steep lane slippery so it must be treacherous in snow.
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Derelict shed This derelict shed is nestled below Shore Road on the shore of Loch Long. It is unclear whether it was formerly used for gardening or marine purposes.
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Kilcreggan,View from Barbour Road. Looking down the Clyde. Gourock, Dunoon and Arran in the distance
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Loch Long. A view looking north along Loch Long from the picnic area on Cove Green. Knockderry Castle can be seen in the distance at centre.
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Knockderry Country House Hotel

Knockderry Country House Hotel

4 out of 5
Shore Road Helensburgh Scotland
The price is ฿4,891 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿4,891
฿5,869 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Helensburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
Friendly and welcoming staff to this impressive building. The location, room, decor and breakfast were all huge positives. Strong smells from the kitchen did linger in the dining and lounge area. The placement of our room meant that we needed to travel through the dining room on Valentine’s evening ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Knockderry Country House Hotel
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Glasgow Airport, Abbotsinch Paisley Scotland
The price is ฿2,422 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿2,422
฿2,906 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paisley. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,310 reviews)
Good airport location

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
St Andrews Drive Paisley Scotland
The price is ฿2,691 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿2,691
฿3,229 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paisley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
Rooms on main floor are shabby. Carpet was filthy. Bathroom was clean enough. Beds very hard. Great location. Acceptable cold breakfast.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG
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Shegarton Farm Cottages

Shegarton Farm Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Shegarton Farm, Loch Lomond Alexandria Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Alexandria. Enjoy free parking, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond Golf Club ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
I booked this with very little notice for the same night. The hosts were very accommodating, and I couldnt fault their hospitality. Lovely place

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Shegarton Farm Cottages
One Marine Place

One Marine Place

4 out of 5
1 Marine Place Rothesay Scotland
Stay at this beach apartment in Rothesay. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Victorian Toilets and Rothesay Ferry Terminal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay in the St Ninian’s flat, this was real value for money!! The view was my favourite part. Fully equipped, close to bus stop and super comfy beds. Thanks Lian and Ian! 😁

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

One Marine Place
Snug - Abhainn Apartment

Snug - Abhainn Apartment

3 out of 5
66 Sinclair St Helensburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Helensburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions John Muir Way - West and Helensburgh Leisure Centre ...
Snug - Abhainn Apartment
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Popular places to visit

Hill House

You can learn about the history of Helensburgh when you stop by Hill House. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.

Hill House

Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront of Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Kilcreggan. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal

John Muir Way - West

You can take time to visit John Muir Way - West during your travels to Helensburgh. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

John Muir Way - West

Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Helensburgh Leisure Centre during your stay in Helensburgh. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Glenarn Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Glenarn Gardens, a lovely green space in Rhu. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Glenarn Gardens

Carraig an Roin

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Carraig an Roin during your trip to Helensburgh? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Carraig an Roin

Cities near Cove

Aerial image over the town of Helensburgh on the banks of the River Clyde.

Helensburgh