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Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £4947 for 3 nights.
Our Experts Say:
After 200 years of abandonment, 500-year-old Kilmartin Castle was expertly restored and beautifully refurbished, and is now open for you to enjoy as a luxury bed and breakfast venue. Inside you'll see Kilmartin Castle combines a traditional Scottish feel with lots of unique touches from owners Simon and Stef.
Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 15 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £3200 for 3 nights.
Our Experts Say:
The private estate of Castle Lachlan extends to 1500 acres consisting of a livestock farm, hill ground woodlands and three miles of coastline, all of which are accessible to guests. This unique self-catering castle has now been divided into two properties, with the superior south facing half available for letting accommodation, with superb views overlooking the shores of Loch Fyne.
Ayrshire, Scotland
Blair Castle sleeps 34 guests in 17 rooms. From £12,300 per night (includes breakfast and dinner).
Our Experts Say:
900-year-old Blair Castle is a 5-star, luxury exclusive-use venue, surrounded by 220 acres of ancient woodland, parkland and private gardens. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport and Glasgow City, and only 70 minutes from Edinburgh, it is ideally situated for easy air, rail and road access. The castle and estate are available to hire on an exclusive-use basis for family gatherings, corporate events and celebrations.
Kilchoan, Acharacle, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. From £3,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).
Our Experts Say:
The long abandoned ruin of Mingary Castle has been painstakingly renovated by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, who have made good the crumbling stonework, long lost roofs and floors buried deep in undergrowth, so once again Mingary can provide its guests with the finest of Highland hospitality. Sitting on the coastal fringes of the 12,000 hectare Ardnamurchan Estate, Mingary is at the heart of some of the finest countryside in the UK; its mountains, moorland, and seawaters are teeming with rare and beautiful flora and fauna.
Ayrshire, Scotland
Sleeps 21 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 8 guests). From £12,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).
Our Experts Say:
Whether for a private celebration or countryside escape, Rowallan delivers a distinctive experience where heritage, hospitality and natural beauty unite. The castle’s interiors retain the historic character of the castle in richly furnished reception rooms with open fireplaces and ornate ceilings, which together create the perfect setting for celebratory dinners and spending quality time with loved ones.
Ayrshire, Scotland
Sleeps 8 guests in 4 rooms. Self-catered from £3900 for 3 nights.
Our Experts Say:
Situated in the stunning Ayrshire countryside just 20 minutes from Glasgow, the Old Rowallan Castle was once the ancestral home of the Mures and the Campbells. This 12th-century property offers sweeping views of ancient woodland and retains its historic character with significant original features.
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