Exterior (1 of 20) Extrior with entrance (2 of 20) Entrance hall (3 of 20) Drawing room (4 of 20) Drawing room (5 of 20) Dining room (6 of 20) Sitting room (7 of 20) Room used for meetings (8 of 20) Double room (9 of 20) Canopy double room (10 of 20) Traditional bathroom (11 of 20) Four poster double room (12 of 20) Living area of the double room (13 of 20) Detail of traditional bath (14 of 20) Twin room (15 of 20) Vaulted dungeon (16 of 20) A view from the grounds (17 of 20) Garden with area for marquee (18 of 20) Outdoor swimming pool (19 of 20) Grounds (20 of 20)
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This historic building is reputed to be the oldest continually inhabited mansion house in Scotland, which has not been rebuilt. Dating back to the 12th century, there is over 900 years of history filling this ancient castle.

Today, there is accommodation within for up to 25 people. There is additional accommodation on the estate, which makes the accommodation up to 31 people.

The house is available on a serviced basis for group bookings for all types of events. The main boardroom comfortably seats 16 and is ideal for Director's meetings, for the day and/or evening. The dining room can seat up to 60 people or the drawing room can be set-up to seat up to 150 people. The house itself can only host religious services, but if you wish a marquee to be in place, then civil ceremonies can be performed within the grounds. It is set within its 3,000 acre private estate and has more than 400 acres of gardens and grounds to discover and enjoy.

The core of the house is a castellated tower which is thought to have been commenced in 1105, with a second tower being added behind it in 1202. It was originally a moated turret with drawbridge but various additions have now masked this feature. Additions have been made throughout the generations; in 1350, in 1617 and again in 1668. The 3-storey East Wing was added to increase the family accommodation in the 1700's. Some major reconstruction was undertaken at the end of the 18th and start of the 19th century to alter the roof lines of the house and reduce the stress points, but in spite of these alterations the original structure is still definable.

Ground floor 

Entrance hall; reception hall, with fireplace and full size snooker table; vaulted 12th century dungeon room, with original well and inglenook; boardroom, with table that can seat 16 people; kitchen (private); main stairs.

First floor 

Main stairs; large dining room, with a table that seats 20 people, with open fire; very large drawing room, with open fire and upright piano; 1, Lady Margaret room, with super king size double bed, with en-suite bathroom; 2, Colonel's room, king size double/twin bed, with en-suite shower room; 3, Empire room, twin bed, with en-suite shower room; 4, Brittany room, king size double bed, with en-suite bathroom; 5, Bombo room, queen size double bed, with en-suite bathroom; 6, Yellow room, king size double bed, with shared bathroom across hall; 7, Yellow dressing room, single bed, which shares bathroom across hall; 8, Cecily Blair room, king size four poster double bed, with en-suite bathroom.

Second floor 

Main stairs; 9, Blue tower room, single four poster bed, which shares bathroom across hall; 10, Galley room, twin bed, with private bathroom across hall; 11, Mary Queen of Scot's room, single bed, which shares bathroom across hall; stairs.

Third floor 

Main stairs; 12, West Wing Blue room, twin bed, which shares bathroom across hall; 13, West Wing Pink room, twin bed, which shares bathroom across hall; 14, West Wing Therapy room, double sofa bed, with en-suite shower room.

Alternative Accommodation

Venue 1                                                                                                                                                           Ground floor - drawing room, with open fire; small dining room; stairs. First Floor - 1, Main Spare, queen size double/twin bed, with en-suite bathroom; 2, Malcolm's room, king size double bed, with en-suite shower room; 3, Alexandra's room, queen size double bed, with en-suite bathroom.

Venue 2                                                                                                                      Ground floor - shower room; stairs. First Floor - 1, Bedroom 1, twin bed, which shares bathroom; 2, Bedroom 2m, queen size double bed, which shares bathroom; 3, Spare sitting room, double sofa bed, which shares bathroom; bathroom; kitchen, with dining and living space, with TV.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • 2 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom
  • 1 twin bedroom/s with private bathroom
  • 1 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom
  • 1 King size bedroom with Ensuite bathroom
  • 1 King size bedroom with shared bathroom
  • 1 Super king double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom
  • 1 King size double/twin with ensuite shower room
  • 1 Twin bedroom/s with ensuite shower room
  • 1 Queen size double with ensuite bathroom
  • 1 King size four poster bedroom with ensuite bathroom
  • 1 Single four poster with shared bathroom
  • West Wing therapy room with double sofa bed and ensuite shower room
Features, Facilities & Services

Exclusive Use of the house, which sleeps 25 people on a dinner, bed and breakfast for a minimum period of 1 night for a minimum of 8 people mid week and a minimum of 2 nights over a weekend.  The food and soft drinks package is available on request and dealt directly with the administrator on site. Lunch and afternoon tea - available as extra.

Please note: exclusive use bookings provide their own wine/spirits/mixers/champagne.

Weddings

Suitable for the capacity of the house only and for religious services only. Civil services available within grounds in marquee. All quotes for weddings are bespoke and can be discussed at the visit stage.
Special Features
  • 5 Star Venue
  • Additional Accommodation
  • Additional entertainment/activities available on request
  • TV/Video/DVD & Sky TV available in Cecily Blair suite only
  • Open fires
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Private and Secluded
  • Snooker Room
  • Tennis Court
  • Upright Piano
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Nearest Attractions
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    Fishing and Shooting

  2. 2  

    Horse Riding

  3. 3  

    Clay Pigeon Shootin and Quad Biking

  4. 4  

    Falconry by arrangement

  5. 5  

    Golfing at Kilmarnock, championship courses at Royal Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick

  6. 6  

    Kelburn Castle

  7. 7  

    Brodick Castle

  8. 8  

    Dundonald Castle

  9. 9  

    Culzean Castle

  10. 10  

    Glasgow

Area: Southern Scotland & Borders
Type of Location: Private Estate
Nearest shop: 2 Miles
Nearest supermarket: 7 Miles
Nearest pub: 2 Miles

Transport
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Nearest Airport:
  • Prestwick 15 miles
  • Glasgow 17 miles
Nearest Train Station:
  • Dalry 2 miles
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This property books: Saturday - Saturday
Short breaks
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Pricing Information
Short break pricing displayed is a guideline only, based on bookings taken from Friday to Monday. Prices may fluctuate for breaks taken across seasons or for short breaks taken mid week. Accurate pricing will be provided on request.
At A Glance ...
Does not accept pets Does not allow smoking
Sleeps: 25
14 bedrooms
11 bathrooms
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Books:
Saturday - Saturday
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Travel:
12 Miles Troon
17 Miles Glasgow ...
Price (per week):
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