This impressive Scottish castle with central tower and welcoming blue door has remained in the same family for over 600 years. You can rent the whole of the original tower and a section of the castle exclusively for special occasions and family holidays on a self-catered basis or serviced according to your requirements. The other section has been cleverly partitioned and is occupied by the original descendents of the family who built the tower. A guided history tour can be arranged as a part of your stay and would be well worth arranging. The tour is conducted by the owners themselves and feedback from past guests has been excellent.
This is one of the most family friendly, pet friendly holiday properties in Scotland. The estate provides a wealth of activities for all ages and pedigrees! Families with young children will enjoy the outdoor play areas that are constantly being designed and improved. Groups with dogs will enjoy abundant walks and rivers in which their four legged friends can romp. Corporate groups can fill their days with fishing, farming and outdoor adventure and sporting activities. Weddings are also popular and hosted by an experienced team.
The owners are also very keen to push the green credentials as much as they can in a building of this age and fortitude. They've invested in a biomass boiler to heat the castle keeping it toasy warm all year round. Hot water is also heated by the boiler and solar panels have been discreetly placed on the roof to supplement the electricity supply to the castle.
All in all, if you're looking for a unique experience in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere you're not going to go far wrong booking your next holiday here.
This property actually deserves more than 5 stars. The photos underestimate the actual property. The caste is warm inside and every room has its own great features. We stayed in the master suite which has the bed on the mezzanine level with a spiral staircase leading to the sitting room below. In the morning the sun streams through the stained glass windows - what a way to wake up! Each of our adult children loved their rooms, too. Our daughter enjoyed baths in the claw foot tub in her bedroom each morning! The drawing room was a comfortable place to relax and sit by the fire. The grounds were spectacular for running and walking. Loved the little café by the lake (fly fishing). Best of all Simon, Adity, and their daughters were the perfect hosts. They are accommodating and helpful but never intrusive. The warmth of their family led us to feel that we were friends invited for a stay at their home. I had read the story by Sir Walter Scott about the farmer who saved the king disguised as a nobleman who had been attacked by highway men. I had no idea that the farmer was one of their ancestors when we booked the castle property. History comes alive through their stories! We thought of this visit as a once-in-a-lifetime trip but now we are eager to return.
Wow, thank you so much, your review is truly wonderful to read. I am delighted you had a great time while at this stunning Castle. I will pass your comments on the owners, I’m sure they will be thrilled. We would be more than happy to welcome you back in the future. A loyalty discount is available to our Scotts guests. T&Cs apply. Thank you once again for your kind words.
Helped us find the perfect caste holiday.
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Wonderful. Kind and efficient, considerate hosts. Loved every minute.
Many thanks for the excellent feedback, we will pass on your lovely comments to the owners of the castle. I'm sure it was nice for your group to have a friendly welcome upon arrival!
Easy and pleasant to deal with.
Our stay at the Castle was wonderful and the hosts kinds and efficient. Loved it.
Thanks so much, great that you found our team pleasant to speak with and the booking process straightforward. We would be delighted to hear from you again in the future.
Great place to stay for a large group. Lots of space and very well equipped. Comfortable beds and good quality linens etc. Stewarton station was easier to find (and park) than Kilmarnock station - and equally handy for a train to Glasgow for the day. There are plenty of walks around the grounds of Craufurdland and the tour and history of the castle is very interesting. Adity and Simon are very welcoming. Would go back and would recommend.
Perfect to hear that you found the beds comfortable and castle apartment very well equipped for your party size. Glad you found the owners onsite helpful and enjoyed a tour of the castle, what a nice bonus! We look forward to hearing from you again and don't forget we offer a loyalty discount which you can redeem against your next reservation.
Scotts castles were helpful throughout the process of booking and I would use them again
Brilliant to hear that you found our service excellent and helpful throughout, we look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
Well provided for, excellent kitchen, delightfully different
Thank you for your feedback. So pleased you had an excellent time at this delightful castle apartment!
We hope to be of help again in the future, by all means please get in touch if you would like to re book.
Naomi Ashwell
Scotts Castle Holidays
Excellent venue for a family celebration
Thank you for your feedback. So pleased you had an excellent time at this delightful castle apartment!
We hope to be of help again in the future, by all means please get in touch if you would like to re book.
Naomi Ashwell
Scotts Castle Holidays
Facilities were excellent. We were made to feel very welcome and we could ask any questions at any point and did not feel we were a nuisance. Had a fantastic holiday and would recommend it to friends.
Many thanks for your lovely comments and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful castle. We would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future!
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Good communication and helpful
Many thanks for your lovely comments and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful castle. We would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future!
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Excellent in every respect.
Many thanks for your feedback, great to hear you had an excellent holiday.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us again in the future if you would like any further help with holiday plans.
Worked well.
Many thanks for your feedback, great to hear you had an excellent holiday.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us again in the future if you would like any further help with holiday plans.
The castle was amazing and both Adity and Simon were such gracious hosts. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a memorable experience.
Thank you for your comments, we are pleased that you found our service helpful and professional.
We will certainly pass your comments on to the owner, great to hear that you all had an amazing time! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you wish to re book again in the future.
Very professional and helpful.
Thank you for your comments, we are pleased that you found our service helpful and professional.
We will certainly pass your comments on to the owner, great to hear that you all had an amazing time! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you wish to re book again in the future.
lovely place to stay
Many thanks for your lovely feedback, following your family holiday at the castle. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can help with any future trips to Scotland, we would also be happy to apply your Loyalty Discount to your next booking with us.
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good response to all my queries
Many thanks for your lovely feedback, following your family holiday at the castle. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can help with any future trips to Scotland, we would also be happy to apply your Loyalty Discount to your next booking with us.
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The Castle ideally suited our party's needs. I would definitely return.
Many thanks for your comments. We are glad that you found our team helpful!
It's always nice hearing happy holiday stories! Should you like to re book Craufurdland Castle again with us, don't forget to claim your Scotts Castle Holidays loyalty discount next time.(T&C's apply)
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Efficient service, with good customer relations.
Many thanks for your comments. We are glad that you found our team helpful!
It's always nice hearing happy holiday stories! Should you like to re book Craufurdland Castle again with us, don't forget to claim your Scotts Castle Holidays loyalty discount next time.(T&C's apply)
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welcoming, comfortable and interesting.
Many thanks for your feedback. We are so pleased you found our service helpful and informative. Also great to hear you enjoyed your time at Craufurdland Castle!
We would love to help with any future plans you have and don't forget we now offer a loyalty discount for returning guests too! (T & C's apply)
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simple to use and very clear
Many thanks for your feedback. We are so pleased you found our service helpful and informative. Also great to hear you enjoyed your time at Craufurdland Castle!
We would love to help with any future plans you have and don't forget we now offer a loyalty discount for returning guests too! (T & C's apply)
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Only complaint was the owners dog was always on the prowl, he was going into our rubbish bags and scattering food, also ate birthday cake from kitchen table.
Thank you for your feedback. We have passed your comments onto the owner regarding your stay.
Pleased to hear that you found our service to be helpful and if you would like to book through us again, don't forget to claim your loyalty discount next time! (T & C's apply)
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Very good service no complaints
Thank you for your feedback. We have passed your comments onto the owner regarding your stay.
Pleased to hear that you found our service to be helpful and if you would like to book through us again, don't forget to claim your loyalty discount next time! (T & C's apply)
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The Castle was very much as expected, it was exactly what it was supposed to be. What was not expected was the friendly and very helpful way in which we were met by the owners. Such nice people who couldn't do enough to help us during our stay. BRilliant and highly recommended.
Thank you for feedback, always happy to help! Great you had a nice time, the owners will be delighted with your comments.
Don't forget we offer a Loyalty discount for returning clients should you wish to re book!
Naomi
Scotts Castle Holidays
Easy booking, all enquiries answered quickly and efficiently, all staff spoken to or emailed polite and friendly, what more could I ask...
Thank you for feedback, always happy to help! Great you had a nice time, the owners will be delighted with your comments.
Don't forget we offer a Loyalty discount for returning clients should you wish to re book!
Naomi
Scotts Castle Holidays
Wonderful accommodation. Easily absorbing all 10 of our family. Photos actually did justice to the accommodation - was as good as they prtrayed.
Just for future reference we do also accept debit cards for holding the GHD which would prevent any need to pay a credit card surcharge. But thank you for your feedback it helps us continually review the service we offer.
I’m glad you enjoyed your holiday and hope we can help you as easily next time. Dont forget about our Loyalty Discount that is available.
Naomi
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Everything done via website, which was easy to use. Objected to £10 processing fee though for the GHD which was not going to be processed anyway!
Just for future reference we do also accept debit cards for holding the GHD which would prevent any need to pay a credit card surcharge. But thank you for your feedback it helps us continually review the service we offer.
I’m glad you enjoyed your holiday and hope we can help you as easily next time. Dont forget about our Loyalty Discount that is available.
Naomi
Scotts Castle Holidays
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Ecellent holiday, the Castle was an amazing place to stay for our weeks holiday.The accomadation was very good,bedrooms were stunning and the kitchen had every possible utensil that you would ever need.Simon and Adity were wonderful hosts and Simon gave us a very informative and interesting tour of the whole castle.
Thank you for your comments its always a pleasure hearing happy holiday stories! The owners will be delighted to hear your feedback.
We now offer a Loyalty discount for returning guests so do let us know if you wish to return again!
Naomi
Scotts Castle Holidays
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Service was good from booking,correspondence,and payments all went smoothly.
Thank you for your comments its always a pleasure hearing happy holiday stories! The owners will be delighted to hear your feedback.
We now offer a Loyalty discount for returning guests so do let us know if you wish to return again!
Naomi
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Everything about the castle was excellent. The location, friendliness, cleanliness, etc. I will definatley recommend it to people, and already have!
Thank you for your great feedback, so pleased you had a fantastic time, we shall pass your comments onto the owner.
Would love to help with any future plans, don't forget to claim your Loyalty Discount next time!
Naomi
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Good service.
Thank you for your great feedback, so pleased you had a fantastic time, we shall pass your comments onto the owner.
Would love to help with any future plans, don't forget to claim your Loyalty Discount next time!
Naomi
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It was a fantastic stay. The castle accommodation was amazing and Simon and Adity have worked really hard to think of everything we might have needed. They even found some toys for our babies and toddler, above and beyond the norm for a self catering establishment.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we are very pleased that you found our booking process to be easy and helpful.
Brilliant to hear that you had a lovely time at Craufurdland Castle and I will certainly pass you kind comments onto the owners.
Should you wish to re book through Scotts Castle Holidays in the future, don't forget to claim your Loyalty Discount! (T&C's apply)
Kind Regards,
Naomi
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The emails were clear and the web site and payment site were easy to use
Thank you for your positive feedback, we are very pleased that you found our booking process to be easy and helpful.
Brilliant to hear that you had a lovely time at Craufurdland Castle and I will certainly pass you kind comments onto the owners.
Should you wish to re book through Scotts Castle Holidays in the future, don't forget to claim your Loyalty Discount! (T&C's apply)
Kind Regards,
Naomi
Scotts Castle Holidays
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The castle had plenty of room for our large group. We enjoyed touring the grounds on our own and were delighted by the historical tour by Addity. Our hosts had the rooms configured especially as we needed. We enjoyed meals in the large dining room and evenings in the sitting room surrounded by portraits and history. Having a holiday castle really is as wonderful as it sounds!
Glad to hear you had a great time. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Addity. If you plan to visit Scotland again, do look us up. We'd love to help with your next holiday.
Very easy to book with Scott's Castle Holidays. Appreciated the e-mail reminders as it came time to pay deposits.
Glad to hear you had a great time. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Addity. If you plan to visit Scotland again, do look us up. We'd love to help with your next holiday.