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Kilmartin Castle

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4.9/5 from 68 Reviews

99% Would Recommend

Facilities

  • Wi-fi
  • Parking
  • Highchairs
  • Electric vehicle charging
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Kilmartin Castle

(68 Guest Reviews)

Guest Ratings

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Review Summary

  • Rooms 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Friendliness 5.0
  • Cleanliness 5.0
  • Facilities 4.9
  • Service 5.0
  • Location 4.8
  • Breakfast 4.9

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Kilmartin Castle Information

Description

Kilmartin Castle was built in 1550 for John Carswell, the Rector of Kilmartin, later Bishop of the Isles. It was held by the Campbell Clan, then abandoned for 200 years. Now, a luxury retreat for walkers, history lovers, couples, families & friends who enjoy discovering unique places to stay. Guests say 'We wish we had stayed longer.' An authentic castle retreat, welcoming and warm, rustic and honest. The castle walls and floors have been deliberately left with their original aged patina. Interiors are a mix of antique furniture and original artworks and objects that we have lovingly collected over time. The kitchen is well equipped with two Bosch ovens, Neff induction hob, fridge freezer and a dishwasher so no-one has to draw the short straw there. The dining room sits 8-10 guests and the grand hall is a fabulous place to gather around the fire. A HD projectpr allows you to pull down a hidden screen and enjoy a movie together. The whisky snug is an excellent place to sneak off to with a good read. All five en suite bedrooms have been individually designed including wood burning stoves, extravagant walk in showers, roll top copper baths and luxury bedding. Our gardens have been recently landsacped to include a raised lawn, orchard, sunken fire-pit, dining table and sitting area with wood buring stove. The outdoor kitchen is full equipped with crockery, cutlery and sink with hot running water. There is a large Kamado Joe, a BBQ and a pizza oven. We grow our own organic fruits, herbs and vegetables at the castle which you are welcome to enjoy. We also have a wild swimming pond which is fantastic on a sunny day. A stone shed has become outside toilets, complete with wood burner. In early 2023 we will be building a glasshouse which will become a dining room in the garden providing shelter should there be a Scottish rain shower whilst you are barbecueing.

When Stef and Simo bought Kilmartin Castle, after falling in love with Scotland on a road trip in Dec 2013, they became only the fourth owners since 1550. Simon, an Australian, was a Creative Director for an advertising agency and Stef, from the North East of England, was a Travel Journalist & Radio Presenter. They had a vision to create an authentic castle retreat, welcoming and warm, but at the same time rustic and honest with vintage furniture collected whilst travelling, original artworks and touches of luxury where they mater most. They opened Kilmartin Castle to visitors for the first time in 464 years in 2019.

Cleaning and safety

  • Professionally cleaned
  • Disinfected daily
  • Disinfected between stays

Facilities

  • Baggage store
  • BBQ/Picnic area
  • Books, DVD, games
  • Free high speed internet
  • Free WiFi internet
  • Lounge
  • Weddings & private parties
  • WiFi internet
  • Meet & greet service
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Ice machine
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Pet(s) live on property
  • Swimming Lake/Pond On Site

Parking

  • On-site parking
  • Free parking
  • Electric vehicle charging

Children's Facilities

  • Highchairs

Dining

  • Cooked breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Healthy breakfast
  • Farmhouse breakfast
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Gluten-free options
  • Kosher options
  • Halal options
  • To-go breakfast
  • Vegetarian breakfast
  • Vegan breakfast

Activities and Experiences

  • Animal watching
  • Bird watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Cycling
  • Dancing
  • Fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Art galleries & museums
  • Sailing
  • Antiques & fairs
  • Walking
  • Water activities
  • Water-skiing

Policies

  • Check in
    16:00 20:00
  • Check out
    10:00
  • Child Policy
    Children welcome
  • Smoking Policy
    No smoking
  • Pets
    Dogs welcome, Pets welcome
  • Parties Allowed
    Parties not allowed
  • Quiet Hours
    Quiet hours between 23:00 and 08:00
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Accessibility

Due to the age and listing status of the castle we regret that it is not possible to make it fully wheelchair friendly. However, we do have a bedroom on the ground floor with a shower room.

Directions

  • Road from Glasgow (97.0 miles)
    From Glasgow, Kilmartin is a very easy 2 hour drive. Take the A82 out of Glasgow, which will, in turn, become the A83. 2 hours later, you will be driving towards a hillside with a church. Welcome to Kilmartin! Once in the village, turn right immediately after The Kilmartin Hotel. Pass the white cottages either side and head to the very end of the road. You will come to a gravel track and this leads to Kilmartin Castle.
  • Road from Edinburgh (142.0 miles)
    It will take you 3hrs and 20mins to drive from Edinburgh to Kilmartin. The drive is stunning taking you through small Scottish villages and valleys with lochs and snow capped mountains along the way. Take the M8 from Edinburgh joining the A82 at Glasgow, that becomes the A83. Once at Kilmartin the church and it's gravestones spill down the hillside. Once in the village, turn right immediately after The Kilmartin Hotel. Pass the white cottages either side and head to the very end of the road.

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