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Glenapp Castle

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Ayrshire, Ballantrae, KA26 0NZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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Glenapp Castle
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Free parking Pets allowed Restaurant Bath Airport shuttle Family rooms Room service Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Golf course (within 3 km)

About this property

Between Stranraer and Girvan, Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae offers luxurious accommodation in 36 acres of gardens and woodland. Dating back to 1870, this 5-star South Ayrshire hotel includes an award-winning restaurant and provides free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

All rooms and suites at Glenapp Castle include a flat-screen TV with DVD player, trouser press, desk, alarm clock, safe, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. Rooms have views of the sea or gardens.

The restaurant offers 3-course Gourmet Dinner, a 7-course tasting menu and also offer Gourmet Lunches and indulgent afternoon tea is also served. An extensive list of wines and champagne is offered.

The Castle Restaurant offering classical Scottish gourmet dining, and The Azalea, by Glenapp Castle, offering a more informal dining setting in the heart of our Walled Gardens.

Glenapp Castle is around 35 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park. Ayr, Troon and Prestwick Airport are all around 1 hour’s drive north of Ballantrae.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please inform Glenapp Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Please inform Glenapp Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by Glenapp Castle.

Located in Girvan, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Glenapp Castle

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Glenapp Castle is 2.0 km from the center of Girvan.
Room options at Glenapp Castle include:
  • West Wing Suite
  • Grand Sea View Suite
  • Cottage with Garden View
  • Two-Bedroom Apartment
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

108 reviews

K

Kristyne

🇨🇦 Canada

4 weeks ago
10.0
+ Friendly staff, comfortable room Great food Excellent service Friendly staff, comfortable room Great food Excellent service
- Nothing Nothing

young couple · Garden View Suite

S

Sleepy

🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China

2 months ago
10.0
+ Beautiful castle. The owners took much care to renovate and keep the property in an excellent condition. Gardens were superb. Glasshouse dining sublime. Many activities available. Surrounding grounds also lovely. Small number of rooms meant a good deal of privacy. Beautiful castle. The owners took much care to renovate and keep the property in an excellent condition. Gardens were...
- As with most dated properties, the air was a bit musty but the staff kept everything very clean. As with most dated properties, the air was a bit musty but the staff kept everything very clean.

young couple · West Wing Suite

Facilities of Glenapp Castle

Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Room service Restaurant Restaurant Airport shuttle Parking Family rooms

Wellness

  • Massage

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Access to health care professionals
  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Glenapp Castle

9.2

Superb

108 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.7
Facilities 9.5
Cleanliness 9.7
Comfort 9.8
Value for money 8.5
Location 9.4
Free Wifi 7.5

Score distribution

Superb
97
Good
7
Okay
2
Poor
1
Very poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 9.8
With friends 10.0
Families 9.0
Business travelers 10.0
Couples 9.3

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Guest reviews

K

Kristyne

🇨🇦 Canada

10.0
Garden View Suite Garden View Suite 4 weeks ago young couple
+ Friendly staff, comfortable room Great food Excellent service
− Nothing
S

Sleepy

🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China

10.0
West Wing Suite West Wing Suite 2 months ago young couple
+ Beautiful castle. The owners took much care to renovate and keep the property in an excellent condition. Gardens were superb. Glasshouse dining sublime. Many activities available. Surrounding grounds also lovely. Small number of rooms meant a good deal of privacy.
− As with most dated properties, the air was a bit musty but the staff kept everything very clean.
C

Chris

🇯🇲 Jamaica

10.0
Garden View Suite Garden View Suite 5 months ago review category group of friends
+ This is a beautiful property and the staff are amazing. Very attentive and genuinely cares about your happiness. Even met the Proprietor Paul and his wife Poppy. Lovely people who were so friendly. Don’t miss Jen at Azalea, truly awesome.
− Nothing!
J

Jennifer

🇺🇸 United States

10.0
Grand Sea View Suite Grand Sea View Suite 6 months ago young couple
+ Everything
− Nothing
A

Anna

🇺🇸 United States

10.0
Junior Suite Junior Suite 6 months ago young couple
+ Everything
− Nothing