Hotel Glenapp Castle
Ayrshire, Ballantrae, KA26 0NZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 90 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Food was amazing & location was quiet & relaxing
United KingdomThe breakfasts were superb, the staff and owner made us feel very welcome. The owner can be rightly proud of his excellent staff who gave us excellent care.
United KingdomThe location was perfect, the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. They made us feel totally at ease and nothing was too much trouble. The dining experience was 1st class as was the breakfast.
United Kingdomthe building,room,grounds,food are all excellent. If you go on a Thursday or Saturday go on the falconry course- it was a highlight. Take time to do the walks around the grounds - it is stunning- and sit on one of the many benches in the sun (when it is out!)
United KingdomBeautiful location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food delicious and room was great. Nice little tea room in the garden.
United Kingdomvery beautiful place. very nice and kind people. Great breakfast and dinner. Lovely garden.
ChinaAttentive service nothing was a problem. The gardens were amazing very relaxing place to stay.
New ZealandAbsolutely loved the whole castle experience. Comfortable beds, magnificent grounds, perfect decor and outstanding meals. Falconry experience is a must, to have an eagle land on your outstretched arm is an amazing experience. Gorgeous gardens, and walking the grounds was blissfully relaxing.
AustraliaGreat Castle stay experience with excellent food and grounds and very friendly staff.
AustraliaFriendliness and genuine love for the place and it’s surroundings!
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Glenapp Castle 5-star hotel
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Glenapp Castle
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 gourmet 6-course dining, and indulgent afternoon tea is also served. An extensive list of wines and champagne is offered.
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Great coffee!
Free WiFi
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Closest airports *
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport33.3 miles
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George Best Belfast City Airport47.6 miles
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Belfast International Airport56.6 miles
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Facilities of Glenapp Castle Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
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Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Archery Additional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Bikes available (free)
- Horse riding Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Fishing
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secured parking
Wellness facilities
- Massage Additional charge
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
| 5 - 15 years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£65 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Glenapp Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Glenapp Castle
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Glenapp Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Archery
- Horse riding
- Bikes available (free)
- Tennis equipment
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Room options at Glenapp Castle include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Glenapp Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Glenapp Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Glenapp Castle has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Glenapp Castle (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Glenapp Castle by:
- Car 90 minutes
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Guests staying at Glenapp Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
