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The Barcaldine Castle

Barcaldine Castle Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1SA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 44 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
44 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

We loved our stay at Barcaldine! It is such a gem in a beautiful spot! The castle itself is incredible. We enjyed going for lovely walks and then coming back to sit and chill with wine and a book infront of the huge fires! We stayed as a treat as part of our honeymoon staycation and honestly can't wait to go back! Abbie and Daniel were the most joyful and loveliest people.

Kirsten United Kingdom

Beautiful decor and location, the room was amazing and the parlour and dining area were excellent too.

Lauren United Kingdom

Amazing and simply beautiful. The castle is stunning and beautifully decorated. The hosts were lovely and made our stay truly memorable. Definitely going back soon and next time staying longer!

Louise France

Perfect little hidden gem for a lovely romantic night away. The hosts were fantastic and created a truely memorable and remarkable stay. We would 100% recommend this property to others.

Rachel United Kingdom

An amazing castle, loved all of it! Breakfast was great too!

Rosie United Kingdom

What an amazing place to stay. We had one night as a real treat in the Bredalbane room and it was absolutely incredible. the drive up to the castle was beautiful and then on arrival a socially distanced welcome and then to the room. The 4-poster bed was maybe the comfiest bed ive ever slept on, my partner took full advantage of the roll top bath and the shower was also lovely (weve since bought the shower gel that they have here too). The secret passages were a lovely way to explore the castle. In the gallery, the fire was roaring and there is information all around so you can find out the history of the place. There was also a wee dram to enjoy before bed. The breakfast is sourced locally and was absolutely delicious, i had fruit salad followed by smoked mackerel and poached eggs, plenty of fresh fruit juice and tea as well. For us, this is a once in a lifetime experience, a real treat of pure luxury and comfort in a grand castle. I cant recommend this enough. What a joy.

Andrew United Kingdom

I had booked this for my granddaughter and her partner for there 21st And they both said they had an amazing time

Margaret United Kingdom

An archetypal Scottish tower house out in the countryside with stone spiral staircase and tasteful comfortable rooms. Only a few rooms so service is friendly and personal. Best breakfast fruit salad I’ve had in Scotland, and piping hot cooked breakfast. lovely. Photo shows top floor bathroom view to the loch.

Rick United Kingdom

Castle looks stunning and with its 2 hidden tunnels is great. The main hall where you can sit down and have a drink or chat with people whilst maintaining social distancing is lovely and a nice little extra is waiting for you next to the fire place. The room was clean with excellent wifi and the condiment tray was full of very nice treats. Met the hosts at breakfast (which was amazing and very filling) and they were awesome and very keen to tell you more of the ghost stories and experiences and history of the place. Thouroughly reccomend this place, price may be high but its really worth it for the experience.

Limmbo United Kingdom

The Castle and surroundings are timeless. The bed was stately and so comfortable! Wonderful breakfast and excellent hosts. Our stay was magical.

Lynn United Kingdom

Staff

9.9
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9.6
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44 reviews
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  • “We loved our stay at Barcaldine! It is such a gem in a beautiful spot! The castle itself is incredible.”
    Kirsten Kirsten United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful decor and location, the room was amazing and the parlour and dining area were excellent too.”
    Lauren Lauren United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing and simply beautiful. The castle is stunning and beautifully decorated. The hosts were lovely and made our stay truly memorable. Definitely going back soon and next time staying longer!”
    Louise Louise France France
  • “Perfect little hidden gem for a lovely romantic night away. The hosts were fantastic and created a truely memorable and remarkable stay. We would 100% recommend this property to others.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “An amazing castle, loved all of it! Breakfast was great too!”
    Rosie Rosie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What an amazing place to stay. We had one night as a real treat in the Bredalbane room and it was absolutely incredible.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I had booked this for my granddaughter and her partner for there 21st And they both said they had an amazing time”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “An archetypal Scottish tower house out in the countryside with stone spiral staircase and tasteful comfortable rooms. Only a few rooms so service is friendly and personal.”
    Rick Rick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Castle looks stunning and with its 2 hidden tunnels is great. The main hall where you can sit down and have a drink or chat with people whilst maintaining social distancing is lovely and a nice little...”
    Limmbo Limmbo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Castle and surroundings are timeless. The bed was stately and so comfortable! Wonderful breakfast and excellent hosts. Our stay was magical.”
    Lynn Lynn United Kingdom United Kingdom

Situated 1.2 miles from Tralee Beach, The Barcaldine Castle offers a shared lounge, a garden and accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

A flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with dishwasher are available in certain units.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast.

Guests at The Barcaldine Castle can enjoy cycling nearby, or benefit from the sun terrace.

Dunstaffnage Castle is 7.5 miles from the accommodation, while Corran Halls is 9.3 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 3.1 miles from The Barcaldine Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

낍 Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

끸 Free private parking available on-site

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9.6
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  • Kirsten United Kingdom

    “We loved our stay at Barcaldine! It is such a gem in a beautiful spot! The castle itself is incredible. We enjyed going for lovely walks and then coming back to sit and chill with wine and a book infront of the huge fires! We stayed as a treat as part of our honeymoon staycation and honestly can't wait to go back! Abbie and Daniel were the most joyful and loveliest people.” Read more

  • Lauren United Kingdom

    “Beautiful decor and location, the room was amazing and the parlour and dining area were excellent too.”

  • Louise France

    “Amazing and simply beautiful. The castle is stunning and beautifully decorated. The hosts were lovely and made our stay truly memorable. Definitely going back soon and next time staying longer! ”

  • Rachel United Kingdom

    “Perfect little hidden gem for a lovely romantic night away. The hosts were fantastic and created a truely memorable and remarkable stay. We would 100% recommend this property to others.”

  • Rosie United Kingdom

    “An amazing castle, loved all of it! Breakfast was great too!”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “What an amazing place to stay. We had one night as a real treat in the Bredalbane room and it was absolutely incredible. the drive up to the castle was beautiful and then on arrival a socially distanced welcome and then to the room. The 4-poster bed was maybe the comfiest bed ive ever slept on, my partner took full advantage of the roll top bath and the shower was also lovely (weve since bought the shower gel that they have here too). The secret passages were a lovely way to explore the castle. In the gallery, the fire was roaring and there is information all around so you can find out the history of the place. There was also a wee dram to enjoy before bed. The breakfast is sourced locally and was absolutely delicious, i had fruit salad followed by smoked mackerel and poached eggs, plenty of fresh fruit juice and tea as well. For us, this is a once in a lifetime experience, a real treat of pure luxury and comfort in a grand castle. I cant recommend this enough. What a joy.” Read more

  • Margaret United Kingdom

    “I had booked this for my granddaughter and her partner for there 21st And they both said they had an amazing time”

  • Rick United Kingdom

    “An archetypal Scottish tower house out in the countryside with stone spiral staircase and tasteful comfortable rooms. Only a few rooms so service is friendly and personal. Best breakfast fruit salad I’ve had in Scotland, and piping hot cooked breakfast. lovely. Photo shows top floor bathroom view to the loch.” Read more

  • Limmbo United Kingdom

    “Castle looks stunning and with its 2 hidden tunnels is great. The main hall where you can sit down and have a drink or chat with people whilst maintaining social distancing is lovely and a nice little extra is waiting for you next to the fire place. The room was clean with excellent wifi and the condiment tray was full of very nice treats. Met the hosts at breakfast (which was amazing and very filling) and they were awesome and very keen to tell you more of the ghost stories and experiences and history of the place. Thouroughly reccomend this place, price may be high but its really worth it for the experience. ” Read more

  • Lynn United Kingdom

    “The Castle and surroundings are timeless. The bed was stately and so comfortable! Wonderful breakfast and excellent hosts. Our stay was magical.”

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  • Hi, would you make Afternoon Tea (with appropriate advance notice) for non-guests?

    Hello, usually, yes of course! However during the COVID social distancing period, we have decided that unfortunately this year we will not be serving Afternoon Teas. We are making the safety of our staying guests our priority.


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Hosted by Abbie & Daniel

Host review score 9.9
Abbie & Daniel

Abbie & Daniel

*Covid Measures* Barcaldine Castle will be offering a self check in method. Please note - during 2020 we have made the decision not to offer Afternoon Tea, to adhere to social distancing rules. A warm welcome awaits you in the beautiful surroundings of one of only a few ancient castles on the Scottish mainland that with bed and breakfast facilities. Built in 1609 by “Black” Duncan Campbell and restored in 1897 by Sir Duncan Campbell 3rd Baronet of Barcaldine, Barcaldine Castle offers something truly beautiful. A Scottish Castle set on the shores of Loch Creran with breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains of Glencoe in early Spring to the golden colours of Autumn. At Barcaldine Castle, we take pleasure in ensuring you have a memorable stay with us at one of the finest bed and breakfast castles in Scotland. Whether you want to experience the great outdoors, walk the shores of Loch Creran, play a round or two of golf, or simply watch the world go by – there is something for everyone. We are a luxury bed and breakfast, please note - we do not have a bar or restaurant however we can help make reservations for dinner nearby.

Your Castle Managers & Hosts Abbie & Daniel will be here to give you a true Scottish welcome and tour of the castle upon check-in. With us living on the castle grounds, we are here 24/7 to ensure you have the best experience.

With us being on the local walking and cycling routes, there are plenty of beautiful walks to see. We are based only 15 minutes from Oban town where you can find lots of history and the finest seafood.

Languages spoken: English

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Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Dunstaffnage Castle
    4.1 miles
  • Corran Halls
    6.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Isle of Eriska Deck Restaurant
    1.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Hawthorn
    1.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Oban Airport
    3.2 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    58 miles
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Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secured parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Bridal suite
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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14:00 - 18:00

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Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform The Barcaldine 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.2
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