Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City

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A historic stone building with a prominent arched entrance and a blue door, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and lush greenery.
A stone-walled corridor with a wooden door, a radiator, a blue rug, and a window with a potted plant.
A room with a red carpet, white curtains, and a view through a stained glass window.
A white spiral staircase with intricate designs, leading to a balcony with a view of a stained glass window.
A view of a building's interior with large stained glass windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kilmarnock, Scotland
  • Place, Dean Castle Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, OVO Hydro
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Buchanan Street
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bards Room

1 King Bed

King James Room

1 King Bed

Knights Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Queen Mary Room

1 King Bed

The Garret

1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Wallace suite

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bards room En suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King James Bathroom - 3/4 floor

Bathtub · Toilet

Main Bathroom - 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen Mary Room Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wallce suite en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

WC on the ground floor

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City located?

This family-friendly Kilmarnock castle is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dean Castle, Dean Castle Country Park and Kay Park. Palace Theatre and Dick Institute are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Craufurdland Castle - Countryside tranquility only 25 mins from Glasgow City Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful serene setting perfect for our large family group for 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing castle, the kids loved it. Nice walking trails. Water pressure in showers was a bit low but otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The castle is beautiful from the outside and definitely delivers that “wow” castle experience. The bedrooms are as advertised, and the hosts were very helpful in arranging the beds in the way that worked best for our group. Overall, everything seemed quite clean and well maintained.There are a few drawbacks worth mentioning. There is a somewhat musty smell in parts of the castle, and the showers have very little water pressure. Also, there isn’t really a comfortable common area where everyone can sit and spend time together. Overall, though, it’s a unique property, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and scenic venue for a surprise engagement

I selected Craufurdland Castle after an extensive search of castles and other properties in the UK, France, and Italy for a surprise engagement for my then girlfriend together with our families and close friends. Craufurdland presented a unique, well-located (especially among castles), and scenic venue for the surprise proposal. My now fiancée and our guests were suitably impressed by both the historic castle setting and comfortable and singular rooms. We shared a once in a lifetime weekend complete with an impressive and convenient on-site restaurant (The Laird's Table, nested alongside a loch) and outdoor activities like hikes on the property and archery. Throughout the entire process Aditi, our host and property manager, was incredibly patient and helpful as I navigated the complexities of planning a surprise engagement for a part of 12-16 from outside the United Kingdom. I would highly recommend the Craufurdland experience and am very thankful to Aditi and Simon for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good if wanna be close to Glasgow

Overall experience was good although it was not clear on the listing that the castle was ‘shared’ and that the owners lived on premise. The place looks good but the surroundings are nothing extraordinary (highway close to the place, parc is not super well maintained etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in a real castle!

A fantastic castle with very friendly and helpful hosts next door. The castle is steeped in history and the owner Adity very kindly gave us an interesting tour of the whole castle. I would recommend this as a great place to stay for a family holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hogmanay family celebration in warm castle

We were delighted with our stay in this fascinating place. Good facilities and steeped in history. Lots to interest all . Easy access to Glasgow, local supermarket, excellent restaurant, walking and cycling trails. Tree top trails were the absolute highlight for all three generations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Castle, History and Fantastic Host.

This 800 year old castle is impressive. Divided into 2 (Lairds house and the rental). There are 3 levels to this property and plenty room for everyone. Each room is uniquely decorated, most with antique and vintage furniture. The castle was clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you would need to cook your own meals (food not provided, of course), but a market was near the property with just a quick drive. Adity was fantastic, she gave our family a tour of the whole castle, including her residence and explained all the history of her family. The grounds are large and lots of places to explore. Some of our guest even got to experience paranormal activity, which was a welcomed experience as none of the resident ghost are harmful. We had multiple people experience actual sightings, scents and voices along with a chill to the air with each occurrence. We ate at the onsite restaurant Lairds Table, which was a pleasant experience. Our whole family wishes we would have stayed longer. Definitely worth a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019