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www.barcaldinecastle.co.uken.wikipedia.org
www.celticcastles.com
www.visitscotland.com
Rating
4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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User Reviews
Alvar Chambers (8 months ago)
My wife wanted to stay in a castle on our trip to Scotland and this really fitted the bill. Small picturesque original castle with great views converted into an up market B&B. A lot of work has been done on the interior to give it an authentic feel and bring out the history of the place. A lot of thought has been put into the rooms’ decor (slightly gloomy dark castle vibe in some rooms with portraits staring down on you). Comfy beds, some four poster beds. Traditional but functional bathroom fittings. Mod cons are not neglected, eg in some rooms the framed mirrors convert at the touch of a remote control into smart TVs where you can log in to your own streaming accounts. Excellent breakfasts with a good choice of hot options served in the atmospheric Great Hall, which is also a great place to relax in the evenings with a fireplace you can light (no bar currently but you can bring your own drinks and glasses are provided). There is no dinner offered but plenty of suggestions of good local restaurants.
My wife wanted to stay in a castle on our trip to Scotland and this really fitted the bill. Small picturesque original castle with great views converted into an up market B&B. A lot of work has been done on the interior to give it an authentic feel and bring out the history of the place. A lot of thought has been put into the rooms’ decor (slightly gloomy dark castle vibe in some rooms with portraits staring down on you). Comfy beds, some four poster beds. Traditional but functional bathroom fittings. Mod cons are not neglected, eg in some rooms the framed mirrors convert at the touch of a remote control into smart TVs where you can log in to your own streaming accounts. Excellent breakfasts with a good choice of hot options served in the atmospheric Great Hall, which is also a great place to relax in the evenings with a fireplace you can light (no bar currently but you can bring your own drinks and glasses are provided). There is no dinner offered but plenty of suggestions of good local restaurants.
Amanda (8 months ago)
Absolutely amazing experience. The castle is well decorated with many mysteries lurking around each corner including a bottle neck dungeon! Cozy castle by the Loch. Breakfast was excellent. Comfortable and friendly environment.
Absolutely amazing experience. The castle is well decorated with many mysteries lurking around each corner including a bottle neck dungeon! Cozy castle by the Loch. Breakfast was excellent. Comfortable and friendly environment.
Sheri Lucas (9 months ago)
Barcaldine was remarkable! My husband and I visit Scotland often and for this trip decided to plan a surprise stay for our friends and family that were traveling with us. We have stayed at several Castles and Castle Hotels on past trips, but Barcaldine Castle outshined the lot. While it is more intimate than many of the larger castle hotels, it was exceedingly comfortable and seemed to be a bit truer to its original character. The Great Hall was where we had breakfast and our special anniversary party, complete with roaring fire in a grand fireplace surrounded by plenty of comfortable seating. The manager, Veronica, was our own piece of Scottish magic. She helped keep the surprise and did a fantastic job acting as if she was "giving a tour" to our group before finally handing my sister an invitation to her own anniversary party (to everyone's complete shock!). She was so helpful over the months of planning and even left a bottle of champagne in my sister's room, among other nice things! While we were there, she made herself available (even on her birthday!) to make sure everything was perfect, which it was. She and her team also worked with us to make sure they had the dishes and flatware needed for the special anniversary dinner. Everything worked like clockwork. The sign of a brilliant team! I can actually review all 6 rooms since we had friends or family in each of them. All of our travel companions reported comfortable beds, really nice showers, beautiful views, and wonderful hospitality trays. Each luxurious room was tastefully decorated and true enough to character without losing comfort and modern touches (the gold framed mirror that is really a TV, intricately carved 4 posters in some rooms but with comfortable mattresses and bedding just as examples of the incredible balance). Some of the rooms had turrets with a vanity/desk in. All were perfect for our group. The breakfast each morning was delicious as well. I think between the 10 of us we had at least one of everything on the morning menu and it was all beautiful, from the Full Scottish (both regular and vegetarian) to the Porridge with Fruit. Breakfast was always perfectly cooked across the board and very well portioned to last until lunch or later. The entire castle was charming and incredibly clean. I hope if you have a special event upcoming that you contact Veronica and crew. You will not regret it! Magical!
Barcaldine was remarkable! My husband and I visit Scotland often and for this trip decided to plan a surprise stay for our friends and family that were traveling with us. We have stayed at several Castles and Castle Hotels on past trips, but Barcaldine Castle outshined the lot. While it is more intimate than many of the larger castle hotels, it was exceedingly comfortable and seemed to be a bit truer to its original character. The Great Hall was where we had breakfast and our special anniversary party, complete with roaring fire in a grand fireplace surrounded by plenty of comfortable seating. The manager, Veronica, was our own piece of Scottish magic. She helped keep the surprise and did a fantastic job acting as if she was "giving a tour" to our group before finally handing my sister an invitation to her own anniversary party (to everyone's complete shock!). She was so helpful over the months of planning and even left a bottle of champagne in my sister's room, among other nice things! While we were there, she made herself available (even on her birthday!) to make sure everything was perfect, which it was. She and her team also worked with us to make sure they had the dishes and flatware needed for the special anniversary dinner. Everything worked like clockwork. The sign of a brilliant team! I can actually review all 6 rooms since we had friends or family in each of them. All of our travel companions reported comfortable beds, really nice showers, beautiful views, and wonderful hospitality trays. Each luxurious room was tastefully decorated and true enough to character without losing comfort and modern touches (the gold framed mirror that is really a TV, intricately carved 4 posters in some rooms but with comfortable mattresses and bedding just as examples of the incredible balance). Some of the rooms had turrets with a vanity/desk in. All were perfect for our group. The breakfast each morning was delicious as well. I think between the 10 of us we had at least one of everything on the morning menu and it was all beautiful, from the Full Scottish (both regular and vegetarian) to the Porridge with Fruit. Breakfast was always perfectly cooked across the board and very well portioned to last until lunch or later. The entire castle was charming and incredibly clean. I hope if you have a special event upcoming that you contact Veronica and crew. You will not regret it! Magical!
Beth Brockwell (10 months ago)
Barcaldine Castle is amazing! As is the owner, Veronica, who is hands-on with guests. We stayed in the Breadalbane suite. It has a super comfy carved super-king bed with nice linens. It has a luxurious bathroom with a clawfoot tub. It was a magical experience thanks to Veronica and team! I am going to save my pennies and go back ... soon, I hope.
Barcaldine Castle is amazing! As is the owner, Veronica, who is hands-on with guests. We stayed in the Breadalbane suite. It has a super comfy carved super-king bed with nice linens. It has a luxurious bathroom with a clawfoot tub. It was a magical experience thanks to Veronica and team! I am going to save my pennies and go back ... soon, I hope.
Spirit of Selkie (13 months ago)
Probably one of the most beautiful small original castles in Scotland. It's privately owned and runs as a 6 room b&b and exclusive use micro wedding venue. Run by Veronica & her staff...this is a must stop and must stay for any Campbell Clan fans !
Probably one of the most beautiful small original castles in Scotland. It's privately owned and runs as a 6 room b&b and exclusive use micro wedding venue. Run by Veronica & her staff...this is a must stop and must stay for any Campbell Clan fans !
