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LUXURY CASTLE HOTEL • 15 ROOMS & 2 SUITES Imagine a fairytale castle, hidden in 36 acres of glorious garden and woodland on the rugged and beautiful Ayrshire coast. Spectacular views across the Irish Sea to the island of Arran and the massive granite rock of Ailsa Craig. Glenapp Castle was built in 1870 - a strikingly beautiful example of the Scottish Baronial style of architecture. Designed by the celebrated architect David Bryce for Mr James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, the castle’s mellow sandstone battlements are topped by soaring turrets and towers, earning Glenapp a rightful place as one of the most romantic castles in Scotland. The castle was purchased in 1917 by James Lyle Mackay, who later became the 1st Earl of Inchcape. The Inchcape family owned the castle until 1982, during which time they expanded the estate considerably and enlarged and altered the castle to its present form. Local hoteliers, the McMillan Family purchased the castle in June 1994, by which time it had, sadly, fallen into a very poor state of repair. Their daughter and son-in-law, Fay and Graham Cowan, made the castle their home and embarked upon a lengthy restoration. ACCOMMODATIONS There are 17 luxuriously appointed bedrooms and suites at Glenapp. All are individual, and all look out upon the beauty of the gardens or across the Irish Sea to Ailsa Craig, Arran and the Mull of Kintyre. The ensuite bathrooms - traditionally appointed - are equally luxurious. All rooms have direct dial telephone, colour TV, VCR and CD player. HOTEL POLICIES OPEN SEASONALLY - Closed from November to April. CHILD POLICY - When sharing with an adult, accommodation for children under 5 years old is free of charge, with meals charged as taken. PET POLICY - Dogs are accepted at the discretion of the management, and by prior arrangement only. They are not permitted in the public areas and are only permitted in the ground floor bedrooms where they must not be left unaccompanied. SPECIAL NEEDS - Please advise us at the time of booking if you require disabled facilities, or if you have difficulty with stairs as our lift does not serve all areas of the castle. We serve a six-course set dinner menu each evening. We therefore request that you let us know, at the time of booking, if you have any special dietary requirements. AMENITIES All of the castle's rooms are bright and sunny thanks to the tall and elegant Victorian windows and all rooms have luxurious traditionally appointed en suite facilities, as well as colour television, video recorder and compact disc player. Each bedroom and bathroom has a direct dial telephone. Many bedrooms have coal and log effect gas fires, and all rooms have superb views of the gardens or the coastline, or both in many cases. The castle can be made available for exclusive use by private parties of residents for conferences, weddings or other occasions. DINING Dining at the castle is an unique experience. The finest cuisine, produced by a skilled and professional team, is served each evening in the gracious surroundings of the castle dining rooms. Complementary wines from the cellars are served with each day's menu, or guests may prefer to choose from the extensive Connoisseurs' List. ACTIVITIES Seaside, Mountain biking, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Sailing, Horseback riding. Golf - For the golfer we are happy to arrange for a round on one of the many superb local courses such as Creachmore in Stranraer, Dunskey at Portpatrick, or Brunston Castle at Dailly. For the connoisseur we can also arrange golf at Turnberry, Royal Troon, Prestwick or Western Gailes, all of which are within an hour's drive of Glenapp. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS A short drive north from the castle, along the scenic Ayrshire Coast, takes you to Burns country, a part of Scotland steeped in history. Or travel south to Galloway, famed for its gardens which spread along the Solway coast. Visit Whithorn, known as "the cradle of Christianity", St Ninian's Cave, and the Kirkmadrine Stones. Inland, Galloway Forest Park is rich in wildlife and breathtaking scenery. GETTING THERE Address: Ballantrae, Ayrshire KA26 0NZ Scotland. Airport: Prestwick - 40 miles, 1 hour. HOTEL RESERVATIONS | BOOK FLIGHTS | CAR RENTAL |
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