Steeped in history, (visited by both Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie,) This home has character and charm. It is an exceptionally interesting “B listed castle”. It has been sympathetically restored by its current owners to provide a magical yet welcoming and comfortable holiday home. Perfectly positioned near Stirling, Plane Castle has ready access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as being an ideal spot to explore the north.

The castle with its spiral staircases, painted beamed ceilings, stone vaulted rooms and thick walls is full of atmosphere. The period detail is everywhere and yet you have comfortable warm bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms and splendid public rooms to make you comfortable. Plane Castle can be taken as 2 houses or one single property. It comprises the 1449 Tower House sleeping 4(+2) and the slightly later Manor House built in 1528 which sleeps a further 8 people.

Both properties can enjoy the magnificent gardens complete with ponds, rowing boat, ducks, sculptures and delightful planting of beech tunnels, wisteria walks and even a Hobbit House, and Wendy play-house! Neither of the properties are suitable for the less mobile tenant and the spiral stairs are steep. Young children should be supervised both on the stairs and in the garden where the water features are not fenced off.

The hand painted medieval Hall with its original carved fireplace and open fire is an absolute delight and the later addition of a sitting room at the top of the tower gives you spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. This is an ancient building and the rooms are set over 4 floors linked by steep staircases. The two bedrooms are on the second floor and share a bathroom. There is a futon bed in the 3rd floor sitting room. 

Outside you have access to the delightful gardens as well as a pretty sheltered seating area within the courtyard where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and soak up the history.

Nearby is historic Stirling where the Battle of Bannockburn took place and be sure to visit Stirling Castle. Edinburgh is 30 minutes away and there are many golf courses within an hour’s drive. It is a great jumping off point to explore Scotland in the knowledge you are returning to your own castle in the evening!

Also available for 8 (+2) people The Manor House. Both properties can be booked as one Plane Castle.

Ground Floor
Kitchen/dining room with spiral staircase to first floor. WC and whb

First Floor
Great Hall with open fire

Second Floor
Double bedroom, twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath, electric shower over bath, wc and whb

Third Floor
Panoramic sitting room with wood burning stove. Small pantry/kitchen area. TV.

Linen and towels provided. Heating, electricity and logs for fire included.

TV. Both kitchens have, dishwasher, washing machine, electric cooker with double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave. Cot & high chair.

Shortbreaks are available out of season or last minute only.

Dogs restricted to ground floor only.

Good Housekeeping Deposit £500