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Kilchrist Castle

Campbeltown, near Machrihanish, Central Scotland
Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Castle
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious castle with wonderful period features, open fires & four-poster beds
  • Get competitive in the games room or explore the 8 acres of grounds
  • Explore the Kintyre Way, golf at Machrihanish Golf Course or go surfing at Westport Beach
Property code: OC-83009

Nestling within 8 acres of stunning private grounds, this magnificent castle offers sumptuous accommodation for up to thirteen guests across seven bedrooms. Set at the southern end of the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula, this superb property makes a wonderful holiday retreat for larger families and groups of friends in search of a tranquil and idyllic getaway in a peaceful rural setting.

The castle offers a range of period features and fantastic extras including open fires, four-poster beds, a spiral staircase and a fabulous games room, and has been beautifully decorated and tastefully furnished throughout. This stylish and welcoming property provides spacious, light and airy living spaces with a choice of unique and antique furnishings. The spectacular garden provides a wonderful setting for al fresco dining, and the extensive grounds are perfect for exploring.

Stepping inside this historic property, the spacious reception hall invites you through to the grand dining room. This is an ideal spot for everyone to meet for a special meal or a family gathering, and features a couple of splendid dining tables, a Bluetooth soundbar, a wine cooler and an open fire. Heading through to the cosy and strikingly decorated lounge, you will find a perfect space for everyone to relax at the end of a great day, with a Smart TV, plenty of seating, another open fire and French doors leading to the garden. This floor also features the games room which is equipped with a roulette table, chessboard, snooker/pool table and a range of books, puzzles, cards, and board games.

Stairs lead down to the lower-ground floor where you will find the sleek and fully equipped kitchen which is perfect for preparing everything from a quick snack to a celebratory feast. This leads through to a charming breakfast room.

Exploring the castle further, a spiral staircase leads up to the first floor where there are three stylishly decorated and relaxing bedrooms. There’s a pretty twin room and two double rooms, both with a fantastic four-poster bed and an en-suite Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Heading further up the spiral staircase, the second floor offers the four remaining bedrooms, all with enchanting views. Here you will find two double rooms, a twin and a single along with an invigorating family bathroom.

Stepping outside, the spectacular garden and the surrounding grounds extend to 8 acres, with a private drive leading up to the front of the property. A substantial south terrace provides a lovely seating area which can be accessed directly from the lounge. You’re also welcome to head into the grounds to explore the woodlands.

  • 7 bedrooms – 2 four-poster doubles, 1 twin, 2 doubles and 2 singles (one with an additional full-sized single pull-out bed)
  • 1 Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, 1 Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom with shower over Jacuzzi bath and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 2 separate WCs
  • Electric range cooker, with double oven and grill, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 open fires (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge and Bluetooth soundbar
  • Games room with a roulette table, chess and poker, 6 ft foldable snooker/pool table and a variety of books, puzzles and board games
  • Enclosed garden with seating areas
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Ample private off-road parking
  • steep stairs throughout the property- children must be supervised
  • Spiral stair case
  • CCTV covering car park area at top of the drive
  • Shops, pubs, restaurants 3 miles, beach 5 miles
  • A £200 loyalty discount is available to any repeat bookers within a 12 month period of visit.  Please contact the bookings team directly on 01237 426781 to arrange.
  • Please note - Dogs must NOT be left in the property alone at any time
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Laura Gentles

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 16th May 2026

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A great base for exploring the area. Highly recommended for a group holiday.

Reviewed by Karol 2nd January 2026

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We have just returned from a long weekend at the castle which was lovely. Cold frosty weather made the grounds look beautiful and the house was warm and comfortable. My family enjoyed the experience.

Reviewed by Robert 8th August 2025

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We had a fantastic stay at Kilchrist Castle with the family. The property offered plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy, and Ian and Jamie were extremely helpful and supportive throughouRead moret our visit, offering great advice. Would highly recommend!
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Reviewed by Janice 25th July 2025

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We loved staying at the castle it felt like home Jamie the caretaker was very helpful when the dishwasher broke replaced it the next day very relaxing holiday would love to stay again the Kintyre was beautiful

Reviewed by Derek 17th April 2025

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Superb property, ideal for a large family gathering

Reviewed by Ruth 5th April 2025

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Hi, thank you for a lovely stay in a place so full of character. We really enjoyed the quirkiness of the castle, and how comfortably it is fitted out. We did request the travel cot, and that was not there when we arrived. We phoned, and Jamie came back and supplied it. However, he left us to erect it, and when we tried to do so we discovered that iRead moret was broken: the hinges would not open properly, and one of them would not stay in the open position. This was a problem for us. Hide

Reviewed by Roger 20th December 2024

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Overall the castle is a great place to stay and we enjoyed our week there. We appreciated that the entrance hall, main lounge and dining room were dressed for Christmas.

Reviewed by Maarten 13th December 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 23rd August 2024

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The location is fantastic and the scenery we passed to get there was stunning. We had a lovely family vacation, everyone really enjoyed it. The second dining table in the dining room was great for playing games! And the garden was perfect for the dog. We had fantastic trips to Gigha with its white sandy beaches, and the beach at Machrihanish where Read moreour son enjoyed a couple of rounds of golf. The Old Course Pub was a great place for a meal, but book in advance! Hide

Reviewed by Tanya 9th August 2024

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Beautiful,stunning, magnificent,loads of space,rooms and the gardens are just magical I just wish we had a stair gate to block the dogs from going up to the bedrooms. Took some time when trying to find kitchen ware as there is so many cupboards had a fantastic week

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