Glenapp Castle
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High above the dramatic coastline of southwest Scotland, overlooking the Irish Sea and the iconic Ailsa Craig Island, sits Glenapp Castle. This baronial castle is hidden from the rugged surrounding landscape by 110 acres of magical parkland including an Italian garden designed by the renowned horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll. Underneath its fairytale towers and turrets are imposing rooms with rich fabrics, art and antiques echoing the splendour of a bygone era. With award-winning international cuisine, Glenapp Castle is the ideal base for country sports and world-class golf. Glenapp’s all-weather boat allows guests to explore the surrounding Scottish isles and whisky distilleries, or to fish and observe the spectacular wildlife.

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Maître de maison

John Orr

Chef

Peter Howarth

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Glenapp Castle

Member of Relais & Châteaux since 2002

https://www.glenappcastle.com

glenapp@relaischateaux.com

+44 (0)1465 831 212

Address

Ballantrae

KA26 ONZ,Ayrshire (South Ayrshire)

United Kingdom

GPS coordinates

55.0838, -4.9881

By car

From the north take the A 77 main road south. Pass through Ballantrae, crossing the River Stinchar bridge as you leave the village. Turn first right in 100 yards (not sign posted). From the south take the A 77 north. Turn left 100 yards before the bridge over the river at Ballantrae. Drive one mile to the gates of the castle. Please then use the telephone entry system.

By plane

Glasgow (Intl) 110 km

By train

Girvan 23 km

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