Glenapp Castle

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baronial castle110-acre estate70+ outdoor activitiesGlenapp’s Hebridean sea safarioff the beaten track

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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Glenapp Castle Restaurant

Chef Peter Howarth

Cooking classics

Dining in the refined surroundings of the castle's dining rooms is a highlight of a stay at Glenapp Castle Hotel. The stylish and inventive cuisine of chef Peter Howarth reveals its authenticity through three- or seven-course menus. Enjoy dinner while watching the sun set over Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and the Ayrshire coast.

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Children welcome and kids menu

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The Azalea, by Glenapp Castle

Creative cooking

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A private cooking class

Experience a gourmet getaway, combining a bucolic stroll with culinary expertise. Alongside the chef, you'll harvest fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables from the estate's gardens before heading into the kitchen. Under his expert tuition, you'll learn the techniques and secrets to preparing seasonal Scottish produce, as you conceive and make a three-course lunch together, followed by tea or coffee. A special moment, as friendly as it is inspiring.

Picnic on Ailsa Craig

Set sail for Ailsa Craig, a remote volcanic island off the Ayrshire coast, now a sanctuary for more than 40,000 seabirds. On your voyage, look out for puffins, gannets and guillemots nesting on the steep cliffs. Once ashore, you'll enjoy a picnic prepared by Glenapp Castle in an unspoiled natural setting, with only the sea spray, the silence and the birdlife for company. An out-of-this-world experience, close to nature.

A traditional Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is a special tradition here at the castle. Treat yourself to a gourmet Scottish moment in a refined setting, as elegant as it is indulgent. What better way to spend time with loved ones than to enjoy it with a selection of the finest specialty teas and coffee, delicious sandwiches and pastries, and, of course, homemade scones, jam and thick cream?