Description of holiday castle near Dunoon, West Coast and the Isles
Hafton Castle is a magnificent building with views across Holy Loch, set in its own delightful gardens with its own magnificent indoor swimming pool.
Both the castle and its grounds are licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies.
The Castle is a superb house with its wonderful indoor pool, billiard room, toy room, big conservatory, library, and lots of outdoor space, plenty of space for the large number of people its sleeps. The magnificent front hall has plenty of seating, wood-burner and a grand piano and leads to the sweeping staircase, a feature of the house. The Castle was built by James Hunter, and its architect was David Hamilton who also designed Dunoon Castle.
The bedrooms are very comfortable and all have en-suite showers. The building has some special features, beautiful ceilings, carved doors and a superb staircase. There are numerous spacious public rooms. Dining room, large drawing-room which has a bar area and double doors onto the small drawing-room and the two rooms open out into one very large room, perfect for weddings or other gatherings.
Outside the gardens have impressive old trees, lawns and the views across the Loch are beautiful. The Castle can be reached from Glasgow Airport in approximately 45 minutes by car and guests usually arrive via the ferry which departs from Gourock and crosses the Firth of Clyde, a very romantic and atmospheric start to their stay at Hafton.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Central heating, Indoor pool There is an additional charge for the heating and use of the large indoor swimming pool. |
| Bedrooms: | 19 Bedrooms, Sleeps 42 12 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Single/s with ensuite, 6 Twin/s with ensuite |
| Bathrooms: | 19 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 19 Shower/s |
| Lounge: | TV, DVD Player, Books/Magazines Logs can be supplied for the woodburners at a charge of £50 for your stay |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, Terrace |
| Access: | Car not essential, Private car park |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided Towels are not provided for use in the swimming pool |
Rates
| Period | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|
| 5,000 - 8,500 | 7 Days |
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Deposit/Booking Notes: A deposit of 30% is required to secure a reservation
A Good Housekeeping deposit of £500 is also required
Rooms can be reserved for bed & breakfast, rate per night -
£120 per room per night for two persons, to include breakfast
Single occupancy £80 per night, to include breakfast
A charge of £500 is made for the use and heating of the swimming pool
Payment by cash or cheque
Location of holiday rental near Dunoon, West Coast and the Isles
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking |
Location description
Hafton Castle is situated in Hunter's Quay, 2.5 miles outside Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula an area of outstanding natural beauty. Day trips can be taken to Wemyss Bay, the Isle of Bute and Rothesay. There are botanical gardens close by and local activities include golf, swimming, clay pigeon shooting, sailing, fishing and quad biking.Other activities
Clay pigeon shooting, quad-bikingLocal events
Dunoon is the home of the Cowal Highland GatheringTourist attractions
Dunoon CastleCowal Peninsular
Trips to the Isle of Bute
Younger Botanical Gardens
| Nearest Airport: | Glasgow Prestwick |
37.7km 70km |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Hunter's Quay | .1km |
Directions
Most visitors will travel from Glasgow,[ approximately 45 minutes drive from Glasgow Airport by car] to Gourock and take the car ferry across the Firth of Clyde to Hunter's Quay. When leaving the ferry, turn right and the castle will be found further along this road on the left. Budget Airlines, Ryanair and Easyjet fly from many airports in the UK and elsewhere to Glasgow, and Ryanair flies from Stansted Airport to Prestwick. The ferry from Gourock runs on a regular basis throughout the day.
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Contact the Agent of this castle near Dunoon
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| Agent Name: | Elizabeth Dixon |
| Property Ref: | 01055 |
| Languages Spoken: | English |
| Preferred Contact Method: | Enquiry Form |
| Primary Telephone: | 01369 707747 |
| Agent joined website: | 8 February 2009 |
| Property listed since: | 11 February 2009 |
| Link to owners website: | www.hafton-castle.co.uk |
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