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Mount Stuart

Rothesay PA20 9LR, Scotland
01700 503877
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Rothesay
Type: Castles
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northants
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

we really enjoyed our tour of this house the fantastic marble hall and beautiful chapel are a joy to behold we didn't get the full benefit of the stained glass windows as it was a wet miserable day

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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Spent a lovely day with my husband, 2 boys aged 8 & 6 and my 80 year old mother. Gorgeous sunny day and we started with a picnic by the adventure playground. Boys enjoyed the playground enormously and we were able to put the picnic leftovers back in the car as the car park was conveniently located - didn't want... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

We organised this as a special trip to see behind the scenes at this historic house. The guide was so friendly and informed and it was so interesting. The only thing that let it down as was the quality of the afternoon tea laid on - seemed like it might have been left out a bit too long, and for... More

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Ipswich Suffolk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The house is wonderful and we were lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, the first for many weeks our guide told us. This meant that the wonderful stained glass in the centre hall studied with crystals created rainbows in all directions. There is just so much to see and the young man who guided us around was full... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The house is jaw- droppingly gorgeous - particularly on a sunny day when you get the full effect of the stained glass and the crystals set into the ceiling. Our guide in the house was very informative and had a sense of humour too. The formal gardens are lovely and rest of the grounds are very peaceful. We didn't see... More

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Forfar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Beautiful Stain Glass depicting the 4 seasons . Wonderful marble. Certainly worth a visit. Grounds have lots of walks and gardens.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

With limited time to spend visiting the numerous attractions on Bute we decided to spend our time at Mount Stuart exploring the gardens, and leave a tour of the 'house', which looks incredible even from the outside, for next time. We followed the 'Garden Walk' with one slight deviation. Every turn brought a new burst of colour and an unexpected... More

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Perth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

five stories high built between 1890-1904 with central heating and indoor pool and filled with treasure this grand house is worth the £9 entrance fee

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Worth viewing for the marble and the amount of work involved to make this Victorian Gothic building. Our guide was very knowledgeable and humorous with it. Possibly lying on your back and looking up would save all the neck twisting involved. The rock garden and the wee garden are well laid out and we spent a long while just sitting... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Fabulous House with a long and interesting history. We had a great guide who kept us informed through the hour we had with her. Amazing stained glass windows which had zodiac signs,very detailed ceilings. It was raining on the day we visited and we didn't see the windows at their best but even on a dull wet day they were... More

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