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Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae KA26 0NZ, Scotland
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Glenapp Castle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Highly recommend this spot. Spot on service, excellent cuisine, staff could not have been more helpful! Restful, beautiful and will be back! The surrounding area is right out of a storybook! Perhaps the best smoked salmon at breakfast I have ever had.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

From pressing the buzzer gates and winding up the beautiful daffodil filled drive and been welcomed by genuinely welcoming staff to the elegant six course banquet every little detail was a true delight !! Relaxed but highly efficient staff work tirelessly to make your stay a seamless joy. We thought four evenings of six course dining may get a little... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Fantastic from start to finish. We got an early bird 2013 deal but the service and accommodation was first class. Rooms are lovely and the attention to detail is great. All of the staff were welcoming and very helpful but not overbearing. The food and quality of service was exceptional. While the accommodation was quite expensive, the value for money... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Booked lunch here purely on the basis of its Michelin star award, and i certainly was not disappointed. Both the food and service were excellent and the surroundings really were magnificent. The ox cheek was tender and full of flavour, the combination pork dish tasted superb and to finish i had the best raspberry souffle i've ever tasted. The presentation... More

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Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Having sampled quite a number of Afternoon teas throughout Scotland, we decided to try Glenapp's as a treat for a friend's birthday. We were met in the courtyard and ushered into the hallway where our coats were taken and then shown into the lounge which was all very friendly and attentive. However, it was downhill from then on - terrible... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Arrived to a personal welcome. Made to feel very comfortable in main lounge. Very attentive staff kept tea coming and ensured we left completely full with a doggy bag for relatives. Amazing location and fantastic building; well worth the trip!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

I had hoped that our outing today on Easter Monday for afternoon tea would live up to our expectations after reviewing the hotel on TA and their own impressive website. The building and views were the best part of the visit. Beyond that I can only say that the tea is overpriced and under baked. As residents of Ayrshire we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Where do I start , the place is to say the least hard to find but when you do , what a treat you are in for a beautiful setting and the most amazing people too look after you but the reason that I have booked to go back is the food , just incredible and I have since found... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

It's not Downton Abbey - but the service , food and rooms are on a par with the best Scotland has to offer. It's worth the drive from Glasgow to have a wonderful overnight or weekend at this hotel/castle. We hated leaving!

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London, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Our two night stay at Glenapp Castle was one of the highlights of our two weeks in the UK. The attention to detail regarding the guest's experience was exceptional, and we thoroughly enjoyed both evenings spent in the dining room......from the amuse bouche to the port and cheese courses. Despite our very late arrival after a long drive from Yorkshire... More

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Also Known As:
Glenapp Castle Hotel
Glenapp Castle Ballantrae
Glenapp Castle Hotel Ballantrae
Address: Ballantrae KA26 0NZ, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Ayrshire > South Ayrshire > Ballantrae
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Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Ballantrae
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Beautiful Scots Baronial castle set in 36 acres of stunning gardens and woodland overlooking the Ayrshire coastline and out to Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran and Mull of Kintyre. The castle is Scotland's highest rated Country House Hotel with 5 AA Red Stars and 4 AA Rosettes, 5 VisitScotland Gold Stars, EatScotland Gold Award and a Michelin Star. ... more   less 
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