Glenapp Castle

Sadly, I cannot say that the whole experience was wonderful! Our first evening was really nice staff were pleasant and accommodating. However our experience on the second evening was sadly very disappointing. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary which we shared in the restaurant with a dog ( we are not dog people). Before this we were ushered into the restaurant at 7.15. We had come downstairs early so that we might enjoy our pre dinner drink. Our table was booked for 7.30 and we heard one of the staff say get them in! We were then asked if we would like to finish our pre dinner drinks to which we replied yes we would. Then, the same member of of staff who had said get them in came over and served us our wine! Seriously! However, we were gracious and did not say anything but the whole evening was a bit of a disappointment to say the least. This was our third visit to Glenn App ans sadly I think it will be the last!!! Take from that what you will!

Glenapp is outstanding. We stayed during the significant recent storm - the hotel had smashed windows, trees down, and no water for a while. The staff were fantastic, especially Hazel, who was amazing, despite personal issues. The owner made sure all the staff were safe, and then accommodated vulnerable people from the nearby town. During this, there was no reduction in the fantastic food, wine, and service for guests. Unbelievable. Six stars if possible.

Glenapp is immediately welcoming, grand but unstuffy with beautiful grounds and attentive staff. It’s a quietly confident hotel with rich furnishings and stunning flowers throughout. The owner and General Manager were visible and genuinely interested in their guests, never too busy to chat and offering suggestions for walks and activities. As expected, the food was fabulous and unhurried. A special mention for the breakfasts - absolutely delicious! We had a magnificent suite looking out over the grounds to Ailsa Craig and loved the daily tray of tea that was brought to our room, free of charge, the tastiest tea we have had in years! As we packed to leave, relaxed and content, we noted that the magic ingredient for an already magical hotel, is the people that work there. So many have personal attachment and a history with Glenapp and there’s love running through the hotel and grounds. We met who we think is the Head Gardener and we mentioned how sad it was that so many trees had been impacted by the recent storm. She agreed but told us of her 20 year history with these gardens and how it provided an opportunity for careful re-planting and growth. That’s definitely a glass half full way to look at a challenge. When we were leaving, another guest asked how the General Manager was. ‘Blessed beyond words’ was his response! How uplifting! As we spotted our first brave daffodil of the year at nearby Culzean Castle on our way home , we couldn’t have agreed more. A really lovely stay, thankyou to everyone at Glenapp

Just a lovely laid back stay in a magnificent luxury castle with acres of gardens and woodland to explore. Food, drink and accommodation first class, thank you to all the pleasant attentive staff we came across. Plenty to explore nearby too, sunsets on the beach especially beautiful.

We visited Glanapp for a two-night stay in December to say it was memorable and is somewhat of an understatement. From the warm welcome on arrival to a fond farewell, the experience was truly first class. The Castle is delightful, the food delicious and the staff amazing. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Just the most amazing experience. The drive up to the castle was enchanting. The room we had blew us away. The food was delicious. Attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. So much to be grateful for and impressed with! Highly recommend.