DEARGUESTS
MyselfandmywifePoppyonceagainlook forwardtowelcomingyoutoGlenappCastle Hotel.
Inpreviousyears,wehadthemostwonderfultimewith familiesand new friends from all over the world enjoying the beauty,splendour, and cuisine of the Relaisand Châteauxhotel. Withopen fires in almost every room, the castle creates a perfectsanctuaryamidsttheelements oftheScottishwinter.
Included in your festive stay with us at Glenapp are falconrydisplays, clay pigeon shooting, archery, curling and a treasurehuntforeveryonetoenjoyastheywalk throughourGlenandestate.Bringinthebellswithusat NewYearandjointhepartywithpipers,ceilidhs,blackties, andbanquetsandlotsoffunwithour ice curling competition and muchmore. Glenapp truly isa fairy tale castle with award-winning cuisine and impeccableyet unobtrusiveattentiontodetail.Asyouwillseefromonline reviews,Glenappenjoysthemostextraordinaryaccolades fromits guests who particularly enjoy the care and service oftendescribed as that of a bygone era and for whom Glenapp isconsideredmoreofahomethanhotel.
Weverymuchlookforwardtohostingyouherethisfestiveseason.
Pauland
PoppySzkiler
Proprietors,Glenapp Castle
High above the dramatic Ayrshire coastline surrounded by forests and glens, historic Glenapp Castle is truly a place of nurture and excitement.
First Class Visit
From the very first moment as we approached the castle, when several staff came out to greet us, to the very last minute when we were leaving, the attention to detail was impeccable. We loved our room, we ate the most magnificent food (including a 6 course Hogmanay banquet) and it was all washed down with very generous quantities of new year spirit! Afternoon tea every day was a highlight and I'm already missing that. We enjoyed a harpist on the first evening, a full blown ceilidh band on Hogmanay and a fantastic pianist on our last night who can literally play / sing you anything you ask for. It was a perfect way to sign off 2025 and welcome in 2026.
Mr Dempsey – December 2025
GlenappCastle-Aplacetobeinspired,reflect,recharge andreconnect,whereyouwillfeel‘athome’whether you’retravellingonyourownorwithapartyoffriends.
The whole experience truly blew me away - from the beautiful gardens, immaculate service, and breathtaking views to the exquisite meals and awe-inspiring accommodation. I am not exaggerating when I say that Glenapp is hands down the best overall hotel experience I have ever had.
R.S., New York - Luxury Travel Agent
THECASTLEPENTHOUSESUITE
Welcometoyourprivateresidenceinthesky–themostopulentCastlePenthouse SuiteinScotland. Voted‘OneoftheTop100SuitesintheWorld’byEliteTraveler.
“It takes a bewildering 20 minutes just to view the place. The next morning, I’ll time my walk from the master (suite) at one end of the apartment to the furthest bedroom where my son has chosen to take up residence, and it will take me one minute and six seconds.”
Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report.
THREE-NIGHT
CHRISTMASBREAK
MakeChristmasanextraspecialoccasionforallthefamilythisyearwith aluxurythree-nightgetawaytoGlenappCastlefeaturingfalconry, stargazing,claypigeonshooting,archery,treasurehuntforeveryone andofcourseaspecialvisitfromMr.Claus–thereissomethingforthe veryyoungandnotsoyoung!
ITINERARY
CHRISTMAS
EVE (DAY 1)
ArriveintimeforChampagneafternoonteaservedintheCastle drawingroomwiththesoundsoftheGlenappresidentpianistplaying onthebabygrandpiano.Getsettledin,relaxbytheroaringfire,orenjoy exploringtheGlenappgardensandestateincludingtheuniqueItalian GardensdesignedbyGertrudeJekyll.
JoinyourfellowhouseguestsforaChristmascocktailbeforeyour leisurelythree-coursedinnerisservedaccompaniedbytheangelic soundsoftheGlenappharpist.Transporttothewatchnightserviceatthe localBallantraeParishChurchisalsoavailable.
CHRISTMAS DAY (DAY 2)
MerryChristmas!EnjoyafullScottishChristmasbreakfastatleisureand keepaneyeopenforSanta,ashealwaysmakesaspecialvisittoGlenapp Castle!
Afterpresents,relaxandindulgeinGlenapp’sfamoushome-mademince piesandmulledwineorexperiencetheincredibleinteractivefalconry displaywithmagnificentbirdsofpreyswoopingontoyourleatherglove.
THREE-NIGHT
CHRISTMASBREAK
Champagneandcanapéswillbeservedpriortoafabulousfour-course speciallycreatedChristmaslunch.OurExecutiveChefandhisteamare proudtosourcetheverybestoflocalproducebothforitsfreshness andAyrshirequality.
Afterlunchexploretheendlesspossibilitiesforwalksonthecoast,in theglenandthroughouttheestate.
AdelightfulChristmasDayeveningbuffetawaits,followedby entertainmentandtraditionalfamilygames.
BOXING DAY (DAY 3)
AnotherfinetraditionalScottishbreakfastawaitsandanexciting morningofactivitiesforyoualltochoosefrom:claypigeonshooting, archeryandtreasurehuntsareallincludedwithinyourChristmas break.
Alightboxingdaylunchwillbeservedaccompaniedbythetwinkling soundsoftheharpistandyourafternoonisfreetoenjoymoreofthe Glenappestateorfurtherafield.
IndulgeinaspecialBoxingDaycocktailfollowedbyathree-course dinner,afterwards,youwillwanttodonyourdancingshoes,andjoinin theScottishcelebrationswithatraditionalceilidhbandaccompaniedby Scottishhighlanddancerstokeepyourtoestappingallnight!
27TH DECEMBER (DAY 4)
AgreatGlenappScottishbreakfastbeforeafinalfarewell…hasteyeback!
THREE-NIGHT NEWYEARBREAK
A GUID NEW YEAR TO ANE AN’ A’
NewYear,ahighlightoftheScottishcalendarandalwaysinitsown inimitablestyle. GlenappCastle’sthree-daynewyearhousepartyis onewhichisguaranteedtoofferyouatruetasteofScotlandand memoriesforalifetime. Luxuriousbedroomsuites,falconry displays,Scottishpipers,whisky,Scottishdancing,ceilidhband,fine food,curlingbonspiel,champagneandofcourse,AuldLangSyne.
ITINERARY
30TH DECEMBER 2026 (DAY 1)
Arriveintimeforchampagneafternoonteaandenjoylisteningtothe Glenapppianistonthebabygrandpiano.Getsettledin,relaxbythe roaringfire,orenjoyexploringtheGlenappgardensandestate includingtheuniqueItalianGardensdesignedbyGertrudeJekyll.
Comeandmeetyourfellowhousepartyguestsoverpre-dinnerdrinksand canapésintheDrawingRoomandenjoythetwinklingsoundoftheGlenapp harpist.Athree-coursegourmetdinnerisservedalongwith mouthwateringhomemadepetitfours.AgrandwaytostartyourScottish Hogmanaycelebrations.
31ST DECEMBER 2026(DAY 2)
EnjoyatraditionalScottishbreakfastbeforeheadingoffforadayof funwithourNewYearcurlingbonspielinStranraer.Youwillbe coachedbysomeofthefinestcoachesintheworldasyousweepyour waytosuccess.Anafternoonteawillbeservedbeforeheadingbackto Glenapp,whereyoucanenjoytheroaringfiresinanticipationof possiblybecomingtheGlenappcurlingchampion
THREE-NIGHT NEWYEARBREAK
A GUID NEW YEAR TO ANE AN’ A’
Theblack-tieHogmanaypartykicksoffwithachampagnereceptionin thedrawingroomfollowedbyamagnificentsix-courseHogmanay banquetdinnerwithwines.Tonight,youwillexperienceScottishpipers, Scottishdancersandthetraditional‘beatingretreat’.Afterdinnerkickoff thosehighheelsandenjoyatraditionalScottishceilidhanddancethe nightway. AglassofChampagneatmidnightandapiperortwowill ‘bringinthebells’Glenappstyle.Joinnewfoundfriendsandfamilywith AuldLangSyneanddancethenightawayuntiltheweesmallhours.
1ST JANUARY 2027 (DAY 3)
Alazyandleisurelybrunchwillbeservedperhapswiththeofferofa BloodyMaryforthosethatneedit!Anexcitingafternoonofactivitiesfor youalltochoosefrom:aninteractivefalconrydisplaywithmagnificent birdsofpreyorfindyourinnerrobinhoodwithanarcherylessonand game,bothareincludedwithinyourNewYearbreak.
Warmupwithacreamteaandcapturethemomentwithourin-house caricaturist.
Athree-coursegourmetdinnerwillbeservedfollowedbyourinfamous prizegivingforourcurlingcompetitionandeveningentertainment.Who willbecrownedtheGlenappKingorQueenofthecurlingbonspiel?!
2ND JANUARY 2027 (DAY 4)
AgreatGlenappScottishbreakfastbeforeafinalfarewell…hasteyeback! .
ROOMSANDRATES
Ourratesvarydependingonwhichstyleofroomorsuiteyouwouldliketo book.Eachofourbedroomsuitesareindividuallyandluxuriouslystyled withauniquecombinationoffabrics,furnishings,antiques,andart.Allthe roomsatGlenapparespaciousandthereareavarietyofsuitesenjoying magnificentviewsoverwoodlandandthesurroundingseas-aperfect retreatafteroutdooradventuresandexquisitedining.
Thefollowingratesareperroomforthethree-nightChristmasgetaway andthree-nightNewYearbreak,andincludeallactivitiesandfull-boardof breakfast,lunchanddinner.
CHRISTMAS 2026 RATES:
• GARDENVIEWSUITE: £5,745
• GRANDGARDENVIEWSUITE: £6,915
• GRANDSEAVIEWSUITE: £7,135
• JUNIORSUITE: £7,865
• MASTERSUITE: £9,345
• CASTLEPENTHOUSESUITE(2Bedrooms/4Guests): £18,885
• CASTLEPENTHOUSESUITE(4Bedrooms/8Guests): £34,635
NEW YEAR 2026/27 RATES:
• GARDENVIEWSUITE: £5,745
• GRANDGARDENVIEWSUITE: £6,915
• GRANDSEAVIEWSUITE: £7,135
• JUNIORSUITE: £7,865
• MASTERSUITE: £9,345
• CASTLEPENTHOUSESUITE(2Bedrooms/4Guests): £18,885
• CASTLEPENTHOUSESUITE(4Bedrooms/8Guests): £34,635
WHYNOTEXTEND YOURSTAYWITHUS?
EXTEND YOUR FESTIVE GETAWAY AND DINNER IS ON US
Stay for an extra night or two prior to or after the Christmas package or New Year package and our usualbedandbreakfastratesapplyalongwitha complimentarythree-coursegourmetdinner.
CHILDREN
ChildrenaremostwelcomeatGlenapp.Wehaveafew suiteswithsofabedsinadjoiningloungesandmostofour roomscanaccommodateextrabeds.Children’smenusare available.
Childrenupto5yearsofageareaccommodatedfreeof charge.
Childrenfrom5-15yearsarechargedat£295pernighton afull board basis and children 16+ years are charged at halfoftheaboveroomrates.Allchargesforchildrenare basedonsharingaroomwithtwoadults.
TRAVELANDBOOKING
Glenapp Castle is easily accessible from all main Scottishrailwayhubs.PrivatejetscanlandatPrestwick Airport, which is 55 minutes away, and regular scheduledflightsarriveatGlasgowAirportwhichisone hourthirtyminutesaway,aswellasEdinburghAirport whichistwohoursthirtyminutesaway.
