# Colliston Castle, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Historic Scottish castle near Arbroath sleeping 18 with an eco hot tub, for special family occasions and golf weekends

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 2 - 18
- 9 bedrooms
- Dining for 18

## Images

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- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Colliston Castle 191218 023.jpg (caption: Chaplin, king size double, bedroom 5; alt: Chaplin, king size double, bedroom 5)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Colliston Castle 191218 045.jpg (caption: First floor bathroom with large walk in shower; alt: First floor bathroom with large walk in shower)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/image_66.jpg (caption: Rustic hot tub, heated by wood burning stove; alt: Rustic hot tub, heated by wood burning stove)
- 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/colliston-castle-arbroath-angus-scotland-2023-11-03-13-42-55.jpeg (caption: Stewart. Walk in shower)
- 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Colliston Castle 191218 043.jpg (caption: Lindsay, first floor bedroom 7, accessed by stair lift; alt: Lindsay, first floor bedroom 7, accessed by stair lift)
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- 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/colliston-castle-arbroath-angus-scotland-2023-11-03-13-38-53.jpeg (caption: Bruce: 3 single beds or a superking double and a single bed.ensuite)
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## Floor Plans

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## About The Property

Colliston Castle sleeps 18 in 9 bedrooms.

Exclusive use of your very own magical 16th century Scottish castle surrounded by 10 acres of lawns and mature woodland to explore. Colliston Castle offers guests a fantastic adventure staying in this historic environment of turrets, towers and vaulted rooms but with the advantage of modern conveniences such as central heating, modern bathrooms and a newly installed eco rustic wooden barrelled hot tub, heated by a wood burning stove. Electric sauna.

Whatever the occasion for your gathering, it is bound to involve a special meal to be enjoyed in the stunning formal dining room with space for 18+. There is a fully equipped catering kitchen although you might prefer to arrange with the owner for outside caterers to come in and do it for you. On balmier evenings, take advantage of the outside patio and seating areas for a barbecue while taking in the spectacular surroundings of the castle.

The Canoustie Golf Course is just 5 miles away from Colliston Castle as well as opportunities for river fishing, sea fishing, walking and seaside recreation. There is so much choice to keep all members of your group happy!

Enter the castle via the vaulted impressive entrance hall, enough to whet your appetite for a wonderful experience. The 4 reception rooms are on the first floor with a variety of extraordinary spaces for all ages and tastes including a drawing room and a turret library. There is even a smaller lounge with a TV, perfect for children to relax away from the adults.

The kitchen is very well equipped for large group catering with pretty much 2 of everything, including dishwashers. There is a handy utility room next door too, with a washing machine.

Bedrooms are a lovely combination of doubles, 4 posters, singles and twins to suit all members of your gathering. We have 4 en suites but bathroom facilities overall are plentiful and conveniently positioned. One has a whirlpool bath and another original Victorian features, while others have modern walk in showers for maximum comfort.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Pets are permitted - please speak to owners re numbers. No pets on furniture especially the beds please.
- **Accessibility:** Not suitable for wheelchairs as many internal level changes.
- **Hot Tub:** Wood burning hot tub.
- **WiFi:** WiFi is available in most of the castle although internet speed can be variable.
- **Kitchen:** Large kitchen, range cooker and separate electric oven, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridge freezers, microwave, washing machine. Drying rack in kitchen.
- **Dining Room:** Dining room for 18+ for formal dinners. Informal dining for 18+ in the garden room.
- **Sitting Room:** Lounge area with comfy seating, TV and wood burning stove. The Great Hall has seating with an open fire and there is a library in the corner turret.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** 5 televisions with Freeview: one in the garden room, the lounge, great hall, snug and peebles There is also a DVD player.
- **Games Room:** Small snooker table and table foitball in the vault. A selection of board games are available.
Table tennis outside under the gable end of garage.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating fired by a wood pellet boiler. Wood burning stove in the Drawing Room with logs supplied, open fire in the Great Hall. Wood provided.
- **Bedrooms:** 9 bedrooms, 5 ensuite.
- **Linen:** Bed linen and towels are included.
- **Bathrooms:** 8 bathrooms: 5 en suite, family bathroom with whirlpool tub and walk in shower, original Victorian bath. 2 walk in showers and 1 WC on ground floor.
- **Children's Facilities:** Cots and high chairs are available, with cot sheet, please provide cot bedding. Wendy house and outside toys.
- **Outdoor:** Patio seating and seating areas with bbq grill. children's bicycles but with no helmets provided. 10 acres of park and woodland to explore.
- **Swimming Pool:** There is no swimming pool at Colliston. There is a hot tub, however.
- **Parking:** There is ample on-site secure parking.
- **Smoking:** No smoking inside the castle please.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£4000** per week
- From **£3000** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£3000** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£1000** per midweek night

### Additional rates

| Period | Dates | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Colliston castle sleeps 18 | 04/04/2026 – 03/09/2026 | £4500 | £3000 | £3000 | £1000 |
| Colliston castle sleeps 18+ | 04/09/2026 – 19/12/2026 | £4000 | £3000 | £3000 | £1000 |
| Colliston castle sleeps 18+ | 19/12/2026 – 28/12/2026 | £4500 | - | - | £1250 |
| Colliston castle sleeps 18+ | 05/01/2027 – 05/04/2027 | £4000 | £3000 | £3000 | £1000 |

Prices shown in GBP.

## Booking Information

- Min. stay 3 nights. Deposit of 50% required to secure the booking (can be split into easy payments), balance 6 weeks before visit. Changeover days variable. arrival 4pm and depart by 10am but we can be flexible. Number of pets, liaise with owners.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/colliston-castle-arbroath-angus-scotland#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Colliston castle, Colliston, Arbroath, Dundee and Angus, DD11 3RS, GB

Latitude: 56.6066296

Longitude: -2.6309805

### About The Area

Located 5 miles inland from harbour town of Arbroath. 20 miles NE of Dundee. Edinburgh is 2 hours drive from the castle. Magnificent sand dune beach at Lunan Bay 4 miles away.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Arbroath is a historic harbour town known for its smoked haddock or Arbroath Smokies, just 5 miles away from Colliston Castle.
- **Shop:** Arbroath 5 miles away has major supermarkets.
- **Food and Drink:** Arbroath has a range of eateries and good food pubs. Butt and Ben restaurant in Authmithie is excellent, but you will need to book for groups. Or Gordon's at Inverkeilor, 5 star.
- **Airport:** Dundee Airport is 21 miles away and Edinburgh Airport is 79 miles.
- **Train:** Arbroath railway station is 5 miles away and Dundee 20 miles.
- **Bus:** Buses from Colliston village into Arbroath or to Friockheim.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Sue Lansley
- Phone: +44 (0)7939 462 182
- Email: castleholidays1540@aol.com