Towerhouse Craufurdland Castle, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Towerhouse Craufurdland Castle ticks many boxes for a quiet family holiday, ideal for multi-generational families to relax under the same roof with ample room to have their own space, or why not celebrate a special birthday or anniversary with your friends or family.

With the M77 just 5 minutes away its location is ideal for day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Trossachs and south to Ayr and Dumfries and Galloway.

The Castle has 6 uniquely decorated bedrooms, 4 being en suite and able to be configured as superking-size or twin for maximum flexibility. The Queen Mary Room which has a double 4 poster bed, gives a tranquil view over the front lawn. The Garret, popular with our youths and Harry Potter fans, is in the castellations of The Tower.

The Castle is ideal for 12 adults, with an additional 4 sofa beds in 3 of the bedrooms.

All 16 guests can easily gather in the Georgian drawing room with its 10 foot high windows overlooking the countryside and Craufurdland Water below. The marble fireplace keeps everyone warm and cosy in the winter nights. The dining room can seat a group of 16 and is a wonderful setting for a formal celebratory dinner.

On the estate is the “Taste our Best” restaurant, The Laird’s Table, which offers delicious food using locally sourced ingredients. There are other options for eating out nearby too, with a gastropub and hotel in the village of Fenwick.

While staying with us why not have some fun with your family and friends trying out the activities available on site. The Tree Top Trials high wire adventure course is a great challenge for all members of the family, or guests can enjoy the peaceful setting of the Craufurdland Fishery. And with the estate extending to 600 acres, there are beautiful woods to explore whether on foot or on your mountain bike.