This large bedroom on the top floor of Balintore Castle has views over the countryside. There is an en-suite WC, a shared living/kitchen area, and a shared bathroom. With our new resident chef, meals are available in the restaurant. Contact us for details. Sample menu in photos.
If booked-up, other accommodation is available in the castle:
https://airbnb.co.uk/h/purple-bedroom
https://airbnb.co.uk/h/kitchen-wing-flat-balintore-castle
https://airbnb.co.uk/h/entrance-tower-flat-balintore-castle
The space
The red bedroom comes with access to other shared accommodation:
the snug kitchen:
a small kitchen/living area with TV
the green bathroom:
a large bathroom with bath, sink and WC
Other spaces may be available on request, but please do not go wandering around other parts of the castle. A guided tour is generally available on request.
Guest access
The accommodation is at the top of the stone servant stairs (5 flights) so please consider if this is appropriate for your party.
Please do not go wandering around the castle. A supervised tour is available on request.
Other things to note
You are welcome to bring in external catering If you wish e.g. via the "La Belle Assiette" and "Dine Indulge" portal website which allows you to contact local chefs. Professional catering facilities are available, and of course you can also self-cater.
I have contacts for local chefs who are happy to cater by prior arrangement. Please ask for contact information.
Note that the heating may be off during the summer and periods of warm weather. We appreciate that guests come from all over the world, and may be used to a different climate, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like the heating switched on out of season. You are welcome to use the wood-burners, but firewood is not supplied i.e. bring your own.
Extra bedrooms can be supplied on request.
Spare toilet rolls may be found in the bathroom cabinet.
The castle can be easily found: just enter the postcode DD8 5JS into a SATNAV. The last few miles of your drive will be on single track road, so please take care and reduce your speed on blind bends.
Do not use the east drive (through the gate lodges) to approach the castle as the track is exceptionally rough. Instead, use the west drive which starts by a large barn, and has a "Balintore Castle" sign. Note, the west drive is still very rough. If you have doubts whether your car can make it, get in touch and we can make alternative arrangements. At present (June 2024) the road from the east is closed due to an unstable bridge; approach from the south instead.
If you are expecting the perfection of an luxury international hotel chain, then Balintore Castle is not for you! However, if you want a more characterful and "crumbly round the edges" experience and to be the house guests of a Highland Laird in a traditional Scottish Castle which once teetered on the brink of dereliction and is still actively being restored, then you will be made very welcome.
Some local recommended eateries:
Airlie Arms, Kirriemuir, 4 St Malcolm's Wynd, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HB
Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant, Roundyhill, Glamis, Angus, Roundyhill DD8 1QT
Drovers Inn Restaurant, Memus, by Forfar, Angus
Little's Restaurant 1 Riverside Rd, Blairgowrie PH10 7GA
Glenisla Hotel, Kirkton of Glenisla, Blairgowrie PH11 8PH
Glen Clova Hotel, Glenclova, Angus DD8 4QS
Lands of Lloyd Hotel, Alyth
There are private chefs who have done excellent catering for guests at the castle e.g. Peter who provides "Chef Number 9 Services", is based nearby in Perth. Please do an online search or get in touch for more details.
Guests have also used the "La Belle Assiette" and "Dine Indulge" portals.
Breakages and damages must be reported and paid for.
Hot water bottles available on request. There are extra duvets in drawers.
Do not leave unwashed dishes as this will incur an extra cleaning fee.
There are plenty of bins for rubbish, we would appreciate it if these were used.
If for any reason you move furniture, please put it back before you leave.
Treat the place with the love and respect it deserves.
And please respect the 11am check out time.
Most importantly, enjoy your time in this historical and beautiful setting.
Max 1 pet per room.