Stonefield Castle Hotel in Tarbert, Harris, United Kingdom | Boutique Hotel | Castle | Hotel | Retreat | Inn and Suites | Hotel services | Country house | Pet friendly hotel | Pet friendly accomodation

Stonefield Castle Hotel is a superb example of Scottish Baronial architecture, built in 1837 and originally home to the Campbell family. It is now an elegant Hotel with superb views over Loch Fyne, and only two miles from Tarbert, one of the most attractive fishing villages in the west of Scotland in the United Kingdom.

The village is well worth a visit to see the fishing boats and yachts coming and going. If you are lucky and patient, you may even observe a pod of dolphins that are sometimes to be found in the harbour.

The drive to the Castle is itself an amazing experience. If you are driving from Glasgow you will wind your way around numerous lochs, including Loch Lomond and Loch Fyne, pass through countless pretty villages and witness some spectacular scenery!

The Castle stands high on the famous Kintyre peninsula, commanding quite spectacular panoramic views over Loch Fyne. There can be no more breathtaking sight than the mist lifting off the loch to mark the dawning of a new day. In keeping with its unique situation and character, many original period furnishings have been retained to complement the timeless ambience that is Stonefield Castle Hotel.

Guests relax in the traditional elegance of wood panelled lounges with fine corniced ceilings, unwind on leisurely walks through the 60 acres of woodland grounds and stunning, famous gardens, or simply enjoy a leisurely pace of life far removed from the stress of city living. Situated above the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert, the Castle was once the family home of the Campbells. It is now a fine 33 bedroom Hotel offering the discerning traveller all that is best in Scottish hospitality.

Stonefield Castle Hotel's 33 wonderful bedrooms, 33 individual 'personalities', is all individually and tastefully decorated. Pleasantly old fashioned, yet unobtrusively modern and thoughtfully appointed, offering a quite unique traditional ambience, yet with every contemporary comfort, including private bath, television and direct dial telephones.

Creating that feeling that they were made just for you, no matter which one you choose. This combination of modern guest standards laced with an unmistakable feeling of yesteryear is much talked about by visitors. and undoubtedly remembered with fondness and affection. Bedrooms at Stonefield Castle Hotel in Tarbert include quality toiletries and other little touches to create the perfect welcome when you first open the door.

The crispness and character of the bedrooms, and the softness of the individual décor combine with classic furniture to provide a delight to the eye - and speak softly of the care with which the wonderful interior of the Hotel has been preserved. Comfort rather than modernity is the theme - clear air, peaceful tranquillity - and a wonderful night's rest. The Castle is pet friendly.

Gardens
Visitors have travelled near and far to tread the winding paths through the woodland gardens within the Castle grounds, which boast some of the finest and rarest examples of Himalayan rhododendrons and other exotic shrubs. One of the very finest garden tours in Scotland .

Here in the sheltered cove running down to the Castle harbour and jetty on the shores of the Loch, is a scene reminiscent of the Reichi La Pass leading to Bhutan in the Himalayas. Magnificent species, such as the Arboreum, Campanulatum, Cinnabarinum and Triforum thrive as vigorously as in their native land. Many of the plants are over 100 years old, having been raised from seed collected by Sir Joseph Hooker on his Himalayan travels in a bygone era.

Walks
Visitors have travelled near and far to tread the winding paths through the woodland gardens within the Castle grounds, which boast some of the finest and rarest examples of Himalayan rhododendrons and other exotic shrubs.

Golf
Tarbert Golf Club is the nearest course to the Castle. The course is a short yet stunning moorland nine holer, with well-maintained undulating fairways and even better greens. Tarbert is particularly picturesque in parts with a number of holes serving up views of the local countryside, including West Loch Tarbert.

Other Activities
Why not spend some time at Loch Lomond, Great Britain?s largest freshwater lake? A boat trip is a great way to see the best of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The Castle works closely with Rabbies, a local tour company, which is able to offer tours of the area and many more besides.
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The wedding service itself can be held in the Castle, with seating capacity for 100. Also, there is a beautiful church nearby.

A unique and memorable experience, the Castle offers guests a unique blend of history and privacy in a peaceful setting of over 60 acres of stunning, secluded grounds, including sensational gardens and woodlands. Enjoy the feeling of having shared in something seldom found these days - affordable excellence in a unique, relaxed Scottish Castle environment.