Exclusive use Castle in Scotland

Hire an entire Castle for your ideal event location

Looking to rent a castle in Scotland? The glorious Barcaldine Castle can be your perfect setting for birthdays, anniversaries or simply getting together family and friends. Barcaldine Castle is one of the most luxurious exclusive use venues in Argyll.

Our exclusive castle hire offers six luxury en-suite bedrooms located on the second and third floors (either six doubles or five doubles and a twin). Plus 3 extra child beds at additional cost. Sleeping a maximum of 15.

On the first floor, we have the Great Hall and the Laird’s Parlour; both with grand, open fires, which will roar away during the winter months.

With its warm atmosphere, the castle is the perfect place for relaxing with friends over a drink or perhaps some games or a sing-song. Indeed whenever the castle is occupied by a family or a large group of friends, the whole place has a special homely atmosphere. Winter walks in Argyll can be a delight. Crisp sunny days are not uncommon. A wealth of history and stunning scenery on the doorstep.

For April to the end of October exclusive uses, our staff team will provide breakfast. There is an option to use the kitchen to prepare your own dinner or hire in a local chef. Rooms will be serviced daily.

From November to March, hires are on a self catering only basis. A member of the team will welcome you and be on call to answer any queries but you are otherwise left to make yourselves at home.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends to Barcaldine Castle.

The Laird’s Parlour at Barcaldine Castle

Great Hall at Barcaldine Castle

Rates for Exclusive Use: (2 night minimum stay):

November 2025 to March 2026 (excluding Christmas and New Year):

  • Two-night stay – £3600
  • Three-night stay – £5130
  • Four-night stay – £6480
  • Five-night stay – £8100

Additional child bed 14-25 years (3 available) @ £85 per night

From 20th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 (min 3 night stay over festive period)

  • Three nights stay – £5914
  • Four night stay – £7470
  • Five night stay – £9337

*Late availability discount for 1st-4th January 2025, please phone or e mail to enquire*

Additional child bed 14-25 years (3 available) @ £85 per night

2026:

April and October, November to March 2027 (excluding Christmas/Hogmanay)

  • Two night stay – £3800
  • Three night stay – £5415
  • Four night stay – £6840
  • Five night stay – £8550

May to September:

  • Two-night stay – £4150
  • Three-night stay – £5914
  • Four-night stay – £7470
  • Five-night stay – £9337

From 19th December 2026 to 5th January 2027 (min 3 night stay over festive period)

  • Three night stay – £6412
  • Four night stay – £8100
  • Five night stay – £10125

Additional child bed 14-25 years (3 available) @ £85 per night

2027:

April and October, November to March 2028

  • Two night stay – £4000
  • Three night stay – £5700
  • Four night stay – £7200
  • Five night stay – £9000

May to September:

  • Two-night stay – £4400
  • Three-night stay – £6270
  • Four-night stay – £7920
  • Five-night stay – £9900

From 19th December 2027 to 5th January 2028 (min 3 night stay over festive period)

  • Three night stay – £6740
  • Four night stay – £8514
  • Five night stay – £10642

Additional child bed 14-25 years (3 available) @ £85 per night

From November to March, exclusive use hires are on a self catering basis. A local chef and daily housekeeper can be hired at additional cost if required.

For November to March self catering hires, children of any age are welcome and 2 small well-behaved dogs are allowed on the strict understanding that dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms and dog waste is picked up from the garden.

10% discount for returning guests booking 2 or more nights for exclusive use.

Contact us on +44 (0)1631 720598 or email enquiries@barcaldinecastle.co.uk to rent a castle in Scotland!

Set in a picturesque location, Barcaldine Castle is on the banks of Loch Creran. There’s so much to do!

Don’t take our word for it, see what other people have said about their stay

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John Jackson
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The castle was amazing, over the top. Highly recommend the experience if you’re looking for a true Scottish Highlands castle accommodation.
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Melissa Hornyack
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My husband and I stayed in August when we were in Scotland for our wedding. This was the most beautiful and enchanting place. We took lively strolls to the lake, pet farm animals, totally relaxed and felt at peace. We only spent 2 nights but we will be back for a whole week to explore all of Oban and the islands. The service from Patrick and Cecilia was 5 star: Cecilia makes an amazing breakfast. This was my absolute favorite place we stayed in our 16 day trip to Scotland.
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Laurie Smart
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Where do I start? We booked Barcaldine Castle for exclusive hire from the 10th-13th of October, 2025. On Saturday the 11th, my husband and I tied the knot with 35 of our closest friends and family in the cosy great hall. I cannot put into words how fantastic our experience was. From the very first e-mail exchange back in January, Patrick and Caroline have made us feel so special and looked after. They treated us like royalty through-out our stay, welcomed all of our guests with open arms and pulled all the necessary strings to make sure our wedding ran flawlessly while we kicked back and relaxed. I can't fault anything. Food was amazing, rooms were gorgeous and always spotless, service was out of this world. Highly HIGHLY recommended Barcaldine castle to anyone who wants a cosy wedding, or even just a cosy getaway. We hope to make a tradition of coming back for our anniversaries. Cannot wait to see the place and all the gorgeous staff again! Thank you!! // Laurie and Jacob 💗
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Lisa Gibbs
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Wow what can I say Barcaldine castle is absolutely stunning breathtaking the history the location the interior of the castle I felt honoured to be able to have my wedding day within a perfect setting me and my husband felt like royalty and Patrick and Cecilia are the most amazing couple and the rest of the staff were fantastic really did go above and beyond there duty to create a perfect day all my guests spoke so highly of them all and they really did look after me and my family I definitely highly recommend everyone to stay and experience Barcaldine castle and to book for your perfect wedding ❤️❤️❤️
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Craigstours
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A quirky and fascinating bed and breakfast which is fairly unique in its design! The stairs are most definitely not for anyone with infirmity! Altogether an exceptional accommodation but you must have a vehicle as it’s not close to anything!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Brandy Careri
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Patrick and his wife were so warm, helpful, and accommodating. The castle is beyond beautiful and they made so many personal touches that made it feel luxurious but also comforting. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were clean and cozy. Our stay there was a higher highlight of our trip to Scotland and we would 100% stay here again!
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Darren Utley
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A stay at the castle is a must do if you are in the area. It is a perfect blend of history and comfort. Patrick and his wife are amazing hosts, they could not be more accommodating and the Scottish breakfast was top-notch.
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JULIE MACKAY
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Great place, we renewed our vows there.
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