Dog-friendly Glenapp Castle Hotel, Ayrshire

A PetsPyjamas New Year at Glenapp Castle

30 Dec 2024 — 02 Jan 2025

Spend a festive New Year this year with this fabulous offer from Glenapp Castle!

New Year at Glenapp is always a special occasion and this year’s three-night getaway promises to offer you a festive season to remember. Your New Year house party at Glenapp Castle offers you a chance to escape and luxuriate in the magnificence of Glenapp Castle and its 110 acres of private estate and local woodlands. A place to be inspired, reflect, recharge and reconnect, where you will feel ‘at home’ whether you are travelling on your own or with a party of friends. Welcome to Glenapp Castle!

30th December 2024

Arrive in time for champagne afternoon tea and enjoy listening to the Glenapp pianist on the baby grand piano. Get settled in, relax by the roaring fire, or enjoy exploring the Glenapp gardens and estate including the unique Italian Gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll.

Come and meet your fellow house party guests over pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the Drawing Room and enjoy the twinkling sound of the Glenapp harpist. A three-course gourmet dinner is served along with mouthwatering homemade petit fours. A grand way to start your Scottish Hogmanay celebrations.

31st December 2024

Enjoy a traditional Scottish breakfast before heading off for a day of fun with our New Year curling bonspiel in Stranraer. You will be coached by some of the finest coaches in the world as you sweep your way to success. An afternoon tea will be served before heading back to Glenapp, where you can enjoy the roaring fires in anticipation of possibly becoming the Glenapp curling champion.

The black-tie Hogmanay party kicks off with a champagne reception in the drawing room followed by a magnificent six course Hogmanay banquet dinner with wines. Tonight, you will experience Scottish pipers, Scottish dancers and the traditional ‘beating retreat’. After dinner kick off those high heels and enjoy a traditional Scottish Ceilidh and dance the night way. A glass of Champagne at midnight and a piper or two will ‘bring in the bells’ Glenapp style. Join new found friends and family with Auld Lang Syne and dance the night away until the wee small hours.

1st January 2025

A lazy and leisurely brunch will be served perhaps with the offer of a Bloody Mary for those that need it! An exciting afternoon of activities for you all to choose from: an interactive falconry display with magnificent birds of prey or find your inner robin hood with an archery lesson and game, both are included within your New Year break.

Warm up with a cream tea and capture the moment with our in-house caricaturist.

A three-course gourmet dinner will be served followed by our infamous prize giving for our curling competition and evening entertainment. Who will be crowned the Glenapp King or Queen of the curling bonspiel?!

2nd January 2025

A great Glenapp Scottish breakfast before a final farewell… haste ye back!

Also included:

A 3 night stay in a dog-friendly room
Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
DOGS STAY FREE when you book with PetsPyjamas
Access to VIP loyalty programme, Priority Paws, worth £25
A complimentary travel pack of Caboodle dog food worth £15

From for Three Nights based on 2 adults and 2 dogs

From £5370

2 adults & 2 dogs

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About this property

As you sweep up the long tree-clad drive and glimpse the beautiful facade of dog-friendly Glenapp Castle, you will be astounded by its sheer magnificence. With turrets, towers and crenulations it is a fine example of Scottish fairy-tale baronial style. A luxury dog-friendly five-star hotel. It is Victorian in design, with lots of wood paneling, period features, and log fires creating a warm friendly home from home atmosphere. The dog-friendly suites are beautifully furnished, large and spacious and have direct access to the courtyard. Your dog will definitely feel like a king of the castle here and will have a blast exploring wonderful grounds, woodlands and forest which encapsulate the hotel. The castle also boasts breath taking views out to the sea and the famous volcanic outcrop of Alisa Craig. Beyond that, you can see the Isle of Aran and Holy Island, dogs are welcome aboard the Glenapp Boat which is available for both full day and half day exclusive hire. And as well as wonderful walks there’s also a tennis court, croquet lawn and wellies provided as well as fine dining from a Michelin trained chef.

Dine with Your Dog

Dining at Glenapp is a truly unique experience. Indulge yourself in either the three course gourmet menu or the six course tasting menu, all prepared by the Michelin trained chef Ian Bennett and his team. The daily changing menus showcase the local Scottish produce grown on site and sea food that is line caught off the Ayrshire Coast. Your dog will be happy to relax in your room after the activities of the day, leaving you free to enjoy Glenapp’s 3 AA Rosette dining. Dog sitting can also be arranged on request. Alternatively, your dog can join you for a private a la carte dinner in one of the four sections of the newly built Victorian Glasshouse in the walled garden.

Bow wow factor

The 110 acres of amazing grounds to explore plus dog-friendly suites with direct access to a courtyard!

Need to know

Tennis

Car Parking

By The Sea

Cot Available

Garden Or Patio

Ground Floor Facilities

Restaurant

Rural

Satellite Television

WiFi

Bedrooms & Suites

All of the rooms at Glenapp Castle Hotel are individually designed and lavishly furnished and equipped to the same high standard. Glenapp offers four dog-friendly bedrooms suites, each with their own entrance directly to the outdoors. Doggie guests will receive a welcome pack of specially selected doggie treats and some essential poo bags. Doggie poo bins are also provided and cleaned daily. Two doggie bowls for food and water and some bedding for pooch will be provided as well during your stay.

Knockdolian Suite

Knockdolian suite has its own private doorway to the gardens. The room features a four-poster bed with Zoffany wallpaper and damask curtain fabric by Andrew Martin.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

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Altimeg Suite

Altimeg suite is conveniently situated close to the courtyard entrance on the ground floor. The beautifully light and airy room has a seating area and views to the wonderful Glenapp gardens.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

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Garleffin Suite

With both sea and garden views this bright first floor room with its cosy bathroom is ideal for a shorter stay.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

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Auchencrosh

These cosy yet luxurious 5-star room is located on the ground floor and has lovely courtyard and woodland views.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

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Dog-Friendly Nearby

You and your dog will enjoy exploring the wonderful woodlands, forest, and formal gardens at the hotel especially the Glen walk. Definitely recommended is a trip to Galloway Forest Park. Here where there are many lovely dog-friendly walks within the park. Raiders Road is a favourite area for locals and is a great place for a picnic and day out with your dog. If you decide to take a Glenapp boat trip your dog will be able to join you. Take a half-day trip to Alisa Craig or a full day to the Isle of Aran. We also suggest a visit to dog-friendly Culzean Castle and Country Park which has fantastic walking trails and is a fabulous dog-friendly location with beaches, woodland and green spaces.