Hafton Castle

Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8HP

A historic castle, perfect for weddings, family holidays & celebrations
Hafton Castle offering self catering accommodation for up to 42 guests is situated in Argyll on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula overlooking Holy Loch but only 45 minutes by car from Glasgow Airport.

Both the castle and its grounds are licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies and it is the ideal venue for an intimate family wedding where couples can arrange their wedding to suit their own requirements.

The Castle is a superb house with its wonderful indoor pool, snooker room, big conservatory and lots of outdoor space, plenty of space for the large number of people it sleeps. The magnificent front hall has plenty of seats, wood-burner and a grand piano. The Castle was built by James Hunter, and its architect was David Hamilton who also designed Dunoon Castle.

The bedrooms are very comfortable and all have en suite showers. The building has some magnificent features, beautiful ceilings, carved doors and a superb staircase. There are a numerous spacious public rooms. The drawing-room has a bar area and double doors onto the small drawing-room and the two rooms open out into one very large room, perfect for weddings or other gatherings.

Outside, the gardens have old trees, lawns and the views across the Loch are beautiful. The Castle can be reached from Glasgow Airport in approximately 45 minutes by car and guests usually arrive via the ferry which departs from Gourock and crosses the Firth of Clyde, a very romantic and atmospheric start to their stay at Hafton. There are many local activities, golf, swimming, clay pigeon shooting, sailing, fishing and quad biking to name but a few. Dunoon itself is the home of the Cowal Highland Gathering

Accommodation

Ground Floor - The grand reception hall, small drawing room with beautiful views across to the sea, the large drawing room with bar area, library, dining room, conservatory which leads to the garden via french doors, snooker room, large heated indoor swimming pool in its own room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room, WC and WHB. Double bedroom with additional single bed and en-suite shower room with WC and WHB. Large kitchen (laundry room in basement).

First Floor - One Double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC and WHB. 6 double bedrooms all with en-suite shower, WC and WHB, 3 twin-bedded rooms all with en suite shower, WC and WHB. Two double bedrooms with additional single and en-suite shower, WC and WHB. One double with two additional single beds, en suite shower with WC and WHB, and one single bedroom with shower, WC and WHB.

Second Floor - 3 twin-bedded rooms with en suite shower rooms, WC and WHB.

Included in the hire price - TVs, DVD, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, range cooker, cooker. Heating and electricity are by meter reading. A good house-keeping deposit of GBP500 is required. A Deposit of 30% of the hire charge is required to secure a reservation.

It has a large heated indoor swimming pool measuring 50 by 33 feet (Please note there is a rental charge of GBP500 for the use of the swimming pool). Any additional charges for the heating of the pool after your arrival will depend on usage.

Short stays available please apply for prices.
Hafton Castle is situated in Argyll on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula overlooking Holy Loch but only 45 minutes by car from Glasgow Airport.
Accommodation Amenities
  • Accessible
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Bathtub
  • Children Welcome
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • Games Room
  • Heated Swimming Pool
  • Off Road Parking
  • Sea/Lake/Loch View
  • Shower
  • Sleeps 10+
  • Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
  • TV
  • Venue Hire
  • Washing Machine
  • Wedding Venue
  • WiFi
  • Woodburning Stove


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