The Jacobite's Rest

Dating back to the 16th century, this beautiful property was built as a castle and now provides sumptuous accommodation for a dozen guests with plenty of space for a canine companion as well. Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Doune, this gorgeous property offers an ideal backdrop for a special family celebration or group get-together. The castle has a long history, with guests including Bonnie Prince Charlie, the author Sir Walter Scott and the philosopher David Hume, and has been used as a base for the acclaimed TV series Outlander.

Exploring this spacious, traditional and characterful property you will find a number of public rooms to socialise and relax in, including the beautiful music room with its low beamed ceiling and open fire, a light and charming drawing room, an elegant formal dining room and the Long Room which is a bright and relaxing TV/games room. There are six bedrooms which can be found in both the left and right wings of the house and in ‘The Tower'. The property also features a stylishly designed kitchen/breakfast room, a scullery, boot room/drying room, three bathrooms and two shower rooms. The castle offers a vaulted chapel in the basement which is available to hire for weddings and other ceremonies. Outside, the large walled garden has plenty of space for dogs to run and play, or for you to spend a long summer evening on the lawn watching the sun set over Doune Castle.

The property is set on a private estate surrounded by acres of stunning parkland, with the village of Doune just half a mile away. There are plenty of dog-friendly places to eat and drink, with local attractions including Argaty Red Kites (2.5 miles), Inchmahome Priory (10.5 miles) and the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park (8 miles).

• 6 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 2 family rooms and 2 twins
• 5 bathrooms – 2 family shower rooms and 3 family bathrooms
• Travel cot and highchair
• AGA, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and washing machine
• Chest freezer available by prior arrangement
• Open fire and 2 wood burners - starter pack of logs supplied
• Eco Heating System
• TV with Freeview, DVD player
• Enclosed walled garden
• Private parking
• Smart electric vehicle charger available at property (charges apply - payable direct to owner)
• Shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and petrol station less than 0.5 miles away
• Due to the nature of the stairs and layout of the castle this property may not be suitable for young children or guests with walking difficulties
• Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested.
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £600 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.