Where to Stay in a Traitors-Like Scottish Castle
I recently discovered the Peacock TV show, “The Traitors.” It’s like a game of real-life “Clue” ~ that’s being played in a real Scottish castle! Every night, one of the cast members gets “murdered.” And then the next day: everyone tries to figure out who the *murderer* was, aka who are “The Traitors.” It’s such a fun show! And the glorious Scotland setting just adds to the drama. While you can’t stay at Ardross Castle, where the show filmed: we’ll find out “Where to Stay in a Traitors-Like Scottish Castle!”
Let’s discover all of the best Scottish castles where you can stay….
Adross Castle featured a few things that we’re also looking for in our Scottish castle stay:
- A grand hilltop setting with beautiful views,
- Cozy interior rooms for drinking & chatting,
- And a location by a river or lake.
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Map of Four Amazing Scottish Castles
Inverlochy Castle ($650)
Neidpath Castle
Crossbasket Castle ($248)
Glenapp Castle ($500)
Photos of Traitors-Like Scottish Castles…
I’ve done all the heavy lifting for you in finding an amazing Scottish castle stay! I weeded through over 20 castles….& only FOUR made the cut. They’re grand, well-reviewed, set in beautiful countryside ~ & most importantly: they’re not hard to get to!! There are some glorious hotels, such as Glengorm Castle (set on the Isle of Mull)….but they’re soooo remote: it would be very difficult to reach them.Â
So here are four of Scotland’s best castle hotels (ALL which happen to be pet-friendly!), that will make you feel like a cast member in “The Traitors….”
Crossbasket Castle is one of the easiest castles to reach, as it’s just 30 minutes from Glasgow. Photo: Crossbasket Castle.
Special Features of Crossbasket Castle:
- Located just outside of Glasgow;
- Pet-friendly;
- Beautiful, manicured grounds with rivers & waterfalls;
- 3 miles from East Kilbride Golf Club;
- Acclaimed chef-run restaurant serves lunch, dinner, & “Afternoon Tea.”
Check prices at Crossbasket Castle here.
Neidpath Castle feels like it’s out in the middle of nowhere ~ but it’s just 30 minutes south of Edinburgh, making it a popular wedding venue. Photo: Neidpath.
Special Features of Neidpath Castle:
- Located just south of Edinburgh;
- Pet-friendly;
- Stone tower house dates back to the Middle Ages;
- Popular wedding venue & filming location;
- You can stay in Cottages, their Barns Tower, Barns Library, or Queen Mary’s Chamber.
Check prices at Neidpath Castle here.
The Most Luxurious Scottish Castle Hotels…
Those first two castles are close to Glasgow & Edinburgh, making for easy drives. And while lovely, if you travel just a little further out: you’ll find two of Scotland’s most luxurious, five-star properties….
Glenapp Castle is REALLY giving “Traitors” vibes. Its front entrance & gardens looks nearly identical to Ardross Castle. Photo: Tatler.
Special Features of Glenapp Castle:
- Luxury five-star hotel set 90-minutes south of Glasgow, on the ocean;
- Pet-friendly;
- Baronial-style castle set on 36 acres;
- Full Scottish breakfast is included, & their fine-dining restaurant serves lunch, Afternoon Tea, & a 6-course dinner;
- Archery, croquet, tennis, mountain biking, & coastal walking paths are on or near the property.
See the lovely Garden View or Sea View rooms at gorgeous Glenapp Castle.
Another dead ringer for Ardross: Inverlochy Castle. Photo: Celtic Castles.
Special Features of Inverlochy Castle:
- Luxury five-star hotel located two hours north of Glasgow, in the Scottish Highlands;
- Pet-friendly;
- Set by River Lochy & the popular Ben Nevis mountain range;
- Full Scottish breakfast is included, & their restaurant serves modern British cuisine;
- Try out their Billiards Room, read a book in one of their lounges, wander through their gardens ~ or have the staff arrange golf or a boating excursion.
“Inverlochy is such a magical hotel, with incredibly friendly & welcoming staff, delicious food (we had breakfast & their 5-course tasting menu every night), & beautiful grounds. We made use of the snooker table & row boat, & felt utterly pampered & at home. Thank you for an incredible experience.”
– Tanya
Where to Stay in a Traitors-Like Scottish Castle
Can’t you just imagine “The Traitors” sitting here, plotting their next murder….?! This is a parlor room at Crossbasket Castle. Photo: Trip Advisor.
Bottom Line: If I had a limited amount of time in Scotland ~ I’d stay at Crossbasket Castle ($248), since it’s so close to Glasgow & Edinburgh. BUT, if I had more time: both Inverlochy ($640) & Glenapp Castles ($500) are truly bucket-list worthy destinations. It would be amazing to spend several days at each castle….wallowing in the luxury.Â
For more castle stays in Europe ~ check out castle hotels by London (including Anne Boleyn’s former home!), or read about Bridgerton-inspired castle stays in England…
xoxo NoeliaÂ
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