What an experience to stay in an actual castle in Scotland 😁. Beautiful place and gardens. Food was delicious

I still don't understand why people have to bring their f#@+ing dogs?????? Sitting in the bar having a nice drink before dinner and surrounded by dogs 🤬. There is a lot of people who don't actually like dogs! Is there no health regulations in the UK because there is in Australia? I couldn't stay for after dinner drinks because there was no room left for humans. 🤬. By the way the dogs also sleep in the rooms. 😳

The staff were lovely and very welcoming. At breakfast, the bacon and black pudding was delicious. Overall the hotel is comfortable and welcoming. It has a lot of old world charm.

We had booked for dinner, bed & breakfast and whilst we were informed about £30 evening meal allowance per adult, we weren't told about the 15 minute slots alloted for meal times. When we arrived, most of these had been already taken, which didn't make for a very relaxing stay. We felt very sorry for the guests in Room 1, which is next door to the boiler. They did not sleep well due to the noise of the boiler and water pipes. Perhaps that room should not be used for guests.

The castle (a large manor house actually) is in an amazingly beautiful location, right on loch Fyne, with acres and acres of woods and gardens. There are small beaches where you can skip rocks or dare to feel the frosty water but for the most part just looking out the window or sitting on the patio and enjoying the view is enough. The bedrooms and bathrooms are fairly large and exceptionally clean. There are many places in the house to relax, read a book, just look out the window or enjoy a class of wine. The bar and bartender were excellent. We felt very well cared for there. The dining room is gorgeous with those amazing views. The menu is small but very creative and the food is exceptionally fresh. I would return here tomorrow or anytime.

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Stonefield Castle, built in 1837, is a beautifully preserved historic residence turned hotel. Just a few minutes from Tarbert and about 10 minutes from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal (gateway to the Hebrides, including Islay), it offers stunning views over the bay. We stayed in Room 30 – spacious, comfortable, with a modern bathroom and a cozy bay window overlooking the water. The historic interiors, with original antiques, create a very special atmosphere. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent, with freshly prepared regional dishes and spectacular views from the glass-fronted restaurant. Breakfast combined a small buffet with cooked-to-order local specialties. A perfect place to relax in a historic setting – and an ideal stop before heading to the islands!

Beatiful spot and the sun shone... Most of your staff very helpful and pleasant... Just the one waiter at dinner on the Monday evening seemed a bit full of himself, and condescending to us, to be honest. Dinner was delicious though!

Driving up to Hotel from the ferry at Tarbet... Missed the turning twice.... Could do with a sign indicating Stonefield, particularly when it sits so far back frim the road. P. S. Dont ask Alex for an alarm call, as he forgot....

We came off the late ferry from Islay on a work trip, so only had one night at the Stonefield Castle Hotel before travelling onward. I wish we could have stayed longer as it is a beautiful hotel in a fabulous setting. Our room was very comfortable with a fabulous view over Loch Fyne. The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious, with plenty of options. Staff very helpful and friendly. Brilliant value for money.

We missed the turning in the dark as not very well signposted coming up from the south. Apparently the sign got knocked over in an accident. Need to fix it.

Stunning property in a great location with beautiful views. Staff extremely pleasant and very helpful. Beautiful interior Christmas decorations. Even though my wife had celebrated her 60th birthday the previous day, the receptionist upgraded our chosen room to a suite at no extra charge as a surprise for her.

The only disappointment was breakfast which had been overcooked. After raising this issue with the waiter and then the receptionist at check out the cost of the two breakfasts was reimbursed without hesitation. Despite this we would not hesitate to return to stay again at the property as our overall experience was amazing.

Amazing building and grounds, fantastic public rooms which were beautifully decorated. The dining room had the most fantastic view of Loch Fyne. The location was perfect for exploring the Mull of Kintyre, the Cowal Peninsula, and the southern Inner Hebrides via local ferry services. The staff were wonderful, very attentive and mother was too much trouble. The dining experience was excellent, we stayed for breakfast and evening meal, and the food on all occasions was really special.

Our only comment was with our own room, the accessible room, which is in great need of upgrading and could have done with more shelving and drawers especially in the wet room. The hotel manager has quickly replied on this issue and has advised that this room is in line for an upgrade, and I was thanked for my comments.

What an incredible place! Drenched in history, beautiful views to the loch, and welcoming staff. One night wasn’t enough, next time we will stay for atleast 2, as there are some beautiful walks around the estate and lots to explore. Breakfast was excellent! Would definitely recommend.

It’s a shame that some of the grounds are no longer being used. There is an incredible walled garden which is no longer being utilised and maintained. And many outbuildings that have not been preserved and restored, the old stables have so much potential!

The staff were so friendly and helpful. It's an amazing building and really peaceful location with lots of walks in the grounds. Food was excellent, rooms comfortable and they had made it really cosy and decorated for Christmas. Incredibly dog friendly (to the extent that I'd say if you are allergic or really don't like dogs then it's not the place for you), our pups loved it though!

The huge grounds were clearly once incredible but would need a lot of work to be fully restored (they are still really beautiful to walk around though and several paths well maintained)