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Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.

A Scottish castle retreat where travelers can play tennis, fish in the countryside, or simply unwind with amenities like a firepit and playground

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Carnell Estate in rural Ayrshire offers a warm welcome in historic surroundings. Families enjoy 2000 acres of gardens, parkland, and farms. Active travelers can use the tennis court or gym with infrared sauna. Full household staff provides attentive yet unobtrusive service.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Located in Kilmarnock, this castle is in a rural area. Dick Institute and The Garage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Visions Leisure Centre and Citadel Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Kidz Play and Scottish Maritime Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking. Visit our Kilmarnock travel guide
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Hurlford, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dean Castle Country Park
    Dean Castle Country Park
    10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Dick Institute
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Kay Park
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • The Garage
    11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Dean Castle
    14 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilmarnock Station
    15 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • Poosie Nansies Inn
    9 min drive
  • Peking Star
    7 min drive
  • Subway
    7 min drive

About this property

Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.

  • Family-friendly castle in a rural location
  • Golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this castle. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Limo/town car service, breakfast (surcharge) and tennis courts
    • A bike on-site, concierge services and barbecues
    • Games, smoke-free property and local meal delivery service
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick. have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's books and travel cots
    • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • 10 bathrooms with baths and showers
    • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Music library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8787-2999-9803-5273

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 2000 Acre Country Estate in Rural Ayrshire, near Troon and Prestwick. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly castle is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ballochmyle Golf Club, The Garage and Dean Castle Country Park. Kay Park and Peden's Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Miles H.

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Wonderful

It’s hard to put into words how amazing this stay was. The home is historic and beautiful, the grounds are gorgeous, and the people were kind and attentive. Way beyond a five star stay. Lifetime experience. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once in a lifetime trip

Where to begin? We had booked the Carnell Estate property for a family reunion 6 months previously with lofty expectations. Adrienne and Micky, our hosts, made sure that all our expectations were exceeded!. It was spectacular; the surroundings, the manor, the food, the staff, and fortunately the weather. Our family re-connected in exactly the way I had hoped. It was truly a memorable trip, and we are incredibly grateful to have had this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Unforgettable Stay at Carnell Estates

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at Carnell Estates, and it was an exceptional experience for my family and close friends. The property itself is breathtaking, with its stunning grounds and beautifully maintained historic charm. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were being welcomed into a warm and inviting home. Adrienne and Mickey were amazing hosts, going above and beyond to make our stay special. Their entire staff was delightful, seeing to every need of our large group with ease and professionalism. One of the highlights was a traditional haggis ceremony arranged by Adrienne, complete with a piper and a Robert Burns poet—such a unique and memorable touch! She also arranged a Scottish folk band with dance instruction, which brought so much fun and joy to our evening. The care and attention to detail at Carnell Estates made our time there truly unforgettable. We can't wait to return for another visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing place!

What an absolutely fabulous place. Adrienne and her wonderful hardworking team could not do enough for our party of 18. From the entire booking process/communication with Adrienne that involved extensive dietary requirements, plus the organisation of activities including clay pigeon shooting, archery and air rifling, professional whisky tasting, arranging a piper and having an official Robbie Burns address to the haggis superbly undertaken by Barney. There was wonderful food constantly provided by our superb chef, all served by friendly and attentive staff and there was never anything that was too much trouble, the level of service was such that they were always there for us but kept a quiet distance so we felt super comfortable. All bedrooms and en-suites were fabulous, the dining room magnificent and the beautiful hallway and drawing rooms with their fabulous fireplaces. A special thank you to MJ who was a star at getting red wine out of shirts, jumpers and carpets and for being so patient with us. Thank you all SO much for such a wonderful experience over Hogmanay, we will never forget it, the Loader/Davey/Sullivan family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Stay

Everything was perfect - what a treat to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair C M.

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A wonderful time was had by all. The estate, the staff, the food were fantastic, could not be better. Certainly would go back again when the chance arises.Ours was a golden wedding celebration with family and friends, Carnell’s staff went over and above making it special for us. thank you all.Alastair
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!!!

Carnell exceeded all expectations! The estate was wonderful, the staff was exemplary, The food was incredible. Adrienne was so helpful we couldn't have done it without her.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I don’t want to go home

We are just leaving beautiful Carnell… 10 friends, spent a week, and every minute was heaven! Adrienne and her staff make you feel at home in this incredible estate. We have never had a chef that prepared such delicious meals… Even haggis! You will love it here… So sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Seth G.

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Carnell Estates is Phenomenal!

We rented this property as a HQ for a week of business surrounding COP26 and had 13 of us total plus a number of additional guests for dinners. The estate is absolutely spectacular - right out of a movie. Everything was 5 star all the way. The owners were incredible as were the staff. Mess were absolutely delicious! Cannot say enough good things about the experience! If you get the chance to stay at Carnell you will love it! We hope to return again soon!!! Bravo!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

keith c.

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A most exqisite experience

The estate and the mansion/castle are everything advertised...incredibly comfortable, luxurious and historic and more. However, we were really overwhelmed with the service, the staff and the proprietors. They went above and beyond every day with gourmet food, flexibility when our plans or the weather shifted. Just when we thought we had experienced the best, Four Seasons' level of service, we were positively surprised again. Thank you Adrienne, Mickey, Lewis, Lorna and the rest of the staff! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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Fantastic Scotland Experience

Carnell was the perfect spot for our Scotland trip. In Mickey's family for 700 years, the historic estate is beautiful, and Adrienne and Mickey are wonderful hosts. The lovely and helpful staff, especially MJ, made our visit so relaxing. There are too many activities available to count. During our stay we rode Clydesdales on the beach in Ayr, enjoyed multiple hacks on Gypsy Vanners on the estate, visited castles and spent an afternoon at the Highland Games, happened upon a Robert Burns World Federation meeting in Kilmarnock and were invited to attend, visited the Isle of Arran and climbed Goatfell mountain, took a steam train to the highlands, went fly fishing and clay pigeon shooting, had afternoon tea in Glasgow, shopped an impossible number of thrift stores looking for hidden treasures, and even had our marriage blessed over the anvil in Gretna Green. We looked forward to the chef's delicious dinners at the estate, and Adrienne even arranged a Scottish evening with a harpist, a piper, and a Burns recitation on our penultimate night. Those in our party who preferred less activity during the day spent time relaxing on the estate and enjoying the multi-course catered lunches. There is something for everyone, and the weather was a welcome change for all from our muggy, Virginia summer. We can't say enough good things about the trip and our new friends Adrienne and Mickey.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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A unique and unforgettable experience

The idiosyncrasies that come with a home of this age are part of the charm of staying in such a piece of living history. Unlike many estates throughout Europe and UK, Carnell has not been stripped bare of it’s family treasures. Small heirlooms of crystal, porcelain and silver are everywhere, mixed in with family photos and artwork. The grounds are beautifully maintained with an endless array of places to explore. The house itself is as impressive from the outside as the inside and very photogenic. There is exotic wildlife everywhere. While formal in initial appearance, the atmosphere is anything but stuffy; the addition of Micky and Adrienne’s 3 dogs, and the occasional appearance of Micky at cocktail hour added warmth and familiarity. Service: This was a surprise in that it exceeded our already high expectations. Adrienne has experience in hospitality and it really shows. She and Micky have assembled a team which is second to none. Our family is very casual so it was important that the service did not feel intimidating or stuffy. Each member of the team felt like family after 7 days. There were simply too many small details to mention here. They were amazing. Likewise, the chef did an outstanding job in providing a full immersion into Scottish culture. The staff was present from early in the morning to late in the evening to ensure every detail was attended to, from the starting of the fire to welcome everyone in the morning to meeting every need until all had retired in the evening. Communication: Adrienne’s attention to detail is impressive. She listens to what you have to say, and then makes it happen. We had many special requests throughout our stay and each was accommodated without having to ask twice. Over the years we have dealt with many of the best concierges in the world. Adrienne’s communication skills are truly unsurpassed when compared with this high standard. Value: Although Carnell is certainly an expensive proposition for a family of 20+ people it does represent a good value for the level of service you receive. We left the experience feeling that we got more than our money’s worth. Conclusion: We had a very specific vision in mind for the family and Carnell delivered on that vision, meeting and exceeding our expectations on every level.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022