Kilmartin Castle
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Private owners (boutique B&B)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Hotel guests only
- Nearest station
- Oban, 19.1 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Kilmartin, Castle PA31 8RQ
Telephone 07507 038893
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A 16th-century tower house lovingly restored into a boutique B&B and wedding venue, with five individually decorated bedrooms and a greenhouse dining room that reviewers rate as highly as the castle itself. It's exclusive-hire territory rather than a drop-in visit - the reviews read like accounts of weddings and reunions rather than day trips.
Worth the trip
The greenhouse dining space - reviewers who've held weddings and gatherings here single it out as the setting that made the event.
Before you go
This is a stay-only site aimed at groups and weddings rather than day visitors - book the whole castle rather than a single room if you're planning an event, and note that even the outside toilet gets its own wood-burning stove for cold-weather comfort.
Guests staying at or holding events at Kilmartin Castle are unanimously enthusiastic, repeatedly praising hosts Stef and Simo for their warmth and attentiveness, the beautifully restored and uniquely decorated rooms, and the grounds including a garden and glasshouse dining space. Several who celebrated weddings or anniversaries there call it an unforgettable venue, with no drawbacks mentioned.
Restored 16th-century castle; B&B and exclusive hire
“Beautiful castle, lovingly restored to its former glory.”- Alison Lavis, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Plenty of wood is provided for the log burners, there is even one in the outside toilet.” - Alison Lavis
Common questions about Kilmartin Castle
Where is Kilmartin Castle?
Kilmartin Castle is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, at Kilmartin, Castle PA31 8RQ.
Can you visit Kilmartin Castle?
Kilmartin Castle operates as a hotel, so access is normally for staying guests rather than day visitors. Contact the hotel directly about staying or visiting.
Can you stay overnight at Kilmartin Castle?
Yes - Kilmartin Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Kilmartin Castle?
The greenhouse dining space - reviewers who've held weddings and gatherings here single it out as the setting that made the event.
Is Kilmartin Castle a ruin or still intact?
Kilmartin Castle is largely intact - Restored 16th-century castle; B&B and exclusive hire.
