16th Century Scottish Castle in Trossachs National Park near Loch Lomond

Stirling, Scotland
$702 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Castle

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

2.5 miles from Aberfoyle, nestled in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Forest this 500 year old tower house with connections to Rob Roy has been fully renovated. It now offers comfortable accommodation with en suite bathrooms to each bedroom. With renewable biomass heating system Duchray Castle is the perfect cosy get away! Guests can enjoy the beautiful estate, sit with a good book by the fire or alternatively explore all there is to offer in the local area of Loch Lomond and Stirlingshire.
Duchray Castle has 4 spacious bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 - King size 4 poster bed - this room has views over the Estate and beyond to the lake on one side and down the valley on the other along the river Duchray Water. The room is reached up the original stone spiral staircase and with its full bathroom takes the entire space of one side of the Castle. The bathroom has a huge shower as well as a large bath and double sinks.
Bedroom 2 - with very comfortable zip lock bed this room can be a super king or twin. The views are both down the valley and to the Lake. The ensuite bathroom has a large bath with shower above it.
Bedroom 3 - this is a twin room with views down to the river also an en suite bathroom with bath and over bath shower
Bedroom 4 - This tower bedroom is on up the second spiral staircase to the top! Another double bedroom with en suite shower. This room also has wonderful views to the valley below and the river. It does have slanted attic ceilings so is not for the tallest guests.
Kitchen - There is a large family kitchen which is well equipped and has a table for informal dining for 6 comfortably or 8 at a squash. Off the kitchen there is an additional summer room with wonderful views but this really is a summer space as it has too much glass to be heated practically during the winter.
Dining room - original vaulted dining room. This wonderful room has seen many happy parties, with its large fire and lots of candles it is a great space where meals turn into debates, turn into memory making nights of discussion by the fire!
Great Hall - Another big space with its fire and views, to play games and chat.
Welcome Hall - right in the centre of the castle this cosy room, with its fire, is well stocked with books, games and DVDs for splinter groups who would like to chill on the sofa.
Gardens and Estate. Duchray sits in 80 acres of its own Estate surrounded by woodland and quiet. There are walks along the river and through the woods up the small stream as well as the hedge garden which is like an outdoor room of its own. The flowering season goes through thousands of daffodils from March through carpets of bluebells then the spectacular Rhododendrons and Azaleas. The woods are full of blueberries and mushrooms for those who like to forage and for anyone who enjoys a bit of star gazing we have no light pollution!
We have a 5 night minimum stay policy and our most common comment is that people wish they were staying longer!
Beyond the Castle the area has much to give with walking, cycling, golf, whisky distilleries etc within easy reach.
For larger groups we also have The West Wing at Duchray Castle and The Lodge at Duchray Castle. The West Wing sleeps up to 4 guests in a double and twin with a shared bathroom and The Lodge sleeps up to 5 in a double and family room for 3 also with a shared bathroom. With all 3 properties we have the capacity to host 17, can re arrange our vaulted dining room to seat the entire group and there is plenty of space for everyone to entertain together in the Great Hall. All the properties have equipped kitchens and dining areas giving the additional advantage that if family or mass fun all feels too much it is very easy to disappear back into a smaller space for a while!!
We hope our guests will enjoy staying at Duchray where they can be King of their own Castle for a few days, unwind from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives, breath the fresh air, and listen to the quiet. They can return home with a new wealth of memories made and shared.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Games Smoke-free Property Dryer Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Garden
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • THINGS TO DO

    Playground
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Joey F.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    The hosts, caretaker, and process were all excellent, only exceeded by the castle and property grounds! It was an exceptional experience and a fantastic way to spend the holiday!

  • Katie P.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    The castle was perfect- clean, great location (you feel remote, but the town Aberfoyle is very close and quaint), beautiful and quiet. The history of the castle has been preserved well, but the castle has also been modernized for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need to eat in, and they even have a chicken coop that you can take eggs from! They were delicious, and the birds were very friendly. Amy and her housekeeper Dana were wonderful! Thank you for a lovely stay! :)

  • Dorothy W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We were of group of 8 ladies celebrating our 60th birthday. Right from the moment we drove up the lane way we were in awe. The emotion continued as we entered the doorway we felt as if we had gone back in time! Our host Amy was fantastic, easily accessible and so quick to respond. The castle was spotless with all the amenities you could possible imagine.We would definitely recommend this storybook and picturesque adventure to everyone!

  • Christianne H.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    We had the most amazing time! The castle is wonderful and exceeded our expectations. The kids loved exploring the property, playing in the game room, collecting eggs and playing with Nora(owners dog) we were all sad to leave.

  • Edward B.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The castle and grounds are beautiful. We all enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. I would highly recommend it. I wish I had more time to explore more of the trails. Totally enjoyed. Thanks

  • Benjamin E.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We just spent two weeks here with family and absolutely loved it. Amy was great about communicating with us, both before and during our stay.The hosts have thought of everything you might need. We loved the layout, we loved the small town of Aberfoyle, and we were in love with the location in the middle of the forest. So calm, lovely, and peaceful, but with hikes right out the door when we wished. We truly didn't want to leave when the two weeks were over. I can't say enough nice things about Duchray Castle and the hosts -- would LOVE to stay again! Highly recommend!

  • Lowell B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Beautiful setting away from the city noise. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

  • Mitzi M.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    Duchray Castle was fabulous! Charming accommodations, beautiful grounds. Secluded - but close to charming Aberfoyle. Property owner and manager very pleasant. Highly recommend this VRBO and hope we can return some day. - Family of 6 adults from Colorado, USA.

  • Vance D.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2023

    Duchray Castle was our base for touring Scotland the 2nd week of a 2-week trip to England & Scotland over Christmas and New Year’s, respectively. We could not have made a better selection for our family of 8 (husband & myself, 3 adult children + 2 spouses, & 18 month grandson). The castle itself is beautifully renovated and updated with much attention to detail and thankfully heated to perfection! Checkin was easy and everything was spotless and ready for us upon arrival. We were greeted by a fully decorated Christmas tree and bottle of Champagne ready for our New Year’s toast, both of which made us instantly feel so welcomed. The rooms are all furnished with care and comfort of guests in mind and the en-suites with their high-end fixtures & well-equipped kitchen were greatly appreciated after full days of long hikes and sight-seeing. The castle is a real castle with its interesting history associated with Rob Roy on a beautiful estate in the heart of Scotland, making a perfect base for exploring the local area and also short drives to Stirling, Loch Ness, Fort William/Ben Nevis, Edinburgh and so much more. Having toured Scotland many times, we had looked forward to introducing the rest of our family to its particular beauty & historic sites. Duchray Castle was the ideal venue for it! Many thanks to Amy for making us feel so at home and welcomed. And to Dana and your family helping us feed the coos! Do not hesitate to book Duchray— but please keep it our secret;^)

  • Kevin K.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2023

    Stayed Jun 28, 2023

    An impressive place with a rich history. The Castle is spacious and beautifully furnished and the setting and grounds are lovely. The inside of the Castle is extremely comfortable and contains a modern kitchen, updated bathrooms and other nice amenities. The Castle was a perfect get away for my wife and I and our son, daughter in law, and our four grandchildren. Our grandchildren loved the property, hiking through the woods, riding the zipline, and collecting eggs from the chickens. The adults also had a wonderful time. Our family will have a wealth of memories from our stay at Duchray Castle. A great Scottish experience. As others have commented, it would be hard to top this experience and we definitely want to return! Kevin K Lakeland, Florida USA

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