Auchen Castle Hotel
| Contact: | Mr Pierre Guy |
| Address: | Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock near Moffat Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode: | DG10 9SH |
| Website: | Click here |
| Email: | Click here |
| Telephone: | 01683 300 407 |
Description
Welcome to Auchen Castle HotelAuchen Castle Hotel is a prestigious four star castle hotel located in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. This beautiful Castle comprises 15 Castle and Feature rooms as well as 10 Lodge rooms with all castle and feature rooms being individually appointed to an exceptional standard.
The stunning interiors and accommodation in Auchen Castle and the 34 acres of private grounds and woodlands that provide its stunning backdrop comprise to make our hotel one of the most sought after romantic getaway and wedding locations in Scotland. With a reputation for excellent service, great cuisine and a unique setting we can guarantee that your stay at Auchen Castle Hotel will be a memorable one.
Auchen Castle Hotel is the ideal venue for a romantic break, a relaxing holiday or for holding your Scottish Castle Wedding. It is only a few miles from Gretna Green, one of the most popular UK wedding locations. Our Scottish Castle hotel can be hired on an exclusive basis for the ultimate in personal attention - no matter what the event. Many of our brides-to-be opt for this package and enjoy having the hotel for the personal use of their family and friends on their very special day. Helicopter transfers to Glasgow or Edinburgh can be arranged for executive, wedding or leisure guests.
For the corporate guest we are also an ideal conference venue with two dedicated conferencing rooms and excellent packages for day and 24-hour delegates.
For the more adventurous clients, we can also make arrangements for quad biking, clay pigeon shooting or perhaps you will relax and enjoy our award winning restaurant and try some of our specialist Scottish whisky's including our very own branded 12-year old Malt.
Castle Accommodation
Auchen Castle Hotel is a luxurious, four star Hotel in Scotland and comprises 25 bedrooms of which 15 are feature bedrooms within the original Castle. All of our bedrooms are individually styled and appointed and are the height of comfort and provide some of Scotland's best accommodation.
The feature rooms and honeymoon suites are beautiful and are particularly tailored to romantic stays and getaways. They all have Champagne stocked mini bars and wide screen televisions. Auchen Castle Hotel also has various rooms with 4 poster beds, one of which is an exact replica of the bed used by Anne Boleyn at her ancestral home.
In addition to the 15 feature rooms within the Castle itself, we also offer accommodation in the 10 Auchen Castle lodge rooms which are family sized rooms and have fabulous views over the Castle Hotel grounds, of which there are 34 acres in all - a true mix of formal gardens and beautiful woodlands.
If you are looking for a romantic break or a Castle wedding then there can be no better a place to stay than Auchen Castle Hotel. We have a reputation for excellent cuisine, fine dining and luxurious accommodation in a unique setting. We also cater for corporate guests and those looking to take advantage of the many countryside activities available here in Scotland, so whatever the reason for your stay - Auchen Castle Hotel is the place to be!
Castle Food & Drink
At Auchen Castle Hotel you can relax with an aperitif in the Castle Cocktail Bar, enjoy a lavish meal in the award winning Hotel restaurant, Le Cépage, and round the evening off with a wee dram in the Garden Lounge. Perfect!
The award winning Auchen Castle Hotel restaurant, Le Cépage, enjoys an excellent reputation for the cuisine prepared by its chefs. All our meals are freshly prepared and, whenever possible, we use quality local produce. In addition, the restaurant team are very attentive and trained to deliver the very best of service.
The Hotel restaurant has fabulous panoramic views of the Scottish Upper Annandale Mountains and the lake. This part of Scotland is particularly beautiful so why not soak up the atmosphere and take an after dinner stroll through our Italian gardens and woodlands, perhaps whilst enjoying a digestif or two!
We can alter the restaurant layout to accommodate large events, be it traditional top tables for weddings with bespoke menus or round tables for corporate groups. Intimate dining is also possible.
After dinner coffees or liqueurs can be enjoyed in the Castle Garden Lounge - the perfect evening setting, surrounded by beautiful gardens and countryside.
Castle Golf and Leisure Breaks
Auchen Castle Hotel is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisure break. Dumfries and Galloway is one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland with a unique diversity of Scottish Borders countryside surrounding the Castle.
With its breathtaking scenery and unspoilt coastline nearby it is easy to see why so many visitors keep coming back to Auchen Castle Hotel each year to enjoy a range of leisure activities to compliment their visit.
The start of the Southern Upland Way is only 2 miles from the Castle but for those less adventurous there are numerous walks and forestry cycle paths to explore. Horse riding, fly fishing, shooting and all manner of country sports and pursuits can be arranged.
Golf is also a firm favourite with guests enjoying Auchen Castle's special golf packages to accommodate every level of golfing enthusiast with over twenty courses to play in the area with the nearest one being literally just down the road in Moffat.
Or why not enjoy the sport of kings with our own Falconry expert on the Estate with over twenty birds of prey including the massive Golden Eagle - it truly is an opportunity not to be missed.
Castle Weddings
What could be more romantic than a castle wedding in a Scotland?
A Scottish Castle Wedding can make a bride feel like a princess for the day ... irrespective of the size of the wedding. Here at Auchen Castle Hotel we have an excellent reputation as a wedding venue in Scotland and it is only a few miles from Gretna Green where many of our couples like to enjoy a religious ceremony.
A wedding at Auchen Castle Hotel is a unique experience with either a Civil or Religious wedding ceremony taking place in an intimate and romantic setting with this stunning Scottish Castle as a backdrop. Our prestigious Castle Grounds ensure that the wedding photography can provide the most beautiful and dramatic wedding pictures and guests always enjoy exploring our 34 acres of formal gardens and woodlands set against the Scottish Borders hills.
At Auchen Castle we have years of wedding venue experience and have hosted everything from lavish TV celebrity weddings to weddings just for two. We have a dedicated team of Wedding co-ordinators who will guide you through every aspect of planning your Wedding Day. Whether it’s a Spring / Summer Wedding or an Autumn / Winter Wedding we can provide that exclusive setting at an affordable price. Please note that Auchen Castle Hotel also provides exclusive use of the Scottish Castle for that extra special wedding day. Simply put, you can take over the entire Castle for your personal use. This is the ultimate in achieving a wedding that is unique to you.