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“Loved Glengorm Castle and its surroundings”

Glengorm Castle

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Myers, Florida
Aug 31, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

We had the pleasure of experiencing Glengorm Castle and its wonderful grounds this past August. The drive to Glengorm Castle from the ferry is long and a bit scary on the one lane roads but it was well worth the time and distance. It is both a great place for couples seeking a romantic setting and for couples with children. Glengorm Castle is also the owner's residence and they have two small children. So children are very welcome and an integral part of the castle. They also have a pet dog named "Pet" who is quite old but enjoys soft and gentle affection. My daughter Bianca had the best time of our two week Scotland trip at Glengorm because she befriended Iona, the owner's niece who was the same age, and they had a wonderful time playing and running around the castle. She also loved spending time with Pet. Glengorm's backyard consists of beautiful grounds with various paths (a map is provided) you can take to the bathing area built in the 1900s, ancient standing stones, or ancient ruins of a fort. You will arrive at Glengorm and take a look at the grounds and probably decide you do not want to go anywhere else. Their breakfasts are wonderful and served in a beautiful dining room with a spectacular view. This really was one of the nicest experiences we had in Scotland. Lastly, a good place for dinner with excellent seafood is Cafe Fish in Tobermory. You need to make reservations. Their business card is really cute. It says the only thing frozen is their fishermen. Sure enough, while we were eating there, the fishing boat parks right in front and unloads their catch straight into the kitchen.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location and the beautiful house
    • Disliked — The plumbing - the castle was built in the late 1800s so this is normal
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travel1983's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 16, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Where the land meets the sea”

Glengorm Castle

Aug 24, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Glengorm Castle is a refurbished ornate granite mansion situated at the end of the road on bluffs overlooking the western coast of the Isle of Mull. Its architectural detail and formal rooms give it the feel of a castle though it is not really one. Guest rooms are large and very comfortable, especially the beds, and the bathrooms are huge and nicely appointed. Common rooms include a large comfortable drawing room, a library with a gratis Scotch whisky collection, and the dining room. Grounds are open for strolling and hikes, into the hills or across fields to the nearby sea coast. Only breakfast is served. The owners live in a part of the castle adjacent and connected to the guest area--the presence of kids and dogs gives it a different feeling, but contact with the staff outside of breakfast is very limited. It is a location right out of a movie, and despite the rain (of which we had much) the views to the sea and surrounding hills are dreamlike. You need a car here to come and go. The Estate also contains self-catering cottages, a coffee and gift shop and small marketplace. But you really have to go back to Tobermory for anything.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Feeling of living in a castle
    • Disliked — All the staff was accomodating but sometimes you have to hunt for them
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SanFranciscoBodie's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 09, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Heaven in Scotland”

Glengorm Castle

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5 of 5 stars
Johannesburg
Aug 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here for my birthday during our tour of Scotland. It was a fantastic experience and the highlight of our trip. What a birthday treat! The scenery is spectacular with views of rolling green hills and the sparkling blue ocean. The rooms were huge and the bathroom big and luxurios. We had superb hospitality. The breakfast was divine. I don't think we will ever have breakfast in a more stunning setting. We had wonderful weather whilst we were there which made it even more beautiful. My husband also really enjoyed the variety of whiskey on offer. I wish we could have stayed longer. Even though it is expensive, it was worth every cent and we will definitely be back!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The beautiful scenery and the fact it was a castle
    • Disliked — The time it took to get there
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bally95's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Stay in a Castle”

Glengorm Castle

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4 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Jun 21, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

There aren't many opportunities to stay in a real baronial castle....so don't miss this if you visit the Scottish isles. The castle sits on 100's of acres of beautiful land right on the water on the island of Mull. If visitng this castle be prepared to drive on the "single track" (one shared lane) roads. The castle is 4 miles from the nearest town (Tobermory) and except for the castle's small restaurant/store there is nothing nearby in the way of services. The castle includes a full Scottish breakfast. This is a great ppace to stay if you want to stay in a beautiful location and do lots of walking in beutiful places.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location of castle
    • Disliked — Not near other services...but part of its charm
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travel JR's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 12, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“what a great place!”

Glengorm Castle

May 11, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

Because I read good reviews on Trip Advisor we decided to stay here for one night in May while touring Mull.
The road to get there over Mull is very windy and beautiful (bring throw up bags for the children!) but arriving at Glengorm your mouth will drop. It is so beautiful. We had great weather so that also made a big change.
The castle is lived in by a family with young children. It gives the place the feel that you are arriving at home. The dog is waiting for you at the front steps. The bedrooms and bathrooms are big and lovely decorated. With antiques, books, nice materials.
Again the view from our room out over the fields and the sea was incredible beautiful.
Our children liked it because they could play outside and on the trampoline.
It is a B&B so you have to go out for dinner. We went to Tobermory and had some good Mull lobster in a restaurant run by an Argentinean chef.
After dinner back in the castle we sat in the whiskey room where you can try all the whiskeys (for free...). We only had one for fun and then had a lovely sleep in the four poster bed. There were American honeymooners there and I can see that this would be a good place for your honeymoon.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the lovely rooms, the view, the ambiance, being in a castle
    • Disliked — having to go out again in the car after arriving to look for a place for dinner
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
happyhallow's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 26, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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