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Kellie Castle & Garden

280 Reviews

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| Kellie Castle, Pittenweem KY10 2RE, Scotland

Open today: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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“A French chateau standing in The Kingdom of Fife”

Our visit to Kellie Castle was both delightful and educational. When you approach the castle... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

kalazhars_quest

Darlington, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Well worth a visit”

Would definitely recommend a visit. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the castle history is... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

576sandyi

Crosslee, United Kingdom

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4.5 280 reviews

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Very good38%
Average6%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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Fantastic walled garden full of flowers at this time of year plus an interesting castle with a story to tell and lots of rooms to see, including the recently opened attic studio.

We enjoyed huge scones in the lovely cafe with good coffee and tea! Dogs aren't allowed in the castle but there's a good woodland path around the perimeter which is handy for a short dog walk.

Nice tea room and delicious scones (gluten free cake for one of our party)

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kalazhars_quest

Darlington, United Kingdom

8823

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

A French chateau standing in The Kingdom of Fife

Our visit to Kellie Castle was both delightful and educational. When you approach the castle, outwardly you could easily be in the grounds of a chateau in the valley of the Loire, as there are numerous similarities. On entering, we were given a very warm...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank kalazhars_quest

Hi there, can I say a huge thank you to you for reviewing all the properties in Fife?! It is great to read your thoughtful comments on each place. I will certainly pass on your feedback to the team who will absolutely delighted to hear...More

576sandyi

Crosslee, United Kingdom

2810

Reviewed 1 week ago

Well worth a visit

Would definitely recommend a visit. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the castle history is fascinating. We had lunch in the tea room. Sandwich choice was a bit disappointing but the sandwiches themselves were absolutely delicious, very fresh and gorgeous soft bread.. As I'm not...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank 576sandyi

Hello there, many thanks for your visit and taking the time to write a review. We're sorry there was a limited choice on sandwiches, but glad you liked the scone - we love it when we have the chance to bake with different scones, and...More

Egraine

Dunoon, United Kingdom

8441

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Superb

I saw the sign for this whilst passing and had to visit. The staff were super lovely and the castle warm and welcoming. Self tour which had plenty of information available if needed. I didn't visit the tearoom. The lovely gardens were visible from the...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Egraine

Many thanks for your 5 star review! Hopefully we might see you again on a dry day, when you have time to visit the tea room and gardens too? Thanks again. with best wishes,

Bill B

Durham, United Kingdom

187

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Visit early for local information

Guided tours finish at 1230 so if you want the full tour with a guide you need to be there in the morning. It is worth while doing that to get to know the full history of the castle.

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Bill B

Ann M

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4530

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Lovely Gardens

Interesting visit and lovely walled gardens, being visited by artists while we were there. The sculpture exhibition was closed while we were there, but we did see the artists attic which was impressive. Loved the children’s rooms with the well preserved toys.More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Ann M

Hi Ann, many thanks for your visit and for your 5 star review! We apologise for the sculpture studio and Hew Lorimer exhibition being closed. Its out only space to carry out some essential conservation work on a part of the collection(You might have seen...More

Rosalind P

Greensboro, North Carolina

253162

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Well-maintained gardens

The gardens are beautiful and extremely well maintained - hats off to the gardeners and volunteers who work so hard to do this. We did not go into the Castle but enjoyed walking in the grounds - there were folks setting up for a coming...More

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank Rosalind P

Hello Rosalind, Many thanks for you 5 star review of the Castle and Gardens! I will pass this on to the gardens team who will be so delighted to hear your comments! I hope you got a chance to buy some produce from the gardens...More

Inchcolm_Iain

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Avoid the Guided Tour

Castle probably interesting however made the mistake of joining a guided tour. While I’m sure the guide has a fantastic knowledge of the items in the property the tour would definitely have benefited from being more about the highlights and history and less about minute...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Inchcolm_Iain

Good afternoon Iain, Many thanks for your visit and your review. I am sorry you felt that the guided tour was dry and slow. Our volunteer guides do work hard to adapt their tours to the audience, but I can see that this did not...More

Alison M

Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom

2913

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Lovely castle with beautiful gardens

Had a lovely visit to the Castle it was really interesting and the guides were enthusiastic to tell us about the castle and how it has changed. The gardens are beautiful probably one of my favourites in the area. The only downside is the price...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank Alison M

Viewlander

Crieff, United Kingdom

1081389

Reviewed July 10, 2019 via mobile

A favourite

A beautiful place to visit and the Lorimer connection makes it very special. Particularly enjoyed the studio tower and the fabulous gardens.

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank Viewlander

bluelizard

N Wales

747359

Reviewed July 9, 2019

Lovely lunch in the tearoom and by a wander around the walled garden

Followed the signs for the castle with tearoom. Impressive castle and grounds! Had a quick look in the shop and then headed to the tearoom. Ordered 2 roasted pepper and tomato soups, a cafetière for one (no latte, cappuccino etc or non-dairy milk available), tea...More

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank bluelizard

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Stephanie E

Are dogs welcome in the gardens (on leads of course)?

April 2, 2017|

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Hi Stephanie, yes dogs on leads are most welcome in the gardens. Please be aware that we have a chicken who lives in the fruit cage area. We look forward to seeing you and your dog soon.

Journey2there2

Is it free to enter the garden?

April 17, 2016|

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I don't think so and the website will clarify. You approach the front entrance on LHS of castle and go past it to the gate in the wall. There is a suggested donation box. Enjoy!