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4.5 / 5 · 826 reviews HOTEL GUESTS ONLY

Stonefield Castle Hotel

Argyll and Bute, Scotland


Stonefield Castle Hotel
Stonefield Castle Hotel, further view Stonefield Castle Hotel, further view

Key facts

Operator
Hotel (Bespoke Hotels)
Condition
Intact
Access
Hotel guests only
Stays
Overnight accommodation available

Pinpoint

A83, Tarbert PA29 6YJ

Telephone 01880 820836

Possible Opening hours

Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

A Victorian baronial mansion turned hotel, set in mature gardens above Loch Fyne with views out over the water from the dining room. It's run as a working hotel rather than a heritage attraction — reviewers talk about the staff and the food as much as the building itself.

Worth the trip

The dining room's loch view — reviewers consistently rate dinner with the vista over Loch Fyne as the highlight of a stay here.

Before you go

The grounds are worth a proper walk rather than a quick look — mature rhododendrons and trees draw plenty of birdlife — and the whisky selection at the bar gets a specific mention from reviewers if that's your thing.

WHAT VISITORS SAY · 4.5 / 5 across 826 Google reviews

Guests consistently praise Stonefield Castle Hotel for its beautiful grounds and gardens, attentive and friendly staff, and excellent food including breakfast, with several highlighting it as dog-friendly in a genuinely welcoming way. A couple of minor notes recur: the hotel is a little far from the village, the dining menu can feel limited, and rooms are on the smaller side, though these don't detract much from the overall positive experience.

Victorian baronial overlooking Loch Fyne

“Beautiful place in a perfect setting. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a 2 night stay May 25th til 27th 2026 and the weather was glorious. Breakfast was excellent a good start to our motorcycle trip. Thank…”— Irene Brown, visitor review

Further reading

Castles of Britain and Ireland cover book
Castles of Britain and Ireland

Plantagenet Somerset Fry

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Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain cover book
Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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book
Castle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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