Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.

6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

10.0

Outstanding(29 Reviews)

Castle / Palace in Scotland

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this castle / palace rental

If you are looking for clean lines and minimalism this is not the house for you. Old Newton is a charming fortalice with a walled garden and fabulous views of Doune Castle. It is ideal for family and small group gatherings. No weddings. It is a Grade A-listed building, one of the oldest in Scotland with records going back to 1435. It has evolved its character through many generations and had many illustrious visitors including Walter Scott, David Hume and more recently the cast and crew of Outlander. The welcoming village of Doune with its many amenities is within easy walking distance.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

24.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

43.6 mi

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Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.

$$$$

10.0

Outstanding(29 Reviews)

Castle / Palace in Scotland

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

24.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

43.6 mi

Reviews

10.0

Outstanding(29 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

6 adults & 2 children (3 generations) in our group. All of us found the estate fascinating. We could have spent our entire stay just touring the house and grounds, admiring the furniture, antiques, and substantial book collection...but there is so much to see in the area that returning to Old Newton each afternoon became a bonus for us. We read "Lady Of The Lake" aloud to the grandchildren in the parlour next to the room where Sir Walter Scott wrote it. That's a singular Scottish experience! Feature-wise: We made a couple of large family meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms charming. We listened to a concert by a Broadway leading lady (we brought our own) in the piano room, and watched "Monty Python and The Holy Grail" in the Long Room, a short walk from Doune Castle, where several key scenes were filmed. Vicki was a wonderful hostess, and we are looking forward to returning.

10.0

Aug 2024

Very enjoyable stay. House large enough for all the members of three different families to have their own space when needed. The chapel/dungeon was used occasionally as a refuge! Lovely child friendly grounds in which to play hide and seek and to admire the grape vine in the greenhouse. Brilliant views of Doune Castle from the house.

10.0

Aug 2024

Absolutely fairy tale setting! Had so much fun, beautifully decorated home with stunning views. Everything at your finger tips with so much to do. Would love to come back and do it all again!

10.0

Jul 2024

We loved Old Newton! Everything about the house was perfect for our family multi-generational group of 11. Our daughter and her family of 6 had three bedrooms and 2 baths in one part of the house and the other three couples had private bedrooms. The kitchen was fantastic and we made and ate fun meals there. The property was beautiful and with huge open spaces for play. We had everything we needed. Our evening walks around the castle and down to the river or to the park in Doune were memorable. We all loved coming back "home" after our adventurous day trips. Thank you Vicki! I will recommend Old Newton to everyone I know!

10.0

Jul 2024

It has been a dream of mine to stay in Old Newton of Doune, since I found it was available as a rental, as my sisters and I are descendants of the Edmondstone family. It is an amazing home and Vicki and her husband were amazing hosts. The grounds were lovely, as well. Thank you for the amazing opportunity. (We came from Colorado, Nebraska, Hawaii & Wisconsin--5 descendants and two friends--we all loved our stay.)

10.0

May 2024

We were a group of friends +/- spouses singing in Dunblane Cathedral and used this as a base. It was a wonderful place to stay and accommodated 12 of us with ease. The house is very well-equipped and all the rooms were lovely. We even used the piano room for a rehearsal. It was great to be able to take a short walk to the castle and along the river and the grounds were great for the dogs. We could not have designed a better place for our needs. Old Newton is well-concealed but the Waitrose van found us easily - a perfect stay!

10.0

Oct 2023

Had a great time at Old Newton of Doune. 9 women stayed for three nights. The home is cozy with lots of places to gather. We spent most of the time in the kitchen gathered around the long table. Had a chef come and prepare us dinner on the last night (very pretty dining room). The walls are thick so it’s actually quite quiet at night. Some of the rooms require you to go up a narrow spiral staircase. I just left the luggage on the first floor. Didn’t have the energy to drag it up to the top. Another thing is some of the beds are a little small for two people. Fine for couples. A little too cozy for friends. But there were a lot of single beds so it was fine for us. Make sure you get a tour and find all the rooms. We actually missed one of the en suite bedrooms the first day. The town is small but charming. Easy to walk to. Market. Cafe. A few boutiques. And Doune castle is right there - a very pretty walk. You can see it all in one day so plan for some excursions.

10.0

Aug 2023

The house unfurls evermore new treasures as you proceed from the front door to the furthest reaches of the building. Exceedingly well equipped Kitchen and Dining Facilities. An intriguing, exciting, unique, house amidst an extensive garden. We ranged in age from 3 to 77 and all had a grand time.

10.0

Jul 2023

Vicki made the booking process easy and greeted us to give us a wonderful tour. The property was straight out of a storybook with museum quality furnishings and mysterious secrets to explore. The grounds were beautifully landscaped. The local town was warm, inviting, and accessible. Perfect place to have family gathering, not suitable for people that cannot climb stairs due to age of castle.

10.0

Jul 2023

Cannot say enough good things about this property and its hostess. From the history of the house itself to the views and location with easy access to Doune, Dunblane and Stirling we were very impressed with the property. Our party of 12 stayed at Old Newton for a week. The house was big enough we had plenty of room to spread out. The views of Doune Castle, which was at most a ten minute walk, and the surrounding countryside were amazing. The garden was spacious and gave plenty of running room for the kids in our party. in addition we could not have asked for a better hostess. Vicki was amazing to work with! Would definitely stay at Old Newton again.

10.0

May 2023

The castle was a great spot for our Scottish adventure. Plenty of room for the 11 of us and a great location in between Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands. Kitchen was a great gathering place for the group.

10.0

May 2023

We really enjoyed the Old Newton of Doune. It has such character and personality. It was cozy and clean and warm. We can’t wait to come back!

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional property that has preserved the heritage and history while offering everything needed to have a comfortable and memorable holiday. We were amazed at how well the property has been maintained and kept clean / equipped. 3 lounges to enjoy with fire places. Lovely kitchen and well stocked. Beautiful location and easily accessible to all directions of Scotland. Vicki was kind and responsive all thru. Amazing host. We were 3 families with kids and 6 adults. Each of us were delighted. Will love to return.

10.0

Apr 2023

What a wonderful place to spend 50th. Loved being able to cook on aga again and house was so well equipped. The dungeon added additional fun to this historic building. Vicki was so helpful recommending catering by Francesca who catered for 11 on the night. Visit to nearby distillery and red kites at Argaty both amazing. Thoroughly recommend this beautiful mini castle!

10.0

Oct 2022

The house has been beautifully cared for and maintained. It is rich in detail and furnishings. It is a fascinating property, and exploring it gives a sense of the many years it has lived through since it was built, so long ago.

10.0

Sep 2022

We had a lovely week here. The house and garden are totally amazing and the area is wonderful.

10.0

Jul 2022

Family Getaway to Doune

Family Getaway to Doune

Our family stayed for a few nights on a visit to Scotland. Old Newton of Doune exceeded expectations and Vicki maintains a lovely home. Vicki was beyond kind at check-in and reached out mid-stay to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for the wonderful visit!

10.0

Jul 2022

Unbelievable Old Newton

Unbelievable Old Newton

During our stay at Old Newton we were joined by family and friends and on numerous occasions someone was always saying how "unbelievable" an experience it was. The house is historic and huge - we only used 3 of the 6 bedrooms (the ones closest to bathrooms - not all had showers) and there were so many shared spaces that you could literally get lost in. We didn't use the formal dining room at all as the eat in kitchen became the focal point of the house. The kitchens (2) are very well equipped with plenty of plates, cups, glasses, etc. We did evening drinks in either the music room, dungeon or outdoor patio (when the weather cooperated). The gardens were lovely and the views of Doune Castle were awe inspiring and just a short walk away (audio tour of Castle and connection to the Outlander and Monty Python is fun). Also close was the local co-op which was handy for picking up morning breakfast rolls and afternoon beer/wine. Be aware there are not many food options in Doune (the local pub and Italian restaurant are permanently closed) but a new restaurant (Waterside is due to open in September - run by the same group that does Riverside in Dunblane which we highly recommend), Vicki, our host was great - met us when we arrived and oriented us to the property (including the Aga stove - cooking on it was another "once in a lifetime" experience). Doune is a great base for exploring Stirling, Callander and Trossachs National Park and this property will not disappoint.

10.0

Jun 2022

Fabuleuse propriété

Fabuleuse propriété

Magnifique demeure extrêmement bien décorée dans un jardin de rêve , emplacement idéal pour visiter les Loch, Glasgow et Edinburg

10.0

Jun 2022

Wonderful and Magical Castle

Wonderful and Magical Castle

Two families stayed at the Castle and have a great time. Filled with history and secret passages you and your family will have a wonderful time. We will have memories that will last a life time. Thank you.

10.0

Nov 2021

Lovely cosy house with so much space to spend out. The dining room was a real tray.

Lovely cosy house with so much space to spend out. The dining room was a real tray.

Great

10.0

Sep 2021

Incredible, the photos don’t do it justice

Incredible, the photos don’t do it justice

We had a special weekend here with friends, the property is enormous and there is everything you need for a comfortable trip. The house is full of history, with lots to see and do just in the property and gardens alone - I wish we stayed for a week! The kitchen is well equipped with the AGA being a real treat to use. Vikki is an attentive and friendly host, who was there to show us around and answer any questions, and at checkout to see how our stay was - I couldn’t recommend her or this property enough. We hope to return!

10.0

Jul 2021

Great holiday

Great holiday

Lovely place especially if you are interested in history and architecture some brilliant features so much to look at all the time within the house and the surrounding area we had great weather which made it very special and lovely host Vicki was always on hand if we needed anything .

10.0

Oct 2019

Fabulous house

Fabulous house

Great location for our work retreat...lots of space, great fires, comfy beds.

10.0

Sep 2019

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect

Beautiful property with loads of character. Lots of interesting details, lovely garden and very peaceful. The kitchen was the heart of the house. Just perfect and everyone had a wonderful time. Great communication and very helpful. Would recommend it strongly, hope to be back again.

10.0

Apr 2019

Such a special place - we had a lovely stay

Such a special place - we had a lovely stay

The house exceeded expectations. Vic has thought of everything and it feels like you’ve stepped back in time. Super spacious and fit 3 families and grandparents. Kids ranged from nearly 2-7 and they had the best time out in the garden and thought the house was very cool. Would definitely stay again and wouldn’t say that about many places.

FAQs

How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in Scotland?

The average price for a rental in Scotland is $192 per night. This rental is $1,377 above the average.

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.. Enjoy the water!

Is Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.

Castle / Palace in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.

Castle / Palace in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in Scotland?

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

Is Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.?

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