Colliston Castle was just perfect for our family holiday. Loads of room inside and out. Charming, comfortable and surprisingly cosy. AGA was great for warming croissants and pastries for breakfast. The hot tub and sauna were both used well. We've rebooked and looking forward to next year already

Straightforward comms with very helpful John & Sue - both pre stay and during . No job too small!

A unique venue. Fabulous amenities and accommodation. Just right for our group celebrating a 50th birthday. John and Sue have a fantastic castle. The owners are a joy to deal with. The castle is steeped in history and gives an almost magical impression, set in stunning grounds - what is not to like? It is larger than life and does not disappoint. My advice? - just book it!

Great location for our family gathering. Quiet, spacious, historic and entertaining. The local bunnies and the two robots helped us smile and get a laugh or two. Our hosts were most gracious and the gardens and grounds are extensive and beautiful. Kitchen is well outfitted and stocked with utensils and cooking needs. It has a delightful AGA to cook along with two traditional ovens and a ceramic top Hob. Highly recommended.

Wonderful castle, beautiful property. Sue and John were great hosts. Many large meeting areas and nice bedrooms. The perfect Castle to rent for a week ! Thanks for a great time !

Absolutely brilliant holiday

Absolutely brilliant holiday

Had a great week at Colliston castle. John and Sue were very welcoming. Everything was clean and the kitchen well equipped. Having two dishwasher was a bonus. There was plenty of space to play and the grandchildren enjoyed playing hide and seek in the garden. We were lucky having mainly dry weather but if it had been wet there were games and books in the library and room to get a bit of piece and quiet if needed. Lovely beaches nearby. I would recommend a stay here.

Had a great week at Colliston castle. John and Sue were very welcoming. Everything was clean and the kitchen well equipped. Having two dishwasher was a bonus. There was plenty of space to play and the grandchildren enjoyed playing hide and seek in the garden. We were lucky having mainly dry weather but if it had been wet there were games and books in the library and room to get a bit of piece and quiet if needed. Lovely beaches nearby. I would recommend a stay here.

What a fabulous place to stay. The place was clean, the owners gave very comprehensive instructions and a few nice little added gestures. The castle is full of history and interesting items and we had great fun exploring it and the local area. Hot tub was lovely too 😊

We enjoyed every minute of our three nights at Colliston. The castle is wonderful, even better than we had imagined. Communication with owners was excellent and they kept us up to date with changes relating to covid and household restrictions throughout. We'd definitely love to return!

Lovely dated property, Family time well spent, Loads of history and stunning gardens

We had a brilliant stay over a long weekend! The accommodation was fantastic with a lovely welcome from John and Sue. Plenty of room for the 12 of us with lots of space and amenities! Would definitely recommend for large groups.

We had a fantastic weekend at Colliston Castle. John and Sue gave us a tour on arrival and gave us some history of the castle which was very interesting. The bedrooms were beautiful and very comfortable. We had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen where we catered for 14 of us with no trouble at all. We loved the public rooms with plenty of space for everyone to get together. The dining room was stunning too. There are plenty options for casual and formal dining and we made good use of these. The grounds are beautiful and you are not far from the town if you need anything. Everyone in our party loved the castle. Our little one who is 3 spent the whole weekend dressed accordingly as a princess with armour!!! Our elderly relatives made good use of the stairlift and could access all the amenities. John and Sue were excellent hosts, going above and beyond when I had some car trouble when leaving. Thanks so much for that! All in one. we loved our stay. We can highly recommend this property to others and we really hope to return in the future! First class!

Fantastic time - everyone really enjoyed. Thanks to John and Sue - excellent hosts. Castle and facilities amazing. Totally top notch. Have no hesitation in recommending this property.

A Fantastic venue for our family group of 14 people aged 6yrs to 74yrs. Wonderful facilities and rooms. Having visited in November over a long weekend of poor weather, we found the castle to be lovely and warm, lots to do inside with games room , hot tub and several large living rooms to enjoy board games reading and general catch up with family. Bedrooms wer stunning with comfy beds and great bathroom facilities.

A Fantastic venue for our family group of 14 people aged 6yrs to 74yrs.Wonderful facilities and rooms. Having visited in November over a long weekend of poor weather, we found the castle to be lovely and warm, lots to do inside with games room , hot tub and several large living rooms to enjoy board games reading and general catch up with family.Bedrooms wer stunning with comfy beds and great bathroom facilities.

We booked this venue as someplace we could have our wedding. We wanted it to be intimate with only a few guests who could stay over if they wanted. The castle was perfect for what we wanted and the owners couldn’t have been more helpful.Plenty of space for everyone, comfortable beds in spacious rooms, lots of outside space for the kids and dogs to run around. Kitchen facilities were good with plenty of fridge/freezer space and large coolers. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone looking to do the same.

We booked this venue as someplace we could have our wedding. We wanted it to be intimate with only a few guests who could stay over if they wanted. The castle was perfect for what we wanted and the owners couldn’t have been more helpful. Plenty of space for everyone, comfortable beds in spacious rooms, lots of outside space for the kids and dogs to run around. Kitchen facilities were good with plenty of fridge/freezer space and large coolers. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone looking to do the same.

Very impressive, more than adequate facilities, all spotlessly clean with all necessities provided for a party of 15, including a welcome food package. Beautiful location providing peace and quiet, with lots of outside space for adults and children as well as 6 dogs. The childrens' toys provided, including bikes and scooters, were very well received. The only slight criticism was that the hot tub provided was hardly in an ideal location, and should have had some attention after a couple of days.

From the moment I found Colliston Castle through HomeAway, I knew it was my dream come true. My family consumes anything historical- not just names and dates but the stories. We found it all here! It’s a place most of us can only dream about, but for 10 days, it was real. When we arrived, John and Sue greeted us personally, made us feel welcome and John gave a tour of the home. Complete, easy instructions were provided as well as a history of the castle. To live for a short while within the walls containing hundreds of years of history was surreal. While reading through the history of the castle, we enjoyed the delicious homemade tea cake Sue baked for us. The grounds are exceptional, peaceful and serene. I found myself drawn to them, just to absorb the peace and tranquility they offered. We all found ourselves strolling around at different times, rain or shine. Inside, the furnishings are beautiful and so appropriate that we felt at home. All 12-14 of us loved the kitchen, taking turns cooking. We loved the AGA! The many and varied books in the libraries throughout the castle are a treasure. We turned on the tele only once for a few minutes. Instead, we found ourselves drawn to the libraries. One rainy night, we sat near the fireplace and shared stories. The sensitive sensor lights in the hallways only added to the ambience of the place. The bedrooms are perfectly furnished and the beds extremely comfortable. They were most welcoming after days of exploring and visiting nearby sites. The castle is in a perfect setting, yet perfect for day trips to almost anywhere! A perfect holiday, thanks to our hosts. They were nearby only if needed. The only thing I noticed as we left, we all wished their dog had come to visit more often!

This place is beautiful and the beds are actually comfortable! I have never slept better. Great location for day trips up and down the coast and Sue and John Lansley are wonderful hosts. We would love to go back!

A fantastic property with an amazing history and grounds to explore. Our party of 9 adults and 6 kids had an amazing break that will live long in our memories. Hopefully we will return soon.

Colliston Castle was everything it was advertised to be. Amazing property mad even better by hosts John and Sue! They are wonderful people who made our memorable vacation even better than we could have expected. Would love an opportunity to become a repeat guest!!!

10 ADULTS AND 5 CHILDREN AND WE STILL WERE NOT FALLING OVER EACH OTHER - SPACIOUS! GREAT GROUNDS FOR THE CHILDREN, WITH A WENDY HOUSE AND TOYS SUPPLIED. THE WELCOME CAKE WENT DOWN VERY WELL. MANY THANKS TO SUE & JOHN FOR AN UNFORGETABLE FAMILY GET-TOGETHER IN AN OUTSTANDING SETTING.

Much anticipated holiday in a castle did not disappoint. Fourteen of us - three generations- loved the romanticism, the space and the comfort. It was always warm, the beds were exceptionally comfortable, and with multiple cookers, dishwashers and fridges,plus oodles of cutlery and crockery, catering was a breeze. We also loved the garden and grounds, with its huge drifts of daffodils and stately trees.

This is the third time we have been to the Castle - it’s becoming an annual event in our family. The property is spacious, comfortable and perfect for a family gathering. Plenty of large rooms for everyone to gather in but also lots of places to retreat to if someone wants a bit of peace and quiet. Sue and John are lovely hosts and couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful. We are already planning our next visit!

Great 3 days away, the castle is massive with plenty of room and great spaces to relax,the beds are so comfortable. Hot tub was well used and the kitchen is very well equipped.

We had an awesome stay here. The rooms were really comfortable, and the stove in the lounge kept us cosy through the cold weather. A great location for our family get together! The place really felt like a home, and y the end of our stay we managed to get around without getting lost! Thank you for a really lovely weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend in this glorious castle. Clean, warm mad very spacious, great for hide and seek. Hope to come again Oh and thanks for the welcome cake

The castle was amazing and the whole family had a magnificent time.