Guests say
Symbister Suite at Delgatie Castle offers a unique and memorable stay, blending historic charm with spacious, comfortable accommodation. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, beautiful grounds, and the authentic castle experience. The on-site café is highly regarded, and the suite is well-equipped for self-catering. While some mention the property can be chilly in winter and note minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the suite clean and well-presented, with only rare mentions of tired furnishings. Cleanliness is consistently praised, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The castle's picturesque setting, beautiful grounds, and proximity to Turriff are frequently highlighted. Guests enjoy the tranquil environment and easy access to local amenities.
The suite is described as spacious and comfortable, with special mentions of the four-poster bed. Some guests found it chilly in winter due to the heating system, but overall comfort remains high.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern amenities. Some guests noted missing kitchen items, tired furnishings, and issues with heating and WiFi.
Guests appreciated personal touches such as homemade scones and helpful staff. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Where better to relax after a a day exploring Turrif and the surrounding area, than near a castle? Delgatie’s shared historic grounds are yours to embrace.. All on the
First Floor:
Living room: (No TV)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. . Garden area with BBQ (private). Enclosed lawned area (shared). Use of estate grounds (shared). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a small, unfenced pool in the garden, 100 yards away.. Delgatie Castle sits peacefully amid fields and forests, on a large country estate. It has a long and chequered history, dating back from 1050 and was once home to the late Captain Hay - a feudal baron. Now open to the public, the castle provides a wealth of interest for visitors, plus the opportunity to sample delicious home baking in the cosy tea room. Symbister Suite is located in the north wing of the castle, and has, as you would expect, all the style and ambience of a real stately home. Turriff, 3 miles, is home to a host of activities and interests. River fishing, with brown trout and salmon both available at cost. You can play golf on any of the several 18-hole courses in the area, or enjoy some time on a boating lake or even a putting green. Alternatively, play tennis, bowls, or go riding or shooting. Try the indoor sports and swimming pool complex. Nearby there are stately homes and castles to explore, museums and heritage centres, picturesque coastal villages, nature reserves and colourful parks, as well as famous distilleries. Advance grocery service available on request.
Symbister Suite can be booked together with Hayfield (ref UK35890) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Free WiFi
The banister/balustrade height of this property is less than 1m and the gaps between the spindles are more than 10cm.
There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Letting licence no.: AS01301F
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
A fantastic chance for a comfortable stay in a historic castle in a large self-catering apartment with modern standards. The kitchen (with vaulted ceiling) is a bit quirky, with a short slope down to it from the sitting room. The castle has attractive grounds and is next to a forest with pleasant walks. It's well worth touring the main castle, which has a painted ceiling in one of its rooms. The castle also offers trout fishing on its own loch.
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Confirmed Guest
Once in a lifetime experience, it was my mother's 85 th birthday and she loved it and of course slept in the four poster bed. Had afternoon tea in the cafe which was very nice.
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Confirmed Guest
What a place to stay.Joan is so lovely and has clearly put so much into looking after it.The castle is definitely a unique place to stay, rich in local history, and so spacious. We did not expect the suite to be as large as it was. It is well furnished and tastefully decorated to suite it's location.The award winning cafe down in the main area of the castle was brilliant, so even though there is a well stocked and full functioning kitchen, you can pop down for a bite to eat.The staff in the castle are brilliant and so friendly.I think the only thing that could improve it would be the heating.The castle is not modern by any means, so there is no central heating. Which is fine and completely understandable.The rooms are heated by several oil and electrical heaters. Keeps the suite warm, but due to cold temperatures and high ceilings it was certainly got a little chilly at points since we were there in winter, but not to the extent that it made our stay uncomfortable.There are 2 beautiful fireplaces that would be ideal for having a log burners installed and would certainly contribute to heating up the space and would not take away from the style of the place.Would this stop me from coming again? Not in the slightest. This was truly a wonderful place to stay. We will certainly be back again.