Luxury Castles & Country Houses in Britain- Scotland
Culzean Castle
Ayrshire, Scotland
Sleeps 12 60 minutes from Glasgow Eisenhower suite - twin
beds, bathroom and dressing room Ailsa suite - four poster bed and private
bathroom Kennedy & Gault suites - twin bedded room with private bathroom
Adam & Cairncross rooms - twin bedded rooms sharing a bathroom.
Robert Adam's final masterpiece stands dramatically on a cliff top looking across the sea to the mountains of Arran. Where could you find such elegant surroundings for a social occasion or a more romantic setting for a wedding? The Eisenhower apartment on the top floor offers perhaps the most exclusive place to stay anywhere in Scotland.
INTRODUCTION
Culzean Castle was built in 1777 for David, 10th Earl of Cassillis on a site associated with the Kennedy family since the late 14th Century. In the very top of the Castle, Eisenhower's holiday home now provides accommodation in six double bedrooms. With access by lift, the apartment is completely self-contained and separate from the rest of the Castle and offers a wonderfully special place to stay.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Culzean Castle is an extremely prestigious property in which to hold a small conference or dinner. Being located close to Turnberry and Troon, it is popular with parties that wish to combine business and golfing.
Sleeps 12
Main dining room seats 60
Circular saloon can be used for cocktail receptions
Guests can roam the Castle on private tours
Marquees can be erected for private tours
Plenty of parking space
Stunning gardens and grounds
Within reach of 30 golf courses
Full team of staff available
HISTORY
In 1945, when the Marquess of Ailsa gave Culzean to the National Trust for Scotland, he asked that part of the Castle be given to General Eisenhower, for his lifetime, as a thank you from Scotland for commanding Scottish soldiers in the battle for Europe.
Eisenhower visited Culzean four times, once as President and finally during his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, painting and walking in the peace and quiet of Culzean's beautiful gardens, woodland and seashore. 'This is a place where I can relax', he wrote. An exhibition in the Castle tells something of Eisenhower's achievements and of his visits to Culzean.
Eisenhower allowed VIP visitors and his own friends to use the apartment. Following his death the National Trust for Scotland and Scottish Heritage USA (who have given the Trust great financial support at Culzean) have made the apartment available for the enjoyment of a wider public.
ACTIVITIES
Golf
Golf is the sport for which Ayrshire is world famous, with Turnberry, Royal Troon, Old Prestwick, Western Gailes and a number of other excellent courses in rural or coastal settings.
Sailing
Can be arranged locally.
Riding
Can be arranged locally.
Fishing
Fishing and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged locally.
Walking
South West Scotland has beautiful scenery and there are many historic homes and gardens to visit.
STAFF
Full time staff including a cook, butlers, groundsmen, maids include two English-speaking nannies, driver and therapists
DISTANCES
Ukunda Airport two minutes drive, Mombasa International Airport 60 minutes drive, Diani (shops and watersports) five minute’s drive.
BOOKING & MORE INFORMTION
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