Glenapp Castle’s Penthouse Castle Apartment Suite – The Endeavour
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Sleeps 8 / From £3,950 per night
Glenapp Castle’s Penthouse Castle Apartment Suite – The Endeavour, is a truly welcoming home from home. Luxurious, staffed and catered accommodation for up to 8 guests in this elegant four bedroom penthouse suite.
Glenapp Castle’s rich and storied history is reflected throughout the castle. Over the last 150 years, merchants, aristocrats and philanthropists have all called this beautiful castle home, and each left their mark. The strongest of those links is that of the First Lord Inchcape, once the Chairman of P&O. Sir James Mackay would stand atop the castle and gaze out to sea, keeping an eye on his ships as they sailed past.
Glenapp Castle’s Penthouse Apartment Suite, The Endeavour, allows you to experience Glenapp like one of our former residents. Make the most of the endless views of the grounds, the Isle of Arran, the Mull of Kintyre and across the sea to Ireland…
The apartment is sumptuously spacious, spanning across 420 square metres/4,500 square feet. Tucked away on its own floor, and accessible through its very own private elevator, The Endeavour offers four luxurious bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 guests, each with their own magnificent bathroom, all of which boast stunning sea views, roll top baths, walk in showers, as well as a few little luxuries and extravagant amenities. There is also a sauna, beauty & treatment room, media room, period kitchen and a private dining area for up to 16 guests. In the library and games room, you will find an eclectic offering of books, board games, chess set and wonderful comfy seating that’s perfect for sinking into with a wee dram after dinner.
A stay in The Endeavour includes your very own Private Chef and Personal Butler making it the perfect space for feasting and fun with family and friends.
Your Private Chef will be on hand to prepare your meals and your Personal Butler to serve and recommend a fine selection of cocktails and drinks to accompany your meals. You can choose from gourmet three course dinners, or perhaps wish to experience the delicious seven course tasting menu with a specially selected wine flight. Your private Chef will prepare your daily breakfast to order, and this can be enjoyed watching the Chef at work in the bespoke kitchen or in the main dining room in The Endeavour. Whatever you chose, dining is decadent and an experience to savour.
Your Personal Butler will be on hand, discreetly, throughout your stay. They will be there to meet you on arrival, help arrange your activities and experiences, oversee all your dining desires, recommend your wines, and anticipate everyone’s wishes. Your Butler will ensure the best possible experience for you all during your stay.
When booking The Endeavour, a personal concierge service is offered to help you create bespoke and tailored itineraries for your stay with us. They are well connected and always go the extra mile to ensure your time in The Endeavour and at Glenapp Castle is the best that it can be. Complimentary transfers from any Scottish airport or train station are offered when you book The Endeavour.
Accommodation
Glenapp Castle’s Penthouse Apartment Suite – The Endeavour, offers four luxurious bedrooms each with their own magnificent bathroom plus a sauna, beauty & treatment room, library & games room, media room, period kitchen and a private dining area for up to 16 guests.
The Endeavour features four individually designed bedrooms: The Elsie Mackay, The Poppy Wyndham, The Kintyre, and The Waverley. In each, you’ll find a super king size bed, which can also be set up as twin single beds, fresh flowers, and luxurious bathrobes and slippers…
All bedrooms and bathrooms boast stunning sea views, featuring roll top baths, walk in showers, as well as a few little luxuries and extravagant amenities.
The Endeavour spans the whole top floor of the Castle, 4,500 square feet / 420 square metres of luxurious space, accessible via its very own private elevator. From the private rooftop terrace, watch the sunset and marvel at the stars whilst you take in the breath-taking views over the iconic Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre….
With a 65” TV featuring Netflix, Amazon, Sky TV, and Disney+, the media room is the perfect place to enjoy cosy nights in. You’ll find Bluetooth speakers, Xbox with games, VR Oculus Quest 2 and the apartment has its own wifi connection. Next door, in the library and games room, you will find an eclectic offering of books, board games, chess set and wonderful comfy seating that’s perfect for sinking into with a wee dram after dinner.
A stay in The Endeavour includes your very own Private Chef, who will be on hand to prepare your meals and your Personal Butler to serve and recommend a fine selection of cocktails and drinks to accompany your meals. You can chose from our gourmet three course dinners, or perhaps wish to experience the delicious seven course tasting menu with a specially selected wine flight. Your Private Chef will prepare your daily breakfast to order and this can be enjoyed watching the Chef at work in the bespoke kitchen or in the main dining room in The Endeavour. Whatever you chose, dining is decadent and an experience to savour.
You will also have a Personal Butler who will be on hand, discreetly, throughout your stay. They will be there to meet you on arrival, help arrange your activities and experiences, oversee all your dining desires, recommend your wines and anticipate everyone’s wishes. Your Butler will ensure the best possible experience for you all during your stay.
When booking The Endeavour, a personal concierge service is offered to help you create bespoke and tailored itineraries for your stay with us. They are well connected and always go the extra mile to ensure your time in The Endeavour and at Glenapp Castle is the best that it can be. Complimentary transfers from any Scottish airport or train station are offered when you book The Endeavour.
2024 Rate: from £3,950 per night, including breakfast and the services of a private chef and personal butler. Maximum of 8 guests.
Activities
Many visitors to Glenapp don’t even feel the need to venture out of the castle grounds! As well as many walks to explore, our 110 acres of private estate and local woodland also boast herb, fruit, and flower gardens, a 150 foot Victorian glasshouse, and an all-weather tennis court and croquet lawn. The grounds are bounded on all sides by yet more woodland and open countryside to explore.
The Glenapp 2023 Activities programme offers over 70 unique activities on and around the Estate with something for everyone, from the very young to the not so young! Among these are:
Wild Swimming – Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with this fun and increasingly popular activity. Whether taking a dip in a local Loch or taking the plunge into our wonderful Scottish seas, wild swimming in these natural bodies of water is the ultimate way to refresh, invigorate and get back in touch with nature. Your instructor will join you in the water throughout your experience making this an activity perfect for all abilities and beginners to this past time. Once back on dry land a hot drink will be provided to help warm you back up.
Foraging – Scotland’s beautiful, bountiful Southwest is an open-air larder of gourmet delights and Glenapp Estate, Gardens and surrounding area offer Guests some incredible wild flavours. Our foraging expert has been teaching about wild food for 30 years and regularly works with leading chefs, distillers and bartenders. They will take you on a half day or full day adventure to show you how to identify seasonal edible goodies such as wild mushrooms, aromatic herbs, seaweeds and succulent coastal plants. The session can be designed around your particular interests, and rarely requires more than about 1 mile of easy walking. You will learn about the natural history, health benefits, and food uses of wild plants and mushrooms, and how to cook and make delicious drinks with them….
Glenapp Archery – Unleash your inner Robin Hood and master the highly enjoyable skills of the longbow. Our Glenapp trained archery instructors have all the equipment on site to test your capabilities within the woods of Glenapp. Our instructors will introduce the sport and teach the basic skills to take part in progressive games and fun tasks. From balloon popping to points games an archery session is great fun for all ability levels. This is a great fun sport suitable for all the family all year round.
Guided Mountain Bike Tours – Mountain biking provides the opportunity to explore coastal paths and forest trails with terrains to suit all abilities. Accompanied by an experienced cycling guide with great knowledge of the local area, who will take you on an invigorating adventure by bike. The Ayrshire Coastal Path at the edge of our estate is a hidden gem and you are unlikely to see to many people, but you will experience remote beaches and ancient woodlands and on a good day panoramas all the way to Ireland. This is a great experience suitable for all the family.
Curling – Curling is a sport for all, enjoyed by young and not so young alike. Glenapp Guests will be met by the curling rink manager and will enjoy a welcome hot beverage, followed by a 45 minute “How to Curl lesson” with an accredited curling coach from the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, followed by a 45 minute game finishing with afternoon tea.
Canoeing – Glenapp Castle being situated in this beautiful part of Southwest Scotland makes it the perfect location for canoeing. With some of Scotland’s finest inland lochs, rivers and coastline this is a perfect way for all the family to get together and enjoy an adventure out on the water. Canoeing is a fantastic activity for experts and beginners alike, and our amazing instructors can tailor the experience to suit everyone. Spend some quality time with the family and get out on the water at Maidens Harbour or Girvan Harbour or a little further afield at Loch Trool or Loch Marberry and create some everlasting memories in the great outdoors.
Kayaking – Kayaking is an activity suitable for all! It is a fun way to get all the family together in the fresh outdoors and beautiful scenery. Our experienced instructors will show you how to handle the Kayak and make the most of this experience. You will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Local Ayrshire Lochs or the wonderful coastline – location is dependent on the good old Scottish weather.
Horse Riding at Turnberry – Create lasting memories in the fresh Scottish air while enjoying the surrounds of wonderful scenery with horse riding at Turnberry Stables. Turnberry’s very own beach with such a captivating coastline allows for invigorating rides and breath-taking views across the iconic Ailsa Craig and Isle of Arran. Guests can choose from a variety of activities including trekking, beach rides and lessons, making this a perfect day out for all the family to enjoy!
Glenapp Castle’s all-year tennis court is great fun for both children and adults alike find your “inner” Andy Murray and enjoy your Game, Set and Match. The tennis court is complementary, and guests have access to all the Glenapp tennis equipment, automated ball machine or enjoy a private lesson to perfect the different strokes and skills needed to be a master of this fantastic sport.
A game of croquet or French boules? Simply make your way to the beautifully manicured lawn of Glenapp Castle, unleash your competitive side with a fun game for all the family.
Whether you’re in need of a long-overdue massage or simply want to pamper yourself with a facial or manicure, the experienced Glenapp beauty therapists are on hand to help. They’ll even pop in for a pre-dinner makeover.
For those who want to keep up with their fitness routine? You’ll find yoga mats (yoga tuition available), weights and hula hoops waiting for you. And, the apartment even has its own private sauna which means you can relax without leaving the apartment….
South Ayrshire, Dumfries, and Galloway are full of surprises for castle guests. The beautiful isles off the west coast of Scotland with their whisky distilleries and wildlife are there to be discovered and accessible by the castle’s boat. On land, the history of the region can be seen through its ancient monuments and castles while the local traditions are celebrated in the many music and arts festivals and country shows.
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