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

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Dining
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Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,644
avg per night

Explore the area

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Doune, SCT
  • Doune Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attic Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Chinese Room

1 Double Bed

David Hume Room

2 Single Beds

Hayloft

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Prince Charles Edward Stuart

1 King Bed

Walter Scott Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Attic Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Chinese Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Thunder Box

Toilet · Shower only

Tower Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Walter Scott Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$1,644 avg per night,

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About the area

Doune

Located in Doune, this castle is in a rural area. Deanston Distillery and Airthrey Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blair Drummond Safari Park and Briarlands Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Scottish Antiques and Arts Centre and Gargunnock House Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Doune Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deanston Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Stirling - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Stirling Castle - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunblane Station - 7 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The River House Restaurant, Stirling - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Circa - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

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.

Property manager

Vicki Clifford

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house had many antiques and very steep stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booker must be present for stay. Ideal for family gatherings. There is a working area that should not be accessed. No hen/ stag parties allowed.
Please leave the house and garden as you found it. Leave used towels in the bathrooms. Put dishwasher on. Clean up the garden after your pets.
Only suitable for responsible drinkers. There are 2 gardeners who work around the policies.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Newton of Doune is a small castle near Doune in the centre of Scotland.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Doune castle is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Doune Castle and Doune Ponds. Argaty Red Kites and Deanston Distillery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Unique Getaway
The property is lovely. The house is quirky, full of character, and no one wanted to leave! The gardens are beautiful, and relaxing, and all the kids (ages 3-9) loved the running space! Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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Best Time Ever!!!
Where to start. Amazing location, we had our own little castle for three nights. A huge family get together, all ages. So much to do and see. We will definitely be back. I honestly couldn’t recommend this place enough. Very well equipped, so much to explore inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason & Karyn L.

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Magical
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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Three generations summer holiday
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS W.

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Great spot for Scottish adventures
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Austin, Texas

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Fantastic Stay
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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Family Connection
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.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise N.

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Fantastic Location for a very Special Birthday Weekend
We got together as a group of 10 great friends to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday and we had an incredible weekend. Old Newton of Doune is absolutely fascinating, and not only beautiful, quirky & historic, but very comfortable, homely & warm. The location is also brilliant - with Doune Castle & the village both a short stroll away. There seems to be a room to suit every occasion too in this extensive but cosy house. The main Kitchen was always the hub , however we really loved the music room & the long room for fun, and dining in the evening in the upstairs dining room was very grand. There are unique highlights to be found in every corner. Vicki is a great communicative host too. We loved our stay, it made a milestone birthday very memorable !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon C., Metairie

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eryl P.

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Fabulous venue
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

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Better than we could have imagined!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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Unique Property that Exceeded expectations
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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Family Scotland Trip
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

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Best 50th ever
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidharth M., London, UK

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Outstanding experience - historic monument, exceptionally maintained and well located
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

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Wonderful Experience
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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Awesome Experience
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

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Friend trip
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

marion p.

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We lived in history!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A., Hertfordshire

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Fantastic, ridiculously well equipped house in a lovely location.
We had a lovely week here. The house and garden are totally amazing and the area is wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascale M.

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Fabuleuse propriété
Magnifique demeure extrêmement bien décorée dans un jardin de rêve , emplacement idéal pour visiter les Loch, Glasgow et Edinburg
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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Lovely cosy house with so much space to spend out. The dining room was a real tray.
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina L., Glasgow

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021