Plane Castle,
near Stirling,
Central Scotland

Ground and first floor:

Inside, the first floor is reached by a spiral staircase (left) (Note: It may not be suitable for the infirm).

The Great Hall (right) is dominated by a large mediaeval fireplace with carved stonework, while the roof beams and ceiling are painted in the traditional manner.

The refectory table and benches accommodate eight or more guests. The window alcoves, with their stone seats, have been used for 650 years.

Second floor:

(Left and right) Twin Bedroom, Double Bedroom and Bathroom/Shower.

Further sleeping accommodation can be had on the top floor; The Edwardian Crown Room is furnished as a sitting room with a pantry. It has in addition a double and two single futons to sleep an extra four guests.

The top floor and battlements:

On the top floor, the Edwardian Crown Room (right), added in 1908 onto the original wall walk and battlements, has 21 windows giving observation into seven counties and views to the East to the Forth bridges, to the West to Ben Lomond and to the North into the Highland hills.

A woodburning stove augments the oil fired central heating.

It is possible to sleep a further four guests (one double and two single fold-out Futons) in this room which can be divided by a heavy room hanging.

From the Castle Battlements you can see to the Ochil Hills and the beginning of the Highlands.

In other directions you can see the site of the battle of Banockburn, and the Forth bridge near Edinburgh.

On the ground floor:

A fully equipped Kitchen with:

• fridge/freezer
• washing machine
• dishwasher
• microwave.

There's also an extra WC and wash hand basin.

Plane Castle Tower (sleeping 4)

plus each additional person £15.

Seasons

Parties booking both the Manor and the Tower together may be offered a discount.

Bookings cannot be accepted for after New Year 2009.

Weddings, etc.

Weddings, celebrations, dinners and ceilidhs can be arranged with seated banquets in the Manor House for up to 30 people, or buffets for up to 40 for guests resident in the Manor, or up to 12 for those renting the Tower alone.

All arrangements, including musicians, can be made.

• A cot/crib and a highchair are available.
• Pets on the ground floor only please.
• The castle is very old and is in the country and though every effort is made to exclude wildlife (field mice, spiders, etc) they sometimes take refuge in the property.
• Pay-phone is available in the Guards cottage, and a credit, Mobile phone is available to rent and to use during your stay.
• The owners try to recycle waste, and would appreciate it if guests would separate glass, cans, and crushables, and give any food left-overs to the waterfowl or peacocks.
• Please note Plane Castle is totally non-smoking! Due to fire risk and a concern for the furnishings, guests are not permitted to smoke within the building. This is a strict part of the letting contract: if any of your guests smoke inside the whole group will be required to leave, and there will be no refund.

For self-catering rental in Plane Castle Manor House,
see Plane Castle Manor House

Payment Details, Cancellation Policy and 'Good Housekeeping' Deposit:

A deposit of 25% is required to secure a booking. (Sorry, credit cards not accepted). On cancellation this will only be refunded if the week(s) is (are) re-let. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival. John Patrick-Wright strongly recommends that you take out a Cancellation Policy with a company recommended by your your holiday insurers.

On your arrival a further 'Good Housekeeping' deposit of £250 will be required (cheque or cash.) If you leave the place as you find it, on time, with no damage or breakages the whole amount will be refunded. Any repairs or additional cleaning will deducted from the refund.

Raja standing below the wooden walkway which connects the Tower (left) with the Manor House (right).

Out-door facilities.

As well as the ducks, geese, poultry, the gardens now contain; orchard, pond, meditation garden, well and "hobbit house", croquet set, and the use of some bikes.
"Please check that your holiday insurance covers you for the use of these facilities, as we cannot accept any responsibility for your enjoyment of our private garden."