Hallgreen castle

Fair
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : the castle tour was very informative the host was lovely .the bottled water the shortbread and milk in the mini fridge was a nice touch the breakfast was nice but all cheap brand food not what you would expect for 130 per night .
  : the cobwebs in the bedroom the leaky roof the dirty carpets in the bedroom the junk in the hallway and the junk and spare tyres in the entrance the green house in view with no glass over grown garden also the dirt on the tiles in the bathroom only one hand towel and one bath towel for 2 people when towels toiletries and bathrobes advertised I never felt like the queen of a castle needs a cleaner and junk removed to make it rentable I get they live there but dirt and junk and clutter every where is not what people want to see .

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Breakfast was superb! The host was very welcoming and personable. Robbie has a vast knowledge of the area and history. Mt favorite was the secret garden path that lead to Bervie Bay.
  : Our bed was just a little squeaky.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : While booking this real medieval place, I was slightly worried about appearing with dusty cloths from a long day of hiking. Well, don't worry. Expect to be heartly welcomed like a proud knight, and you will be amazed by the experience. A little dust here and there belongs to the trade! The owner is very friendly, practical thinking and sooo enthusiastic about his castle. He gave us a tour with loads facts about architecture and history of his castle and scottish castles in general. Also he recommended a nearby cliff walk, where we found a colony with thousends of birds. Our bedroom with toilet and shower was well equipped and beautifully furnished. The 3 foot thick walls provided safety for the best sleep during our holidays. (Also, there was fast free Wifi) A tasty cooked breakfast was served in the equally beautifully decorated living room.
  : Call a nearby restaurant and book your dinner well in advance!! Ordering Dinner was not really possible in the castle. The local restaurants may close their kitchen earlier than advertised. We ended up in the castle living room, eating pizza and sandwiches from the local coop.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : This is not a modern convenient hotel but it is an adventure, an overnight experience. The castle was derelict when the hosts took it on and they have done a remarkable job, but it is still work in progress, not surprising when large parts of the structure date back to 1370. Our room was charming with a sturdy four poster bed. Internet was fine. The grand tour through the house by Robbie is a must, particularly the great hall is fascinating. The breakfast was very complete.
  : It was not easy to find. The address in Booking.com needs expanding with: at the end of King David Road, Inverbervie. While the exterior of the front of the castle is almost magical, the somewhat labyrinthine access to the room is less attractive. But that is part of the adventure.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Great location! Easy to get to Dunnotar Castle. Hearing about the history of Hallgreen Castle was amazing. Robbie has put a lot of love into restoring the castle: his personal tour was excellent! He was super knowledgeable about the area and a great source of information. His full Scottish breakfast was delicious!! Parking was easy. I walked down to the coast of the North Sea through the backyard path. Lovely! There is just the one room for let, so Robbie gives you his full attention. I loved it and would stay again.
  : The restoration of Hallgreen Castle is Robbie's work of love, so it is quirky and to his taste. This isn't a negative at all. It is just something to be aware of in case you think you are getting a five-star hotel. I prefer this type of stopover - homey, original, and filled with personal care and service. Thank you for a lovely stay, Robbie!

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We were really impressed by the tour of the castle by the host/owner . It was really interesting and informative . The nature of the building itself was unique with a great location on the edge of the beach.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Amazing to stay in a real castle. Owner was very informative about the castles history, and that of other local sites
  : Hard to get to, GPS navigators were wrong, the owner told me that this is always the case

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : It is not every day that you stay in a 14th century castle! Robbie was the perfect host. The Scottish breakfast was beautifully cooked and presented :) The room was spotless and had everything we needed, including a welcome fridge with water and milk.
  : Hallgreen castle would not be for everyone, but if you are prepared to accept that it is a piece of Scottish heritage and not a pristine boutique hotel then you are sure to enjoy it. Shame we didn't have time for the tour of the castle that Robbie offered us.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The history of the castle was there to see. Robbie gave us a superb tour and free reign to look around ourselves for pictures etc. he also lit the fire in the great hall one of our evenings with only the fire & candlelight it was atmospheric and very relaxing ( no ghost came out though!)
  : Personally nothing we disliked. The castle is a working home and Robbie & Vivienne are both lovely, well informed & happy to give travel tips! Bonzo & Rocky were also happy to play ball and have ear scratches!