Has Fonab Castle been sold?
Blantyre and Fairtree acquire Scotland’s Fonab Castle. Luxury five-star hotel, Fonab Castle Hotel, located in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Scotland, has been acquired by Blantyre and Fairtree. Fonab Castle Hotel, set in an 11-acre rural estate overlooking Loch Faskally, has been bought by Blantyre Capital Limited and Fairtree Alternative Real Estate. Blantyre is a London-based investment management firm with long-term committed capital in excess of £1.All 42 bedrooms at Fonab Castle Hotel are luxuriously appointed. Every room is bespoke in design, from traditional castle rooms to our contemporary lodges.This acquisition marks Blantyre and Fairtree’s fourth landmark hospitality purchase within the UK since 2021 having also acquired Fonab Castle and Dunkeld House Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland and the Daffodil Hotel and Spa in Cumbria, England.In 2024, Castle Collection acquired Lake District Castle Inn Hotel. Our Castle Collection is a family-owned hotel group with seven properties located across the UK and Ireland.This acquisition marks Blantyre and Fairtree’s fourth landmark hospitality purchase within the UK since 2021 having also acquired Fonab Castle and Dunkeld House Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland and the Daffodil Hotel and Spa in Cumbria, England.
Does Fonab Castle have a lift?
Fonab Castle has level access with guest rooms situated on the ground floor. Public areas are located on the first floor, where there is a mix of wooden flooring and carpet, accessible via a lift. Fonab Castle offers 42 uniquely crafted rooms in which you can completely escape your busy day-to-day life, indulge in luxury and modern comforts and embrace tranquillity.
How old is the Fonab Castle?
History. Built in 1892 for Lieutenant Colonel George Glas Sandeman, and now a Category B listed building. In 1946, the building became the property of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board, who changed the property’s name from Fonab Castle to Port-na-Craig House. The castle was altered internally in 1954. Built in 1892 for Lieutenant Colonel George Glas Sandeman, a member of the renowned Sandeman port and sherry family. Originally a grand private residence, the castle later served various purposes, including a Red Cross hospital during World War I.It was built in 1892 for Lieutenant Colonel George Glas Sandeman, a member of the wealthy Sandeman family, known for their wine and spirits business. The castle was designed in a Scottish Baronial style, which was popular during the Victorian era.
Has the castle been sold?
Shortly after the auction opened in July 2023, it was revealed that Chip and Joanna decided not to sell the castle after all. Instead, Magnolia announced plans to keep the castle for at least six more months as a house museum. While the castle was purchased for around $400,000, the couple renovated it and listed it for much more. In a January 2023 blog post, Joanna revealed that the castle’s restoration and renovation are complete.