Chatelherault
Chatelherault
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Gordon M
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Business
40p/KWh. It is now 70p/KWh. Additionally, they have recently started charging £30 if you stay for an hour or longer.
Since the railway station is a 4 minute walk away, and they charge 40p/KWh, with no sanction for time, the operators have made an I’ll-judged and greedy decision (imo).
I used to come to Chatelherault often and have spent a lot of money in their café and gift shop, but no more.
Very very angry.
Since the railway station is a 4 minute walk away, and they charge 40p/KWh, with no sanction for time, the operators have made an I’ll-judged and greedy decision (imo).
I used to come to Chatelherault often and have spent a lot of money in their café and gift shop, but no more.
Very very angry.
Written March 10, 2024
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Anne D
Bellshill, UK8 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Beautifully restored hunting lodge and hege country park with ancient forest and oak trees. The rooms can be viewed in the hunting lodge and there is a beautifully restored ceiling in the main building. Lots of information on the history of the the lodge and about woodland plants and animals. I would avoid the cafe as the staff were surly and unhelpful on the two occasions I visited.
Written April 12, 2022
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lanzaholic
Glasgow, UK150 contributions
Apr 2022
this is a lovely park and a beautiful stately house. Many places to visit here including a cafe which has an outside are where your dog can accompany you. Easy access to the cafe but a slight slope at the entrance. A nice little shop and museum. Wedd ings are held in the stately house and gardens are of french design and well laid out.
Written May 6, 2022
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mintlawquine
Peterhead, UK19 contributions
Oct 2022
We've seen the sign often but too the opportunity to visit and had a lovely afternoon. The trees were spectacular with autumn colour everywhere and the indoor exhibition about the estate was very informative. Nice gift shop and cafe too. Plus great views across the Lanarkshire countryside.
Written October 28, 2022
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Nicole2701
Blackwood, UK528 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
The title I gave really sums this place up. If you fancy a solo walk this is an ideal local place. You can also visit with friends too if you fancy a walk and natter. Not sure how interesting it would be for kids as it takes a good 2 hours to get around and it’s basically just a walk with views.
I have tended to do this walk early morning so when I come to finish it’s only just starting to get busy but I really enjoy how quiet it is and the views are amazing. On my first walk I saw a deer and this just set it up to be a beautiful walk. It feels like you have travelled right into the countryside when you are here. Every time I walk here I notice something different.
I have tended to do this walk early morning so when I come to finish it’s only just starting to get busy but I really enjoy how quiet it is and the views are amazing. On my first walk I saw a deer and this just set it up to be a beautiful walk. It feels like you have travelled right into the countryside when you are here. Every time I walk here I notice something different.
Written March 1, 2021
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christine W
58 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Visited the country park with two children aged 8 and 10.
First of all it's free.
We took a walk through the woods and by the river, it was beautiful and peaceful and the kids enjoyed exploring.
They had cake in the cafe and spent another hour in the play area.
Definitely worth a visit and a relaxing way to spend a day.
First of all it's free.
We took a walk through the woods and by the river, it was beautiful and peaceful and the kids enjoyed exploring.
They had cake in the cafe and spent another hour in the play area.
Definitely worth a visit and a relaxing way to spend a day.
Written June 1, 2024
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casswife
Dunfermline, UK1,552 contributions
Dec 2021
This is a great place to visit when we're staying with our daughter and family who live nearby. The building itself is very beautiful and the grounds and various walks around it are fantastic. Last time I visited with my daughter there was a lovely craft fair with lots of interesting stalls and a choice of some different Christmas gifts. The shop is lovely, too, and the café looks really good but unfortunately, it was packed the day we visited and only appeared to be one person serving.
Written January 25, 2022
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Sandra H
21 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This is a beautiful place and the house is amazing however I will give the cafe a miss in future. Coffee and tea served were not good and the ladies who served us need to get a different job as they were both miserable and did not want to be there. It appears there is a lack of interest with the staff in general none of them seem particularly happy to be there.As for the quality of food and bad service in the cafe this has been highlighted on numerous occasions in previous reviews to Laura Cleland (The Manager) since 2017 and quite clearly has not been addressed as there are still ongoing issues.
Written September 24, 2024
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Archie
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Had a great 2 hour walk at Chatelherault today.
After getting back to my car it then took 80 minutes to leave the park.
Traffic was busy due to the market , but the traffic management they had in place was making things worse.
In the event of an emergency there's no way any emergency vehicles could have gained safe access. This made me wonder how they ever got a permit to fir the market.
The park shouldn't be given any large events until they have made it more accessible.
After getting back to my car it then took 80 minutes to leave the park.
Traffic was busy due to the market , but the traffic management they had in place was making things worse.
In the event of an emergency there's no way any emergency vehicles could have gained safe access. This made me wonder how they ever got a permit to fir the market.
The park shouldn't be given any large events until they have made it more accessible.
Written August 27, 2023
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Tam F
Hamilton, UK9 contributions
Jul 2019
"When I was a lad" - no seriously, when I was young this was a derelict building that has went from rags to riches over the years. A wonderfully renovated building with interesting exhibitions to view, good walking and cycling paths, good views over the Hamilton and Clyde Valley. Well worth a visit. remember to look for the redwood trees (I didn't know about them, it was my brother that showed me them).
Written January 7, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, its great to hear you enjoyed our visit.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Written August 19, 2020
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Do you have to pay entry or parking ?
Written March 23, 2024
Are there picnic benches available or simple seat benches ?
Also wondering if there is a bandstand?
Written October 16, 2020
There are seats nearer to the house. The flat area we picnic at has no picnic benches or seats. We take a picnic blanket. No, there isn’t a bandstand.
Written October 17, 2020
What are the opening times
Written October 4, 2018
I was there recently and it was open all day and according to google it is open 24 hours - I cannot confirm this but it's open for normal types of hours everyday 100%
Written October 4, 2018
What are the opening times
Written October 4, 2018
Trails and play park are open year round although ground work improvement through 2018 has seen some trails closed during works (Large notice board at the visitor centre details these.)
Cafe and gift shop opens 10-5
Visitor centre opens 10-4.30.
Written October 4, 2018
Would you beable to get married by a Scottish humanist society celebrant here in the grounds somewhere? And take some wedding photos the wedding party is only 4 people plus the celebrant who performs the marriage and a photographer it would be very subtle and would not disturb anyone else's day
Written January 3, 2018
lauracleland
Hamilton, United Kingdom
All wedding bookings and wedding photographs must be booked, please call 01698 426213 for further information.
Written January 16, 2018
Is it suitable for mountain biking.
Written December 23, 2017
lauracleland
Hamilton, United Kingdom
some of our trails are suitable for mountain biking beware of the steps though!!
visit the visitor centre for our trails guide.
Written January 16, 2018
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