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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: January 2026

Like something out of a fairytale, Lochnell Castle is a stunning Scottish destination wedding venue that sits by the sea in Benderloch, Argyll. Secluded yet accessible, it is where timeless elegance meets wild natural beauty and the perfect place for a couple to swap their vows and say, "I do." Steeped in history, the earliest occupation of the castle dates back to the sixth century, and parts of this are still visible today in the undercroft of the chapel and certain parts of the main castle building. Lochnell Castle awaits you and your loved ones to add your chapter to this venue's incredible story.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you are planning a smaller, intimate gathering or a more lavish affair, Lochnell Castle is fully adaptable to your needs with both indoor and outdoor spaces on offer. The Chapel is the largest indoor space, is fully customizable, and can seat up to 100 people in your desired layout. It sits right next to the Dance Hall, where you and your guests can celebrate an evening of music and dancing together. You are also free to invite an extra 50 guests to join in the festivities later in the day. Should you wish to celebrate some of the day outside, the gorgeous sweeping lawns and secluded beach offer a stunning location for wedding photographs and a perfect place to relax during cocktail hour.

Coming in late September 2026 we will have our newly developed property, The Lodge. Situated just 2 minutes walk from the Castle, The Lodge will offer wonderful accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 en suite bedrooms. This property will be available for a minimum of 2 night stay and will allow the wedding party to arrive the night before the wedding, relax and wake up on the estate ready for the days celebration.

Services Offered

The staff at Lochnell Castle will be there for you and your partner from your initial consultation until the very last dance on your wedding night. They will be thrilled to discuss every aspect of the ceremony and reception to ensure you celebrate the perfect day surrounded by your closest friends and family. From catering and florals to music and decor, the team at Lochnell Castle will tailor everything to reflect your tastes and traditions.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Coastal weddings
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Lochnell Castle

Catriona
Catriona Sent on 14/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue!

From the first moment we contacted Lochnell Castle they were brilliant, always responded quickly to questions and worked around our schedule for viewings. Sophie was amazing, showed us, our family and suppliers round the venue multiple times always working within our time frame. Value for money is great, we had the entire grounds and a whole section of the castle to ourselves. Would definitely recommend finding suppliers early so they can come to the venue in advance to have a look around. An absolutely beautiful setting, can't think of a better place to get married!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 30/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Night at Lochnell

We had an amazing experience with this wedding venue! The space itself is absolutely beautiful—spacious, clean, and thoughtfully laid out, making it perfect for both the ceremony and the reception. From the start, Sophie was incredibly helpful. She answered all of our questions promptly and was a reliable point of contact throughout the planning process. On the night of our wedding, she was there to assist and made sure everything ran smoothly.

One of the things we really appreciated was the flexibility in payments—they allow you to break up the cost into manageable increments, which was a huge help for our budgeting. Overall, for the quality of the venue and the level of service we received, we found it to be great value for money. Highly recommend!
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