Lunga House: 10 Reasons To Choose This Scottish Wedding Venue

Lunga House has been described as a little castle with a big heart, and is perhaps one of the most unique wedding venues in Scotland.

It’s located in a remote area on the west coast, and enjoys spectacular sea views stretching across to the Isle of Mull.

In addition to a fabulous Ballroom and wonderful gardens for an outdoor ceremony, this castellated property has 14 ensuite bedrooms.

And you can take the entire place exclusively for a whole weekend.

Let’s take a closer look at what a Lunga House wedding would be like.

Lunga House Location

Wedding venues in Argyll and Bute are well known for their incredible scenery, with Lunga House occupying an idyllic coastal position.

Oban is approximately 20 miles to the north, however the closest city is Glasgow at 110 miles away.

You can drive from Scotlands largest city in roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes, and although the journey is long, it’s a pleasant one.

On arrival you will find reasonable parking for you and your guests.

And whilst the roads are narrow and twisty, a coach will be able to reach the castle should you want to put on transportation.

Lunga House Setting

You can think of Lunga House as the perfect retreat from the busy cities, where you will be able to relax and enjoy the tranquility with family and friends.

The atmosphere is really peaceful, and when you add this to the stunning views you’ve got a wonderful setting for a wedding.

What makes this place really special though, is that it’s an exclusive use wedding venue and you get the entire estate for 2 nights.

This means you can extend the celebrations whilst enjoying absolute privacy.

Lunga House

Currently owned by the Macleods, Lunga House started life as a 16th century tower house.

Today it functions as a Scottish country estate, and although it’s not a castle in the traditional sense, it does come complete with turrets.

The mansion is surrounded by manicured lawns and enchanting woodland, which will make you want to explore the outdoors.

Whilst inside you will have a series of exciting reception rooms to relax and entertain your guests in.

These rooms include: a Ballroom; a Morning Room; a Drawing Room; and a Dining Room.

Lunga House Accommodation

There are 14 ensuite bedrooms at Lunga House, each with cosy beds and fantastic views.

You can comfortably sleep 28 people, although some of the rooms are family rooms and as a result have space for more.

Your guests will enjoy Egyptian cotton sheets, Arran Aromatic toiletries, and a fully cooked breakfast.

One of the bedrooms makes the perfect Bridal Suite, with four poster bed and plenty of space for getting ready.

For further accommodation there are 3 lovely cottages dotted around the grounds:

• Coachmans Cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4.
• Lovat Cottage, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2.
• Crawford Cottage, studio bedroom, sleeps 2.

Lunga House Ceremony

You will have the choice of both an indoor and an outdoor ceremony at Lunga House.

Assuming the weather is being kind, the extensive grounds will provide a fabulous backdrop for an alfresco wedding.

Especially in the summer months where you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful flowers.

If you would rather get married inside or if the weather turns against you, then there are multiple options.

The Ballroom is an obvious choice, with its glittering chandeliers and capacity to seat 100 guests.

However for smaller ceremonies, you can also make use of the Morning Room or the Dining Room.

Lunga House Reception

For intimate dinner receptions, you can use the elegant Dining Room which can seat up to 50 guests.

However most people choose the grand Ballroom, which when setup banquet style can seat 100 guests.

You are free to decorate either of these rooms in any way you wish.

And unlike most wedding venues, you’ll have the option to party well past midnight.

Tables, chairs, linen, cutlery, and crockery are included in your package, and your wedding coordinator can recommend some excellent local bands.

In addition to the two reception rooms in the castle, you will also have the option of putting up a marquee in the grounds.

Lunga House Catering

The catering is handled internally at Lunga House, and because they also own a few restaurants you can feel confident that they know what they’re doing.

Whether it’s a buffet, sit down meal, or even a hog roast, a menu will be created using the best local seasonal produce.

And this isn’t just for your wedding breakfast; catering can be provided for the duration of your stay.

There’s a well stocked cash bar, with wines, beers, spirits, and local malts.

And if you would like to bring your own alcohol, this can be done for a corkage fee of £10 per person.

Lunga House Grounds

In addition to the privacy and tranquility of these country estates, the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors is a major benefit.

Just taking a gentle stroll through the enchanting garden, will reveal beautiful scenery which extends to the islands in the distance.

And if you’re willing to go that little bit further, you’ll find yourself right on the shoreline.

When it comes to your wedding photographs, there are terrific backdrops to be found in all directions.

Which will definitely make for some great shots.

Lunga House Unique Feature

You may just want to spend your time relaxing around the castle.

However if you are feeling adventurous, there are numerous activities available on and around the Lunga Estate.

The Lunga Riding Stables are just a few minutes walk away, where you can take horse riding lessons or for the experienced go on a remote hill path trek.

If horses aren’t your thing, there’s clay pigeon shooting, fishing, golfing, or you could take a boat trip to see the worlds 5th largest whirlpool – Corryvreckan Whirlpool.

Lunga House Wedding Prices

For accurate Lunga House wedding prices, you should contact the venue directly.

Their wedding packages can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

However to give you an approximate Lunga House wedding cost.

• Exclusive use of Lunga House (28 people b&b), price £8,500 for 2 nights (additional nights £1,400).

The prices above are for a summer weekend.

Winter and midweek weddings could cost less.

Lunga House Conclusion

So those are my 10 reasons you should consider Lunga House as your wedding venue.

Of course everybody has different tastes and opinions.

However if you are looking for an exclusive use country house, occupying a scenic coastal position, with a fabulous ballroom, and accommodation for 28 guests; then Lunga House just might be the place for you.

Whilst you are here, you should take a look at some of the other wedding venues in Scotland, featured on White Rose.

You can also find Lunga House’s website here.

Good luck with your wedding planning.