The Den at Culross
9.8
Exceptional(75 reviews)
Blairhall, Dunfermline KY12 8EP, United Kingdom
Hotel Description
The Den at Culross, located at Blairhall, Dunfermline KY12 8EP, United Kingdom, offers a cozy and peaceful retreat in the heart of the scenic Fife region. Surrounded by lush greenery and charming countryside, this quaint hotel provides a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for visitors. Situated just a short 6-minute drive from Culross Palace, a must-see historic landmark, The Den is ideally located to explore the best of Fife’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Guests will enjoy easy access to famous attractions such as The Kelpies, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, and the iconic Forth Bridge. The hotel is also within reach of modern conveniences, with Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports a short drive away. The Den at Culross features tastefully designed rooms that ensure a restful stay. With thoughtful details and a homely atmosphere, the rooms are perfect for couples or families looking to relax and recharge. Special amenities such as free Wi-Fi, ample parking, and kid-friendly spaces make it an ideal choice for both short and extended stays. For those seeking a more independent experience, the hotel’s proximity to restaurants like Scotts Bar & Restaurant, Incontri, and The Carnock Inn provides a range of culinary delights to savor. With a commitment to excellent customer service, guests are sure to feel at home. Whether you're looking to relax, explore historic sites, or enjoy the local dining scene, The Den at Culross is a perfect base for your next getaway.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Just a 6-minute drive to Culross Palace.
2. Quaint and peaceful countryside setting with picturesque surroundings.
3. Rooms designed for comfort with a homely, inviting atmosphere.
4. Convenient access to top attractions like The Kelpies and Forth Bridge.
5. Complimentary Wi-Fi and ample parking facilities.
6. Kid-friendly and ideal for families and couples.
7. Proximity to popular restaurants like Scotts Bar & Restaurant and Incontri.
8. Close to Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports for easy travel access.
9. Guests praised the hotel’s excellent customer service.
10. Perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.
6.4 Good
Location rating
Top sights
The Kelpies
21 min
Linlithgow Palace24 min
Blackness Castle30 min
Forth Bridge23 min
The Falkirk Wheel25 min
Nearest locations
The Carnock Inn
11 min
The Glen Tavern11 min
Casa Mia14 min
Incontri16 min
Carlucci Restaurant16 min
Jack 'O' Bryan's16 min
Chianti Restaurant19 min
Luca's Kitchen19 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 6.4 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 29 min |
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Location
Blairhall, Dunfermline KY12 8EP, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 29 min
Transit: 1 hr 58 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 56 min
Transit: 2 hr 21 min
Nearby locations
6.4
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Georgia Rutherford
5/5
I don’t even know where to start. From the moment myself and my now husband walked into The Den 18 months before our wedding, we fell completely in love with it. The space is perfect with a beautiful intimate ceremony room, byre, courtyard and then of course the massive bar and ceilidh space! The venue was exactly what we were looking for.In the run up to the wedding The Den were so easy to deal with and always on hand to answer any questions. We visited a couple of times ourselves and with parents which was lovely. Audrey and John clearly care so much about their venue and making sure it is perfect for all their couples. There were quite a few details that were important to us but nothing was too much trouble.Interestingly, my makeup artist actually commented on the morning of the wedding that she loves coming to The Den because at most other venues the bride gets bothered a lot with lots of troubleshooting questions the morning of the wedding. But at The Den they just deal with it! I had the most relaxed morning.Our coordinator for the day, Jan, deserves a whole paragraph of her own. On the day everything ran flawlessly and that is absolutely thanks to her. From herding our guests, some cheeky jokes, toilet break reminders (this was so helpful), fetching my veil for impromptu photos or my dancing shoes - we cannot thank you enough.Photo opportunities are in abundance at such a gorgeous venue, the ceremony room, the byre, the brickwork, fields and fairy lights (the list is endless). Everything is so aesthetic that we were never more than a 2 minute walk away from our guests to get photos. The fact that there is space for both the bride and groom to get ready separately (in the cottage and grooms room) took away so much stress of travelling and meant we both got “getting ready photos” despite having 1 photographer.Having the bar area was one of the things that really sealed the deal for us. It is such a perfect space, we had some older guests at the wedding that at most other events have taken themselves to a quieter area. As the band is quite far from the bar, although you can definitely still hear and see all the dancing, all our guests stayed in the same room the whole night which was perfect!And we have to mention that dance floor! The Den team moved 5 of our tables (I have no idea when… we didn’t even notice it was so seamless!). We wanted a big ceilidh and that’s exactly what we got. None of the other venues we visited had even close to the dancing space, it was perfect!On clear up day everything had been sorted for us into one area so it was as simple as picking up our things and putting it in the car which was perfect in our delicate state. We have to give a massive thank you to everyone behind the scenes who made that happen.We honestly will never forget The Den and could never express how grateful we are to have had the most special day of our lives at your venue.In case it is not clear from all of that, yes we would absolutely recommend!
Claire
5/5
We had our wedding at the Den in 2023 and would highly recommend it to anyone! We loved the wow factor of the courtyard and the barn, and having different spaces for our guests throughout the day. The team were super helpful with letting us come and visit with various family members and suppliers and guiding us through our plans. They have a huge package of furniture and props you can add on which we used to decorate the venue our way and Audrey made it super easy to set up laying it all out for us in advance so we only had to do finishing touches ourselves. The resident bar company Timorous Beasties were amazing and helpful as well. Jan especially put us at ease with the plans for the day and we can't thank her enough for helping it all go perfectly and making sure we were both where we needed to be at various points of the day! Even the day after the team had organised our decorations so it was easy for us to collect and get back to celebrating. A brilliant team and incredible venue, thank you so much!
Laura
5/5
A venue like no other! As soon as we set foot in the courtyard we knew it was the one for us but there was zero pressure from Audrey (the opposite of what we experienced from many other venues!) to jump head first into booking on our first visit - one of the many reasons why Audrey was so fantastic to work with - so down to earth and a real gem.Audrey and the team are fantastic. They were helpful and supportive throughout the entire wedding planning process but still allowed us the space and freedom to make our ideas come to life, but were always on hand to help if we needed it. If you are looking for a DIY venue where you can make it completely your own, this is the one for you, but you can rest assured that the team are ready and waiting to help and advise should you need them. Nothing was ever too much and it was clear that although the den is a business, at the heart of it, they really are invested in helping ensure your wedding day is perfect.Even as a “blank canvas” the venue is stunning. It is the perfect set up - from the byre for your ceremony, the courtyard for some drinks and the fairy lit barn for the most special evening reception dancing the night away with your nearest and dearest - this venue has it all and the transition between areas is completely flawless. There are so many ways to put your personal touch on the venue, but not to forget that they also have a bunch of props that you can use when you choose one of their furniture/prop packages. The venue is the perfect backdrop for some seriously gorgeous wedding photographs - no matter how many times we look at our wedding photos, we continue to be in awe of this beautiful venue and all that it has to offer.Working with the den was such a lovely experience. Audrey & the team - thank you for keeping us sane and for helping us pull off the most perfect wedding day - you helped make our visions come to life and we will always be thankful for your role in our special day.
Allan McGee
5/5
A fantastic wedding venue , owners have worked brilliant to make this a fantastic venue for any occasion
Service 5
Location5
Mandy Crombie
5/5
Review - The Den at Culross - Weddings me and my husband chose this venue in 2021 for our big day. It was the first and only venue we viewed and immediately knew it was our place! It is the most beautiful venue we have ever been to and all of the staff could not be more helpful. Audrey is so lovely and was extremely accommodating with all of our plans. Joanne was super helpful on the day before our wedding and Jan is a fantastic wedding coordinator. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day. We cannot recommend this venue more highly and if you are considering getting married there, DO IT!! from Mr and Mrs Crombie xxx
Vicki Litster
5/5
As a wedding photographer, I've had the joy of experiencing a lot of converted barn style venues. I've never been as impressed with a place like I was when I first stepped into The Den at Culross. The attention to detail Audrey and John have put into this venue is phenomenal. No expense was spared when it came to making this a top-quality wedding venue. The whole venue has been thoroughly thought-out and done so with impeccable taste. The owners and staff will do everything possible to create the best experience for it's couples and their guests. The venue, and surrounding areas are gorgeous, and on a beautiful summer's day there's no where else I'd rather be photographing.
Amy Wallace
5/5
Wow what a unique wedding venue! We had our special day on 16th September 2023, Audrey and John are so amazing and have done so great at creating an incredible wedding space! We booked our wedding with them at the end of 2020 and they have been so helpful all the way up to our special day, no question was a stupid question and they both made us so relaxed, being able to set up on the Friday made the whole experience so much better and being able to add our own decor alongside the hired props from the attic really gave it a personalised feeling.Jan the wedding coordinator was incredible, she talked us through everything we needed to do and made the day run so smoothly, she was always around to make sure we were doing ok, even down to checking if we needed the loo before the ceremony haha.We had the most perfect day at the den and it’s truly down to the staff they really know what they are doing and we cannot thank them enough for giving us the most special day
Charlotte Bentley
5/5
We got married at the Den this past weekend and we could not recommend it enough. It goes without saying that the venue itself is stunning. However, there are also many thoughtful touches, that initially we didn't even appreciate, that have gone into designing this venue that made it perfect for ourselves and our guests. Things like the log burners outside to ensure we could enjoy the courtyard at night even in the cold, incredible lighting for our photographers to capture each moment and a loft space to keep our comfy shoes in for latter in the evening!However, as stunning as the venue is, the thing we have been most impressed by is the team at the Den. They have been extremely supportive and helpful throughout all stages of planning. They assisted us when we had to make last minute changes and their amazing organisation meant nothing was forgotten or needed sorting at the eleventh hour. The day itself ran smoothly and we felt completely at ease for the whole time. Thank you so much to the whole team for everything and we couldn't recommend this venue enough to other couples.
Vicki Fleming
5/5
We first found The Den online in the midst of the first 2020 pandemic lockdown after being engaged for 1 year and The Den only being operational for less than 1 year. There weren't a lot of photos to go by but when we finally had a chance to visit in June 2020, and after meeting Audrey and John the owners, we loved what they had created and put our trust in them and booked up. Fast forward a few years and we got married in May of this year and it was exceptional. The support, service and care you receive from both the owners and the wedding coordinators and support staff is second to none. Everyone genuinely cares about you having the best day you can and Audrey and family welcome you into what is essentially their home and garden. Our day itself was coordinated by the wonderful Elaine who felt like a family member, seamlessley running the day in the background. The team has everything down to a tee and all our guests were blown away by the venue! The venue has fantastic recommended suppliers, many of whom we booked and the onsite bar, Timorous Beasties, were fabulous in keeping all our guests well hydrated. I honestly can't recommend this venue enough and just hope one day we get to return! Thank you Den at Culross! Mr & Mrs Telfer x
Kayla London
5/5
We visited The Den for a family wedding and it was gorgeous! Everything was so thought out, the staff were fantastic, it was spacious and oh my gosh the scenery around the place was stunning, great for photo opportunities!If we lived closer we'd definetely consider this place for our own wedding (we live down south so a bit too far!!).Good parking, lovely courtyard, well looked after toilets, and the part where we had our dinner and dancing was huge with lovely decorations as part of it (not the ones additionally supplied by the wedding party).