As anticipation builds for the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on September 12, Scotland’s Glenapp Castle is embracing the period drama’s legacy with a luxurious Edwardian-inspired experience.
The Relais & Châteaux property on the Ayrshire coast has unveiled “Regal Elegance: A Downton Abbey-Inspired Escape”, a two-night package priced at £445 per person, per night. Guests will receive hands-on etiquette instruction from the castle’s butlers, learning the art of Edwardian decorum and how to host or attend formal dinners with the grace expected in the early 20th century.
With its 21 stately bedrooms, Scotland’s largest hotel suite, and Italian gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll, Glenapp Castle provides a setting worthy of the silver screen. Its commanding views of the coast, combined with its period architecture, immerse guests in the grandeur of Edwardian high society.
The launch reflects a wider cultural trend. Period aesthetics are enjoying renewed popularity thanks to series like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey. Even British Airways tapped into this fascination last year with its in-flight safety video, A British Original Period Drama, filmed at estates such as Hatfield House and Englefield House, blending modern aviation with historical elegance.
For travelers seeking a touch of cinematic glamour and timeless tradition, Glenapp Castle’s new package offers the chance to live out their own Downton Abbey fantasy—complete with butlers, banquets, and Edwardian refinement.









