Child friendly castles, family castle accommodation stays in Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France

Are you looking for somewhere exciting to take your children? Why not try a stay in a castle?

Here at Celtic Castles we have a wide range of properties with family castle accommodation offering that little something extra to make your family stay both special and memorable.

How could your children resist the opportunity to live like Harry Potter for a night? They could explore the castle grounds, get lost in a maze or, for those rainy days, enjoy inside play areas and even a cinema! These are just some of the many additional features which some of the castles offer.

In terms of family accommodation, many of the castles have either specially designed family rooms or can add extra beds to Mum and Dad's room. If you have older children who are brave enough to sleep alone, there are also interconnecting rooms.

Our venue finding service is completely FREE OF CHARGE so if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will aim to source the most suitable castle property for you and your family. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Castle Name	Age Restrictions	Dinner
Ackergill Tower	None
Ackergill Tower offers children real adventure - sand castles, golf, horse riding, boat trips, fishing, and plenty of DVD´s in the 'den'. Nothing is too much trouble, and a special program of events can be arranged specifically to meet your needs.
Ashford Castle	None
You can rent bicycles from the local village and there is also an equestrian centre.
Auchen Castle	None
The castle can offer children’s menus but does not allow children or babies under the age of 5 in the public areas in the evening. A great attraction at the castle for children is the on-site falconry.
Augill Castle	None
Augill Castle has a play room, DVDs in every bedroom and downstairs, baby monitors, cots, nappy disposal units, highchairs, 24 hour accesible baby food warming facilities, an outdoor children's playground, bikes and go karts free of charge and from the summer 2008 they will be running children's cookery classes.
Ballygally Castle	None
There is an Interconnecting Room in the castle and additional beds and cots are available on request at no additional charge.
Ballynagowan Castle	No under 10's	Self Catering
Visit the farm close to the castle and feed the animals.
Ballynahinch Castle	None
Pony trekking and guided walks are available.
Ballyportry Castle	None	Self Catering
Guided tours of The Burren can be organised. This a botanical nature reserve as well as a bird sanctuary.
Ballyseede Castle	None
Babysitting service provided.
Barberstown Castle	None
Visit the nearby Abbeyfield Equestrian and Outdoor Activity Centre.
Barholm Castle	None	Self Catering

Barony Castle	None
There are gardens at the front and rear of the castle for children to enjoy and, when accompanied by an adult, children can also use the castle's recreational facilities.
Belle Isle Castle	None	Self Catering
Children’s play area, tennis courts and boat rental are available.
Birkhill Castle	None
Fishing and horse riding are available locally.
Blair Estate and Castle	None
The swimming pool will provide some great entertainment for children and those young at heart!
Blairquhan Castle	None
There are lots of woodlands for children to explore.
Bovey Castle	None
The castle provide activities and a play barn for children.
Cabra Castle	None
The castle welcomes children of all ages and can offer a babysitting service and also a telephone monitoring service.
Carr Hall Castle	None	Self Catering
Situated in a secluded, wooded valley, adjacent to a deer park, a short drive away from the town of Halifax in West Yorkshire, Carr Hall Castle is in the perfect location to keep children entertained.
Castle Lachlan	None	Self Catering
The castle has a playroom filled with toys and also a television and a video player.
Castle Law	None	Self Catering
Has some steep steps.
Castle Levan	None
There is a park close to the castle.
Castle Venlaw	None
The “family den” is a truly special experience for children. Children under 5 can dine in the restaurant until 7pm.
Château d'Audrieu	None
There is a swimming-pool and a park, with a specially equipped area reserved for children, a log cabin, the surprise of a tree-house perched in the branches of a purple beech, swings and toboggan.
Château de Bagnols	None

Château de Codignat	None
The château has its own pool and, locally, there is mountain biking, horse riding and also volcano sites to explore.
Château de Jallanges	None

Château de la Barre	No under 12's
The château has a number of inter-connecting rooms suitable to sleep families with older children.
Château de Mercuès	None
There is a pool and tennis courts at your disposal.
Château de Montcaud	None
The château is situated in a 12 acre park and has its own outdoor swimming pool. There is a tennis court, fitness track, boules pitch, children's playground and table-tennis tables.
Château de Pomiro	None
The château accepts children and has cots and high chairs available. The swimming pool has an electric security cover when not in use and complies with current French law.
Château des Briottières	None
Children are welcome to enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, the outdoor tennis court, bicycles, billiards, ping-pong table, badminton, trampoline, archery, children’s games and a pony club.
Château Les Crayères	None
The château is set within a 7-hectare park for children to explore.
Cloghan Castle	No under 10's	Self Catering
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the property, the castle does not recommend that children stay.
Clontarf Castle	None
Close to a port with boats.
Comlongon Castle	None
The castle hires a clown for groups with children.
Coombe Abbey	None
Although Coombe Abbey does not have any children's facilities, it welcomes families to stay at the castle.
Craigrownie Castle	None	Self Catering
The castle can provide cots for children if required.
Craig-y-Nos Castle	None
There are lots of activities for children in and around the castle, with a games room with table football and a pool table.
Cringletie	None
There are gardens at the front and rear of the house for children to enjoy and, when accompanied by an adult, children can also use the hotel's recreational facilities.
Culcreuch Castle	None
There is a playground close to the castle.
Culzean Castle	No under 12's
There is a country park, an adventure playground, and beaches close to the castle.
Dalhousie Castle	None
Falconry, clay pigeon shooting, archery, quad biking and horse riding all available locally.
Dalmunzie Castle	None
There is one interconnecting bedroom, ideal for larger families. The MacThomas Room has a separate sitting room which can also be made into a family room for small children. Additionally, all of the Tower Rooms and most of the Four Poster Rooms can accommodate extra fold-up beds for small children. Also, in the restaurant, smaller portions of food are available for children.
Dornoch Castle	None
There are parks and a beach close to the castle.
Dromoland Castle	None
Swimming pool and bicycles are available and videos for those rainy days.
Dundas Castle	None
Children can enjoy sailing on the Firth of Forth.
Easterheughs Castle	None	Self Catering
The castle's huge garden has swings and a slide to keep children entertained, there's also a secret room inside! This room will delight and surprise with its small movie theater, complete with original cinema seats, refreshments and remote control lighting.
Eastnor Castle	None
Your children can enjoy playgrounds, a knight's maze, and pottery.
Fanningstown Castle	None	Self Catering
There is a village park close to the castle grounds. Very child friendly with an enclosed patio area, selection of games and dvds for kids and offer high chairs and travel cots as required.
Fenton Tower	None
Not really a child orientated property.
Fernie Castle	None
Children are not allowed in the Tree House, however, they are welcome in the castle.
Fitzpatrick Castle	None
There are Interconnecting Rooms available and additional beds and cots. There is also a children's menus available in the restaurants.
Forter Castle	None	Self Catering
Children are welcome, there are lots of games and four mountain bikes available for guests' use - BUT there are stone flag floors at the castle, so please bear this in mind if you have very young children in your group.
Glengorm Castle	None
Children can explore the island. Horse riding and whale watching are available.
Hattonchatel Château	None
Children are welcome and extra fold away beds are available for €50 per night.
Inverlochy Castle	None
There are plenty of fantastic activities available in the castle to keep children very occupied, and the castle is also close to Fort William which offers many activities for children and families. Child care facilities are available at all times, and also, a fantastic children's menu is served. Children to be kept from Great Hall and Drawing Room after 6pm.
Killahara Castle	None	Self Catering
There are some extra camp beds allowing children to sleep in the same room as parents.
Langley Castle	None
You and your children can explore Hadrian’s Wall, which is close to the castle.
Lisheen Castle	None	Self Catering
Children will find staying in this stunning castle fascinating!
Lough Cutra Castle	None	Self Catering
You can visit the local beaches or take the children fishing.
Lough Eske Castle	None
Children are welcome to share their parents room in a crib or rollaway bed up to age 17 years. Breakfast per child is 10 euros and dinner per child is 15 euros.
Lumley Castle	None
You can shop at the Metro Centre and visit Hadrian’s Wall.
Mansfield Castle	None
Mansfield Castle is set in 3.5 acres of picturesque countryside for children to explore .
Minard Castle	None
There is a wild life park near the castle but a car is needed to access this.
Muckrach Castle	None	Self Catering
There is a wild life park near the castle but a car is needed to access this.
Pitcastle	None
The family room with DVD player and stereo is perfect for the children to hide away in their own corner of the castle.
Plane Castle	None	Self Catering
Located on the edge of the Bannockburn battlefield for you to explore.
Ross Castle	None
There are lots of activities in the local area, such as sailing, swimming, tennis and cycling.
Ruthin Castle	None
You can enjoy the Welsh countryside.
Stonefield Castle	None
Horseback riding is available only 10 minutes' away from the castle.
Swinton Park Castle	None
Your children can explore Lightwater Valley and the castle’s own cinema.
The Castle (Taunton)	None
Enjoy play areas, a fun house and Brean leisure park.
The Citadel	No under 10's
Within walking distance of Hawkstone Park & Follies which has beautiful grounds for children to explore .
Thornbury Castle	None
Close to the castle there is a leisure park and a swimming pool.
Tower of Hallbar	None	Self Catering
There are large open spaces for children to enjoy.
Traquair Castle	None
There is a maze for children to enjoy on the castle grounds.
Tulloch Castle	None
A children’s ghost tour is available and a playground close by.
Turin Castle	None	Self Catering
Turin Castle is an ideal celebration venue, and all children are welcome. There are no age restrictions, but children must be supervised by adults at all times. On the ground floor, the deep wall recesses in the large bedroom can be used as additional beds, which makes an ideal family room.
Walton Castle	None	Self Catering
The castle is a great setting for families. The castle's pool offers great entertainment.
Walworth Castle	None
There is a children’s play area in the castle grounds for your children to enjoy.

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