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Book a castle bedroom for New Year 2026. The best luxury all-inclusive New Year breaks, hand-picked by our independent experts. If you would like to benefit from our unrivalled knowledge, speak to a castle expert free of charge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
New Year breaks from £1,801 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance.
Midlothian, near Edinburgh, Scotland
New Year breaks from £724 per room per night (based on 2 people sharing)
Our Experts Say:
Melville Castle Hotel is the perfect base to explore the bustling city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are all within five miles of the hotel. Murrayfield Stadium, the Edinburgh Playhouse and Edinburgh Airport are also nearby. Guests can choose from one of the recently refurbished, individually designed bedrooms and suites.
Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, Scotland
New Year breaks from £3,200 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel, an enchanting 13th-century fortress just eight miles from Edinburgh, offers a secluded retreat, steeped in history. Renowned for having the longest family lineage of any Scottish castle hotel, guests can choose from 29 individually designed bedrooms. Dining options include the award-winning Dungeon Restaurant with its dramatic ambiance.
Peebles, near Edinburgh, Scotland
New Year breaks from £3,130 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside.
Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,050 per room for 2 nights (sleeps up to 2 people)
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With an illustrious history dating back to the 1100s, Neidpath is an amazingly preserved Medieval stronghold with many stories to tell. Easy to reach from Edinburgh, but once you’re there, it’s even easier to forget the outside world. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two, in the castle you can join a guest list that includes Mary Queen of Scots.
Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland
Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,065 per room for 7 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Thirlestane Castle is set in the Border hills at Lauder. Built originally as a defensive fort in the 13th century, it was re-built in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, one of the most able and famous in Scotland. The five self-contained apartments within the castle sleep between 2 and 6 guests. They are spacious, individually styled and furnished, each with their own sitting room
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