Perfect for families or groups of friends, these luxury self-catering castles nearest to York combine the elegance of historic architecture with the freedom to shape your holiday exactly as you wish. With inviting, family-friendly spaces, beautifully appointed bedrooms, and fully-equipped kitchens, these properties blend historic charm with modern comforts. It’s your space, your schedule, your way—ideal for relaxed mornings, shared dinners, and unforgettable moments together in a setting that feels entirely your own. If you would like to discuss your plans, we're available 7 days a week — get in touch!

Carlton Towers

North Yorkshire, England

Sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms. Self-catered from £5000 per night.

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Carlton Towers is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, a Victorian Gothic-style country house with opulent, luxury interiors, nestled within 250 acres of magnificent scenery. Stays can be tailored to suit your requirements; your celebration, your wedding, your menus – whatever your reason for visiting – planned meticulously to ensure your thorough enjoyment. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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Middleton Castle

Norfolk, England

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. Self-catered from £5500 per night.

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Middleton Castle, a 15th-century Grade I listed property in Norfolk, offers a luxury retreat for up to 30 guests. Surrounded by a private moat and exquisite gardens, the castle features Medieval architecture, elegant interiors, and modern comforts. The castle includes spacious reception rooms, a grand dining room and is just two hours from London. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Ferniehirst Castle

Jedburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. Self-catered from £2500 per night.

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Steeped in dramatic history, this 15th-century ancestral seat of the Clan Kerr is set amidst captivating forests and lush lawns in the scenic Jed Valley, overlooking the River Jed. Conveniently located close to the Scottish Borders, the beloved home to the Kerr Family offers a unique setting for a self-catered, exclusive group stay, celebratory dinners and intimate events. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Wedderburn Castle

Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland

Sleeps 26 guests in 12 rooms. Self-catered from £3000 per night.

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Designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam, Wedderburn Castle is perfect for small gatherings of family and friends as well as larger house parties and private celebrations. Groups of up to 26 guests can experience the castle on a self-catering basis, while fully-staffed, lavish events for up to 150 people can take place in the castle's elegant reception rooms or rustic Georgian barns. See more

9.2
Superb
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Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms. Self-catered from £4950 for 3 nights.

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First built in the 13th century, and then rebuilt in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, Thirlestane Castle sits amidst a quiet meadow landscape in lowland Scotland, yet is only 25 miles south of Edinburgh. The South Wing at Thirlestane Castle offers spacious, luxurious accommodation for groups of up to sixteen people. Each room has been finished to a five-star standard with exceptional views of the parkland and estate. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Newhall Estate

nr Edinburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 29 guests in 15 rooms. Self-catered from £5000 per night.

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This striking Baronial property, topped with chimneys and turrets and situated in over 1000-acre grounds featuring waterfalls and caves, is conveniently close to Edinburgh. A rich history combines with modern luxury to provide flexible spaces from small to large-scale weddings in its sun room, converted coach house or walled garden. See more

9.6
Outstanding
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