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Birkhill Castle

Shores of the River Tay, Fife, Scotland

Sleeps 30 guests in 17 rooms. Self-catered from £5000 per night.

Our Experts Say:

Birkhill Castle is located in the Kingdom of Fife, overlooking the Firth of Tay, and has been the home of the Earls of Dundee since the 18th century. Stunning views over the estate and the River Tay estuary beyond make this a magical setting for an array of events and occasions. See more

9.6
Outstanding
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Glin Castle

Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. From €16,000 for 2 nights (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Inside this 700-year-old castle you will find engraved furnishings and gilded frames complementing floral fabrics and pastel-hued walls. Wander the bountiful walled garden, dine on delicious, seasonal cuisine and gaze over the river to the rugged landscape beyond from your delightfully-styled, characterful bedroom. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Lochhouse Tower

Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £868 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

Lochhouse Tower is an historic, luxurious self catering property sleeping up to 6 guests. Located in Moffat, in the heart of southern Scotland. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland

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

Our Experts Say:

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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Thornbury Castle

Bristol, England

Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms. From £15,500 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Thornbury Castle Hotel resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers. Thornbury Castle has the claim of being visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Today, the 500 year-old castle with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is a place of tranquillity, with easy access from London. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. See more

9.4
Superb
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Forter Castle

Glenisla, Perthshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £4403 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

Surrounded by stunning scenery in Glenisla, Forter Castle was built in 1560 and enjoys a history as rich as the countryside in which it sits. All who come to stay at Forter quickly learn to use the castle as their own, and greatly enjoy the warmth of a charming home and the magnificent outdoors that surround it. See more

9.8
Outstanding
Latest reviews (13)
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