With comfortable living spaces, plenty of room to relax, and everything you need for cooking and dining together, self-catering castle holidays combine historic character with everyday convenience. It’s your holiday, your way—perfect for easy mornings, shared meals, and memorable time together in a place that feels like your own. If you would like to discuss any of the accommodation featured, you can speak to us 7-days-a-week, free of charge.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sleeps 28 guests in 14 rooms. Self-catered from £995 per night.
Our Experts Say:
This secluded Aberdeensire castle in landscaped parkland, 20 minutes from the airport, combines welcoming luxury with an air of prestige inside its crenellated towers. Abundant in beautifully-carved polished wood, opulent rugs and heavy drapes, it hosts large weddings in the stained-glass chapel and the light-filled, rustic Tenant’s Hall.
Auchleven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 4 guests). Self-catered from £2460 for 3 nights.
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Lickleyhead Castle is a Grade A-listed 16th-century Scottish castle set on a ten-acre Aberdeenshire estate. This luxury self-catering retreat offers historic bedrooms, a great hall with working fireplace, library, and an Aga kitchen - it's perfect for family gatherings, reunions, and celebrations.
Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sleeps 12 guests in 6 rooms. Self-catered from £3500 for 3 nights.
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Craigston Castle was built by John Urquhart between 1604-1607. This Grade A listed building is still the Urquhart family home to this day. The castle can be hired on a self-catering, exclusive use basis for only 12 weeks a year (usually May to October).
Glenisla, Perthshire, Scotland
Sleeps 16 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £4403 for 3 nights.
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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.
Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
Sleeps 38 guests in 20 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 14 guests). Self-catered from £4500 per night.
Our Experts Say:
Set in the scenic Scottish Highlands, this 17th-century estate combines historic charm with luxury. Guests enjoy access to beautifully designed public rooms, formal gardens, and a vast 5,000-acre estate ideal for events, family holidays, or retreats. Relax in elegant interiors or explore the woodlands and seasonal blooms.
Blairgowrie, Scotland
Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). Self-catered from £4000 per night.
Our Experts Say:
This 19th-century baronial residence exudes charm, grandeur, and grace; nestled in a picturesque Scottish glen amid the vibrant forests and mountains of the Highlands. Sleeping 18 guests across nine elegant bedrooms, it sits on a bountiful estate at the edge of the unspoiled Cairngorms National Park. Secluded yet easily accessible, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen are all within reach.
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