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This Thanksgiving, bring your family together in the timeless grandeur of a private castle rental. Picture a grand dining room with a long table set for the holiday feast, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of bedrooms so everyone can stay under one roof. Choose the ease of a chef-prepared Thanksgiving dinner, or cook together in a fully-equipped kitchen.

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2210 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

This exceptional 16th-century Scottish Castle has been lovingly renovated to accommodate up to ten overnight guests in authentic, relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Aikwood Tower is located just 40 miles south of Edinburgh. It is in the heart of the beautiful Ettrick Forest - the ancient hunting ground of Scottish royalty up to the days of Mary Queen of Scots. The stunning local landscape around Aikwood Tower offers some of the finest shooting and fishing in Scotland, among many other leisure activities.

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle

Isle of Harris, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 12 rooms. From £25,540 per week (includes breakfast and dinner).

Our Experts Say:

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, located at the beautiful Isle of Harris on the western side of Scotland, has been described as 'heaven on earth' by many of its guests. It is a truly unique Scottish castle spoiling occupants with its luxurious accommodation, and surrounded by a breathtaking wilderness.

Auchen Castle

Near Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Scotland

Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Nestled in the Moffat Hills of Dumfriesshire, this is a historic retreat surrounded by forests and rolling hills. This elegant castle blends period charm with modern comforts, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Behind a striking facade, richly designed rooms with oak paneling and gilded cornices exude timeless elegance. The castle’s 26 luxurious bedrooms provide sumptuous beds, garden views, and modern amenities.

Augill Castle

Nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

Sleeps 30 guests in 13 rooms. From £4,000 per night (includes breakfast and dinner).

Our Experts Say:

Augill Castle is enviably located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley, and is a mere ten minutes’ drive away from the beautifully picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories which adults and children alike will never forget.

Ballinlough Castle

County Meath, Ireland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. From €5,628 per night (includes breakfast and dinner).

Our Experts Say:

Just an hour from Dublin, a dramatic castellated outline tops a welcoming façade, glistening with long sash windows. Grand, elegant interlinking Georgian rooms flood with natural light, whilst stunning plasterwork decorates throughout. Ideally situated for scenic lake views and perfect for groups of friends or family, this secluded retreat, inhabited by the same family for 400 years, will remain with you long after your stay.

Ballynagowan Castle

Kilshanny, Co. Clare, Ireland

Sleeps 8 guests in 4 rooms. Self-catered from €1950 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

A Gothic fireplace, spiral staircases, dark stone walls and exposed beams are further dramatised by the accompanying colourful history of this modest castle; as wild as its rural setting and which played an exciting role in North Clare’s military past. Renovated to host 21st-century stays, the 15th-century castle brims with character amid the period antiques and floral bedsheets.

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