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A stay in a self-catering castle offers the perfect mix of character, flexibility, and value. Enjoy historic charm, welcoming spaces, and the flexibility to make the stay your own. Ideal for families, friends, or special celebrations, it’s a cost-effective way to enjoy a truly memorable experience.

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Co.Fermanagh, IrelandBelle Isle Castle

Belle Isle Castle sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 64 guests). Self-catered from £3000 per night.

The sprawling 17th-century, country-manor-style castle sits peacefully on the peaceful Upper Lough Erne, framed by trees and a rugged parkland. Large bay windows and elegant interiors invite you to make yourselves at home here. Watch the sunset across the water and the mesmerising ancient hills of Fermanagh from your own personal island setting.

Dordogne, FranceChâteau de Lasfonds

The château and estate sleeps 8 guests in 4 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 10 guests). Self-catered from €14900 per week.

Ideal for a gatherings of family and friends, Château de Lasfonds can be hired on either a self-catered basis, or with meals and a concierge service included. Suddounded by beautiful Dordogne countryside, it provides easy access to major cities such as Bordeaux and Paris.

Perth, ScotlandBalvaird Wing at Scone Palace

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £1350 for 3 nights.

The iconic Scone Palace is one of Scotland's most historically significant stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. The newly-refurbished Balvaird Wing provides 5-star luxury accommodation for up to eight guests.

Jedburgh, ScotlandFerniehirst Castle

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. Self-catered from £2300 per night.

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.

Perthshire, ScotlandForter Castle

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

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.

Ayrshire, ScotlandKillochan Castle

Sleeps 18 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). Self-catered from £5000 per night.

Nestled in the 143 acres of breath-taking Ayrshire countryside, on the banks of the River Girvan, stands the commanding 14th-century Killochan Castle. Authentic and sensitively restored, Killochan Castle is available on an exclusive-hire basis, ideal for family gatherings, meetings, events, filming locations and golf at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses.

Norfolk, EnglandMiddleton Castle

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

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.

nr Edinburgh, ScotlandNewhall Estate

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

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.

County Down, IrelandQuintin Castle

Sleeps 24 guests in 10 rooms. Self-catered from £7900 for 2 nights.

Enclosed by neat battlements and tree-dotted fields beyond, this cliff-edge castle, featuring impressive crenelations across its entirety, occupies a rugged landscape position just metres from the wild Irish Sea. Its grounds combine sculpture, gardens and a private beach, whilst its interiors portray a traditional country elegance across a canvas of complementary colours, intricate prints and dark wood.

Berwickshire, ScotlandThirlestane Castle

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

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.

Fife, ScotlandBirkhill Castle

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

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.

North Yorkshire, EnglandCarlton Towers

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

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.

Co Galway, IrelandCloughan Castle

Sleeps 14 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from €9000 for 2 nights.

Accessed at the end of a long straight drive, this beautifully-restored castle stands proudly towering above tree-lined fields, offering guests panoramic countryside views. Spiral stone staircases, and wooden floorboards with touches of Medieval glamour highlight its Norman features and give it a cosy, rustic charm.

County Fermanagh, IrelandCrom Castle

The West Wing sleeps 13 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £4200 for 2 nights.

This Baronial property marks its territory amid a scenic, tree-dotted landscape of the historic County Fermanagh. Complete with turrets, chimneys and a glistening orangery, its façade gives way to an equally Imperial interior of archways, columns, ornate ceilings and floating staircases brimming with romance and charm.

Morayshire, ScotlandInnes House

Sleeps 38 guests in 20 rooms. Self-catered from £4000 per night.

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.

Aberdeenshire, ScotlandCluny Castle

Sleeps 28 guests in 14 rooms. Self-catered price on application.

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.

Co. Galway, IrelandLough Cutra Castle

The castle sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. Self-catered from €9000 per night.

Designed by the architect of Buckingham Palace, this Baronial castle with convenient airlinks sits on a private country estate on the banks of a vast lake. The Imperially-styled rooms exude the relaxed atmosphere of a beloved family home and have richly historic tales to tell. Indulge in delectable afternoon tea, admire ornately-painted cornices and explore the restored walled garden.

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