Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(3 Ratings)

Castle / Palace in Scotland

16 guests · 8 bedrooms · 9 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this castle / palace rental

Lickleyhead Castle is a luxury, exclusive use group accommodation venue. We now host weddings. Contact the management to find out more. Lickleyhead is a Grade A listed historic building from the 16th century. It can accommodate up to 16 adults, 2 children and 3 dogs. Despite it's grandeur the castle feels very much like a home with 2 working fireplaces. The smell of woodsmoke greets you as you climb the stone staircase. Outside, the sound of running water and abundant birdlife combine to provide an atmosphere of peace, calm and tranquility.

Each of the bedrooms have been styled to reflect the period of former owner's of note. This includes our 17th century box bedroom which has proven to be a great favourite with our guests and the Victorian nursery on the very top floor. The castle grounds which are exciting to explore, extend to 11 acres, with 2 burns (streams), rope swings to discover, not to mention a ruined archway and a bird hide. We are also situated on the lower slopes of Bennachie which of course means plenty of wonderful walks from the doorstep.

The whole building will be yours!

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(3 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
Truly a magical experience! And we may have had an encounter with the Green Lady! The rooms were all lovely and it was difficult to pick which one I wanted. We held a murder mystery event on the evening of my birthday through Red Herring Events and it was fantastic!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2022
Whisky and golf base camp
Whisky and golf base camp
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lickleyhead! We started our stay with some extras arranged with the help of James: archery, a catered banquet, and a whisky tasting. The setting for each was perfect. We mainly used the place as a base for other activities. In retrospect, it would have been better to leave more time to enjoy the castle and explore the grounds. There were 10 of us, which seemed like a good number for the space. Everything was well equipped and clean. As you would expect in a structure hundreds of years old, water pressure in the lower floor bathrooms is much better than the top floors. But this was more than offset by the character and charm of all of the bedrooms. Our main hangout area was the great hall, which had a massive fireplace. There were plenty of other places to relax; we just didn’t use them. We would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
May 2022
Fun with Friends at Lickleyhead
Fun with Friends at Lickleyhead
A group of friends had a shared dream of a Scottish Stay with whisky tours and Highland games. Lickleyhead Castle exceeded our expectations. James and Kathy were extremely accommodating and helpful in fulfilling our dream!

FAQs

How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in Scotland?

The average price for a rental in Scotland is $173 per night. This rental is $1,418 above the average.

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this castle / palace. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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