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Candacraig Christmas Package 2025

Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

At a Glance

  • 3-night package from £37500
  • Suitable for 10 to 20 guests
  • Package can be tailored to your requirements
  • Exclusive use - you'll have the property to yourself!

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Candacraig is an inspiring, exclusive retreat. Steeped in history and surrounded by the wild beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, this breath-taking Baronial mansion is the perfect place to stay. Guests enjoy exclusive use of Canadacraig, including the impressive formal Dining Room, Drawing Room, Games/Billiards Room, Whisky Library, plus, outdoors, guests have full access to 18 acres of private woodland and lawns.

If you are looking for a luxurious, festive get-away, you will not find a more magical exclusive-use country-house retreat than Candacraig!

Just over an hour's drive from Aberdeen, yet seemingly miles from the bustle of everyday life, Candacraig offers an exclusive escape for family and friends.

The perfect way to make memories this Christmas!

What it Includes...

  • Exclusive use of the house and grounds;
  • 12 king and queen-size bedrooms;
  • 12 private bathrooms;
  • Complimentary whisky library;
  • Games room with full-size snooker table;
  • Open fires in public rooms;
  • Argentinian barbecue, fire pit and stretch tent cover for outdoor dining;
  • Private woodland sauna and wild lochan;
  • Victorian walled garden and Italian formal garden;
  • Private fishing boat on the River Don;
  • Fully staffed, including overnight butler;
  • Full concierge services, including activity planning;
  • Tea, coffee, bottled water, soft drinks and snacks;
  • Complimentary selection of pre/post dinner drinks in the whisky library;
  • Flowers throughout the house;
  • Two Christmas trees and festive decorations, along with a welcome Christmas gift.

During your stay, enjoy using your creative side with sketching, wreath-making, or storytelling by the fireside, or explore a genealogy experience. For those who prefer the great outdoors, the castle is close to one of Scotland's best ski resorts for you to test your skills, or just the après-ski!

What it Costs...

Priced at £12,500 per night for up to 20 guests in 12 bedrooms, with a minimum three-night stay required. Discounts may be available for longer stays; ask us for details.

A personal chef will provide a bespoke menu plan using only the best ingredients, locally sourced where possible.

All menus are tailored to each client's requirements and can include a full Scottish breakfast, lunch or picnic on the hill, and dinner. Anything is possible! (Guide pricing from £200 per person per day).

A fine wine and Champagne list is available by pre-order only. Spirits and mixers can also be organised. Guests are welcome to ship wines and spirits ahead of their stay with no corkage fee.

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Our Experts Say

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Candacraig is an inspiring, exclusive retreat. Steeped in history and surrounded by the wild beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, this breathtaking Baronial mansion is the perfect place to stay. The main house sleeps up to 24 guests. Guests enjoy exclusive use of Canadacraig, including the impressive formal Dining Room, Drawing Room, Games/Billiards Room, Whisky Library and outdoors, guests have full access to 18 acres of private woodland and lawns.

Candacraig Christmas Package
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