Book a castle bedroom for Christmas 2025. The best luxury all-inclusive Christmas breaks, hand-picked by our independent experts. If you would like to benefit from our unrivalled knowledge, speak to a castle expert free of charge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Christmas package from £844 per room for 2 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance. See more
Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh, Scotland
Christmas package from £1,700 for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel, an enchanting 13th-century fortress just eight miles from Edinburgh, offers a secluded retreat, steeped in history. Renowned for having the longest family lineage of any Scottish castle, guests can choose from 29 individually designed bedrooms. Dining options include the award-winning Dungeon Restaurant with its dramatic ambiance. See more
Lothian (nr Edinburgh), Scotland
Christmas package from £2,450 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Elegant country hotel near Edinburgh, on the doorstep of the world famous Muirfield Golf Course. Enjoy Scottish hospitality and relax in one of the individually decorated rooms. See more
Peebles, near Edinburgh, Scotland
Christmas package from £2,625 for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside. See more
Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland
Self-catering Christmas package from £1,125 per room for 7 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Thirlestane Castle is set in the Border hills at Lauder. Built originally as a defensive fort in the 13th century, it was re-built in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, one of the most able and famous in Scotland. The five self-contained apartments within the castle sleep between 2 and 6 guests. They are spacious, individually styled and furnished, each with their own sitting room See more
Blantyre, near Glasgow, Scotland
Christmas package from £2,300 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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An hour from Edinburgh and less than 30 minutes from Glasgow, Crossbasket is a stunning 17th-century castle transformed into one of Scotland's most luxurious hotel and event venues. There are nine breath-taking en-suite bedrooms, each decorated in a period style and named in honour of a historical custodian of this magnificent castle. An impressive backdrop and versatile facilities also make this Scottish castle hotel the perfect venue for weddings and corporate events. See more
