Luxury castle rentals for Christmas 2025 nearest to York, hand-picked by our independent experts. No-one knows more about these castles than we do. You can benefit from our free guidance 7 days a week, speak to a castle expert.
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Private hire Christmas package from £21,600 for 2 nights (sleeps up to 32 people)
Our Experts Say:
This historic country house is situated on the edge of The Yorkshire Dales, near the market town of Skipton, and enjoys easy communications with the cities of Leeds and Manchester. Exclusively yours – Broughton Hall offers a unique and authentic opportunity to experience life in a traditional stately home. See more
Nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England
Private hire Christmas package from £16,000 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 20 people)
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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. See more
nr Gretna Green, Scotland
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Springkell is a magnificent mansion house dating from 1734, located close to the historic town of Gretna Green. It sleeps up to 42 people in 21 bedrooms, each with unique, sumptuous interiors. Springkell is a superb venue for weddings and functions for up to 100 guests. You can choose to self-cater or the property can provide a chef, waiting and bar staff - it's your choice. Individual rooms can now be booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. See more
North Middleton, nr Edinburgh, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £55,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 26 people)
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Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle is located in a pastoral valley, just 12 miles from Edinburgh. Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, its Medieval ambience has been retained to this very day. Guests can enjoy one of 10 unique luxurious bedrooms in the castle and 2 rooms within the castle grounds. The castle's Great Hall, with large fireplace at one end, offers a superb setting for dinner. See more
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £37,500 for 3 nights (sleeps up to 30 people)
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The castle is enviably located in the heart of a 2000 acre estate of woodlands, countryside and an idyllic park of about 500 acres laid out from 1800 onwards, and is an exceptional place for a diverse range of groups to enjoy themselves. The castle can be yours exclusively for a variety of functions including private house parties, weddings, conferences and garden tours. See more
Ayrshire, Scotland
Private hire Christmas package from £60,000 for 4 nights (sleeps up to 18 people)
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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. See more
