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Belle Isle Castle

Co.Fermanagh, Ireland

Sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 64 guests). From £3,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

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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. See more

9.2
Superb
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Blairquhan Castle

Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 49 guests). From £8,800 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

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

9.4
Outstanding
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Borthwick Castle

North Middleton, nr Edinburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 28 guests in 13 rooms. From £10,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

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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

9.9
Outstanding
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Château de Lasfonds

Dordogne, France

The château and estate sleeps 8 guests in 4 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 10 guests). From €14,900 per week (meals quoted separately).

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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. See more

Glin Castle

Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. From €14,560 for 2 nights (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

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Inside this 700-year-old castle you will find engraved furnishings and gilded frames complementing floral fabrics and pastel-hued walls. Wander the bountiful walled garden, dine on delicious, seasonal cuisine and gaze over the river to the rugged landscape beyond from your delightfully-styled, characterful bedroom. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Killochan Castle

Ayrshire, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). From £5,000 per night (meals quoted separately).

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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

9.9
Outstanding
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