The best hand-picked self catering castle holidays, ideal for friends and families. No-one knows more about these castles than we do. If you would like to discuss any of the accommodation featured, you can speak to a castle expert free of charge.

Brackenhill Tower

Longtown, Cumbria, England

Sleeps 10 guests in 4 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 6 guests). Self-catered from £1320 for 3 nights.

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Full of history and romance, Brackenhill Tower, the only Scottish peel tower (fortified house) standing now on English soil, is situated in the heart of what was once "the debatable lands". Now just in England but practically right on the border with Scotland, the tower is just 6 miles from the romantic wedding capital of Scotland, Gretna Green. See more

8.3
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Ferniehirst Castle

Jedburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. Self-catered from £2300 per night.

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Steeped in dramatic history, this 15th-century ancestral seat of the Clan Kerr is set amidst captivating forests and lush lawns in the scenic Jed Valley, overlooking the River Jed. Conveniently located close to the Scottish Borders, the beloved home to the Kerr Family offers a unique setting for a self-catered, exclusive group stay, celebratory dinners and intimate events. See more

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2210 for 3 nights.

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This exceptional 16th-century Scottish Castle has been lovingly renovated to accommodate up to ten overnight guests in authentic, relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Aikwood Tower is located just 40 miles south of Edinburgh. It is in the heart of the beautiful Ettrick Forest - the ancient hunting ground of Scottish royalty up to the days of Mary Queen of Scots. The stunning local landscape around Aikwood Tower offers some of the finest shooting and fishing in Scotland, among many other leisure activities. See more

8.9
Superb
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Wedderburn Castle

Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland

Sleeps 26 guests in 12 rooms. Self-catered from £3000 per night.

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Designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam, Wedderburn Castle is perfect for small gatherings of family and friends as well as larger house parties and private celebrations. Groups of up to 26 guests can experience the castle on a self-catering basis, while fully-staffed, lavish events for up to 150 people can take place in the castle's elegant reception rooms or rustic Georgian barns. See more

9.2
Superb
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Carlton Towers

North Yorkshire, England

Sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms. Self-catered from £5000 per night.

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Carlton Towers is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, a Victorian Gothic-style country house with opulent, luxury interiors, nestled within 250 acres of magnificent scenery. Stays can be tailored to suit your requirements; your celebration, your wedding, your menus – whatever your reason for visiting – planned meticulously to ensure your thorough enjoyment. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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Thirlestane Castle Apartments

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland

Self-catered apartments (sleeping up to 2-6 guests) from £450 for 2 nights.

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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

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