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.

Lickleyhead Castle

Auchleven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 6 guests). Self-catered from £2640 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

Luxury self-catering castle standing on a ten-acre estate in rural Aberdeenshire. The castle's 8 bedrooms comfortably sleep 16 adults and up to 2 additional children, the smaller East Wing (sleeping upto 6) and the larger West Wing (sleeping upto 12) can also be booked separately. A great venue for family gatherings, reunions and birthday celebrations. See more

9.2
Superb
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Lochhouse Tower

Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £868 for 3 nights.

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Lochhouse Tower is an historic, luxurious self catering property sleeping up to 6 guests. Located in Moffat, in the heart of southern Scotland. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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Balvaird Wing at Scone Palace

Perth, Scotland

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £1350 for 3 nights.

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The iconic Scone Palace is one of Scotland's most historically significant stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. The newly-refurbished Balvaird Wing provides 5-star luxury accommodation for up to eight guests. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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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

Forter Castle

Glenisla, Perthshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £4403 for 3 nights.

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Surrounded by stunning scenery in Glenisla, Forter Castle was built in 1560 and enjoys a history as rich as the countryside in which it sits. All who come to stay at Forter quickly learn to use the castle as their own, and greatly enjoy the warmth of a charming home and the magnificent outdoors that surround it. See more

9.7
Outstanding
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Kilmartin Castle

Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2400 for 3 nights.

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After 200 years of abandonment, 500-year-old Kilmartin Castle was expertly restored and beautifully refurbished, and is now open for you to enjoy as a luxury bed and breakfast venue. Inside you'll see Kilmartin Castle combines a traditional Scottish feel with lots of unique touches from owners Simon and Stef. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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