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.

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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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.

Our Experts Say:

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
Very Good
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Middleton Castle

Norfolk, England

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. Self-catered from £5500 per night.

Our Experts Say:

Middleton Castle, a 15th-century Grade I listed property in Norfolk, offers a luxury retreat for up to 30 guests. Surrounded by a private moat and exquisite gardens, the castle features Medieval architecture, elegant interiors, and modern comforts. The castle includes spacious reception rooms, a grand dining room and is just two hours from London. See more

9.5
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

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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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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