Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

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A stone-walled staircase with a metal railing, a wooden door, and a medieval suit of armor.
A castle with a well-maintained lawn and stone stumps.
A library with bookshelves, a leather armchair, a rug, and a framed document on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
The current price is £2,520
£840 per night
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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Insch, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Insch Connection Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Library
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Meadows Wildlife Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Bartholf Room

1 King Bed

The Duff Room

1 King Bed

The Forbes Room

1 Double Bed

The Grande Luz

1 Queen Bed

The Laird's Room

1 King Bed

The Leith Gallery

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

The Lumsden Nursery

2 Single Beds

The Maitland Room

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

1st floor shower room

Shower only

1st floor w/c

Toilet

Duff Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Ground Floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Laird's En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet

Leith Gallery En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Maitland En Suite

Toilet

The Grip Fast Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is £2,520
£840 per night
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 4 Nov

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle on 1 Nov 2026 start from £2,520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly castle is within 6 mi (10 km) of Insch Connection Museum, Insch Meadows Wildlife Area, and Bennachie Leisure Centre. Insch Golf Club and Insch Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed your stay - such a special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with Friends at Lickleyhead

A group of friends had a shared dream of a Scottish Stay with whisky tours and Highland games. Lickleyhead Castle exceeded our expectations. James and Kathy were extremely accommodating and helpful in fulfilling our dream!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place I’ve Ever Stayed

Truly a magical experience! And we may have had an encounter with the Green Lady! The rooms were all lovely and it was difficult to pick which one I wanted. We held a murder mystery event on the evening of my birthday through Red Herring Events and it was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whisky and golf base camp

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lickleyhead! We started our stay with some extras arranged with the help of James: archery, a catered banquet, and a whisky tasting. The setting for each was perfect. We mainly used the place as a base for other activities. In retrospect, it would have been better to leave more time to enjoy the castle and explore the grounds. There were 10 of us, which seemed like a good number for the space. Everything was well equipped and clean. As you would expect in a structure hundreds of years old, water pressure in the lower floor bathrooms is much better than the top floors. But this was more than offset by the character and charm of all of the bedrooms. Our main hangout area was the great hall, which had a massive fireplace. There were plenty of other places to relax; we just didn’t use them. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022