Scotland castle rentals

I have to admit that my very first instinct is to gatekeep the wonder that is Craigston Castle because it is such a jewel, but if others had done the same, I'd never have found it myself! My husband wanted to stay in a castle in Scotland for his 50th birthday. It's a relatively daunting process to evaluate all of your options when you're planning on taking a group of 12 from the States to partake. What if it doesn't measure up? What if its amenities are not as described? What if it feels too dilapidated/too modern/too stuffy/too anything and everyone's arrived and there's nothing you can do about it? I am here to say that Craigston is absolutely stunning and simply wonderful in every regard. It took us about a year to plan our trip. Elisabetta, our host, was extremely responsive throughout and gave us an amazing list of resources to make our trip memorable and smooth. (She's also just a lovely person). We were recommended to work with Alister and Daniel of ADR Hospitality Group and that was an excellent suggestion, too. Because VRBO wants me to be concise - I'm forced to bullet point from here on out:- The castle itself is unbelievably gorgeous, authentic, and comfortable. it is legitimately an historic family home with all that that entails, if that makes sense, and it makes all the difference.- The grounds are beyond compare.- It was amazing. - Just see the pics. - Can't wait to return.

Staying at Lickeyhead Castle in Insch, UK, was a magical experience. The castle has been restored, offering a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The surroundings are peaceful, making it an ideal getaway. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring a relaxing stay. It's a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Scottish castle!

We were a family of 16 adults, 7 children and one baby gathering from round the world. Kinblethmont provided a wonderful large home away from home. Everything we needed was provided and the grounds as well as the house are beautiful. We had fantastic weather which, of course, made things even better. Several of us swam at glorious Lunan Bay, walked the Arbroath Cliff Path, visited Glamis Castle and a few took the train to Edinburgh. We had arranged catering with Sinclair's for the adult evening meals which was a luxury but well worth it. There was plenty to do in the house itself (table tennis, snooker, chess, solitaire (several boards) and outside there was a playground, loads of hiding places for fun filled games, badminton, etc. Bird feeders could be viewed from the kitchen and the outside seating was used in the day and evening - it was glorious. Thank you for this delightful opportunity to bring our family together!

Where to begin? We had booked the Carnell Estate property for a family reunion 6 months previously with lofty expectations. Adrienne and Micky, our hosts, made sure that all our expectations were exceeded!. It was spectacular; the surroundings, the manor, the food, the staff, and fortunately the weather. Our family re-connected in exactly the way I had hoped. It was truly a memorable trip, and we are incredibly grateful to have had this experience.

my absolute best stay during my vacation. loved the castle and the medieval feel! would definitely stay again

We had a lovely time in this spacious tower turret, and the pictures do not do it justice. Everything is immaculate and extremely well taken care of. Compared to other "castles" where we've stayed (recognizing that the current building was built as a guesthouse and never served as a real castle), there were fewer amenities and things to do (no tennis courts, swimming pool, giant chess, loaner bikes, etc.), and the building is located weirdly right next to a suburban neighborhood. But we still had a lovely time -- just know that you have to go elsewhere to have anything to do with the kids.

Our family group had a wonderful stay at Colliston Castle. The accommodations were beautiful, each and every room so pretty and cozy, despite the castle's size, and the hosts (John and Sue) couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. They were kind enough to allow us an early check-in and greet our first arrivals with delicious cake and coffee. They also looked in on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. The castle is perfectly located near the quaint seaside town of Arbroath, a short drive to the grocery, and not far from other interesting locales. We took a day trip to Loch Ness (marvelous boat tour!) and Inverness, with some of our crew visiting St. Andrew's, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stirling, and a nearby whiskey distillery. All of us did the Arbroath cliff walk--breathtaking! WiFi worked great in the kitchen and breakfast areas, where we mostly used it, and the showers ran nice and hot. Not a spec of dust in the vast place and the grounds were absolutely lovely. We came from North Carolina, Virginia, and New York USA, and had a fantastic family reunion--our first since COVID. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. Watch out for the pheasants driving in. :)

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!