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10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
19 May 2022
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Fun with Friends at Lickleyhead
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Onsite parking available
- Dogs and cats allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fenced yard
- Arcade/game room
The current price is AU$2,029
AU$2,029
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 3 June
Explore the area
Insch, Aberdeenshire
- Insch Connection MuseumPlace, Insch Connection Museum7 min drive
- Insch LibraryPlace, Insch Library7 min drive
- Insch Meadows Wildlife AreaPlace, Insch Meadows Wildlife Area7 min drive
- Aberdeen (ABZ)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
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$2,029
AU$2,029
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 3 June
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About the area
Insch
Located in Insch, this castle is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haughton Country Park and Bennachie Centre, while Insch Connection Museum and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
What's nearby
- Insch Connection Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Insch Library - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Insch Meadows Wildlife Area - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Bennachie Leisure Centre - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Loch Insch - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
- Insch Station - 14 min drive
- Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Old Post Office Tearoom - 12 min drive
- Morgan McVeighs - 12 min drive
- Kellockbank Country Emporium - 10 min drive
- Alford Bistro - 16 min drive
- The Pitstop - 11 min drive
About this property
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle
Lickleyhead Castle is a luxury, exclusive use group accommodation venue. We now host weddings. Contact the management to find out more. Lickleyhead is a Grade A listed historic building from the 16th century. It can accommodate up to 16 adults, 2 children and 3 dogs. Despite it's grandeur the castle feels very much like a home with 2 working fireplaces. The smell of woodsmoke greets you as you climb the stone staircase. Outside, the sound of running water and abundant birdlife combine to provide an atmosphere of peace, calm and tranquility.
Each of the bedrooms have been styled to reflect the period of former owner's of note. This includes our 17th century box bedroom which has proven to be a great favourite with our guests and the Victorian nursery on the very top floor. The castle grounds which are exciting to explore, extend to 11 acres, with 2 burns (streams), rope swings to discover, not to mention a ruined archway and a bird hide. We are also situated on the lower slopes of Bennachie which of course means plenty of wonderful walks from the doorstep.
The whole building will be yours!
Each of the bedrooms have been styled to reflect the period of former owner's of note. This includes our 17th century box bedroom which has proven to be a great favourite with our guests and the Victorian nursery on the very top floor. The castle grounds which are exciting to explore, extend to 11 acres, with 2 burns (streams), rope swings to discover, not to mention a ruined archway and a bird hide. We are also situated on the lower slopes of Bennachie which of course means plenty of wonderful walks from the doorstep.
The whole building will be yours!
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Actively encouraging weddings, experienced hosts
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No outside guests or 3rd party caterers except by prior arrangement. Fees apply in these cases. Contact us to find out more.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number AS-00426-P
Property # 10946676
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Actively encouraging weddings, experienced hosts
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle on 31 May 2026 start from AU$2,029, 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).
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10/10 Excellent
James G.
11 Sept 2022
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!
James G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
19 June 2022
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!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
