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East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle

Family-friendly castle in Insch with a hot tub

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Exterior
The Duff Room
The Bartolph Room
The Bartolph Room
The Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
NZ$686
avg per night

Explore the area

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Insch, Scotland
  • Place, Insch Connection Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Meadows Wildlife Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bartholf

1 King Bed

Duff

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bartholf En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Duff Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$686
avg per night

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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 Alford Valley Steam Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Insch Connection Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Insch Library - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Insch War Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Insch Meadows Wildlife Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Loch Insch - 15 min drive - 13.5 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
  • ‪Rainbow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pitstop - ‬11 min drive

About this property

East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle

The East Wing of Lickleyhead Castle is a luxury exclusive use accommodation venue. The castle is a Grade A listed historic building from the 16th century. The East Wing can accommodate 4 adults in comfort with the option of adding up to 2 small children. Outside, the sound of running water and abundant birdlife combine to provide an atmosphere of peace, calm and tranquility.
The space
Each of the bedrooms have been styled to reflect the period of former owners of note. This includes our 'Bartholf' medieval styled room. 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.
Please note: The east wing does not have a games room. For some reason this information is stuck on the listing despite having been deleted some time ago.

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No outside guests or caterers except by prior arrangement. Additional fees apply in these cases. Please contact us for a quote.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number AS-00426-P

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Wing of Historic 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 Insch Golf Club. Insch Library and Insch War Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Lovely Lickleyhead

We loved our stay! Our hosts were warm and welcoming with great suggestions of places to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Enjoyable castle stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A quirky and pleasurable castle experience. They had laid the dining table for us on arrival so instead of eating out every night we stayed in one evening and had a fun dinner in the wood panelled dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Historical experience

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Idyllic setting

We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and opportunity to stay in a castle in Scotland. The grounds were lovely with the burns flowing by. There were 3 of us and we enjoyed the wing of the castle with the two period bedrooms (the two story newer section of the castle),
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardas A.

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

Gerardas

Perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024