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West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

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Lickleyhead Castle
The Great Hall
The Laird's Room
Room
The Maitland Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$1,652
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

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Forbes

1 Double Bed

Grand Luz

1 King Bed

Laird's

1 King Bed

Lumsden Nursery

2 Single Beds

Maitland

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

First floor shower room

Shower only

Gallery bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Gallery ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill ensuite

Bathtub or shower

Laird's ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Maitland ensuite

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$1,652
avg per night

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About the area

Insch

Located in Insch, this castle is in a rural area and in the mountains. Haughton Country Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bennachie Centre and Wartle Moss. Travelling with kids? Consider Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre. 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
  • Bennachie Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 7.1 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
  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kellockbank Country Emporium - ‬10 min drive
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About this property

West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

The West Wing of Lickleyhead Castle is a luxury, exclusive use accommodation venue. It is a Grade A listed historic building from the 16th century. It can accommodate a maximum of 10 people plus 3 dogs. Despite it's grandeur the castle feels very much like a home with a working fireplace and the smell of woodsmoke which 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.

Please note: The West Wing does not include a formal dining room. If you wish to make use of our dining room you should book the whole castle. West Wing guests can eat around the kitchen table.

The space
Each of the bedrooms have been styled to reflect the period of former owner's of note. This includes our 16th 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.

Please note that the West Wing is not suitable for adult parties such as hen and stag parties. The entire castle can be booked for this purpose.

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No outside guests without prior arrangement with the management. Fees apply. Please contact us to find out more.
No 3rd party caterers in the west wing. Please consider staying in the whole castle if this is of interest.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$1,652, 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 West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle located?

Located in the mountains, 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).

West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place for kids and adults to live out their castle fantasies.

The 7 of us stayed here to be in between Aberdeen and Inverness and it worked perfectly. The property is amazing…don’t miss the rope swing for the kids. The trails were great to hike and run.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Magical oasis

We stayed at Lickleyhead for a family reunion and rented the entire castle. It was like a fairytale. The castle is beautifully decorated, the grounds were wonderful to explore, and we had all the space and amenities we needed. It was absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Para grupos aconsejo alquilar el castillo entero

Alguna habitación no es apta para el uso, las fotos no se correspondían con las partes alquiladas, no incluia el comedor cuando se mostraba la imagen en la web. Para grupos de 10 o más personas hay que alquilar el castillo entero
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024