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Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

Lickleyhead Castle offers a fairytale setting where guests can recharge by a roaring fire or explore the grounds where water flows gently and wildlife thrives

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Historic grandeur meets cozy comfort at Lickleyhead Castle. Explore 11 acres with rope swings and streams, or unwind by the firepit. This peaceful, unique property is a favorite among travelers seeking relaxation and adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Insch travel guide
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Insch, Aberdeenshire

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
  • Rainbow
    6 min drive

About this property

Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

Family-friendly castle on the waterfront
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this castle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A bike on site, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Games, table tennis, and books
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle feature comforts such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 6.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Private fenced yards, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No outside guests or 3rd party caterers except by prior arrangement. Fees apply in these cases. Contact us to find out more.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Actively encouraging weddings, experienced hosts

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number AS-00426-P

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Insch
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Private vacation home

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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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