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West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

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Dates

September 2025

8

October 2025

Exterior

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books

The West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle blends 16th-century charm with modern comforts. Guests can relax in the spa tub after exploring the 11-acre grounds with rope swings, ancient archways, and a bird hide. Enjoy on-site golfing and free WiFi in all rooms.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Kitchen
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Room options

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Sept 8 - Sept 9

Tomorrow

Sept 9 - Sept 10

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About the area

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 Forvie National Nature Reserve and Bennachie Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Kintore Play Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Visit our Insch travel guide

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Insch, Scotland

What's nearby

Bennachie Centre - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle - 28 min drive - 24.4 km
Castle Fraser - 32 min drive - 30.8 km
TECA - 33 min drive - 43.6 km
University of Aberdeen - 41 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

Insch Station - 14 min drive
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Morgan McVeighs - ‬12 min drive
‪Kellockbank Country Emporium - ‬10 min drive
‪The Pitstop - ‬11 min drive
‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

Family-friendly castle in the mountains

At West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. Active travellers can enjoy cycling 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 laundry facilities.

You'll also find perks such as:

A bike on-site, outdoor furniture and books
Ping pong, a billiards/pool table and barbecues

Room features

All guest rooms at West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle boast comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.

Extra amenities include:

Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
7 bathrooms with baths and showers
Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and recycling

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
Hot tub
Table tennis

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
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.
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

More

Fireplace
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Recycling
Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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

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

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 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.

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 Insch Golf Club. Insch Library and Insch War Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

1 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

20 Aug 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Victoria R.

9 Oct 2024

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