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  • 24 guests

  • 12 bedrooms

  • 12 bathrooms

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If you have a special occasion to celebrate or are planning a big get-together, this is the place to do it. Sleeping up to twenty-four guests in absolute luxury, this 17th-century baronial castle with its pepper-pot roofs, Victorian walled garden and quintessential Highland setting is the stuff of fairy tales. Children will love it here – the 18-acre grounds are like a magical wild playground – though with a Whisky Library brimming with fine single malts, Scottish gins (and whisky tutors on call), adults will love it perhaps even more. The dining room is an impressive place for a feast, and the home is staffed with a chef to introduce you to high-end Highland cuisine. Afterwards, play billiards in the games room, find a cosy nook for reading or practice your Highland fling in front of a roaring fire. Outside, the options continue – light a crackling bonfire in private woodland or practice fly fishing at the estate's lochan, which feeds off the River Don. The house is in good company with Balmoral just 8 miles away, and Aberdeenshire's golf courses are some of the best in Scotland. It's also located within the Cairngorms National Park, so, depending on the...


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What to expect


Highlights

Hike, ski or kayak in the magnificent  Cairngorms National Park

Hike, ski or kayak in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park

Roam the magical three acre Victorian walled garden

Roam the magical three acre Victorian walled garden

Explore the estate's sprawling wooded grounds

Explore the estate's sprawling wooded grounds

Sample Scotland's finest whisky and gin in the whisky library

Sample Scotland's finest whisky and gin in the whisky library

Get competitive in the games room

Get competitive in the games room

Serenade your family on the grand piano

Serenade your family on the grand piano

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Home truths

    Two double bedrooms are located in an independent chalet, adjacent to the house

    One of the suites has two double bedrooms and can sleep up to four guests – it’s aimed at families but suits close friends too, since the bedrooms are separate and have private bathrooms

    Three bedrooms have split king beds so they can be made into twins if required

    Guests don’t have access to a kitchen but meals are prepared to order by the in-house chef

    All bedrooms have their own private bathroom, luxury Aesop toiletries, bathrobes and slippers

    The castle is located less than an hour’s drive from Aberdeen International Airport

    This home presents a unique setting for private events and special occasions – contact the hosts for a bespoke experience

About this stay


Amenities

Desk / workplace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Garden

TV

Bedrooms & bathrooms

12 bedrooms, 13 beds

12 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

24/7 concierge

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Cab booking

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Massage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is fit for royalty. On the edge of the Cairngorms National Park the Queen’s Scottish holiday residence, Balmoral, is set amidst the untamed wilderness of heather-clad hills. The adjoining munros of the Cairngorms are home to ski resorts, and a troupe of reindeer can sometimes be spotted migrating over the land. A true wilderness, this corner of the country is home to some of Scotland’s rarest wildlife – pinemartins,...

Get around

Airport

Aberdeen International

1 hr 14 min

Inverness

1 hr 50 min

Dundee

2 hr 17 min

Train station

Dufftown

1 hr 8 min

Bus stop

Golf Road

39 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

4 min

Cafe

10 min

Pharmacy

30 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Events possible (with prior approval)

No pets

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 14:00

Departure before 11:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Scott

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Current owners Lynne and Marc Lino proudly took over from the previous owners in May 2014 claiming their own place in the rich history of this exceptional Highland estate. Your hosts open their castle doors to visitors from around the world, offering an exclusive opportunity to experience the Scottish Highlands whilst enjoying a private retreat with bespoke and exclusive experiences.

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