Sleeps up to 24
12 Bedrooms, 12 Bathrooms
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60
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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...
Top Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
TV
Our highlights
The striking features and hidden details that caught our eye
Hike, ski or kayak in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park
Roam the magical three acre Victorian walled garden
Explore the estate's sprawling wooded grounds
Sample Scotland's finest whisky and gin in the whisky library
Get competitive in the games room
Serenade your family on the grand piano
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Staying in The Cairngorms
Spanning over four and a half thousand square kilometres and with a population of just eighteen thousand, the UK’s largest national park, Cairngorms, is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor explorers. Without the buzz of endless traffic, wildlife thrives here all year round, and you can spot capercaillies, red squirrels and even wild deer – if you visit in late autumn, you may hear the thundering clash of locked...
Taxis
Local taxi and rideshare services available
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Key info
Check-in from 14:00
Check out by 11:00
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Cancellation policy:
Get a 50% refund when you cancel up until 60 days before check‑in.
Home Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Not suitable for pets
Parties & events possible – please talk to your host
No smoking
Good to know
Wifi
No air con
Home truths
What the photos might not tell you, but we do
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
Beds and bathrooms
12 bedrooms, 13 beds
12 bathrooms
VIP services
Feel free to enquire about arranging those extra-special services with your host when booking the home.
24/7 concierge
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Your host Federica
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.
This home is nominated for the Plum Guide Award. Find out more