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West Wing of Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

Family-friendly castle in Insch with a hot tub

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

About the area

Map
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

More

  • 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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
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

Reviews

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

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

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