Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this castle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

About the area

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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Insch travel guide
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Insch, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Insch Connection Museum
    7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Insch Library
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Insch Meadows Wildlife Area
    7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bennachie Leisure Centre
    8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Loch Insch
    16 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station
    14 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old Post Office Tearoom
    12 min drive
  • Alford Bistro
    16 min drive
  • Morgan McVeighs
    12 min drive
  • Insch Cyprus Maze House
    6 min drive
  • Commercial Bar
    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. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • Other perks include:
    • A bike on site, table tennis, and outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and books
    • Games
  • 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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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

9.6

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed your stay - such a special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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