10/10 Excellent
James G.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place I’ve Ever Stayed
James G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle
Family-friendly castle in Insch
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Explore the area
Insch, Aberdeenshire
- Bennachie Centre15 min drive
- Haughton Country Park17 min drive
- Castle Fraser26 min drive
- Aberdeen (ABZ)40 min drive
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About the area
Insch
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 Forvie National Nature Reserve, while Insch Connection Museum and Scottish Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Little Treasures and Dean's of Huntly. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
- Loch Insch - 12 min drive
- Bennachie Centre - 15 min drive
- Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive
- Castle Fraser - 26 min drive
- Union Square Shopping Centre - 38 min drive
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
- Great WALL - 16 min drive
- The Alford Bistro - 16 min drive
- Lil' C's - 8 min drive
About this property
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle
Family-friendly castle on the waterfront
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
- An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture and barbecues
- Games, ping pong and books
- A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle offer comforts, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
- Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
- 9 bathrooms with baths and showers
- Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas
Property manager
Kathy Davies
Languages
French, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and public transport
- Electric car charging station on site
Things to do
- Arcade/games room
- Billiards/pool table
- Golf
- Playground
- Table tennis
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Beach loungers
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
More
- Books
- Designated smoking areas
- Games
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bed sheets
- Heating
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 9 bathrooms
- Bath
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Food and drink
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
Outdoor space
- Deck or patio
- Fenced garden
More
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Washing machine
Policies
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Actively encouraging weddings, experienced hosts
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Insch
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).
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?
Checkout 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 Insch Golf Club. Insch Library and Insch War Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
19 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
19 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022