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Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Insch, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Bennachie Centre - 15 min drive
  • Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive
  • Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle - 21 min drive
  • Castle Fraser - 26 min drive
  • University of Aberdeen - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 14 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kellockbank Country Emporium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Morgan McVeighs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Great WALL - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fast Frys - ‬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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • A bike on site, games, and books
  • A billiards/pool table, barbecue grills, and table tennis
  • Outdoor furniture
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

Property manager

James Davies

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycling
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Books
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio
  • Fenced yard

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

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 available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 30
Note from host: Actively encouraging weddings, experienced hosts
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 elevators

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 4 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?

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 Insch Golf Club. Insch Library and Insch War Memorial Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Historic Fairytale Lickleyhead Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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