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If you’d rather escape the madding crowd, go for a rural retreat. We’ve got farmhouses and country cottages in areas of outstanding beauty all over Britain. Fill your days exploring the Brecon Beacons, rambling across the Lake District or scaling the peaks of the Scottish Highlands.
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46 Holiday homes
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Craufurdland Castle- Tower Hse - Kilmarnock castle sleeps 16
East Ayrshire / Kilmarnock
6 16 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 15 km
- Child friendly
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from £364 / night
Plane Castle - Airth castle sleeps 18
Falkirk District / Airth
6 18 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 18
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £700 / night
The GateHouse - Dover castle sleeps 4
Kent / Dover
1 4 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
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from £65 / night
“Our own private castle!”
The Gatehouse at Dover was the perfect location for our Valentine's Day getaway. Beautifully decorated and very cozy, it made a wonderful couple's retreat. It is also ideally located, with an easy a… More
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You booked a long time ahead to secure the Valentines weekend and it is so nice to hear that the Gate House lived up to expectations as the perfect romantic cottage.
“Wow, wow, wow”
This place is a jewel, a wonderful and unusual property. We went at Christmas and Michelle kindly put up tasteful decorations for us. It made our Christmas. The property is warm and has loads of chara… More
Many thanks for your kind words Lea. I'm so glad you enjoyed your Christmas at the Gate House and hope we can welcome you back sometime very soon. Best regards, Michelle.
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15 4 Bedrooms / sleeps 8
Milton Under Wychwood, Cotswolds
Calgary Castle, Calgary, Isle of Mull - Calgary castle sleeps 16
Isle of Mull / Calgary
8 16 7 nights min
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- 7 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
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from £332 / night
006-Historic Medieval Castle - West Kilbride castle sleeps 14
North Ayrshire / West Kilbride
5 14 7 nights min
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
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from £422 / night
033-16th Century Castle - Dulnain Bridge castle sleeps 8
Grantown-on-Spey / Dulnain Bridge
4 8 7 nights min
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £150 / night
Glentruim Castle - Newtonmore castle sleeps 14
Badenoch and Strathspey / Newtonmore
8 14 Min stay varies
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 15 km
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £900 / night
“The perfect holiday”
We stayed at Glentruim with family and friends to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. It was fantastic. The castle is beautiful, unspoilt and homely, you can feel the warmth of the place as soon as … More
“THE BEST BIRTHDAY BASH IN THE MOST AMAZING CASTLE”
Returned to Glentruim for a Special Birthday! The Comfort, Space, Hot-tub, Cinema room, Log fires and Scenery are all fantastic. 13 girls spent 3 nights at this amazing Castle. The beauty of stayin… More
Thank you for your great review. Glentruim is a beautiful place and we are delighted that all of our guests enjoy it as much as we do. Our aim is to provide excellent accommodation and a warm and welcoming environment in which our guests feel totally relaxed and at home, and to create special memories that will live with them forever more. The fact that you are a repeat customer several times over speaks volumes. Thanks and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
“Think of an amazing, beautiful castle and multiply by 50”
Glentrium Castle was out of this world, incredible. I have never in my life stayed in such an amazing self catering accommodation, let alone a castle! It is a beautiful castle, very large, but not sca… More
153-Historic Highland Castle - Struy castle sleeps 16
Scottish Highlands / Struy
8 16 7 nights min
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £268 / night
Acton castle overlooking the sea - stunning views - Penzance castle sleeps 4
Cornwall / Penzance
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Suitable for children age 5+
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from £100 / night
Ayrshire Castle - West Kilbride castle sleeps 14
North Ayrshire / West Kilbride
7 14 2 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £1000 / night
Castle Lachlan - Strachur castle sleeps 15
Argyll and Bute / Strachur
6 15 3 nights min
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 15
- 3 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £620 / night
040-Historic Castle Apartment - Forres castle sleeps 14
Moray / Forres
7 14 7 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £243 / night
031-15th Century Castle - Insch castle sleeps 14
Aberdeenshire / Insch
7 14 7 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £279 / night
Kilmartin Castle - Kilmartin castle sleeps 6
Argyll and Bute / Kilmartin
3 6 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £172 / night
164-Castle with Great Hall - Bannockburn castle sleeps 10
Stirling / Bannockburn
4 10 7 nights min
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £272 / night
TOFTCOMBS MANSION HOUSE - Biggar castle sleeps 24
South Lanarkshire / Biggar
11 24 Min stay varies
- 11 bedrooms
- Sleeps 24
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £950 / night
“A Perfect Birthday Weekend”
I stayed at the mansion house to celebrate my 30th birthday along with 22 other people. Everything was perfect, the communication from Clare from start to end was helpful, patient, clear and concise. … More
“50th birthday celebration”
On celebrating my 50th birthday Toftcombs gave us all 23 guest a very unique experience that made us all feel very special. Phil and Claire (proprietors) made us feel very welcome showing us around be… More
“Gracious Scotland Living”
We traveled with three generations of four families and Toftcombs was the perfect home for our two week stay in Scotland. The grounds are lovely and the house is magnificent. Situated in a beautifu… More
181-Castle by Arbroath - Arbroath castle sleeps 16
Angus / Arbroath
7 16 7 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £265 / night
156-Unique Historic Castle - Longtown castle sleeps 10
Carlisle / Longtown
4 10 7 nights min
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £215 / night
The Castle. Winner Best Self catering in Norfolk - Holt castle sleeps 9
Norfolk / Holt
4 9 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 12 km
- Child friendly
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from £440 / night
“Fantastic”
Spent Christmas at the Grove for three night with extended family of 16. Well catered for and everything you required was provided. Furniture and fittings were very nice and the grounds including a w… More
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us and we're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much that you're thinking about returning next year. Alison
“Perfect accommodation for our stay on the North Norfolk Coast”
The property we stayed in was large and spacious with beautifully finished and very well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The dining room was large as was the comfortable lounge. We received a very war… More
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our holiday cottage, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Alison
Irishman's Tower at Hoghton Tower - Hoghton castle sleeps 2
Lancashire / Hoghton
1 2 1 night min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 night min
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from £204 / night
Balvaird Apartment at Scone Palace - Perth castle sleeps 6
Perth and Kinross / Perth
3 6 2 nights min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 nights min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
- Private garden
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from £500 / night
167-Castle On The Plain - Larkhall castle sleeps 4
South Lanarkshire / Larkhall
2 4 7 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £158 / night
004-Magnificent Castle - Cove castle sleeps 20
Argyll and Bute / Cove
8 20 7 nights min
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 20
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £480 / night
185-Luxury Castle Tower - North Berwick castle sleeps 14
East Lothian / North Berwick
7 14 7 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
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from £1412 / night
The Fortalice - Blairgowrie castle sleeps 12
Perth and Kinross / Blairgowrie
6 12 2 nights min
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 12
- 2 nights min
- Ski
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £1625 / night
Luffness Castle in Self Catering Wing - Aberlady castle sleeps 4
East Lothian / Aberlady
2 4 3 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 3 nights min
- Child friendly
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from £175 / night
King John's Castle - Devizes castle sleeps 13
Wiltshire / Devizes
7 13 Min stay varies
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 13
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £1525 / night
C17th Castle - Clevedon castle sleeps 16
Somerset / Clevedon
8 16 2 nights min
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 16
- 2 nights min
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £2059 / night
153B-Highland Castle + Cottage - Inverness castle sleeps 22
Scottish Highlands / Inverness
11 22 7 nights min
- 11 bedrooms
- Sleeps 22
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £297 / night
Logie Country House - Pitcaple castle sleeps 32
Inverurie / Pitcaple
13 32 3 nights min
- 13 bedrooms
- Sleeps 32
- 3 nights min
- Nearest beach 30 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £2500 / night
“Really wonderful.”
Stayed for the weekend with the family to celebrate my son's 40th birthday. Three generations, ten of us age ranging from 9 to sixties. We were in the guest wing which sleeps ten and was very comforta… More
058-Restored Fortified Castle - Cupar castle sleeps 14
Fife / Cupar
6 14 7 nights min
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 7 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
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from £272 / night
East Wing - Cardigan Castle Accommodation - 374090 - Cardigan castle sleeps 8
Ceredigion / Cardigan
4 8 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
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from £122 / night
7 Brockhampton Park, Gloucestershire, GL54 5SP - Brockhampton castle sleeps 4
Herefordshire / Brockhampton
2 4 3 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 3 nights min
- Ask owner if suitable for children
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £450 / night
Fenton Tower - North Berwick castle sleeps 13
East Lothian / North Berwick
7 13 2 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 13
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £1080 / night
Victorian mansion in Scotland - Moffat castle sleeps 15
Dumfries and Galloway / Moffat
7 15 3 nights min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 15
- 3 nights min
- Child friendly
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from £566 / night
Lunga House - Craobh Haven castle sleeps 40
Argyll and Bute / Craobh Haven
18 40 2 nights min
- 18 bedrooms
- Sleeps 40
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £1500 / night
196-Luxury Scottish Castle - Kirkton of Glenisla castle sleeps 12
Angus / Kirkton of Glenisla
6 12 7 nights min
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 12
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £465 / night
Lunga - Craobh Haven castle sleeps 40
Argyll and Bute / Craobh Haven
17 40 1 night min
- 17 bedrooms
- Sleeps 40
- 1 night min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £1300 / night
Colliston castle - Arbroath castle sleeps 14
Angus / Arbroath
7 14 1 night min
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- 1 night min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £500 / night