From old citadels in the Scottish highlands to quintessentially British palaces, our out-of-this-world collection of UK castles to rent out will certainly make you really feel as if you\’ve stepped back in time. While some admire their past with antique furnishings as well as historical decor, others have actually been transformed throughout, featuring artistic contemporary accents.

One point\’s for sure however– every one boasts packages of charm as well as oozes with character! All extracted from our Heritage Collection, right here are our top 10 castles in the UK you can really rent.

C17th Castle– Somerset

Perched on a hill with 360-degree sights of the Somerset countryside, this 17th century Quality I-listed castle will certainly have you seeming like you\’re the star of your extremely own period drama. There are different spaces found in each of its turrets, consisting of a swimming pool, library area and games room, while exterior dining spaces, a roofing system balcony, courtyard and attractive yards border the castle. If you can tear on your own away, you\’re additionally right near a beach as well as Clevedon Golf Club, permitting every person to obtain active outdoors.

Sleeps: 16

Price from: lb124pppn/$ 153pppn.

Enjoyable optional tasks: Have a game of archery on the grounds, or go kayaking as well as canoeing along the River Wye.

Ageless Castle– Scotland.

If you\’re seeking that classic castle feel (somewhere you can think of Downton Abbey being recorded) then Ageless Castle is the one for you. Extravagant insides and elegant decoration release a genuine regal energy, while the rustic vaulted ceilings and also antique furnishings provide an interesting comparison.

The castle has a team of four houses that you can rent out but or as part of huge group holiday accommodation– suitable for offering everybody their own area. You additionally have the option of making your stay fully provided, with meals prepared by award-winning chefs throughout.

Sleeps: 16.

Rate from: lb55pppn/$ 67pppn.

Enjoyable optional tasks: Book one of the staterooms for an unforgettable dinner, have an unique castle trip, obtain a bagpiper\’s welcome, appreciate a whisky sampling or prepare some Highland video games.

Dorset Castle– Dorset.

This neo-Gothic castle is located on the Island of Portland, providing it a special point of view over Church Ope Cove. What\’s even more, the innovative and also stylish interiors include a library with sea sights, a conservatory opening out onto the balcony, as well as an amazing orangery with a swimming pool, making this set of our top castles in the UK.

Outdoors, the sumptuous yards supply a mix of English, Italian, Japanese as well as tropical plants, while the al fresco balcony is perfectly placed to keep an eye out across the Jurassic Shore.

Sleeps: 18.

Cost from: lb118pppn/$ 145pppn.

Enjoyable optional activities: Foodies in your group? A private premium eating experience can be prepared. You\’re likewise only 500m from the closest beachy cove, with neighborhood day trips readily available.

Fenton Tower Estate– Scotland.
Photo by Phil Wilkinson.

Snuggled in the heart of East Lothian, you\’ll find Fenton Tower Estate, a remarkable 16th century tower. While it looks like a middle ages stronghold outside, you\’ll find it has been carefully brought back within, integrating modern features with original peculiarities.

Flaunting breathtaking views throughout the rolling countryside, this historic fortress is the best base for golf lovers (Muirfield, Gullane & North Berwick are all neighboring). Nonetheless, those that like to stay at home will certainly enjoy exploring all 5 floorings, which are interlinked by spiralling stairs. With a Great Hall, vaulted dining room, as well as collection room with its really own bar, you\’ll never be tired right here.

Sleeps: 16.

Cost from: lb200pppn/$ 247pppn.

Enjoyable optional tasks: This remain is readily available completely provided, with local top-class chefs serving up the finest Scottish cuisine. Our attendant team can additionally organise outing and trips for you.

Kirkliston Castle– Scotland.

A fairytale building with its very own personal tennis court, Kirkliston Castle is snuggled in 32 acres of manicured parkland, amping up the countryside resort feel. As you venture inside, you\’ll locate each area embellished in its own distinct means, with luxurious home furnishings giving off an advanced feeling.

There are a lot of places to entertain also, with a marble lounge, piano room, orangery as well as also a fully-stocked bar. Best of all, the humming heart of Edinburgh is just 20 minutes away if you aspire to discover this vivid city.

Sleeps: 24.

Price from: lb355pppn/$ 438pppn.

Fun optional activities: Day tours, adventures, catering and also events can all be set up with our concierge team as well as the on-site concierge.

Tamar Castle– Cornwall.

Standing pleased within 55 acres of forest, the glamorous Tamar Castle dates right back to 1698. Today, it still maintains lots of period features together with an entire host of modern facilities, making certain that your keep is really an unique one.

The stylish illustration space has a barking open fire, while the official dining-room has enough seating for all 22 guests. An obtainable bedroom with a damp space can be discovered on the first stage, while upstairs, the rest of the resting quarters are decorated in a manner that admires the residence\’s honorable origins.

During warmer months, take a dip in the solar-heated swimming pool and also take pleasure in the cozy Cornish weather condition prior to appreciating a walk around the stunning gardens.

Sleeps: 22.

Rate from: lb77/$ 95pppn based upon 22 individuals sharing.

Enjoyable optional activities: Our attendant group can assist you to arrange day trips to the beautiful Cornish coast and also nearby Dartmoor National forest, as well as various other places throughout Cornwall as well as Devon.

Burns Castle– Scotland.

Perfect for background enthusiasts, this 16th-century castle functions initial gun loops and also shot openings, in addition to a vaulted entry and Wonderful Hall. It\’s set in the open countryside of Scotland, within ten acres of ground that are ideal for discovering. When you include Burns Castle\’s games room, tiny collection, and environmentally friendly rustic wood barrel jacuzzi, there\’s ample to maintain a big team entertained.

your dog along for the enjoyable as well as uncover the remarkable nearby Angus and also Tayside location with each other.

Sleeps: 16.

Cost from: lb28/$ 34pppn based upon 16 individuals sharing.

Enjoyable optional tasks: Go fishing for salmon on the South Esk, or require to the seas and try your good luck there. Back at the castle, an exquisite eating experience can be set up with our fantastic attendant team– perhaps they\’ll also prepare what you capture!

Esk Castle– Tower & Home– Scotland.

In other places in Esk, you\’ll discover the magical Esk Castle embeded in 1300 acres of parkland that is house to fallow and red deer. Dating from the 15th century, the castle transportation you back in time, with gorgeous furnishing in Baronial design to match. You can rent the apartment or condo and also the tower with each other or independently, making this the optimal residential or commercial property for 4 or 8 visitors.

Sleeps: 8.

Cost from: lb64/$ 79pppn based on 8 individuals sharing.

Fun optional activities: fish for trout in the summer months or go pheasant capturing in the winter months– this home has limitless outside pursuits!

Ayrshire Castle– Ayrshire.
A UK castle you can stay in that absolutely brings background to life, this 15th-century fortress was as soon as a wedding event gift for Princess Mary. You\’ll discover exceptional initial functions here, like the hidden prison under a natural flagstone door, a murder hole where they made use of to put oil on trespassers, and also a secret staircase. No matter your age, creativities will certainly run wild when straying around Ayrshire Castle.

You can likewise take pleasure in rooftop views throughout the Firth of Clyde and take a stroll around the acre of gardens, all prior to cosying down in the Great Hall.

Sleeps: 14.

Rate from: lb53pppn/$ 65pppn.

Fun optional activities: Our attendant group can help arrange an entire host of activities, from white-water rafting and also abseiling, to quad cycling and race auto driving! There are also several leading golf links located nearby.

Tarbert Nation Manor– Scotland.

Discovered on the coasts of West Loch Tarbert, Tarbert Country Mansion offers 17 visitors unrivalled sights over the loch to Kintyre as well as the hills of Arran. The turreted 19th-century house has actually lately been modernised, supplying you with all the high-end amenities you could request, combined with the regal feeling of staying someplace truly special.

Outside, guests can discover the estate\’s large gardens, oak woods and also walled yard, along with the private pebble beach as well as foreshore. Nonetheless, you\’ll also be simply a 15-minute drive away from the nearby town and its option of shops, restaurants and also clubs– terrific for travelers that can\’t remain still for long!

Sleeps: 17.

Rate from: lb25pppn/$ 30pppn.

Fun optional tasks: Eat in vogue with the Oliver\’s Trips Chef Solution: An Exquisite Dining Experience. Readily available via our attendant, this add-on has our chefs deal with everything throughout, suggesting you can simply sit back as well as enjoy the gastronomic experience.

All set to live out a real-life fairy tale? If you\’re thinking of leasing a castle for a wedding celebration, a special celebration, or simply for a vacation less normal, after that take a look at our castle collections in England, Scotland and also Ireland. As well as, if you\’ve obtained any inquiries regarding our UK castles or would love to add one or two fun tasks to your remain (a casino evening or whisky sampling, possibly?), then have a talk with our Oliver\’s Travels concierge team, that can arrange whatever from trips to catering.