A memorable and fairytale experience is waiting for you in beautiful Scotland, where especially for the Christmas vacation, you can live in a privately owned Scottish castle! We present to you a couple of luxurious getaways that combine modern comforts and all kinds of activities that will meet the needs of the whole family. Enjoy special moments in a special environment…
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle Shapinsay is located in the Orkney Islands and is an idyllic retreat where you can escape from everyday life. A great location on the northeast coast of mainland Scotland, the impressive building is very easy to be detected and visitors feel the first time completely isolated from the outside world. The Victorian castle has been completely renovated, providing all the comforts of a modern space and can accommodate up to 18 people. Guests have at their disposal a large living room and a dining room with library, which serves breakfast and dinner. For moments of fun and relaxation you can enjoy the billiards room, golf course and a private chapel for weddings. A number of activities are organized for residents, including hiking, fishing, horse riding, tennis, diving, cycling, archery and cooking classes, boat trips and bird watching.
Ackergill Tower
The house of Ackergill Tower is perched at the northernmost tip of the UK and dates from 1476. Accommodating up to 34 people in the main tower, is the ideal choice for magical Christmas of multi member family. Entertainment options will satisfy even the most demanding tastes, since there are golf facilities and are able to deal with someone archery, shooting, horse riding along the beach and observing hawks. The property has its own Opera House, which is an ideal place to host parties and events for the whole family. The spa offers relaxing treatments and the area has many attractions such as the Castle of Mey, which belonged to Queen Elizabeth, the John O’Groats, in the northeastern tip of Scotland and whiskey distillery Pulteney.
Corrour Lodge
The Corrour Lodge is a modern building inspired by traditional architecture, often described as a castle of the 21th century. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the house is built on two old buildings and offers magnificent views of Loch Ossian. In the heart of a family owned 60,000 acres, embraced by majestic landscapes and wildlife in Corrour Lodge is a haven of luxury and comfort.
Having accommodates up to 30 people, with a separate wing for children especially luxurious accommodation offers outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, riding with one of the 16 Icelandic ponies of the estate, mountain biking and boating. At the end of the day guests can relax in the sauna or to continue enhancing their fitness at the gym.
View more about castles here: Top castle hotels around the world, Famous Castles in Spain: Castillo de Penafiel in Valladolid.
By Nicole P.
Scottish castle photos: bovster, Katharine Assheton, Alan Lin, HJSP82.
