Lickleyhead Castle
Lickleyhead Castle is a 16th century grade A listed building in the heart of Aberdeenshire. We provide accommodation to large groups and also host weddings or other events. The entirety of the building is exclusively available to paying guests. We have 8 bedrooms and can sleep 16 (plus 2 young kids). If your party isn't large enough for the whole building, you could take a single wing. The West Wing has 6 bedrooms, the East Wing has 2 bedrooms. In addition to bedrooms, the property features nine bathrooms/washrooms, a dining room, a large kitchen, a music room, a games' room, a living room and the cavernous great hall amongst others. There are two usable fireplaces, a grand piano, a pool table, a library and a complementary few drams of whisky for those staying in the laird's room.
The Gardener's Cottage is within the grounds of Lickleyhead Castle, about 30 metres from the castle building. It has 3 bedrooms and can sleep 6 adults. There are 2 bathrooms within the cottage, a large kitchen/dining room and a cosy living room. Together with the castle this means that we could sleep up to 22 people across the 2 buildings.
For couples looking to the tie the knot, we are best set up to deliver micro-weddings of up to 30 people. We specialise in destination weddings, renewing vows and elopements but we will do our best to assist with your needs. Of course, you would have the option of staying at the castle for a night or two either side of the big day.
The exterior of Lickleyhead is breath-taking: the castle is surrounded on three sides by flowing water from the fore and back burns and a woodland that has been allowed to grow for at least a couple of centuries. Wildlife can frequently be viewed from the windows, be it red squirrels or eagles, which this writer has personally seen landing on a trampoline for children. There is ample parking on the wide driveway.
Rooms
Forbes Room
This room is named for the castle's 16th century laird, John Forbes. It features a traditional Scottish box bed (modern mattress!)and has been decorated to match the period.
- Type Superior Double
Lumsden Nursery
This room is named for the Lumsden family who owned the property in the Victorian era. It is the top most room in the castle with fantastic views across the surrounding woods and fields.
- Type Double/Twin
Laird's Room
The laird's room is the master bedroom at Lickleyhead Castle. This is the room the laird (lord) of the castle would have slept in down the centuries. It has access to 2 en suite bathrooms.
- Type Superior King
Maitland Room
The Maitland Room is named for Rear Admiral John Maitland who owned the castle during the Napoleonic Wars. It has an en suite bathroom and is decorated in a Georgian style with Age of Sail motifs.
- Type Superior King
Bartholf Room
The Bartholf Room is a medieval styled bedroom with an en suite bathroom.
- Type Deluxe King
Duff Room
The Duff Room is a Victorian Scottish styled bedroom with a Balmoral feel. This room is named for the castle's 18th century owners, the Duffs.
- Type Deluxe King
Grande Luz Room
The Grande Luz Room is named for Maria Luz de Landa, who owned the castle in the 1920's. It is styled as an interwar manner
- Type Superior Double
Leith Gallery
The Leith Gallery is our family suite. It is styled as an 18th century lady's chamber. In addition to the King sized bed it has two singles and an en suite bathroom.
- Type Family
The Gardener's Cottage 2nd bedroom
The 2nd bedroom of the gardener's cottage is on the ground floor.
- Type Deluxe Double
The Gardener's Cottage 3rd Bedroom
The 3rd bedroom of the gardener's cottage has 2 single beds. It is on the first floor.
- Type Standard Twin
The Gardener's Cottage Master Bedroom
The master bedroom in the gardener's cottage is large and has a king sized sleigh bed. It is on the first floor.
- Type Superior King
