Castles for Christmas 2010 and New Year 2010/11 - please phone 01738 451610 to confirm availability
ABERDEENSHIRE
Cortes House, Rathen, Aberdeenshire - P021
Accommodation: 11 bedrooms, 7 double, 3 family. Sleeps 24 (+6).
This splendid Regency mansion, built in 1810, has wonderful architectural features which have been carefully restored
Christmas £4320;
Fawsyde House, Kinneff, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire - P106
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 6 double, 1 twin, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 14 (+2).
Fawsyde House is an enchanting Victorian mansion house built in the style of a grand Scottish hunting lodge and is surrounded by glorious gardens complete with flower beds, stone statues, lawns and woodland, not to mention the Gothic folly.
Christmas £3200, New Year £3650
Monaltrie House, Ballater, Aberdeenshire - P066
Accommodation: Sleeps 12 (+2).
In the heart of Royal Deeside, Monaltrie House is an exceptional home offering relaxation and privacy in sumptuous surroundings.
Christmas 6 bedrooms £4500 or 8 bedrooms £6000; New Year 6 bedrooms £5000 or 8 bedrooms £6600
ARGYLL
Blaven, Oban, Argyll - P104
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 4 double, 1 twin, 1 single, 2 cot(s). Sleeps 11 (+2).
Beautifully presented with lovely colour schemes, stylish fabrics and elegant furnishing, Blaven offers a luxury setting in which to relax and enjoy this exceptional location.
Christmas £2800; New Year £3300
Telowie, Connel, Oban, Argyll - A578
Accommodation: 2 double, 3 twin. Sleeps 10.
Sitting on the edge of Loch Etive, Telowie has the most spectacular views possible, and with this superb holiday house being designed so that the main public rooms with picture windows are on the first floor, it is difficult to tear yourself away.
10 days for the price of 7 - Christmas 2010 £1500 for up to 10 days from 18th December departing 28th December.
ANGUS
The Macduff Tower, Kinnaird Castle, Strathesk, Angus - P112
Accommodation: 5 bedrooms, 3 double, 2 twin, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 10.
The fabulous Kinnaird Castle could be your base for a week should you choose this wonderful apartment for a holiday! The MacDuff Tower is a glorious holiday house and is part of the main castle so feels as if you are staying the wonderful stately country house itself.
Christmas £2100
Barony Apartment, Kinnaird Castle, Strathesk, Angus - P113
Accommodation: 5 bedrooms, 2 double, 2 twin, 1 single, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 9 (+1).
One of the most beautiful castles in Angus, Kinnaird is breathtaking and the Barony is within the castle. Along with a wonderful holiday apartment, full of character and charm, you have access to wonderful grounds complete with woodland and riverside walks, a deer park where you can watch the deer from the windows, and large lawns.
New Year £1950
AYRSHIRE
Black Clauchrie House, Barrhill, Ayrshire - P082
Accommodation: Sleeps 16 (+6).
As you drive the 4 miles up the single track road to Black Clauchrie you will revel in the sense of isolation and beauty that is this part of Ayrshire.
Christmas £3030;
Blairquhan Castle, Ayr, Ayrshire - P041 
Accommodation: Sleeps 26.
A magnificent Castle surrounded by a beautiful country estate on the banks of the River Girvan. Offers well laid out accommodation suitable for all sorts of entertaining from house parties to conferences and corporate entertainment.
Christmas POA; New Year POA
House of Craigie, Craigie, Ayrshire - P107
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 2 double, 5 twin. Sleeps 14.
Stunning and luxurious country house with heated indoor pool and all weather tennis court set in beautiful rural Ayrshire with outstanding views.
Christmas £3500; New Year £4000
Law Castle, West Kilbride, Ayrshire - P093
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 6 double, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 12 (+2).
Steeped in history, Grade A listed Law Castle dates back to the 15th Century and has been beautifully and imaginatively restored to create a truly unique and splendid holiday house.
New Year £5500
BORDERS
Toftcombs House, Biggar, Borders - P077
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 17.
A truly delightful, classic country house with views across farmland yet only 26 miles from Edinburgh.
Christmas £5500; New Year £7000
CAIRNGORMS & SPEY
Kinermony House, Aberlour, Strathspey - P071
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms, 8 twin. Sleeps 16.
A truly wonderful house in lovely grounds with spectacular views across the River Spey.
New Year £4800
Knocktulchan, Grantown-on-Spey, Cairngorms & Spey - N660
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 3 double, 3 twin, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 12.
Walk through the door of Knocktuchan into an ambience of natural elegance and charm combined with tasteful grandeur. Surrounded by lovely gardens and countryside, with its elevated position above the River Spey and views over the Cromdale Hills this house is an idyllic setting whatever the occasion, with peaceful surroundings and immaculate presentation.
Christmas £3500
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
The House of Knock, Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway - P060
Accommodation: Sleeps 12.
The House of Knock occupies a commanding cliff-top location overlooking a wide, secluded beach and with views to the coast of Ireland.
Christmas £2450
FORT WILLIAM AREA
Conaglen House, Ardgour, Fort William area - P001
Accommodation: Sleeps 18.
A magnificent mansion house with view over Loch Linnhe. A magnificent setting for house parties with prestigious public rooms and a selection of en-suite bedrooms.
Christmas £8250; New Year £9500
INNER HEBRIDES
Island House, Heylipol, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides - P089
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 1 double, 5 twin, 1 family. Sleeps 15.
As the principal house on the magical Isle of Tiree, Island House offers a rare opportunity to enjoy this exceptional island in great comfort.
Chrisrmas £2860; New Year £2860
Forest Lodge, Craighouse, Islay and Jura - P065
Accommodation: Sleeps 26.
Forest Lodge is situated above the island’s only public road in an idyllic position with panoramic sea views across the Sound of Jura to the Mull of Kintyre.
Christmas £3000; New Year £3500
INVERNESS SHIRE
Dalcross Castle, near Inverness, Inverness-shire - P003
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms. Sleeps 12.
Unashamed luxury within a fascinating historic Castle, privately set in a large garden and surrounded by grounds of 850 acres
Christmas £9285; New Year £9285
Dell House, Whitebridge, nr Inverness, Inverness-shire - P010
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms, 1 double, 5 twin, 3 single, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 14.
Dell House near Whitebridge in Inverness-shire is an impressive, large holiday house dating from the Georgian era. Providing accessible accommodation, yet sitting in a private position, the property is encompassed by a walled garden and trees.
Christmas £2900; New Year £2900
Hilton Lodge, Guisachan Estate, Strathglass, Inverness-shire - P005
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 13.
Hilton Lodge is a beautiful family home, in a magnificent parkland setting, secluded but not isolated and just 50 miles from Inverness with its airport and station.
Christmas £2750
Kyllachy Lodge, Tomatin, Inverness-shire - P114
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms, 2 double, 7 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 16 (+4).
Imagine a classically beautiful Scottish sporting lodge in a stunning location and it is very likely it will look remarkably like the spectacular and special Kyllachy Lodge.
Christmas £4500; New Year £5500
River Lodge, Inverness, Inverness-shire - P079
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms. Sleeps 12.
Surrounded by fantastic fishing, golfing and walking country River Lodge is a five star luxury property which offers exceptional holiday accommodation.
Christmas £5000;
ISLE OF SKYE
Uiginish Lodge, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye - P096
Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 3 double, 3 twin, 1 sofabed. Sleeps 12 (+2).
Beautiful Uiginish Lodge sits at the end of a single track road on the North West coast of Skye and beyond are long walks along the shoreline, cliff tops and beaches where there is nothing but the sound of birdsong and the sea.
Christmas £2300; New Year £2600
MORAY
Burgie House, Burgie, nr Forres, Moray - P111
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms, 4 double, 4 twin, 1 single, 1 family, 1 cot(s). Sleeps 20.
A large, classically beautiful country side set amidst 1500 acres, Burgie House is a welcoming and family friendly holiday house that is perfect for a large group.
Christmas £3000
Dallas Lodge, Elgin, Moray - P062
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 12.
A much loved, warm and welcoming family home on the Dallas Estate in Moray
Christmas £3785; New Year £3785
Kellas House, Elgin, Moray - P023
Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 14.
Situated in the north-east of Scotland, between Elgin and Forres and on the sloped of the Highlands, the Kellas Estate extends to more than 2500 acres. It is a mixed agricultural and sporting estate.
Christmas £3100
OUTER HEBRIDES
Uig Lodge, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides - P108
Accommodation: 8 bedrooms, 3 double, 4 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 15.
Set in one of the most spectacular positions in Britain, the lodge has breathtaking views over the perfect white sands of Uig Bay to the west and the dramatic hills of Harris to the south.
Christmas £2800; New Year £3200
PERTHSHIRE
Ayton House, Perth, Perthshire - P028
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 15 (+1).
Ayton House is a most delightful large holiday house set in a tranquil and beautiful location in rural Perthshire.
Christmas £3600
Drumkilbo House, Meigle, Perthshire - P034
Accommodation: 13 bedrooms. Sleeps 23.
A listed historic manor house situated in the heart of rural Perthshire, close to one of the oldest villages in Scotland.
Christmas £5500
Jordanstone House, Nr Alyth, Perthshire - P076
Accommodation: 9 bedrooms. Sleeps 24.
As you drive up the long tree lined avenue to Jordanstone House, you know this is a special place.It sits in a secluded position with marvellous views across fields to the Sidlaw Hills.
Christmas and New Year £5500
ROSS SHIRE
Inverbroom Lodge, nr Ullapool, Ross-shire - P051
Accommodation: Sleeps 16 (+2).
This Victorian shooting lodge sits in one of the most beautiful valleys of Wester Ross
Christmas £4000; New Year £4250
Ledgowan Lodge House , Achnasheen, Inverness-shire - P121
Accommodation: 12 bedrooms, 5 double, 4 twin, 1 single, 2 family. Sleeps 20(+2).
Ledgowan Lodge is a classically built Scottish Sporting Lodge perfectly situated to take advantage of some of the most outstanding scenery on Scotland’s west coast. Gairloch, Loch Maree, Torridon and Skye are all in easy reach and the house is less than an hour from Inverness.
Christmas £5555; New Year £5555
Kinlochewe Lodge, Kinlochewe, Ross-shire - P013
Accommodation: 14 bedrooms. Sleeps 18.
Enjoying a commanding position at the head of Loch Maree, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. Sun to Sun.
Christmas £4350; New Year £4995
STIRLING SHIRE