Christmas 2008 and New Year 2008/2009 availability

Castles for Christmas and New Year 2008 - please phone 01738 451610 to confirm availability

ABERDEENSHIRE Cortes House, Rathen - P021 Accommodation: Sleeps 25. This splendid Regency mansion, built in 1810, has wonderful architectural features which have been carefully restored. Christmas £3850 Tornashean, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire - P094 Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 4 double, 2 twin, 1 cots. Sleeps 16. Off the beaten track down by the banks of the River Don, Tornashean is the perfect holiday house for both young and old. Christmas £1980 ARGYLL Ballimore House, Ballimore Estate, near Taynuilt, Argyll - P092 Accommodation: 5 bedrooms, 4 double, 1 twin. Sleeps 10. With two extra cottages available to sleep up to 16. If you have a taste for luxury, seclusion, glorious scenery and all mod cons, then Ballimore House is for you - complete with its own heated indoor swimming pool and gymnasium, Ballimore has everything you could need for a great holiday no matter what the weather! New Year £3500 (Prices include use of pool but not cottages) Crear, Kilberry, Lochgilphead, Argyll - P091 Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 3 double, 2 twin, 1 single. Sleeps 11. As you drive down this beautiful coastal road your eyes will be drawn to the hillside where you will see the red roof and white-washed walls of Crear. Christmas £3500, New Year £3900
AYRSHIRE 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. POA (Price on Application)
BORDERS Toftcombs House, Biggar - P077 Accommodation: Sleeps 15. A truly delightful, classic country house with views across farmland yet only 26 miles from Edinburgh. Christmas £5500

FIFE Easterheughs Castle, Aberdour, Fife - P074 Accommodation: Sleeps 10 . Easterheughs Castle is in a unique and breathtaking location on the edge of the Firth of Forth with panoramic views across the estuary to Edinburgh Castle, the Forth bridges and the Pentland Hills. Christmas £3800, New Year £4500 FORT WILLIAM AREA Conaglen House, Ardgour - 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 £8000, New Year £9000 INNER HEBRIDES Island House, Heylipol, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides - P089 Accommodation: 7 bedrooms, 1 double, 5 twin. 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. Christmas £2860, New Year £2860
INVERNESS SHIRE Corrybrough Lodge, Tomatin, Inverness-shire - P085 Accommodation: Sleeps 12. An extremely attractive and comfortable country estate perfect for a family gathering. Christmas £3000, New Year £3000
Dalcross Castle, near Inverness - P003 Accommodation: Sleeps 12. Unashamed luxury within a fascinating historic Castle, privately set in a large garden and surrounded by grounds of 850 acres. Christmas £9282.50, New Year £9282.50
Kingie Lodge, Invergarry, Inverness-shire - P061 Accommodation: 7 bedrooms. Sleeps 14. Built in 1994 by its present owners, a stay at Kingie Lodge combines modern comforts with the traditional country pursuits of stalking and fishing. New Year £3000
River Lodge, Inverness - P079 Accommodation: Sleeps 12. This is 5 star luxury on the banks of the River Ness where you can watch salmon jump yet only 15 minutes from Inverness. Christmas £10000, New Year £10000
MORAY Binsness, Findhorn Bay - P024 Accommodation: Sleeps 14. A comfortable, refurbished family home on the shores of Findhorn Bay. Christmas £2500, New Year £2600
Dallas Lodge, Elgin - P062 Accommodation: Sleeps 12. A much loved, warm and welcoming family home on the Dallas Estate in Moray. Christmas £3300, New Year £3300
Kellas House, Elgin - P023 Accommodation: Sleeps 14. A stay at Kellas House will replenish your energy and intoxicate the senses. Christmas £3080
OUTER HEBRIDIES Boisdale House, South Lochboisdale - P019 Accommodation: Sleeps 12. It is well worth the journey over the Minch (wonderful in itself) to stay in Boisdale House, which has some of the best views in South Uist. Christmas £1500, New Year £1700
Aline Lodge, Lewis With no public road between itself and the sea, the 18th century lodge has magnificent views down Loch Seaforth to the Isle of Skye. It has 5 double or twin bedrooms and provides comfortable accommodation for 10. Christmas £3200
PERTHSHIRE Camusericht, Loch Rannoch - P033 Accommodation: Sleeps 10 (+7). A superior property set in well tended grounds, in a stunning highland location, with lovely views over Loch Rannoch. Christmas £9000, New Year £9000
Chesthill House, Glenlyon - P087 Accommodation: Sleeps 12 (+3). Chesthill House lies in one of Perthshire's most beautiful and quiet glens, yet is only 20 minutes drive from the attractive, busy little town of Aberfeldy. Christmas £2800
Dalnaglar Castle, Glenshee, Perthshire - P088 Accommodation: 12 bedrooms. Sleeps 20 (+3).Dalnaglar is a fairytale Castle and when you learn it was designed by the same architect as Balmoral you realise it has rather prestigious credentials! Christmas £5000, New Year £7000
Newmiln House, Guildtown by Perth - P026 Accommodation: Sleeps 14 (+4). An 18th Century Mansion House beautifully furnished with antiques, generously proportioned rooms, intricate wood panelling, and a magnificent "Gone with the Wind" staircase. New Year £5900 - for 5 nights only
Persie House, Bridge of Cally, Perthshire - P030 Accommodation: 10 bedrooms. Sleeps 18. The house is situated in the heart of one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Perthshire. Christmas £4500
ROSS SHIRE
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 £4000
Meall Mor Lodge, Kildermorie - P012 Accommodation: Sleeps 20 (+2). A superb lodge, combining the best of traditional with modern standards of comfort and convenience. Christmas £4420 Strathconon House, Strathconon, Ross-shire - P016 Accommodation: Sleeps 13. The best of modern living standards and the grace and dignity of bygone eras. Immaculately presented, the property has lovely views from every room. Christmas £3200, New Year £3200