Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Meldrum House Hotel Golf and Country Estate
Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- EV charging
- Restaurant
Castle hotels · Scotland
Castle hotels in Aberdeenshire & Moray
Aberdeenshire and Moray fill the north-east shoulder of Scotland, from Aberdeen up the Dee and Don valleys to the Moray Firth coast.
11 castle stays in Aberdeenshire & Moray. Aberdeenshire and Moray fill the north-east shoulder of Scotland, from Aberdeen up the Dee and Don valleys to the Moray Firth coast. Tower houses and later Baronial mansions sit close together here.
On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as two castle-style mansions, eight castle estate stays and one still being checked. The list runs from Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen, Insch, Alford and beyond.
The list: 11 stays
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Blairs, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Spa
- Pool
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle
Alford, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Steading Cottage - Craigievar Castle
Alford, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
The Lodges @ Barra Castle
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Courtyard Cottage - Drum Castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
East Lodge - Crathes Castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
South Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle
Alford, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
The Preston Tower Apartment - Fyvie Castle
Turriff, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Holly Leaf Cottage - Drum Castle Estate
Banchory, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
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11 stays on a map.
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Compare at a glance
Filter any column, or click a heading to sort. Guest ratings are from Booking.com (September 2026).
| Meldrum House Hotel Golf and Country Estate | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Aberdeenshire & Moray | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 8.7 | Yes |
| Ardoe House Hotel & Spa | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Aberdeenshire & Moray | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 8.4 | Yes |
| Lickleyhead Castle | - | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | - | Yes |
| North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | 9.8 | Yes |
| Steading Cottage - Craigievar Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | 9.6 | Yes |
| The Lodges @ Barra Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | 9.4 | No |
| Courtyard Cottage - Drum Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | - | Yes |
| East Lodge - Crathes Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | - | Yes |
| South Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | 9.0 | Yes |
| The Preston Tower Apartment - Fyvie Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | 4-star | - | Yes |
| Holly Leaf Cottage - Drum Castle Estate | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Aberdeenshire & Moray | - | - | - | Yes |
Questions
How many castle hotels are there in Aberdeenshire & Moray?
We list 11 castle stays in Aberdeenshire & Moray. On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as two castle-style mansions, eight castle estate stays and one still being checked. Each card shows the level and, where we have confirmed it, if you sleep inside the historic walls.
Which is the oldest castle you can stay in around Aberdeenshire & Moray?
Check the level first: level 5 castles were built for defence and are usually the oldest. In Aberdeenshire & Moray the true castles on our list include none so far. Each castle's own page gives the building date from heritage records.
