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Big houses for big occasions

Renting a large holiday home in Scotland, Wales or England couldn't be easier once you know where to look! These grand country houses and castles, originally the sole domain of the wealthy landowners, merchants and aristocracy have become popular venues for holding celebratory occasions like 50th birthdays, wedding anniversaries, sporting lets and general family and group holidays

Are you looking to stay in a castle? Look no further. Scottish castle stays are our speciality. It’s how we got our name. Scotts Castle Holidays started way back in 1988 with the purpose of finding castles to stay in Scotland. All these years later we’ve built an extraordinary collection of some of the best castles in Scotland providing group accommodation from 6 to 36 guests.

Back in the old days, land gave status, security and a hand in county affairs, so money was lavished on these big country houses from which great estates were run. Proportionally rooms were built to be large enough for entertaining big house parties and group today find these well appointed reception & dining rooms perfect for hosting private weddings and family reunions.

Whilst large country houses tend to be located out of town on private estates throughout the UK, or perched above secluded beaches along stretches of the South West coastline, East Anglia, Scotland and Wales, rural locations lend themselves well to group holidays as they offer privacy, easy access to outdoor space and country pursuits. Whether that's enjoying the Jurassic coastline of Devon, the old world charm of the Cotswolds, the hills and dales in Yorkshire and the Peak District or the barrenness of the Scottish Highlands.

From the castles to sporting lodges, big farmhouses and cottages to luxury mansions the advantages of spending time in unique holiday properties like these in the UK cannot be underestimated. Often cheaper on a price per head basis than booking hotels, quicker and easier than travelling abroad for the family reunions and more exclusive in general these large holiday homes range from supreme luxury to the quintessentially English shabby chic. They're also often pet friendly and some even provide stables to cater for horses. Organising group accommodation on a grand scale nowadays could not be easier.

In England and Scotland substantial mansions were built on the edge of deer parks and forests to cater for hunting parties. There are still a good number of these sporting lodges and steadings available to rent for sporting lets, weddings, conferences and general family holidays. Visitors from abroad with ties to Scotland will often choose to rent these types of properties for their sheer size and historical interest. Who wouldn't enjoy spending a weekend as Laird or Lady of the Manor hosting a house party in a property similar to Outlanders, Lallybroch or Downton Abbey.

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Featured Properties of the Month

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Sleeps	20 adults
Bedrooms	10
Bathrooms	6
Games Room	No
Pets	Welcome
Town/village	Blairgowrie

7 Nights

Between 20 Mar 2019
and 20 Mar 2020

Guide Price (from - to)

£3800 - £5000

Christmas & NY

Special offer

Luxury Holiday House

Blairgowrie, Perthshire

From £3800 20
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At a glance

Sleeps	8 adults
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	4
Games Room	No
Pets	Welcome
Town/village	Mallaig

7 Nights

Between 20 Mar 2019
and 20 Mar 2020

Guide Price (from - to)

£3430 - £4130

Christmas & NY

Special offer

Luxury West Coast Castle

Mallaig

From £3430 8
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At a glance

Sleeps	44 adults
Bedrooms	22
Bathrooms	16
Games Room	No
Pets	Not accepted
Town/village	Dumfries and Galloway

7 Nights

Between 20 Mar 2019
and 20 Mar 2020

Guide Price (from - to)

£16380 - £50050

Christmas & NY

Special offer

Luxury Baronial Castle

Dumfries and Galloway

From £16380 44
Ref 400
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Sleeps	18 adults
Bedrooms	9
Bathrooms	8
Games Room	No
Pets	Welcome
Town/village	Lauder

7 Nights

Between 20 Mar 2019
and 20 Mar 2020

Guide Price (from - to)

£3832 - £5345

Christmas & NY

Special offer

Historic Turreted Castle

Lauder, Melrose, Roxburghshire

From £3832 18
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What others had to say about our service

Booking via web site really easy, and communication really good, would certainly use them again and recommend them.

29th January 2019

Excellent customer service offered with Scotts Castle Holidays. If we had any questions they were answered promptly and the property itself was outstanding

24th January 2019

Really helpful throughout . Booking was easy and responses came back quickly when we asked questions.

21st January 2019

The entire process was smooth and above expectations

16th January 2019

Easy booking process. Prompt replies to any of our enquiries. Friendly and helpful staff. Great choices of properties.

15th January 2019

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Christmas 2019

Celebrating Christmas with family and friends away from home is becoming increasingly popular, so more properties are opening their doors to welcome guests during the festive season.

New Year 2019

Arguably the biggest and best celebrated festival of the year, and a fantastic opportunity to get family and friends together in a large holiday home. Forget about the old resolutions and usher in the new.

Special Offers

Made a snap decision to go on a last minute holiday? Check out our exclusive deals on weekend or week long getaways in castles & large holiday houses in the UK.

Easter Holidays 2019

Large Group Accommodation for Easter 2019

Stay in your very own castle

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a Scottish castle? For your special occasion, gather your friends, treat the family and stay in your very own castle. We have an inspiringly eclectic collection of castles to stay in Scotland.

Luxury

If indulgence is your thing, or you want to spoil your party just this once, have a peek at our luxury properties. Whether it’s a stately home, stunning castle or exquisite lodge our luxury properties have a certain je ne sais quoi.

Pet friendly

What holiday would be complete without the family pooch? Most of our pet friendly properties welcome dogs so there\'s plenty of room for everyone! Most of our large holiday homes are set in large estates or rolling countryside, perfect for man\'s best<

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Our selection ranges from basic but comfortable party houses, to modern church conversions, ancient castles to luxury lodges in Scotland, England & Wales. Something for everyone in taste & budget!

We market a great range of value for money, quirky, historically interesting, uber-smart or just family friendly self-catering holiday group accommodation.

Large holiday rentals are our specialty. We have over 800+ large holiday houses, beach houses, shooting lodges, stand-alone castles & castle apartments, mansions, country estates, big farmhouses, big cottages, townhouses, converted churches and former country house hotels - all available to book for self-catering holidays in Scotland, England & Wales.

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