Castle Hotels
Aldourie Castle
Loch Ness, Inverness, Highlands, United Kingdom · 9 editor score
Photo: dave conner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A baronial castle on the shores of Loch Ness that is rented for exclusive use, sleeping 24 guests in 12 en-suite bedrooms with a full staff and in-house chefs.
- Typical price
- Rates vary: check live prices
- Best for
- Groups and celebrations, Families, Private gatherings
- Editor score
- 9 / 10
Why it’s on the list
- Exclusive-use castle on the shores of Loch Ness
- Sleeps 24 guests in 12 en-suite bedrooms
- Fully staffed, with daily housekeeping
- Meals by in-house chefs using produce from the castle gardens
- Sauna yurt by the loch and a wellness space in the Steadings
Aldourie Castle is not a hotel in the usual sense. It is a baronial castle on the shores of Loch Ness, run by WildLand, and it is booked for exclusive use: you take the whole house. The castle sleeps 24 guests across 12 en-suite bedrooms, so it suits a group or a family gathering rather than a couple looking for a single room.
The house
The site describes the castle as rooted in the classical heritage of a Scottish country house, with a contemporary Danish design influence. The rooms are described as elegant, weaving together comfort and character, with a team looking after guests. The castle is fully staffed and includes daily housekeeping.
Food
Food is a central part of the stay. All meals are prepared by the in-house team of chefs, with much of the produce grown in the castle’s walled garden or sourced from local suppliers, the estates or foraged. The site names the Dining Room for formal banquets, the Boathouse for relaxed lunches, the drawing room for afternoon tea and the Laird’s Room for breakfasts.
Outdoors and wellbeing
Guests can use the Sauna Yurt among the trees by Loch Ness, and the Steadings house a wellness space. Full concierge and trip planning are available from the point of booking.
Practical notes
The castle is in the Highlands near Inverness. It is a strong choice for celebrations and group holidays; it is not set up for solo overnight stays.
What’s included
- Sauna yurt by Loch Ness
- Daily housekeeping
- Meals prepared by in-house chefs
- Concierge and trip planning
- Wellness space in the Steadings
Where it is
Loch Ness, Inverness, Highlands, United Kingdom
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Quick answers
Where is Aldourie Castle?
Aldourie Castle is in Loch Ness, Inverness, Highlands, United Kingdom. It is featured in our Castle Hotels collection.
How much does Aldourie Castle cost per night?
Rates vary by season and room type; check live prices for your dates.
Who is Aldourie Castle best for?
Aldourie Castle suits groups and celebrations, families, private gatherings.
