Carol L

2022-10-01

Leslie Castle-A must see! Our stay at Leslie Castle was magical! Nicola and John are wonderful hosts! Someone was always available if we needed something and the tour and history of the castle was quite interesting. The food was AMAZING! We hope to be back someday.

LKeane

2022-09-14

Wonderful place to stay We found the place to be very charming on arrival we received a warm welcome then off to settle into our room which was large with a very comfortable bed. We roamed the grounds and enjoyed a cider The meals served were very enjoyable concluding with a history of the castle and a tour. Can’t wait to return

MERLION04

2022-09-12

Lovely place to stay We absolutely loved our stay here. We stayed for 4 nights, using the castle as our base to visit other castles in the area. The castle is wonderful, it is in a very peaceful location and we loved our spacious room with its twin turrets. We were on the third floor and found the stairs very manageable. We chose to have dinner in the Baronial Hall on our first night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, tasting haggis for the very first time, we loved it! After dinner, Nicola gave us a talk on the history of the castle & its previous owners followed by a tour. It was very interesting & obvious that both Nicola & John love the castle very much. They are lovely hosts & make you feel very much at home. A lovely place to stay, we wholeheartedly recommend Leslie Castle.

SJTravele_SanJose

2022-06-15

The Real Castle Experience - Best Time Ever We spent two nights at Leslie Castle with our family of four, and a friend’s family of four, and loved every ancient stone of the place. We had four rooms in all between adults and kids. There are only six rooms in total. Unlike many castle B&B’s that are a hotel setup inside a castle-exterior, this place delivered the living in a castle feel with huge fireplaces, small narrow doorways, huge stones, and each of the 53 windows was handmade leaded glass. Our son’s room was bordered by two turrets and the turrets have the arrows slits and holes for muskets, which if you have two young boys definitely delivers the goods. The story of the place is that the castle ruins were purchased by an architect who made rebuilding the place to the period his passion project, and it shows. You have to admire this guy’s dedication, because he started with a crumbling exterior with trees growing inside of it, and over the years turned it into something that is true to the period, but with our modern amenities. One of the nice features is a sitting room with fireplace where we drank red wine and played chess, like 15th century dudes. Breakfast was served daily in a breakfast hall, and included some cold items along with scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, and mushrooms with tomatoes. Our dinner was served in an ancient seeming dining hall with a wood burning stove warming the room, and aged paintings surrounding a long wooden table. The food was delicious and a great value. I’m a a vegetarian and they made a veggie moussaka for me. The others had haggis stuffed chicken, and fingerling potatoes. The hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. They helped us round out parts of our itinerary, and suggested a quick hike to a local roman arch. All in all a great place to stay.

Richard P

2022-04-06

Amazing Stay Such an amazing visit, rooms are amazing as is the knowledge about the history. Nicola is such a great host, we really our food and guided tour. To have the honour of staying at such an historic site will definitely stay in our memories. Highly recommended as a place to stay, we will definitely be returning.

RogandToni

2021-08-22

Family stay at Leslie Castle Very exciting and a privilege to be able to experience living in such an historic building. The atmosphere is certainly there and John and Nicola have managed to maintain the right amount of historical fact to whet the appetite of all age groups. Accommodating hosts and all necessary comforts provided. The bed was great! Food was great, with a taste of Scottish fare added. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the distance from Aberdeen manageable.

bseldon

2021-08-15

A hidden gem! A amazing staycation at the foot of Bennachie we had a brilliant few days being looked after by Nicola and John. The castle is amazing and the introduction to the history, characters and structure a real highlight to kick things off. We felt very at home in the amazing dining hall, withdrawing room and Barons retreat relaxing after meals and playing family games. The kids LOVED the castle experience with little imaginations running wild in the secret nooks and out in the grounds. Rooms are a cozy treat feeling both luxurious but authentic. Best sleep in a long time surrounded by hundred of years old granite and getting to peak out of our own turret! Our family from 5 to 75 highly recommends Leslie Castle!

momomaha

2020-01-05

Such a memorable stay! Driving through the Aberdeenshire countryside wondering where we were headed - we shouldn't have worried! Warm hospitality, unique and comfortable rooms, delicious food, and fascinating history awaited us. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend this special place. From the four poster bed, to the regal dining room, to the windows, stairs, garden, and historic touches - not to mention the lovely dinner and breakfast - all made for a highlight of our trip to Scotland. Thank you Nicola and John for your attention to detail and warm welcome!

MASCANALE

2019-10-12

Un château en Écosse ! Charmant BB au milieu la campagne Écossaise, pas très loin de Aberdeen. Parfais pour rayonner dans cette région. Excellent accueil de John et Nicole. Évidemment le côté magique de ce séjour c'est le château. Très bien restauré et aménagé, avec de grande chambre. Celle tout en haut comporte des tourelles dans lesquelles vous pouvez voir les oiseaux nicher. Le plus c'est l'option dîner servie sur place dans la salle à manger du château ! Ainsi vous voilà châtelain pour quelques soir. Nous ne sommes restés que 2 nuits, nous aurions bien prolongé notre séjour... Petit plus, il y a un piano à queue dans la salle du petit-déjeuner (qui est copieux et avec d'excellentes produits).

Susanna727

2019-10-04

Truly Special On our recent one-month trip to the UK, we stayed in 17 different lodgings--yikes! Leslie Castle was far and away the best of the bunch and a true highlight. You're staying in a true castle--our bathroom even had a turret! John, Nicola and family are truly gracious and the entire experience was awesome. Do yourself and favor and have dinner there, but know that you must bring your own wine/alcohol (they will happily bring you glasses and ice for your cocktails). Wish we had stayed more than one night.

Leslie Castle

4.3

Based on 15 reviews

Stu J Leslie

2022-07-16T19:31:42+0000

A fantastic journey into the past. The hosts were so nice in giving us a tour of the castle and very knowledgeable on... the history of the castle and Leslie Clan. A highlight of our trip to Aberdeenshire, and we plan to come back and stay in the fall or spring.read more

Lisa Fauchier Bartholomew

2022-07-03T09:25:18+0000

Wonderful place to stay. The owners were welcoming, food was great and the rooms were very big and comfy beds.

Jenny Leslie

2019-08-16T18:52:00+0000

A very characterful place to stay, our hosts were very friendly and the food was also good.

Sue Wiedmann Northey

2019-05-26T16:38:14+0000

Leslie Castle is a treasure. We loved our accommodations and hearing about its long history. Our room was lovely and... the dinner was tasty and wonderful. This was one of the highlights of our two weeks in Scotland. We are so happy we made it part of our travels and would highly recommend a stay at Leslie Castle.read more

Kathryn Leslie Challenger

2018-11-29T18:49:35+0000

We spent 3 days and nights at Leslie Castle in early September 2018. John and Nicola were awesome hosts, excellent... preparers of breakfasts and dinners and very knowledgeable about the area. Make sure you meet up with David and Leslie Leslie who were responsible for the re-build of the Castle.read more

Damon Herbel

2018-06-23T17:21:31+0000

My wife and I went there on our anniversary. It was also special that I was a direct Leslie descendant. You were... extremely nice and accommodating. Almost like family that we didn't know that we had. I know that we will be planning on coming back there in the future. Wonderful, wonderful food and awesome memories. A must see in Scotland.read more

Berit Ullmann

2018-04-09T20:58:49+0000

A lovely place to stay. One of our highlights in Scotland, one really gets a feeling of a medieval castle. We lived our... stay and will surely visit again. Many thanks for this experience!read more

Carsten Fabian

2018-04-07T22:08:37+0000

Lovely place, lovely people, lovely stay, we will definitely stay there again.

Katrina Lum

2018-03-18T06:22:42+0000

Pat Underlin Andrea

2018-01-30T13:42:34+0000

It was a wonderful experience to stay in Leslie Castle, I stayed in January, parts of the castle were a little cold but... bedrooms were lovely and warm.read more

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Yvonne Doughty

07:26 05 Feb 20

My family home

RearViz Lee

19:39 26 Nov 19

We stayed in Leslie Castle with friends of ours that have the name Leslie it was an amazing experience and a must if in Scotland as you get a great feel of what it was like but we did have a problem and that was our height as long the doorways you have to duck through but a great experience and would definitely do it again. We had a beautiful home cooked meal by the owners and loved listening to the children in the house.

Benjamin Orlowski

22:41 17 Oct 19

Wonderful place to spend some time. Lots of history and all well preserved. The Baron and Baroness put on great meals. Rooms are huge and very castle like. Picturesque area. Loved my time here and wouldn't hesitate to come again.

David Leslie

09:25 18 Aug 19

Fantastic historic castle, great accommodation and the most welcoming friendly hosts I have ever met. Will definitely return for another visit!

Sam Bainbridge

19:16 19 Jul 19

Might be ok iv never been

Scott Shaw

11:31 18 Jul 18

Very beautiful castle and lovely owners

Wisdom Theelder

19:11 01 Jul 18

In one word: SPECIAL. This was our first stay in a castle, and our very first stay on our first trip to Scotland. For my friend Christine and me, this fun and intimate castle home didn't disappoint. Although our stay was short, we can't say enough about the warmth and care of this beautiful family. Comfortable, cozy, clean, good fresh food, great hosts. Easily accessible and a tad off the beaten path, the castle offers scenery of farm life and small village and historical connection. There are stairs for those who have trouble climbing steps but what is a castle without a winding stairway. Loved it!! In two words: WORTH IT.

Molly Russell

14:58 29 Apr 18

Great place to stay was cosy and comfortable , the breakfast was exceptional wanted to stay longer but just a stop off for the night , we were glad to get a guided tour of the castle and was told to look about ourselves as plenty nooks and crannies to be explored.. the owners were really lovely and made us feel very welcome and privileged would definitely stay again was a real treat..

Patrice Fitzgerald

13:12 18 Aug 17

A one-of-a-kind experience living for a couple of nights like royalty! You feel more like a friend than a guest. Lovely, quiet locale, delicious breakfast, charming host. Having a car is best for this spot.

Graham Mcgregor

19:18 18 Jul 17

A wonderful, enchanting place, set in a landscape of complete tranquillity. The host is so wonderfully accommodating. Simply divine ....

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