If you really want to treat someone this Christmas, give them a stay in an actual Scottish castle. Experience walking up the grand staircases, sinking into the four poster beds, looking out at the acres of land and for one night pretending it’s all yours.

The best news? Such a grand experience doesn’t have to be expensive. All the castles below are listed on 5pm Christmas gifts and have massive discounts.

Culzean Castle

Perched on a clifftop overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Culzean Castle really is a magnificent sight. It’s packed with history too; US President Dwight D Eisenhower stayed there frequently between the end of the war and his death in 1969 and the castle hotel is named after him. Designed by famous Georgian architect Robert Adam, Culzean Castle’s interior is just as awe inspiring, with Adam’s oval staircase the showcase. If you buy a stay at Culzean Castle on 5pm Christmas Gifts, you can save 45%, with prices starting at £159 for an overnight stay with cream tea and Prosecco for two.

1 or 2 Night B&B Stay + Cream Tea & Prosecco with Option for Dinner for 2 at The Eisenhower at Culzean Castle, from £159

Melville Castle

Melville Castle, nestled within 50 acres of beautiful woodland estate, is only 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre and airport. At one time the hunting seat of Mary Queen of Scots, the Castle was commissioned by the first Viscount Melville and designed by the renowned Scottish architect William Playfair in 1791. It remained the seat of the powerful Dundas family until after the Second World War. Now Melville Castle acts as a stunning hotel, with four poster beds, roaring fireplaces and a restaurant in the candlelit cellar. We have a 50% discount for Melville Castle – an overnight stay for two costs just £84 when buying on 5pm Christmas Gifts and £109 if you want to add dinner.

£84 for an Overnight B&B Stay for 2 at Melville Castle. £109 for an Overnight B&B Stay with Dinner

Stonefield Castle

Stonefield Castle dates back to 1837 and retains much of the original furnishings, wood paneling, ornate ceilings and marble fireplaces. Close to the pretty fishing village of Tarbert, the castle stands high on the famous Kintyre peninsula and has spectacular views over Loch Fyne and the 60 acres of woodland gardens surrounding it. You can save up to 48% if you purchase a stay at Stonefield Castle on 5pm Christmas Gifts – an overnight stay with dinner bed and breakfast and a bottle of wine with dinner share costs just £99, and two nights costs £149.

£99 for an Overnight Getaway + Dinner & Bottle of Wine for 2 at Stonefield Castle Hotel, Argyll. £149 for a 2 Night Mini-Break with Dinner on 1st Night

Barony Castle

Now privately owned, Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel was originally a 16th century tower house built by the Murrays of Blackbarony. Situated in 25 acres of lush gardens, the grand exterior still looks like a fairytale castle. However, the inside is sleek and stylish and there’s a modern thermal spa for guests to unwind in. Save up to 42% on your stay at Barony Castle by buying on 5pm Christmas Gifts – £109 for an overnight stay with dinner bed and breakfast and £159 for a two night stay with dinner on the first night.

£109 for an Overnight B&B Stay with Dinner for 2 at Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel. £159 for a 2 Night Mini-Break with Dinner on 1st Night

Dalmunzie Castle

 

Dalmunzie Castle in Glenshee in Highland Perthshire is a former Lairds mansion. Turreted in the Scots Baronial style, it is based within a 6500 acre estate dating back to 1510. The bedrooms are designed to reflect Dalmunzie’s original purpose as a relaxing retreat for the laird and his family and no two bedrooms the same. In addition to its own tennis court, Dalmunzie Estate has numerous hiking trails and opportunities for fishing as well as mountain bikes. It also its own nine hole golf course, built for the private use of the laird and his guests in the 1920s. With a discount of 51%, the 5pm Christmas Gift is for two people to enjoy an overnight stay in a four poster double or twin Dalmunzie room and is available seven days a week. Along with a full Scottish breakfast, you can look forward to a bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival and a delicious five course dinner in the hotel’s two AA Rosette restaurant. The deal also includes a cream tea on arrival and late checkout.

£220 for an Overnight Getaway + 5 Course Dinner & Bottle of Champagne for 2 at Dalmunzie Castle Hotel, Glenshee.

For more luxury hotel deals in Scotland with huge discounts, check out 5pm Christmas Gifts.