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Leslie Castle

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Insch B&B

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A dining area with a stone wall and arched ceiling, featuring two wooden tables and chairs.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A staircase with stone columns, a peacock feather arrangement, and a floral chair.
A room with a desk, chair, and arched doorway.
A castle with a flag, surrounded by hedges and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Leslie, Insch, Scotland, AB52 6NX
  • Place, Insch Connection Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Library
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Insch Meadows Wildlife Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Double Room (4Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a dresser, and a chandelier.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Insch

In Insch .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this B&B, you'll find Insch Connection Museum and Insch Library. Insch War Memorial Hospital and Insch Meadows Wildlife Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Insch Connection Museum - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Insch Library - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Insch Meadows Wildlife Area - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bennachie Leisure Centre - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Leith Hall and Garden - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 6 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kellockbank Country Emporium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farquharson's Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mint - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Leslie Castle

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Insch B&B
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Insch bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Leslie Castle offers 7 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Leslie Castle B&B Insch
Leslie Castle Insch
Leslie Castle Insch
Leslie Castle Bed & breakfast
Leslie Castle Bed & breakfast Insch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Leslie Castle to the airport?

Leslie Castle is 24.2 mi (39-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leslie Castle?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leslie Castle on Aug 28, 2026 start from CA $517, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Leslie Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leslie Castle.

Does Leslie Castle offer free breakfast?

Leslie Castle offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Leslie Castle?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Leslie Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Leslie Castle?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Leslie Castle have a pool?

Leslie Castle does not have a pool.

Does Leslie Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Leslie Castle to downtown Insch?

Leslie Castle is 0.2 mi away from Leslie.

Leslie Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Great stay, great food, great stories about the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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Our visit to Leslie Castle was the highlight of our trip to Scotland. Beautifully restored inside and out with a fascinating history and an intriguing story of how this castle was brought back to life from ruins. John and Nicola are wonderful hosts and they make every effort to ensure a 5 star experience for their guests …. from gourmet meals to locally sourced amenities and special touches like honey from the castle beehives. A visit to Leslie Castle is an absolute must for anyone traveling to Scotland. Fantastic experience!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

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Quite pricey but nice ‘Castle’ experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jannet

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Loved the castle experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teri

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The Leslie Castle is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are so quaint and comfortable. I feel very fortunate we were able to stay here. Highly recommended. Thank you to our hosts for making it a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marvel

Beautiful countryside. Best host and hostess. Comfortable beds and en suite. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. After dinner history of the Leslie Castle was very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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What a unique experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

erica

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Once in a lifetime stay!

Nicola and her husband were a delight to stay with at Leslie Castle (the name “Leslie” has special meaning to me). My mom and I definitely wanted to stay in a castle on our trip and this was a good use of our time and money. The tour and historical talk by Nicola were really helpful and interesting and the food was excellent. There’s not much around, so definitely opt for the dinner on-site. Please book directly with Leslie Castle if you can, also, and avoid these third parties.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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Leslie Castle has been on our bucket list since 2018. We are thrilled that we were finally able to get there. The Castle and grounds are in immaculate condition. Nicola and John have done a masterful job with keeping the feel of the place authentic to the history. The rooms were incredible. Modernized but still feeling appropriate to the heritage. The meals were likewise excellent. Dinner was a particular highlight after which Nicola expertly entertained us with the history of the Leslie Clan as well as the Leslie Castle. Thanks to Nicola and John for their hospitality. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

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This castle was lovingly remodeled in the 1980s to be as historic as possible yet with modern features (bathrooms, electricity). It’s the real experience and Nicola, the current owner, takes great pride in its history! She also serves a wonderful breakfast in the old kitchen castle. Definitely a lovely experience. Our room was huge and bed was comfortable. You are also surrounded by Leslie history if that clan is your family history roots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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This was not just a castle BnB, this was a real authentic experience back in time. We were warmly welcomed by the Baroness Nicola and her husband and were instantly brought back in time. The Castle was beautifully decorated. We had a very large room with a 4 poster bed and a large bathroom. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We chosen to have dinner at the castle and would recommend that anyone staying here should do the same. We had a delicious meal served by our host, who was dressed in traditional clothes, at the large dining table beside a lovely fire which added to the ambiance. After dinner, Nicola, now dressed in tartan, shared the history and stories of the castle. It was such a great addition to our stay. We then retired to the drawing room for a whiskey and a tea. it was such a lovely evening, The next morning we had breakfast in what was the old castle's kitchen - a nice touch. We would highly recommend staying at Leslie castle for a unique and wonderful visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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Merci
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

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Ma femme et moi avons passé de merveilleux moments dans ce magnifique château, les propriétaires Jhon et Nicola Leslie sont très gentils et accueillants. Nous avons très bien dîné et passé une excellente soirée en leur compagnie 🤗. Tout est très propre et confortable. Nous sommes triste de devoir déjà partir. N'hésitez pas à venir y séjourner. M et Mme CODOMIER Jean-François et Virginie de France
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Mayumi

Liked: Staff & service
Such a nice experience to stay at castle. Owner explained about the history of castle which was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The staff was most helpful; the meals were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

AllisonL

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A beautiful castle hotel. Nicola was a gracious hostess. She gave us a lovely history of the area and the castle, which made staying their even more enjoyable. The room was comfortable and beautifully decorated. Great breakfast in the morning. Nice family run place. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

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Me gustó todo, es increíble lo bien que está el castillo y lo amable que es le personal. Una experiencia totalmente recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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A must do

Awesome experience Owners make the stay something you will remember for the rest of your life.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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Simply Magical!

Amazing views, place, hospitality. We were a group of 6 and enjoyed our stay. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Excellent accueil. Château avec beaucoup de caractère et de charme dans une magnifique région. Endroit très calme.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Eine wunderschöne alte Turmburg, liebevoll restauriert, umgeben von einem großen gepflegten Garten mit einer ganz bezaubernden Gastgeberfamilie. Tolles Essen, wunderbares Klavier. Nur zu empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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Very comfortable. Friendly family.

A little blown away with the amount of work involved to renovate this castle and it looks in keeping with historical era yet was beautiful and comfortable with modern facilities. The family who own and operate the business are very friendly and happily showed us around. Thank you so much for an unforgettable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, warm family reception, good, wholesome food,would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Alexander

AstkeLeslie

Lovely place to stay , but above all hospitality of hosts made the difference
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful 16th century castle in the countryside

This was a beautiful castle situated among the hills of the Aberdeen countryside. The owners are very kind and excited to own this castle. They are knowledgeable about the castle and it’s past. Delicious dinner was served complete with sticky pudding with fresh cream. Also wonderful breakfast . Oh and in a castle a bed comfortable for for a king.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018