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Leslie Castle

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A castle with a flag, surrounded by hedges and flowering plants. - Leslie Castle (Insch)
A dining area with a stone wall and arched ceiling, featuring two wooden tables and chairs. - Leslie Castle (Insch)
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through a window. - Leslie Castle (Insch)
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You can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar at Leslie Castle. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Bar

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

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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

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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 neighborhood

Insch is home to Leslie Castle. Insch Connection Museum and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Insch Golf Club and Ardmore Distillery. Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Insch travel guide
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Leslie, Insch, Scotland, AB52 6NX

What's nearby

  • Insch Connection Museum
    8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Insch Library
    8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Insch Meadows Wildlife Area
    8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Bennachie Leisure Centre
    9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Leith Hall and Garden
    12 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Alford Bistro
    16 min drive
  • Morgan McVeighs
    12 min drive
  • Insch Cyprus Maze House
    6 min drive
  • Commercial Bar
    6 min drive
  • Howe Pantry
    15 min drive

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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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Leslie Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Leslie Castle?

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

What time is check-out at Leslie Castle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Leslie Castle located?

Situated in Insch, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Insch Connection Museum, Insch Library, and Insch War Memorial Hospital. Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Leslie Castle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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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10/10 Excellent

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

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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

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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

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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

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Recommended

Great stay, great food, great stories about the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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

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

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We loved staying at the Leslie Castle. John & Nicole were great. We came by train and then planned to go by Uber to the Castle and found the one driver was on holiday. John & Nicole were so gracious to come and pick us up. Food was great. Nicole does a history of the castle after dinner each night which was so enjoyable and a tour of the castle. Our room was huge and we loved every minute of it. We walked to the little Hamlet of Leslie and met some of the locals. The weather was great and we just enjoyed ourselves so much. I know that you will not be disappointed if you are looking for a "Castle Experience"!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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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

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Merci
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Lovely spot, warm family reception, good, wholesome food,would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

AstkeLeslie

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