Tullibole Castle is a 17th-century castle in Crook of Devon. The first evidence of a building on the site was in 1304. The current castle began as a 16th-century tower house before it was expanded in 1608 by John Halliday who bought the land in 1589 from the Herring family. The castle was extended again later in the 18th century before it was passed by marriage to the Moncrieff family in around 1740. The interior of the castle and the gardens were renovated in the late 1950s. The name of the castle changed from Tulliebole Castle to Tullibole Castle during the same period.

In 2012, a memorial was unveiled at the castle, commissioned by the current owner of the castle, Rhoderick Moncrieff. It commemorates the Crook of Devon witch trials in 1662 where previous members of the Moncrieff family sent 11 people to their deaths because they were believed to be witches.

The castle is now primarily used for weddings and events as well as a bed and breakfast.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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anabel sinclair (2 years ago)
We visited Tullibole Castle on one of the trail of light nights. We deliberately chose a quieter day and time slot and had a brilliant time. There were plenty of activities, we have no children but had a great time regardless, plenty parking, lots to see and do, and could see everything in our own time, we weren't rushed and felt free to manage ourselves. We could have done with some wellies for walking round the woodlands, but overall the castle and grounds were well maintained, well pathed and very enjoyable to see. The access road was a bit tricky to traverse as it is not two wide, not many safe places to pass and many many potholes. We had a great time 3/11/23
Louise McGee (2 years ago)
The tullibole castle light trail and laser fireworks display was absolutely beautiful and very positive powering, my daughter and i loved it thank you ?
Graeme Lawson (2 years ago)
We booked the cottage for a week and needed a nice relaxing week, which we got. It's nice to get away and just enjoy time off work relaxing, walking and visiting the area. The cottage is in the castle grounds and we had an interesting tour during the doors open weekend, then a walk round the gardens to see the old laundry, doo'cot, orchard, maze and graveyard. Staying at the cottage gave us a base to either walk or short drive to various places during our week. Favourite were the Peacocks wandering around and occasionally visiting for some seed and nuts (except at 6.30am when they wanted an early breakfast ?) The cottage has everything you need, and we found ourselves mostly hanging out in the conservatory part - reading, listening to the radio and watching the world go by.
Nicola Hincks (2 years ago)
We only visited the gardens and the maze memorial but this was a very welcome,pleasant surprise. The peacocks in the garden are friendly enough for a close look, the gardens lead off in different directions. I feel like we didn't even get to explore it all. Will definitely be going back!
Jean Fullerton (2 years ago)
Celebrated our son's wedding yesterday at Tullibole Castle. Wonderful setting with lovely expansive grounds. Stayed in Castle room but self catering cottage also available. Excellent hosts Roderick and Alison.
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