Castle Craig Rehab Cost, and Who It Suits
The short answer
A 28-day residential programme at Castle Craig sits in the £10,000–£18,000 range, with detox-only stays around £4,000–£7,000. One of the longest-established residential clinics in the UK, with a hospital-style medical model and a genuinely long average length of stay.
Call 0800 000 0000 for a confirmed priceWhat it costs
| Option | Detox | 28 days |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Craig — detox only Peeblesshire, Scotland | £4,000–£7,000 | — |
| Castle Craig — 28-day programme Premium tier | — | £10,000–£18,000 |
| Priory (comparable) Premium | £4,500–£8,000 | £12,000–£20,000 |
| Delamere (comparable) Premium | £4,500–£7,500 | £12,000–£18,000 |
| Nightingale Hospital London (comparable) Premium | £5,000–£9,000 | £12,000–£22,000 |
These are market ranges gathered across CQC-registered UK providers, not quotes. Only the clinic can confirm a final price, and it depends on your assessment. Prices checked July 2026.
Who Castle Craig suits
A good fit if
- Long stays — Castle Craig routinely treats for 6–12 weeks, which suits severe dependence
- Medically complex alcohol and opioid detox
- People who want distance from their home environment
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who needs to stay within an hour of home
- Short 14-day stabilisation stays
Alternatives at a similar price
Priory
Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland
£12,000–£20,000 / 28 days
Delamere
Premium · Purpose-built single site, Cheshire
£12,000–£18,000 / 28 days
Nightingale Hospital London
Premium · Marylebone, central London
£12,000–£22,000 / 28 days
We are a referral service, not a clinic. We are not affiliated with Castle Craig and do not speak on its behalf — the figures above are market ranges we have gathered, and the provider confirms the final price after assessment.
Common questions
How much does Castle Craig cost?
A 28-day residential programme at Castle Craig sits in the £10,000–£18,000 range, with detox-only stays around £4,000–£7,000. Castle Craig is positioned as premium in the UK market. These are market ranges, not a quote — the clinic sets the final price after assessment.
Is Castle Craig covered by private health insurance?
Castle Craig is commonly used by insured clients, and premium providers are more likely to be in-network with Bupa, AXA, Aviva and Vitality. Cover is subject to assessment, policy terms and any addiction exclusion, so confirm with your insurer before you commit.
Who is Castle Craig a good fit for?
Long stays — Castle Craig routinely treats for 6–12 weeks, which suits severe dependence. Medically complex alcohol and opioid detox. People who want distance from their home environment.
Are there cheaper alternatives to Castle Craig?
Yes. A mid-market CQC-registered clinic delivers a comparable 28-day abstinence programme for roughly half the price. The trade-off is accommodation, staff ratio and on-site psychiatry rather than the core clinical model.
How quickly can I be admitted to Castle Craig?
Private residential admission in the UK is usually possible within 24 to 72 hours once an assessment is done and funding is confirmed. Availability moves week to week, which is why it is worth holding two options rather than one.