Castle Craig Rehab Cost: £10,000–£18,000 for 28 Days
The short answer
A 28-day stay at Castle Craig costs £10,000–£18,000 — roughly £2,500–£4,500 a week. Detox-only admissions are around £4,000–£7,000. These are 2026 market ranges, not a quote — Castle Craig confirms the final price after assessment. 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
Cheaper alternatives to Castle Craig
The cheapest comparable CQC-registered clinics run the same 28-day programme from £4,500. See the full list of cheaper alternatives to Castle Craig
Abbeycare
Mid-market · Scotland and Gloucestershire
£4,500–£10,000 / 28 days
The Providence Projects
Mid-market · Bournemouth, Dorset
£4,500–£10,000 / 28 days
Broadway Lodge
Mid-market · Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
£4,500–£10,000 / 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.
How much is Castle Craig per week?
Working back from the 28-day range, Castle Craig costs roughly £2,500–£4,500 a week. Most clinics price by programme rather than by week, so a one or two week stay usually costs more per week than a full month, and the first week carries the detox and medical 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.
Next steps
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