Greeba Castle

Greeba Castle is a Gothic-style residence built in 1849 at the base of Greeba Mountain on the Isle of Man. The building displays characteristic Victorian features including crenellated battlements and ornamental stonework across its facade.

William Nowell commissioned the building in the mid-1800s before it passed through several hands over the decades. The property later attracted owners connected to London's publishing world and literary circles of the Victorian period.

The writer Hall Caine made this place his home in 1896 and spent creative years here developing his literary voice. The connection to this author draws visitors interested in Victorian literature and the life of writers during that era.

The castle sits along the Snaefell Mountain Course between markers 5 and 6, easily located from the A1 road. Its roadside position makes it convenient to visit while exploring the local area.

A local tale recounts a former owner constructing Greeba Towers directly in front of the castle after losing the property in a card game. This peculiar episode reflects the dramatic turns that shaped the site's past.

GPS coordinates: 54.19306,-4.58889

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49