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The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
AU$229
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Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Place, Kippford Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockcliffe Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandyhills Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Lady Maxwell Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Lady Maxwell Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio
Garden
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About the area

What's nearby

  • 7stanes - Dalbeattie - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kippford Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Rockcliffe Beach - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sandyhills Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Threave Castle - 21 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ark Tea Room By The Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Designs Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Halikarnas Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lochview Motel And Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle

Beautifully appointed, the Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle offers the experience of staying in a working, privately owned Scottish Castle. The room is on the ground floor, with its own private access to the courtyard (with one step) and its own ensuite bathroom with shower. Full Scottish or Continental Breakfast is included, and is served in the room. We aim to offer the guests a true 'country house' experience.

As part of our effort to reduce our environmental impact, gourmet tea and coffee are provided by the house manager upon request.

The site which the present tower occupies was once the inner bailey of the medieval Buittle Castle, one of Scotland's royal castles and twice capital of Scotland. Buittle was home to Lady Devorguilla of Galloway and the Bailliol Dynasty, and later a Jacobite stronghold of the Gordon and Maxwell families, who re-constructed the original 13th Century keep into the present L-plan tower, c.1500. Buittle Castle, unlike many such buildings, remains very much a working building, and so retains the 'feel' that these buildings had when first built, surrounded by formal gardens, livestock, vegetable growing and pleasure grounds. It is currently home to James, the 24th great grandson of Lady Devorguilla, and his cousin Tobias, who have re-acquired the castle after roughly 60 years of it being out of family ownership. The site is also home to a working printing office specialising in craft letterpress printing and bookbinding, and a medieval chapel, with an interesting Jacobite history, in which services are regularly celebrated in the pre-reformation Use of Sarum.

Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number SC738723

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle on 3 Dec 2025 start from AU$210.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

The Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room in a Medieval Castle Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruby O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Beautiful stay very dog friendly I would really recommend it. Very interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bed and breakfast with a difference

Good experience to say you slept at a castle Work in progress you can tell it’s a labour of love Great it’s kept in the family Bed really comfortable quality bedding Breakfast in the big hall with proper china and silverware with quality local ingredients
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10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Very memorable stay in Galloway

We stayed two nights after visiting other parts of Scotland. Buittle Castle was a fascinating location and we were lucky to be able to talk to our hosts about the history and the substantial improvements they have made in recent years. The Lady Maxwell Room was very comfortable and well fitted out. Dinner in the main hall was organised in advance and of a high standard with an interesting and good value wine list. Breakfast was also very enjoyable and we were able to arrange an early one on the day of departure. We will definitely consider coming back if ever in this area again.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H., Cape May New JErsey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buittle Castle 🏰 Beautiful Property

What a beautiful spot. Tranquil and close to drive by towns. The Entrepreneurs, Chef and The Baron James de Balliol-Cavendish and Cousin Tobias Parker, owners have bought the Castle to another level and keeping some traditional alive. Excellent hosts and hard working team. Absolutely Carl and I would recommend a few days here. All the Best to Buittle Castle and their future businesses and keeping their legacy intact. Thank you Sir Baron James & Tobias Maureen & Carl Behrens Cape May New Jersey
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicola D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Disappointing

By its nature the accommodation fitted in with castle but it was tired and needed attention. We lost sight of the number of cobwebs which had been there for some time. The bathroom sink was badly cracked the toilet seat needed replaced and there was black mould along the edge of the bottom of the shower the accommodation was cold when we arrived and took several hours for the room to be acceptably warm. We have pictures of all the issues we have highlighted. Just to finish Tobias could not have been more helpful but with these many issues this is not somewhere we could recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Overnight stay at Buittle Castle

Arriving in the dark, we found Tobias waiting for us on site and due to the pouring rain we quickly made our way to our room. The room was spacious with a log burning stove which although there was wood we had no firestarting equipment to light it. That would've been a nice touch as the night got colder and the one radiator wasn't enough to heat the whole room. Bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. Bathroom was clean with ample toilet roll and hand soap. Main door could've used a mat to mop up the dirt and rain from our feet on entry and a couple of coat hooks behind the door for wet jackets. Tobias, really looked after us with silver service coffee once we had settled in. Choice for breakfast was excellent the produce was local and a perfect Gluten Free breakfast was available and tasty. Once the day light arrived we were surrounded by beautiful grounds and a lovely sunken garden. We would definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Buittle!

Wow what a beautiful experience we had in the Lady Maxwell room and at Buittle castle. From start to finish our break was so relaxed, peaceful and charming. Tobias is a calm, empathic and tuned in host. I am neurodivergent and often struggle with intimate settings but Tobias was present when he needed to be and stepped back at the right moment. The breakfast was perfection. After this stay I would definitely return and try the private dining experience too. We didn't indulge in the hot tub but it looked lovely with beautiful views out to the gardens. The night sky was beautiful with little light pollution and good visibility. Loved meeting the dogs and the resident peacock. The castle is well situated near to Dalbeattie and Tobias has some good recommendations when visiting the local area. Will definitely return when back in this stunning part of Scotland! It was a privilege to stay in this beautiful home.
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10/10 Excellent

wilson h.

Brief stop

Tobias has created a homely pair of rooms set in lovely grounds. He was a true gentleman host and cooks a great breakfast
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4/10 Poor

We booked for two nights, but left after one as couldn’t face another night there.

The guys were delightful when we finally saw them, but every else was a huge disappointment. We were willing to forgo the cost of the second night and move elsewhere.
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8/10 Good

Peaceful cosy and comfortable

Lovely stay. Peaceful and quiet with beautiful views and gardens Interesting history and stunning location
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8/10 Good

Wonderful Place

We enyoyed the time, the breakfast, the Garden, There are somany Accessoires from the history. The owner is very Friendly Sorry that I cant describe it better,
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay at unique venue with wonderful hosts!

The castle is a truly special place - be sure to get a tour, particularly of the 1000-yr old chapel. Delicious breakfast and beautiful room!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing castle holiday

I had an amazing two day break at Buittle Castle. The place was amazing, beautiful location and Tobias was such an attentive host. Everything was provided that we needed and Tobias had extensive knowledge of the castle and area. I would highly recommend this castle as a holiday destination. The castle caters for small or large groups.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

A step into the Medieval

If you're looking for a peak into history, this is the place to go. Warm and comforting accommodations on a beautiful property. I came at the end of winter, I can only imagine what the place looks like in full bloom! Tobias and his cousin are great stewards of the castle and working hard to bring it back to its glory. Appreciate the time and attention and wealth of knowledge about the historical pieces found throughout the site.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scotland Adventure

First stop on our Scotland holiday, and we got to stay at a Castle! The owners were very friendly. Breakfast was very good and we opted to eat inside the castle which was very enjoyable. The area around there was full of activities. The grounds were lovely with some footpaths to enjoy. A short stroll to see grazing sheep, belted Gallaways and a couple Highland cows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Castle in Scotland

Buittle Castle is a lovely and ancient castle home drenched in a rich history and run by Tobias and his cousin James. Tobias cooked us delicious breakfasts and was very knowledgeable about the castle history and the area. The room was very cozy and had everything you would need to have a comfortable stay. The grounds were just beautiful with several walking footpaths that would show you scenes of the pastures, gardens, and along a stream and a river. We had a great time here, and did not feel the need to see another castle! We hope to stay here again one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Buittle Castle stay

James and Tobias made us feel very welcome to their home and shared lots of history about the place with us which was fascinating. Their affection about their home was obvious and they both enjoyed sharing that with us. James family history was fascinating and we loved the castle and their dogs which were friendly. We have fond memories of our stay with them.
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10/10 Excellent

Unique

Very special unique experience strongly recommended if something really different is wanted? We only stayed one night unfortunately
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10/10 Excellent

An authentic castle stay ( with modern comforts)

We chose Buittle Castle as the place to stay after getting married earlier that day in Auchen Castle. We wanted to continue the castle theme. We were met by Tobias who is lovely. The room was as we expected from the online photos. The extra touches of a glass of sherry and a decanter of water along with the tea and coffee were nice. The sherry was lovely. Bed was big and very comfortable. Good curtains on the windows, I do love a good curtain. Bathroom, the shower is spot on. Do watch the water from the hot tap can get very hot. The room was lovely and warm. We were lucky to have a guided tour and afternoon tea in the Great Hall. The Baron (James) is very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. Afternoon tea - delicious. Breakfast - we chose the full Scottish and it was perfect. Our 1st try of Haggis and we really enjoyed it. The portion size was spot on, kept us full for the rest of the day. We also got to enjoy sitting on the deck chairs in the garden and did the Moat walk.
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2/10 Terrible

None

Totally misleading the advert has the guest thinking he will experience actually staying in a castle. Nope. Your saying in outhouses stables To look like castle rooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Fabulous place

The history is quite remarkable and dinner in the great hall was spectacular. I felt like I was in midieval times. Have stayed in a few different castles but this experience is not to be missed. The service was excellent as was the food. Truly memorable
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely overnight stay at a beautiful Castle

Me and my partner had a lovely peaceful overnight stay at this wonderfully charming Castle. We were welcomed by Tobias and made to feel at home. The room was decorated with nice period features and had interesting details to look at. We had the choice of eating in the Great Hall for breakfast which was amazing. There was plenty of outdoor space to walk around and the views were excellent. The local town of Dalbeattie was a good place to have a meal. We loved our peaceful stay, and would come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Excellent, dog friendly location

We recently stayed one night at the castle and found the room to be comfortable and clean. The breakfast was as described and was brought to our room at the time requested. We particularly enjoyed the riverside walk around the castle which is easy to follow and met the approval of our dog.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buittle Castle Stay

Very charming place to stay. The room was clean and had all amenities listed. We loved the charming feel of staying in a very old castle, which is what we were looking for. The grounds are just gorgeous and peaceful. We indulged in the private dining in the Medieval Hall, I can’t say enough about that. It was so lovely and we felt like a Laird and Lady. It’s worth the extra cost. Our host Tobias was so gracious and helpful with any questions or directions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Buittle Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay at this quirky venue and attentive service provided by Tobias.

An excellent experience on both occasions. Quirky experience in rooms that are full of character. Enjoyable breakfast experience in the Great Hall and exceptional, attentive service provided by Tobias.