The Lady Maxwell Room At Buittle Castle, Arts & Crafts Room In A Medieval Castle

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Located in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, the Lady Maxwell Room at Buittle Castle is a charming accommodation option that offers guests the unique experience of staying in a working, privately owned Scottish Castle. The room, which sleeps 2 people, is situated on the ground floor with its own private access to the courtyard and features an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy a Full Scottish or Continental Breakfast served in the room, providing a true 'country house' experience.

As part of their commitment to reducing environmental impact, the house manager provides gourmet tea and coffee upon request. The castle's history dates back to medieval times when it was the inner bailey of the medieval Buittle Castle, once a royal castle and twice the capital of Scotland. The castle has ties to historical figures such as Lady Devorguilla of Galloway and the Bailliol Dynasty, as well as the Gordon and Maxwell families who reconstructed the original 13th Century keep into the present L-plan tower around 1500.

Buittle Castle remains a working building, surrounded by formal gardens, livestock, vegetable growing, and pleasure grounds, providing guests with a glimpse into its historical past. Currently owned by James, the 24th great grandson of Lady Devorguilla, and his cousin Tobias, the castle also houses a working printing office specializing in craft letterpress printing and bookbinding, as well as a medieval chapel where services are regularly celebrated in the pre-reformation Use of Sarum. Local landmarks such as Broughton House and Sweetheart Abbey, as well as activities like 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Colvend Golf Club, provide guests with plenty to explore in the surrounding area.

• Pets Allowed
• Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
• Open Fire