The Lady Maxwell Room - Buittle Castle, Castle

Named after Lady Maxwell, a former resident of Buittle Castle, the room is appointed in the Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. 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 American breakfast is included. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available. Please let us know of any dietary requirements ahead of time. We aim to offer guests a true country house experience.
The space
Buittle Castle offers the experience of staying in a working, privately owned Scottish castle. The site which the present tower occupies what 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, circa 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.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of their own room, and may use the gardens, grounds, and moat walk. Use of other parts of the castle can be arranged prior to stay, including the hot tub. Fishing can also be arranged on the castle's private stretch of the Urr Water, a noted salmon and trout river.
During your stay
Guests have a private room with its own entrance. Should any requirements arise, the house manager or one of the owners will be available to attend to guest's needs.

Category	Details
Bathroom	Hair dryer Shampoo Hot water
Bedroom and laundry	Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper Hangers Bed linen Extra pillows and blankets
Heating and cooling	Indoor fireplace Heating
Privacy and safety	Lock on bedroom door Smoke alarm Carbon monoxide alarm Fire extinguisher
Internet and office	Wifi
Location features	Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoor	Garden An open space on the property usually covered in grass
Parking and facilities	Free parking on premises Hot tub
Services	Pets allowed Assistance animals are always allowed Breakfast Breakfast is provided Smoking allowed
Not included	Unavailable: Kitchen Kitchen Unavailable: TV TV Unavailable: Washing machine Washing machine Unavailable: Air conditioning Air conditioning

Item	Details
Checking in and out	Check-in after 15:00 Checkout before 11:00
During your stay	2 guests maximum Pets allowed Commercial photography allowed Smoking is allowed Additional rules - Smoking is not permitted in the room but is permitted in the grounds. - No Parties or events without prior arrangement, however should you wish to host a celebration or event at the Castle, in the grounds or Medieval Dining room, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to oblige. - Please Note, for safety reasons access to the barns and stables is not permitted

Item

Details

Checking in and out

Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00

During your stay

2 guests maximum
Pets allowed
Commercial photography allowed
Smoking is allowed
Additional rules
- Smoking is not permitted in the room but is permitted in the grounds.
- No Parties or events without prior arrangement, however should you wish to host a celebration or event at the Castle, in the grounds or Medieval Dining room, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to oblige.
- Please Note, for safety reasons access to the barns and stables is not permitted

Item	Details
Safety considerations	Not suitable for children and infants Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Safety devices	Carbon monoxide alarm installed Smoke alarm installed
Property info	Some spaces are shared “Gardens, courtyard, and grounds may be used by all guests.” Pet(s) live on property “Dog, Horses and Poultry live on property”

User	Sub Title	Image	Stars	Published Date	Description
Daisy	9 years on Airbnb	https://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/User-74667768/original/6c6db855-eea2-4e41-ae98-22b53cef112b.jpeg?im_w=240	5	2 weeks ago	Excellent stay, the room was clean and comfortable with everything you need to stay over. The breakfast was delicious, and tea/coffee facilities in the room were a great touch. Check in was easy, with Tobias being very responsive and helpful with our last minute booking. Hot tub was a great place to relax as it got dark, and the room was lovely and cosy in the evening. Would definitely stay again!
Emma	3 months on Airbnb	https://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/User/original/cd95ea42-e994-4b64-87e6-132bef6c5da6.jpeg?im_w=240	5	January 2025	The castle was a magical place to stay and we loved the room, the location and the breakfast. Tobias was an excellent host and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. We highly recommend a holiday here, as the castle is part of a picturesque setting, with lovely walks and interesting places to visit nearby.
Rachael	8 years on Airbnb	https://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/User/original/4ad2ab88-0c3f-4941-b5ee-564088235b2a.jpeg?im_w=240	4	December 2024	Beautiful setting, comfy bed, friendly host. Really enjoyed our stay!
Rhys	7 years on Airbnb	https://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/User-167232727/original/6c2c5bdb-def8-4f59-8915-fdc4f86cf972.jpeg?im_w=240	5	December 2024	Oh did we need this break!! Fantastic and beautiful location with so much history we could have spent a month there! Tobias was a fantastic host and a true gentleman. One thing for all new time visitors. Make sure the satnav says buittle castle and not buittle cottage otherwise you’ll end up a very nice Scottish farmers house It’s a must stay, the perfect peaceful area with a town 5-10 mins away if you’re desperate for anything. Thanks again Tobias 🙂
James	9 years on Airbnb	None	5	December 2024	delightful stay. Charming host, friendly and welcoming. beautiful home, gorgeous decorations. Hot tub overlooking well kept gardens and countryside, would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Julie	2 years on Airbnb	None	5	December 2024	Gorgeous location! Breakfast was great, bed was very comfortable and room was lovely and cosy. Wish I knew Mary Queen of Scots had stayed over at the castle.. although it may have been too much for me and I would probably have fainted with excitement! Thanks for letting us share your beautiful home for the night.
Louise	11 months on Airbnb	None	5	November 2024	I had a lovely time at the Castle. The grounds are lovely and the sunken garden must be stunning in full bloom. I enjoyed the lovely walks around the land. Overall a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.
Danielle	11 years on Airbnb	None	5	October 2024	Lovely unique place, fascinating history and decor. James and Tobias were very friendly and very happy to tell us more about the interesting history. Room very comfortable and clean with a lovely breakfast.
Christopher	7 years on Airbnb	None	5	October 2023	Lovely place Tobias was a great host, breakfast was lovely and really made our stay. We will be back.
Claire	9 years on Airbnb	None	5	October 2023	Tobias was an excellent host. He was super friendly and approachable when we found ourselves stuck waiting for a ferry to Isle of Arran. He could not do more for us and we were very grateful as it was the start of our honeymoon. It was an amazing setting and we would visit again it will hold special memories for us. Thank you