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Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate

Castle in Castle Douglas

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
NZ$700
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, The Lane
  • Place, Lock Ken
  • Place, Galloway Forest Park

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$700
avg per night

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About the area

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas is home to this castle. Threave Castle and Morton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laggan Outdoor or Dumfries Ice Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Galloway Activity Centre - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • The Lane - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
  • New Galloway Golf Club - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lock Ken - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Galloway Forest Park - 18 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ken Bridge Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Clachan Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Smithy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kitty's Tearooms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate

Property Description:

Grade A listed Scottish tower house built in the mid Seventeenth century by William Maclellan.

The Castle offers comfortable accommodation for a group of up to 9 guests, with excellent westerly views of the rolling hills of the Glenkens across mature lawned gardens and beautiful surrounding countryside.

Furnished in a traditional country style, the Castle has a large kitchen family room on the ground floor, a Great Hall on the first floor and four bedrooms with two bathrooms (one en suite) on the second floor. There is also a bedroom with ensuite located above the entrance.

The Castle is quietly situated within Barscobe Estate, a privately owned 800 acre estate located about 1 mile from the village of Balmaclellan and 17 miles from the market town of Castle Douglas.

This secluded and historic estate also benefits from its own wild trout fishing on the picturesque Barscobe Loch, hills, ancient woodlands, river and waterfalls making it the perfect Scottish retreat.

There are also numerous other activities locally available within 5-10 minutes of the house including sailing, canoeing, water skiing on Loch Ken; hill walking and mountain biking in the Galloway Forest Park; and the local golf course in New Galloway. Barscobe House is also within easy distance of sandy beaches and a range of nationally famous country houses open to the public, such as Drumlanrig Castle and Dumfries House.

PRICING: Minimum stay is 3 nights. Nightly rates vary according to season. The VRBO system is unable to apply our discounts available on nightly rates. PLEASE CONTACT US for an exact quotation if you are interested in booking.

PLEASE NOTE: for families and couples only; stag parties, hen parties or the like are strictly forbidden and entry to the property will be refused.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
£20 per dog per stay (max 2)
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this castle allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this castle is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Lane, New Galloway Golf Club and Galloway Activity Centre. Loch Ken Marina and Carsfad Loch are also within 9 miles (15 km).