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

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

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

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Galloway Activity Centre and within 12 miles (20 km) of Clatteringshaws Loch and Galloway Forest Park. Lock Ken and Threave Castle are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

12 Apr 2024

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King of the Castle

It was magical to have an actual castle all to ourselves! It was easy to imagine life back in the 1600’s. My favorite experience was waking up to lambs playing just outside our window. We loved hiking to the loch and to the waterfall. In addition to the castle, there was a ton of Scottish terrain to explore. This was one of my best vacations ever!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi B.

25 Oct 2023

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

Pretty good

We LOVED walking around the farmland and open areas--there's a small lake and lots of hills, most with a lot of sheep. It was relatively remote but the two houses of the people that work on the farm were pretty close; however, I only ever saw them twice in 4 days and just as we were driving by. The castle has all the conveniences and was very homey. However, the mildew and peeling paint here and there from all the moisture had me worrying about perhaps some being black mold. I'm sure it doesn't have it as the owner was very responsive and has clearly taken good care of it, but it was still a concern of mine. It has some funky, musty smells throughout, and the stairs were something you had to be very careful on as they're not really even or flat steps. It was only two of us, so we only needed one room and one bathroom. I think this would be a great place for a group as it was well set up w/multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and a large updated kitchen. I recommend it but with hesitation due to the moisture. I was happy with my stay but wouldn't stay there again. If you're looking for something, as I was, that is out in the country where you can roam freely without seeing people, this is great for that!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Camp Verde, Texas

9 Oct 2023

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

Fairy Tale

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barscobe Castle. It was like being in a real-life fairy tale. The property was absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed our hikes to the falls and the loch as well as waking up to sheep frolicking in the fields. We live on a Ranch in Texas so although it rained most of our stay and the locals asked if the weather was being kind to us we couldn't have been happier to see rain!! The Castle was well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Scotland and hope our travels bring us back one day. If I have one recommendation it would be to have a history book or wall or something about the castle and property. For something to have stood the test of time since 1648 it has to be rich in history, stories and memories. Also, we had the joy of chatting with Vicki several times. She is a sweetheart!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

7 July 2023

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Lovely castle of our own

Gorgeous property and castle!! A bit remote— more accessible if you have a car, but doable with taxis (just book ahead!!).

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

29 June 2023

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Fabulous Stay at Our Very Own Castle

This castle was a perfect place for our group of friends to reunite and spend time together. It comfortably slept 8 adults, and we loved being able to easily gather around the large table or upstairs in the great room. We had trouble with the WiFi (silly castles didn’t seem to be built for that modern technology!), and it certainly is fairly remote, but if that’s what you’re looking for, it was lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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