Cottage in Scotland
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
Enjoy a stay at this magnificent restored tower, awash with history, which boasts a majestic great hall and is set over four floors.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Great hall: Freeview, DVD Player, Woodburner
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Third Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Fourth Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Bedroom Accessed Via Short External Gantry/Walkway) Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with garden furniture. 1½-acre natural grounds with lawned area and orchard (shared with Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle ref UK10671). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The headroom is low from the stairs onto each floor level of the property. There is a fenced stream in the garden 20 yards away.. This is an extraordinary place, merging the history of a 500-year-old building with contemporary, high-end comforts. It is like time travelling, but Braidwood Castle also offers Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a fabulous en-suite master bedroom right at the top of the tower. Braidwood Castle is in a class of its own, a rare gem owned by the same family for 350 years, but however tempting it sounds, please be aware that the stairs are steep and narrow, and a stay here would not be advisable if you would usually prefer to take the lift! Orchard Cottage set beside the tower (ref UK10671, sleeping 2) would be a more suitable choice.
Set in the lovely Clyde Valley and also known as Hallbar Tower, Braidwood Castle has a venerable history, being built around 1581 as a fortified tower to protect the Douglas family and neighbours from Border Reivers, and it still is a refuge of peace today. The tower was restored with enormous care and attention to authentic historical detail throughout this ancient building, and the great hall has a unique, painted ceiling.
The somewhat austere exterior has crow-step gables, narrow windows and an external parapet walkway with fantastic views over the Braidwood Burn and the surrounding countryside. The tower was designed, of course, for that very purpose of giving early warning of unwelcome visitors!
Very effective electric central heating helps maintain this ancient stone building and is very cosy for visitors too. A steep stone staircase with deep treads, built within the 1.5-metre exterior wall, connects each floor with the kitchen/dining room and a toilet on the ground floor. The kitchen/dining room has a stone floor, a barrel-vaulted ceiling and is fully equipped. On the next floor is the great hall, which has a low (5ft 6in) doorway, a huge original fireplace with a wood burner and it is beautifully furnished with period oak furniture and lovely fabrics. The painted ceiling shows heraldic motifs, flowers and beasts of the forest, reflecting the fact that hunting was an everyday pursuit 500 years ago. Just imagine an evening in the peace and warmth of this special room, then going up onto the battlements to look at the moon and stars. The bedrooms are on the next three floors, and include a pretty single room and well-appointed bathroom above the great hall. There is also a spacious twin bedroom with a wash hand basin, period furnishings and a vaulted ceiling. Finally, the master bedroom, at the top of the tower, is reached by going out onto the parapet walkway; it has a good sized shower room and lovely period furnishings.
The surrounding enclosed 1½-acre grounds comprise native woodland, and an orchard with a seating area which is shared with guests in Orchard Cottage. A walk leads to the River Clyde directly from the grounds. The central location of this historic tower house enables easy access to some wonderful countryside in the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve just north of Lanark, 5 miles, where there are way marked trails to explore, while at the UNESCO New Lanark World Heritage Centre on the magnificent Falls of Clyde, you can discover how life was lived at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Youngsters will love a visit to the Clyde Valley Family Park close by, or enjoy a day in Glasgow which is very easy by train from Carluke. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Braidwood Castle can be booked together with Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle (ref UK10671) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps to the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence No.: SL00062F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Great hall: Freeview, DVD Player, Woodburner
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Third Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Fourth Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Bedroom Accessed Via Short External Gantry/Walkway) Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with garden furniture. 1½-acre natural grounds with lawned area and orchard (shared with Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle ref UK10671). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The headroom is low from the stairs onto each floor level of the property. There is a fenced stream in the garden 20 yards away.. This is an extraordinary place, merging the history of a 500-year-old building with contemporary, high-end comforts. It is like time travelling, but Braidwood Castle also offers Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a fabulous en-suite master bedroom right at the top of the tower. Braidwood Castle is in a class of its own, a rare gem owned by the same family for 350 years, but however tempting it sounds, please be aware that the stairs are steep and narrow, and a stay here would not be advisable if you would usually prefer to take the lift! Orchard Cottage set beside the tower (ref UK10671, sleeping 2) would be a more suitable choice.
Set in the lovely Clyde Valley and also known as Hallbar Tower, Braidwood Castle has a venerable history, being built around 1581 as a fortified tower to protect the Douglas family and neighbours from Border Reivers, and it still is a refuge of peace today. The tower was restored with enormous care and attention to authentic historical detail throughout this ancient building, and the great hall has a unique, painted ceiling.
The somewhat austere exterior has crow-step gables, narrow windows and an external parapet walkway with fantastic views over the Braidwood Burn and the surrounding countryside. The tower was designed, of course, for that very purpose of giving early warning of unwelcome visitors!
Very effective electric central heating helps maintain this ancient stone building and is very cosy for visitors too. A steep stone staircase with deep treads, built within the 1.5-metre exterior wall, connects each floor with the kitchen/dining room and a toilet on the ground floor. The kitchen/dining room has a stone floor, a barrel-vaulted ceiling and is fully equipped. On the next floor is the great hall, which has a low (5ft 6in) doorway, a huge original fireplace with a wood burner and it is beautifully furnished with period oak furniture and lovely fabrics. The painted ceiling shows heraldic motifs, flowers and beasts of the forest, reflecting the fact that hunting was an everyday pursuit 500 years ago. Just imagine an evening in the peace and warmth of this special room, then going up onto the battlements to look at the moon and stars. The bedrooms are on the next three floors, and include a pretty single room and well-appointed bathroom above the great hall. There is also a spacious twin bedroom with a wash hand basin, period furnishings and a vaulted ceiling. Finally, the master bedroom, at the top of the tower, is reached by going out onto the parapet walkway; it has a good sized shower room and lovely period furnishings.
The surrounding enclosed 1½-acre grounds comprise native woodland, and an orchard with a seating area which is shared with guests in Orchard Cottage. A walk leads to the River Clyde directly from the grounds. The central location of this historic tower house enables easy access to some wonderful countryside in the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve just north of Lanark, 5 miles, where there are way marked trails to explore, while at the UNESCO New Lanark World Heritage Centre on the magnificent Falls of Clyde, you can discover how life was lived at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Youngsters will love a visit to the Clyde Valley Family Park close by, or enjoy a day in Glasgow which is very easy by train from Carluke. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Braidwood Castle can be booked together with Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle (ref UK10671) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps to the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence No.: SL00062F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Amenities at Braidwood Castle - UK10672
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Overall a great place to stay.One for your bucket list.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Absolutely beautiful place, so peaceful and quiet, set back from the road. So comfortable and well equipped, just be prepared for all the stairs of the 5 floors (58 in total, stone and uneven).
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
An extraordinary place to stay - we almost couldn’t believe we were able to stay there, rather than just having a guided tour. The tower is genuinely historic and architecturally fascinating but has been refurbished to make it a great place to stay. It was very cold and snowy when we were there (-4C) but with the heaters and the wood burning stove we were very cosy. There are plenty of walks in the area and things to see, especially down the Clyde Walkway (past the alpaca farm) or up to Craignethan Castle. If you pick the right trains you can reach both Edinburgh and Glasgow in just over half an hour from Carluke station - much easier than driving, and there’s a huge car park at the station. The kitchen is well equipped and there are supermarkets a few minutes away in Carluke. If you don’t want to cook the excellent Taal restaurant is a five minute drive away for Indian food. The welcome basket of local produce was a nice surprise.It’s true about the stairs - even as pretty fit people we found the five flights up to the top bedroom quite challenging but you quickly learn to plan and minimise the number of trips (and to duck under the low doorways). Worth it for a genuinely unique experience.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Brilliant and quirky place.Each year we try to find different accommodation to take our grandchildren (12 and17 ) to and this did not disappoint. This quaint historic tower has been beautifully restored. You can get a sense of what it must have been like to live as lord of the manor did centuries ago. The tower is located in beautiful grounds filled with trees a stream in the garden and an orchard which was great for dog walks. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need to use to make meals from scratch or microwave. The great hall has good internet (I worked for the week from here with no glitches). Comfy couches and modern tv connectivity. Lots of games to play are provided including table tennis. First floor room hosts a super single room with its own desk and chair in a quirky window nook. The bathroom is modern with lovely hot water. There is also a washing machine and tumble drier perfect as we had some wet days. We loved sleeping in the top of the tower room with amazing views and a fab shower room. The stairs between floors are steep and a little uneven but this added to the overall charm. I have mild arthritis am a little overweight and I managed well although not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties. The owners left a beautiful welcome pack and the customer service is amazing. It’s a wonderful place and I would definitely go back again.
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9.2Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"Overall a great place to stay.One for your bucket list."
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