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

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9.2Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
The property and castle are fantastic, offering a peaceful and beautiful setting for a special vacation. Ideal for groups and families looking for a unique and historical experience.
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(44 Ratings)

Castle / Palace in England

9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this castle / palace rental

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.2 / 10.0
    Outstanding(44 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    The property and castle are fantastic, offering a peaceful and beautiful setting for a special vacation. Ideal for groups and families looking for a unique and historical experience.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    Barscobe Castle did not disappoint! It was beautiful, comfortable and secluded. We absolutely loved our stay! Thank you.
    6.0 / 10.0
    The accomodation has both interest and character and is an excellent base for exploring this part of Scotland. It was let down however by a number of important points, for example:1. There was no facility to make fresh coffee during our stay, despite alerting the owner from the start.2. One shower only ran cold, the other flooded.3. The hot water thermostat was set dangerously high.4. The kitchen was inadequately resourced for a group of 9.I have been assured that each of these points will be addressed for future guests.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Memorable experience
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful property and conditions were excellent
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a great family holiday and would highly recommend the property.
    8.0 / 10.0
    3rd time of staying at Barscobe with the family Magical place, homely and peaceful with beautiful gardens and waterfall, we never want to leave, and most certainly will return.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Fantastic property and grounds. Made a special birthday extra special
    10.0 / 10.0
    We took the whole family and partners to Barscobe Castle and found both castle and area absolutely fabulous. The castle is so atmospheric and the area beautiful. Would definitely book again

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this castle / palace?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this castle / palace. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

    Yes! This castle / palace is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Historic and secluded 17th Century Castle located in private Scottish estate?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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