Thirlestane Castle ( 2 - 16 People, Paddocks)

Lauder

Overview

Individual apartments or a group booking
Paddocks available in the grounds (call to check availability)
Ample parking for lorries or trailers
Extensive hacking on the doorstep
A local groom can be arranged with prior arrangement.
Secure tack & equipment storage
Complimentary passes for the castle
Food hampers or even spa treatments can be arranged

With its fairy tale façade and its parkland surroundings, Thirlestane Castle is the ultimate luxury retreat for a family gathering, group holiday or romantic couples’ getaway. Our unrivalled accommodation in the South Wing offers guests the unique opportunity to stay in a castle just 35 minutes south of Edinburgh.

These five-star apartments in this breath-taking setting can be booked either individually or as a group and can sleep a total of sixteen people. All are furnished with a beautifully eclectic mix of contemporary furniture and original items from the castle collections including dramatic portraits and tactile soft furnishings.

The castle can be let on a self-catered basis or groups can choose to be catered for in the castle’s Victorian Kitchen or in one of the State Rooms by our award-winning caterers. All bedrooms have their own luxurious bathroom and each apartment has a well-equipped kitchen and sumptuous living/dining space.

Our extensive grounds are available for breath-taking walks and the estate is crossed by the Southern Upland Way.

Accommodation

The Earl & Countess – Enjoy the grand proportions in The Earl & Countess which were once their private suite.

Three Bedrooms, three bathrooms and a kitchen/ dining facility.

The Maitland – With its full height windows, The Maitland is a light and airy space in which to relax and also offers a nod to its past as the castle laundries with two vintage sewing machines in the hallway.

Two Bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen/ dining facility.

The Lauderdale – Experience a true Scottish castle stay in The Lauderdale with its Maitland tartan furnishings and free-standing bath.

One Bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen/ dining facility.

Glenburnie – The décor in Glenburnie reflects the moor behind the castle it is named after and you can browse photographs of the Maitland family’s prize-winning horse which also bears the same name.

One Bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen/ dining facility.

The Sculleries – Imagine how the rooms of The Sculleries would have been used as you pass the old mangle in the flagstone hallway.

One Bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen/ dining facility.

Groups

Bedrooms: Eight – Three twin/super-king-size, one super-king-size, four king-size. Hairdryers and bathrobes are provided in all bedrooms
Bathrooms: Eight – Two have a shower only, four have a bath with shower over and two have a free-standing bath with separate shower.
Catering: Guests are welcome to self-cater and have use of the Victorian Kitchen and its servery which has a fully fitted kitchen. Alternatively, let us arrange for one of our award-winning caterers to come in and provide all your meals for you.