The Maitland, Thirlestane Castle
With its fairytale turrets and red sandstone facade rising above the rich rolling landscape, the outstanding Maitland apartment located in the south wing of Thirlestane Castle is sure to leave its mark.
Originally the laundry quarters of the castle, it has now been sensitively restored throughout and the result is an elegant two bedroom apartment within an outstanding castle setting where guests can truly experience 400 years of Scottish history.
A gentle palette of Farrow and Ball colours have been used in calming greens and greys, harmoniously balanced against the rich red stone of the castle walls. The plush sofas are deep and generous set around a feature fireplace with two outstanding artworks from the castle collections.
The dining space seats six comfortably but with an opportunity for guests to hire the State Rooms or rustic Victorian kitchen for an exclusive dining experience. For those who wish to cook, a stylish shaker style kitchen with sleek granite work surfaces and industrial accents is perfectly sized.
Across the hallway, an original Singer sewing machine gives a lovely nod to the apartment’s past life and the two beautifully appointed bedrooms are enhanced with warm throws and gentle swathes of colour.
This includes a master bedroom in a serene oval room blue and finishes by Ralph Lauren leading into a large en-suite shower room. A further twin room with adjacent bathroom can be configured to a super king for added flexibility.
The grand setting will be the highlight for many and a tour of the castle can be arranged at additional cost. Should you wish to go the extra mile, the castle can also arrange an exclusive private tour with a member of the Maitland family, as well as spa packages, flowers, and catering which can be tailored to your individual requirements (at additional cost).
For larger groups, the whole of the South Wing can be booked incorporating all five apartments at Thirlestane allowing up to sixteen people to stay at the castle. Guests who book the South Wing will also get exclusive use of the Victorian kitchen so the whole party can dine together.
Overall a unique experience where you can then retreat to your own private quarters in a 16th-Century castle and watch the glorious sunset over rolling Border parklands. A warm welcome awaits you!
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together, The Maitland Apartment can be booked alongside The Lauderdale, sleeping 2. Glenburnie, sleeping 2, The Sculleries sleeping 2 and The Earl & Countess sleeping 6. The South Wing is available for guests looking to book all five apartments. All apartments are located within Thirlestane Castle.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
The property sits on the first floor on the south wing of the castle. The apartment is accessed via a separate cobbled courtyard with stone steps.
Access into a large hallway with hanging rail and space for outdoor wear.
Open plan living/kitchen/dining area comprising:
Sitting room with two large sofas, feature fireplace, armchair, flat screen TV with integrated DVD player.
Kitchen with large island unit and integrated electrical appliances - ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer. Please note there is no washing machine or dryer in the apartment. Please contact us if this is essential to your stay and we will establish if any provision can be made.
Dining space with seating for six guests.
Bedroom one with king size bed, side tables, built-in wardrobe with hanging and storage space.
En-suite bathroom with large walk in shower with rainforest head and separate handheld mixer, heated towel rail, double basins and WC.
Bedroom two with zip and link system which can be configured to a 6' super king or 3' twin beds, side tables. There is a cupboard with hanging and storage space in the hall.
Family bathroom with bath with shower over and handheld shower mixer, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Guests have use of the magnificent castle grounds (with the exception of the family's private garden) and the wider estate grounds including fabulous woodland and parkland walks.
During the periods that the castle is closed to the public, guests also have use of the courtyard area which is shared with all apartments. There is bench seating in the courtyard area and picnic benches in the play park area, woodlands and wider grounds.
There is private parking to the front of the castle.
Location
In nearby Lauder guests will find a good range of amenities including the Flat Cat Gallery & Coffee shop or the Spotty Dog Deli and Café in Market Place. The Firebrick Bakery is wonderful with a selection of breads, cakes and pastries. There's also a butchers shop and a bakery, along with a small Co-op supermarket on the edge of the village.
For eating out, the Fire Brick Brasserie has a fantastic reputation winning the Best New Restaurant in the Scottish Borders Award 2015. Alternatively try the Black Bull Hotel or the Lauderdale Hotel for pub lunches or nearby Carfraemill Hotel for a juicy steak from local producers.
For gifts and lovely things, the Flat Cat Gallery, Made in Grey Britain and Powder Grey are both super stops for a browse.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo dogs are welcome (£15 fee per dog). Dogs must be clean and dry before access into the wider property, should be kept off the furniture and are not permitted in the bedrooms. It is important to note that there is no private enclosed garden space and dogs must be kept on a lead in the immediate grounds and across wider farmland.
- EV chargingRefer to Important Information for further details.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is supplied in each bedroom.
- HeatingHeating throughout the property which is thermostatically controlled.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedBathrobes are also provided.
- Outside space
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available. Mobile signal is best on the 02 and EE network. This improves outside in the grounds.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
Electric vehicle chargers are available on-site, located in the main guest car park (2 minute walk from the apartments). There is an additional fee to use these facilities which is set by the estate and paid directly to them once on site. For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending. The current EPC rating for this property is band G, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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Lauder, Scottish Borders
