Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>9</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle

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Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 818 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Offering a terrace and garden view, Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle is set in Lauder, 43 km from University of Edinburgh and 44 km from Royal Mile. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has wellness packages. This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. National Museum of Scotland is 44 km from Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Lauder
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect, from start to finish. The suite had everything you could need and the extra touches, such as the mini torches prove the hosts really care about making your experience truly memorable.”
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cosy and spacious. Serviceable kitchen. Amazing views. Short walk from Lauder town.”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful, well-equipped and spacious apartment which acted as an ideal base for our trip to Scotland and the Northumberland coast. Lovely grounds and surrounding area - the walking routes via the rear of the castle are recommended. Great...”
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “impressed a really well furnished and luxurious apartment. everything we needed was there.”
  • Silvia
    Italy Italy
    “La cura nell' arredamento e nei dettagli, rose fresche in ogni stanza, cucina ben attrezzata e nuova. Le finestre danno sul parco dove corrono i lepritti”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Thirlestane Castle

Company review score: 9.7Based on 46 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

Experience staying in a Scottish Castle in spacious, luxurious surroundings. The apartment has a beautifully eclectic mix of contemporary furniture and original items from the castle collections including dramatic portraits to reflect the heritage of the building.

Property information

The castle was first built in 1590 and has been the home of the Maitland family ever since. They still live in a private wing of the building today. In the 1980s the main part of the castle was gifted to a charitable trust and all income from the accommodation goes into restoring and maintaining the building for future generations. There are five apartments in total, each individually designed with their own character, but all in the South Wing of the castle. They can be taken individually or as a group for larger parties.

Neighbourhood information

The apartment is just 10-minutes' walk from the charming town of Lauder. Here you will find a number of shops including convenience stores, butcher, bakery, delicatessen and fruit and veg shop. There are also several pubs, a cafe/gallery and a restaurant. The Scottish Borders is so popular because of the sheer range of activities packed into such a small and accessible region - historic houses and castles, exciting festivals, arts and crafts, delicious local produce and miles of rolling hills, beautiful valleys and the Berwickshire coastline. For those that love the outdoors there is a variety of different activities available close at hand including horse riding, exhilarating cycling routes, fishing, golf and spectacular walking – the Southern Upland Way crosses the Thirlestane Estate. There is a small community leisure centre in Lauder which has a fully equipped gym that is available on a ‘pay as you go’ basis. The Scottish Borders is also renowned for its variety of crafts and is famous for producing quality textiles such as tweed, cashmere and tartan. Take a visit to a traditional workshop and workers will be more than happy to demonstrate their skills.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle

  • Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Aerobics
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • Yes, Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Glenburnie at Thirlestane Castle is 500 yards from the centre of Lauder. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.