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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
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- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- FireplaceFireplace
- KitchenKitchen
- WasherWasher
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
- Golf viewGolf view
Explore the area
Braidwood, near Carluke, SCT
- Falls of Clyde8 min drive
- New Lanark13 min drive
- Strathclyde Country Park16 min drive
- Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)63 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Well what can I say? I have fallen in love with Hallbar Tower (Braidwood Castle)
After years of seeing ruined tower hous...
Alan
Sep. 29, 2019
8/10 Good
Great castle - it was such an exciting holiday for us as a family - I was a bit worried about our young one (3yrs old) m...
Danni
Jul. 6, 2019
10/10 Excellent
Loved the castle but it's definitely not the place to stay if you don't like climbing steep and narrow stairs!
Nicola
Jun. 15, 2019
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke
Enjoy a stay at this magnificent restored tower, awash with history, which boasts a majestic great hall and is set over four floors.. Step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, vaulted ceiling and flagstone floor.
Separate toilet.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
First Floor:
Great hall: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: With single bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
Third Floor:
Bedroom 2: With twin beds and vaulted ceiling.
Very steep and narrow steps with deep treads to...
Fourth Floor:
Bedroom 3 (accessed via short external gantry/walkway): With double bed, door leading to external gantry/walkway and en-suite with shower cubicle and 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.
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
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, vaulted ceiling and flagstone floor.
Separate toilet.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
First Floor:
Great hall: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: With single bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Very steep and narrow stairs with deep treads to...
Third Floor:
Bedroom 2: With twin beds and vaulted ceiling.
Very steep and narrow steps with deep treads to...
Fourth Floor:
Bedroom 3 (accessed via short external gantry/walkway): With double bed, door leading to external gantry/walkway and en-suite with shower cubicle and 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.
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
Property manager
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Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Golf on site
- Golfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 1 unit
- Garden
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1 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
3 Bedroom Accommodation in Braidwood, Near Carluke Carluke
su-UK10672-UK10672
About the area
Carluke
This cottage is located in Carluke. Falls of Clyde and Chatelherault Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clyde Valley Family Park and Gouldings Garden Centre. Discover Amazonia and Motherwell Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
What's nearby
- Clyde Valley Family Park - 3 min drive
- Falls of Clyde - 8 min drive
- New Lanark - 13 min drive
- Falls of the Clyde - 15 min drive
- Strathclyde Country Park - 16 min drive
Getting around
- Carluke Station - 5 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
- The Crown Tavern - 7 min drive
- The Duke's Deli Hampers - 7 min drive
- Prego - 7 min drive
- The Station Inn - 12 min walk
- Nice Snacks - Hot Food Snack Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Braidwood, near Carluke located?
Situated in Carluke, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Clyde Valley Family Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carluke Golf Club and Gouldings Garden Centre. Falls of Clyde and Craignethan Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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