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Lady Maxwell Room

Lady Maxwell Room

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 29 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
4.9

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The Lady Maxwell Room is integrated into the rich history of Buittle Castle. Named after Lady Maxwell, the room is appointed in the Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. Lady Maxwell was a descendant of the medieval resident of Buittle Castle, Lady Devorguilla of Galloway, and was a great supporter of the Arts and Crafts movement and aided in the founding of the National Trust for Scotland.

Peaceful cosy and comfortable

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Jun 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely stay. Peaceful and quiet with beautiful views and gardens Interesting history and stunning location

Guest from Stirling stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in June 2025


Wonderful Place

Review submitted on Sat, 03 May 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enyoyed the time, the breakfast, the Garden,
There are somany Accessoires from the history.
The owner is very Friendly

Sorry that I cant describe it better,

Guest from Darmstadt stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in April 2025


Fabulous stay at unique venue with wonderful hosts!

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The castle is a truly special place - be sure to get a tour, particularly of the 1000-yr old chapel. Delicious breakfast and beautiful room!

Sophie from London stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 4 nights in April 2025


Amazing castle holiday

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Apr 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I had an amazing two day break at Buittle Castle. The place was amazing, beautiful location and Tobias was such an attentive host. Everything was provided that we needed and Tobias had extensive knowledge of the castle and area. I would highly recommend this castle as a holiday destination. The castle caters for small or large groups.

Carole from Glasgow stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in April 2025


A step into the Medieval

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Apr 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If you're looking for a peak into history, this is the place to go. Warm and comforting accommodations on a beautiful property. I came at the end of winter, I can only imagine what the place looks like in full bloom! Tobias and his cousin are great stewards of the castle and working hard to bring it back to its glory. Appreciate the time and attention and wealth of knowledge about the historical pieces found throughout the site.

Michelle from Salt Lake City stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in April 2025


Buittle Castle stay

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
James and Tobias made us feel very welcome to their home and shared lots of history about the place with us which was fascinating. Their affection about their home was obvious and they both enjoyed sharing that with us. James family history was fascinating and we loved the castle and their dogs which were friendly. We have fond memories of our stay with them.

Michael from Dinas Powys stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2024


Unique

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very special unique experience strongly recommended if something really different is wanted?
We only stayed one night unfortunately

Patrick from Wells next the sea stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2024


An authentic castle stay ( with modern comforts)

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We chose Buittle Castle as the place to stay after getting married earlier that day in Auchen Castle. We wanted to continue the castle theme.
We were met by Tobias who is lovely. The room was as we expected from the online photos.
The extra touches of a glass of sherry and a decanter of water along with the tea and coffee were nice. The sherry was lovely.
Bed was big and very comfortable.
Good curtains on the windows, I do love a good curtain.
Bathroom, the shower is spot on. Do watch the water from the hot tap can get very hot.
The room was lovely and warm.

We were lucky to have a guided tour and afternoon tea in the Great Hall. The Baron (James) is very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting.
Afternoon tea - delicious.
Breakfast - we chose the full Scottish and it was perfect. Our 1st try of Haggis and we really enjoyed it. The portion size was spot on, kept us full for the rest of the day.

We also got to enjoy sitting on the deck chairs in the garden and did the Moat walk.

Emma from Bangor on Dee stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in August 2024


Fabulous place

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The history is quite remarkable and dinner in the great hall was spectacular. I felt like I was in midieval times. Have stayed in a few different castles but this experience is not to be missed. The service was excellent as was the food. Truly memorable

Gary from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in July 2024


A lovely overnight stay at a beautiful Castle

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jun 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Me and my partner had a lovely peaceful overnight stay at this wonderfully charming Castle. We were welcomed by Tobias and made to feel at home.

The room was decorated with nice period features and had interesting details to look at. We had the choice of eating in the Great Hall for breakfast which was amazing.

There was plenty of outdoor space to walk around and the views were excellent. The local town of Dalbeattie was a good place to have a meal.

We loved our peaceful stay, and would come back again.

Sarah-Jane from Uddingston, Glasgow stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in June 2024


Excellent, dog friendly location

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We recently stayed one night at the castle and found the room to be comfortable and clean. The breakfast was as described and was brought to our room at the time requested. We particularly enjoyed the riverside walk around the castle which is easy to follow and met the approval of our dog.

Guest from Dumfries stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in June 2024


Very memorable stay in Galloway

Review submitted on Mon, 27 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed two nights after visiting other parts of Scotland. Buittle Castle was a fascinating location and we were lucky to be able to talk to our hosts about the history and the substantial improvements they have made in recent years. The Lady Maxwell Room was very comfortable and well fitted out. Dinner in the main hall was organised in advance and of a high standard with an interesting and good value wine list. Breakfast was also very enjoyable and we were able to arrange an early one on the day of departure. We will definitely consider coming back if ever in this area again.

Guest from Hungerford stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in May 2024


Overnight stay at Buittle Castle

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Arriving in the dark, we found Tobias waiting for us on site and due to the pouring rain we quickly made our way to our room.
The room was spacious with a log burning stove which although there was wood we had no firestarting equipment to light it. That would've been a nice touch as the night got colder and the one radiator wasn't enough to heat the whole room.
Bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep.
Bathroom was clean with ample toilet roll and hand soap.
Main door could've used a mat to mop up the dirt and rain from our feet on entry and a couple of coat hooks behind the door for wet jackets.
Tobias, really looked after us with silver service coffee once we had settled in.
Choice for breakfast was excellent the produce was local and a perfect Gluten Free breakfast was available and tasty.
Once the day light arrived we were surrounded by beautiful grounds and a lovely sunken garden.
We would definitely return.





Sharon from Elderslie stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in December 2023


Excellent stay at this quirky venue and attentive service provided by Tobias.

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An excellent experience on both occasions. Quirky experience in rooms that are full of character. Enjoyable breakfast experience in the Great Hall and exceptional, attentive service provided by Tobias.

Willie from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in October 2023


A cosy, historic stay

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We only stayed in the Lady Maxwell room for one night but would recommend it. The dog-friendly and spacious room had everything we needed. The booklet in the room explaining the history of Buittle Castle was an interesting read. Breakfast was delicious and it was a treat to get to eat in the historic great hall. The grounds are beautiful and the area was very peaceful.

Greg from London stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2023


Bed and breakfast with a difference

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Good experience to say you slept at a castle
Work in progress you can tell it’s a labour of love
Great it’s kept in the family
Bed really comfortable quality bedding
Breakfast in the big hall with proper china and silverware with quality local ingredients

Sue from Barnsley stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in July 2023


Magical experience

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A step back in time I was on a business trip and the experience and surroundings were truly medieval atmosphere very cosy room everything you need except television although we are going back in time so we didn’t need one Tobias ushered us to the grand hall for dinner which we had pre booked we met a lovely group of visitors from USA and we took a walk beside the river bliss we didn’t have time to do the tour but will on our next visit lovely breakfast cooked by owner James who shared his story of how he became the owner with cousin Tobias if the castle can’t wait to return Mandy barr

Mandy from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in July 2023


Something a little bit different!

Review submitted on Tue, 30 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved this little guest house.

The location was beautiful. Our room was small but very quaint with lovely furniture and decor. We were able to walk around the grounds which included beautiful gardens (with peacocks), mature trees, a riverside path and of course the beautiful castle (where the owners live) and courtyard.

Dinner and breakfast were served in the hall at great big table making us feel like Lord and Lady of the manor!!!

A great stop off place on the way up to the Scottish islands too.



Richard from Austerfield stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in May 2023


Lovely castle stay

Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Although the accommodation is not in the castle, the surroundings and gardens are idyllic and very peaceful.
Rooms are comfortable, fantastic beds and warm doonas for a good nights sleep.
Delicious breakfasts and friendly service.
Such an interesting history and areas to explore. Short drive to Dalbeattie for good pub meals at Kings Arm and The Birchtree.
Maybe more detailed instructions on actual location, on website or arrival email, could help.
Great stay.

Denise from Newcastle stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in May 2023


Tobias replied more than 1 year ago
Thank-you so much for the lovely review, and I am glad that you enjoyed your stay so much. I will take a look at the directions and see if it can be made clearer- most of our guests find us without a problem, but our postcode does cover a wider area, so will maybe add the 'WhatThreeWords' address too. Just to clarify one point for potential future guests- the whole complex of buildings is classically referred to as the 'Castle', the B&B rooms are in a wing off the tower, but are very much 'within the castle' as a complex, and accessed from the castle courtyard.

Beautiful stay at Castle Buittle

Review submitted on Thu, 18 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A stay at Buittle castle was a very simple but special experience. The owners of the property are very warm and welcoming and hospitable. The area and surroundings beautiful and very interesting to read the history relating to the castle.
Very much enjoyed the meal in the great hall, use of the hot tub and entrance to the chapel. If you're after a grand affair from a traditional castle then this is not for you. If you want a peaceful escape then I would recommend. I personally will be back ❤️

Sharon from HOUGHTON LE SPRING stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in May 2023


Delightful and interesting stay

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying at Buittle castle - from the warm welcome we received and the brilliant communication ahead of arrival, to the beautiful room and interesting information provided about the castle's history.
We will definitely be back.

Bethany from Abingdon stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in April 2023


Fabulous Stay

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our third visit to Buittle Castle and it was wonderful. Food was delicious and loved having the log burner in our room. Buittle is in a good location close to Kirkcudbright & Rockcliffe which are well worth a visit. Tobias & James were great hosts, thanks again for a special couple of days.

Helen from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in December 2022


Perfect stay

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Dec 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If you are looking for a bed & breakfast stay that is just a bit different Buittle Castle is the place to go. We were greeted on arrival and shown to our room which was comfortable and had the benefit of a log fire with a good supply of logs to keep it going till bedtime. Breakfast was served in our room at a prearranged time and was first class. Delicious. The history of the place is amazing and the grounds were perfect for walking our dog. A very pleasant stay.

Christine from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in November 2022


Post visit review regarding short stay at Buittle castle

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Overall the short visit was fully rewarding although there were a couple of concerns. Firstly, the door to the Lady Maxwell room was difficult to open and required considerable strength. Had the occupant been of frail stature then he/she would have been enclosed without a telephone to ring for help.

Secondly, the hot tub was great but although we may have missed it in the dark a light above the tub may be useful.

The visit in general was great and managed by both James and Tobias with enthusiasm and consideration. Will plan to return in the near future.

Chris Williams

Mr from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2022


Interesting experience

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Sep 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
+complimentary tea and coffee
+outstanding breakfast
+quiet location
+warm welcome

-uncomfortable bed
-shower needs improvement

Jiri from Brigham, cockermouth stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2022


Highly charming place

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Buittle Castle is a highly charming place and a perfect base from where to explore the area. The castle's sunken garden (with friendly local peacock), the hosts' attentiveness, and the delicious breakfast were all highlights of our stay. Recommended!

Guest from Edinburgh stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 2 nights in July 2022


Perfect in every way!

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Buittle Castle is an amazing place to stay! The castle and grounds are stunning and the location is very convenient for all that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer. The rooms are cosy, comfortable and well appointed and the substantial breakfast is delicious. What makes this place truly special though are the people. Tim and Tobias are both wonderful hosts. They offer friendly, professional service where nothing is too much trouble and you are instantly made to feel at home. Having stayed at Buittle Castle a number of times now, there is nowhere else in Dumfries and Galloway that we would even consider staying. For us, this is as perfect as it gets!

N from stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in December 2021


Character and service

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Nov 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved this place. If you like historic, characterful buildings you will too. The setting by the river is lovely. The castle buildings and gardens are attractive and being lovingly restored. Our room was as advertised; tons of character and really beautifully presented. It was also clean, warm and comfortable. We would have preferred tea and coffee making facilities in the room - but it is served in style upon request. The service is friendly but unobtrusive. The guys have real style. The breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. We really liked that the guys clearly love their family home and are putting a lot of thought into bringing back to its former glory, and making it a great place to stay. Would recommend.

Darrell from Newtownards stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in October 2021


We stayed here one night on way home from visiting relatives

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved the atmosphere of the place and the beautiful garden
The breakfast in the morning was really lovely also - might be worth mentioning when booking that no kettle/ drinks provided as would have gone with flask for early morning cuppa !

Lorna from Shrewsbury stayed at Lady Maxwell Room for 1 nights in September 2021