Thirlestane Castle Apartments Christmas 2025
Berwickshire, Scotland
At a Glance
- 7-night package from £1125 per room (based on 2 people)
- Self-catered accommodation
Nestling in the gentle Scottish Border hills, with its rose-pink sandstone walls and fairytale turrets, Thirlestane Castle holds a uniquely important place in Scottish history. It is one of the oldest and finest Scottish castles in the land and home to one of the country's most distinguished families.
Spend Christmas in your own private apartment within Thirlestane's historic estate. With the flexibility of self-catered accommodation, you can live like Laird and Lady of your own castle, without any fixed hotel schedules to adhere to! Pure relaxation...
What it Includes...
A self-catered stay in one of the Castle's apartments.
Please note that multiple apartments will not be let over the festive period due to staffing levels.
What it Costs...
Pricing for a seven-night stay from 22 December 2025 on a self-catered (vacation-rental) basis starts from £1,125 for two guests.
The Maitland (sleeps four)
A two-bedroom suite, once the old laundries for the castle. With two bedrooms, one king-size and the other a twin/super king-size room. One bathroom with shower over bath, and one shower room, both with underfloor heating, hairdryers, and bathrobes.
Pricing £1,620
The Lauderdale (sleeps two) (fully booked)
Once the Butler's apartment, the space has been transformed into a well-proportioned one-bedroom suite. King-size bed, with a bathroom boasting a free-standing roll-top bath and separate shower, hairdryer and bathrobes.
The Sculleries (sleeps two)
A one-bedroom apartment that overlooks the castle gardens. A fabulous king-size bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, boasting a free-standing roll-top bath, and separate shower, with underfloor heating, hairdryer, and bathrobes.
Pricing £1,125
The Earl & Countess (sleeps six) (fully booked)
Formerly the private quarters of the 14th Earl and Countess of Lauderdale, and most recently the castle nurseries. This three-bedroom apartment is ideal for small groups and families. Accessed by one of the castle's grand sweeping staircases, its position on the second floor gives spectacular views of the parkland. Three bedrooms, one twin/super king-size, two king-size. Two bathrooms with showers over baths and one shower room, all with underfloor heating, hairdryers, and bathrobes.
The Glenburnie (sleeps two)
A one-bedroom apartment set in the heart of the historic south wing. The most recently renovated apartment in the castle takes its name from the moor behind the castle. Bedroom with twin/super king-size bed, and bathroom with shower over bath, underfloor heating, hairdryer, and bathrobes.
Pricing £1,270
Location
Our Experts Say
Thirlestane Castle is set in the Border hills at Lauder. Built originally as a defensive fort in the 13th century, it was re-built in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, one of the most able and famous in Scotland. The five self-contained apartments within the castle sleep between 2 and 6 guests. They are spacious, individually styled and furnished, each with their own sitting room