Machermore Castle, Newton Stewart

Exclusive-use castle

Machermore Castle

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Exclusive-use castle

Some rooms inside the walls

  • Five-star hotel
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Machermore Castle is an exclusive-use castle hotel rental near Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, sleeping up to 20 guests in 10 bedrooms across the main building and an annexe. Its exact authenticity level is not yet confirmed pending a heritage-register check. It suits large family groups and parties booking the whole property together.

Quick facts

Where you sleep
Some rooms inside the walls
Sleeps
20
Bedrooms
10
Catering
Self-catering, with a catering kitchen and banqueting hall available for hired caterers
Star rating
Five-star (Booking.com)
Dogs
Pets are not allowed, according to the property's own booking listing. (hotel policy)
Exclusive use
Yes (hotel website)
Listed on Booking.com
Parking, Free wifi, Kitchen
Last checked
September 2026

The story

The story of Machermore Castle

Machermore Castle stands in about 30 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Cree, roughly 0.7 miles from the centre of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, according to the property's own booking listing.

The property is let as a whole, exclusive-use castle rather than a conventional hotel, with accommodation split between the main castle building and a separate annexe, according to its own listing. An editor should check the build date and any listed-building grade against Historic Environment Scotland's records before this page states an authenticity level.

The sleep

Rooms at Machermore Castle

The property has 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms across the main castle and an annexe, sleeping up to 20 guests, according to its own booking listing. Bedroom configurations include king, twin and double beds.

Because rooms are split between the historic castle and a separate annexe building, only some of the 10 bedrooms put guests inside the older structure. Ask which specific rooms are in the castle itself when booking if that matters to you.

The table

Eating at Machermore Castle

The property is self-catering, with a fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, according to its own booking listing. A larger catering kitchen and banqueting hall are available for groups that hire professional caterers for events.

The grounds

Around Machermore Castle

Machermore Castle sits in about 30 acres of woodland on the River Cree, about 0.7 miles from Newton Stewart town centre, according to its own booking listing. The property is roughly 26 miles from Agnew Park in Stranraer and about 45 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

What we'd flag

What we'd flag

  • Pets are not allowed at the property, according to its own booking listing.
  • The listing states no smoking and no bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar events are permitted.

Who it's for

Who Machermore Castle suits

Machermore Castle suits large family groups or parties of up to 20 who want to book an entire property together, including for catered events in its banqueting hall. It does not suit guests bringing pets, since these are not permitted, or those wanting a small, intimate stay rather than a whole-house rental.

Where Machermore Castle is.

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Machermore Castle: questions

How many people does Machermore Castle sleep?

The property sleeps up to 20 guests across 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms in the main castle and an annexe, according to its own booking listing.

Are dogs allowed at Machermore Castle?

No. Pets are not allowed at the property, according to its own booking listing.

Is Machermore Castle self-catering?

Yes. It has a fully equipped kitchen for guests, plus a separate catering kitchen and banqueting hall available if a group hires professional caterers for an event, according to its own booking listing.

Sources and checks

Last checked: September 2026. We checked these sources for this page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

  • booking.com: 16th-century claim, 30 acres on the River Cree, 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, sleeps 20, main castle and annexe split, self-catering kitchen, catering kitchen and banqueting hall, distances, no pets, no smoking or parties policy