Well what can I say? I have fallen in love with Hallbar Tower (Braidwood Castle)
After years of seeing ruined tower houses and private ones we were so excited to have found this one to rent. To say that we were excited was an understatement and we weren't dissapointed.
The location is great for exploring the Clyde Valley but the star of the show I'd the Tower, perfectly restored, yes you are going to crack your head on every door frame if you are over 5ft tall and curse, but this does not detract from the absolute delight of staying in the property, and yes the stairs are very steep but you will get used to that, at the end of the day it's a 16th century fortified tower house.
The 'garret' bedroom is a delight and to climb the stairs at night and then to stand on the walkway and stare at the stars before entering the warm cosy bedroom was delightful and the shower in the ensuite was terrific.
As you might have gathered by now, we loved the place, just remember to leave things where you need them as to leave your glasses on the top floor when you are in the kitchen is a pain.
The welcome basket was lovely, the only thing missing would be some milk in the fridge on arrival for a cup of tea on arrival.
Would I stay here again? In a heart beat.....