Laird for a night! Inside the stunning Scottish castle that you can rent for a bargain £18

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A Scottish castle tower dating back to the 16th century has hit the holiday rental market for a bargain £18 a night.

Craigcaffie Tower, located outside the small town of Innermessan in southwest Scotland, is decked out with a range of original features, from grand stone fireplaces to beamed ceilings.

Only week-long bookings for the castle can be made and in low season the property - which sleeps six - is listed at £766 for a seven-day stay, rounding out at £18.23 per person per night.

This Scottish castle tower dating back to the 16th century sits on the land that once belonged to legendary King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is now available to rent for a canny £18

Craigcaffie Tower is located outside the small town of Innermessan near Stranraer in Wigtownshire and is a perfect romantic getaway location

Photos from inside the property reveal its breath-taking original features such as inglenook fireplaces

Stunning images show the exterior of this historic four-storey tower looking out over its magnificently kept grounds. 

Photos from inside the property reveal its breathtaking features such as a barrel-vaulted ceiling in the dining room, inglenook fireplaces, original doors and turnpike stairs with rope handrails.

Early in the 14th century, legendary King of Scots Robert the Bruce gifted the lands of Craigcaffie to his illegitimate son, Neil, Earl of Carrick.

In 1570, the Neilson family, who descended from the laird, built the castle and its hall, which now acts as the tower’s impressive yet cosy living room.

Entering into the ground floor’s original low doorway, guests will find a gorgeous kitchen-come-diner that features a vaulted ceiling and stone floor and comes with all the essential mod cons including electric cooker, microwave and fridge-freezer in addition to an adjacent utility room with a washer/dryer

Outside, there is an external games room with pool table and dart board which are bound to keep you entertained for hours

In 1570, the Neilson family, which descended from the Earl of Carrick, built the castle

On the second floor, guests will find the first bedroom, with a king-size bed, and a bathroom complete with fireplace detailing

The castle is hidden away in a peaceful location, yet within walking distance to the coast

Entering into the ground floor’s original low doorway, guests will find a gorgeous kitchen-come-diner that features a vaulted ceiling and stone floor and comes with all the essential mod cons including electric cooker, microwave and fridge-freezer in addition to an adjacent utility room with a washer/dryer. 

On the first floor you’ll find the living room with atmospheric original beams, 32-inch television with digital channels and a CD player, whilst guests will also come across the study-come-library on this floor.

Taking another flight of gorgeous stairs is where the first bedroom, with king-size bed, and bathroom are located.

Bedroom two and three are on the third and final floor and include one twin and one bunk room, which share a further shower room.

Bedroom two and three are on the third and final floor and include one twin and one bunk room, which share a further shower room

All of the bedrooms come with fresh linens and cosy blankets to wrap up with during the colder months

The property comes complete with central heating and free Wi-Fi access whilst guests will also be provided with logs for the open fires.

Outside, there is an external games room with pool table and dart board.

The tower sits in one-and-a-quarter acres of land and its enclosed lawned gardens feature a sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue.

Away from the grounds there is plenty to do with the coast being within walking distance, a view you can take in from the castellated sentry walks accessed from the third floor.

The location is surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of Dumfries and Galloway, with many beautiful gardens to explore including the world-renowned Logan Botanical Gardens. 

The property comes complete with central heating and free Wi-Fi access whilst guests will also be provided with logs for the open fires

One of the castle's original features includes these turnpike stairs with rope handrails

The tower sits in one-and-a-quarter acres of land and its enclosed lawned gardens feature a sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue

Away from the grounds there is plenty to do with the coast being within walking distance, a view you can take in from the castellated sentry walks accessed from the third floor