Set in 34 acres of private grounds, Cromlix is a five-star luxury country house hotel owned by British professional tennis player Andy Murray and his wife Kim.
The property has recently undergone a three-month renovation and has opened its doors once again to visitors and guests who want to experience Cromlix and the hotel’s chapel, loch, award-winning restaurant, kitchen garden and of course, a tennis court.
Reshaping expectations of the country house hotel experience
Cromlix invites guests to unwind, be themselves and enjoy a characteristically welcoming stay in an elegant yet unfussy environment. The bedrooms have interiors with a relaxed country feel and have all been named after flowers and herbs which can be found onsite in the hotel’s 34-acre grounds and private gardens – for example, Lavender, Viola, Thyme, Rosemary and Verbena.
The hotel retained many pieces of furniture in the refurbishment, but has added new items for comfort and style. New artwork adorns the walls of the hotel, many paintings and prints loaned from Andy Murray’s personal collection and others on loan from the Royal Scottish Academy.
In addition, Cromlix has a new brand identity and website which was created with Scottish agency, 80 Days, and illustrator Gary Bullock. The new logo was inspired by the Virginia Creeper that covers the front of the building and blazes a glorious red every September.
Cromlix re-imagined
Commenting on the reimagined Cromlix, Kim Murray said: “We have had an incredible team putting in a mammoth effort for over a year to get to today, when we can finally open the doors to our new-look Cromlix. I’m extremely proud of what everybody has achieved and it is exactly what I hoped for. The Murray family has had a connection to this building since 1982 and after a decade of ownership, we are looking forward to the future with a real sense of excitement. This was the first phase in a series of planned works to breathe new life into both the property and the business”.
In January 2023, the hotel moved to self-management by the Murray family, with several new appointments being made: General Manager, Barry Makin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Emily Shields and Revenue & Reservations Manager, Eilidh Leishman.
Rosemary Spenke of The Hotel Management Company was brought on board to oversee the move to self-management and rebranding of the hotel. The renovations of the hotel were managed by Kim Murray who worked with interior designer Suzanne Garuda of Garuda Design, architect Fergus Purdie and a team of local Scottish artisans, suppliers and designers to reimagine the 149-year-old building.
The property has recently undergone a three-month renovation and has opened its doors once again to visitors and guests who want to experience Cromlix and the hotel’s chapel, loch, award-winning restaurant, kitchen garden and of course, a tennis court.
Cromlix has had its 15 bedrooms, most of its bathrooms and all common areas of the hotel, including the bar, restaurant and billiards room recently refurbished. There is a new entrance via the vestibule at the front of the property, with a valet parking turning circle at the top of the grand driveway.
Location
Ideally located in the central belt of Scotland, Cromlix is approximately 50 minutes (37 miles) from central Glasgow, or an hour (48 miles) from central Edinburgh. Dunblane has a railway station approximately 12 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
The Glasshouse Restaurant
The Glasshouse Restaurant is housed in a beautiful botanical glass-walled conservatory overlooking the gardens, and offers diners a ringside view of the chefs at work in the extensive open kitchen.
Guests can discover the wild, authentic flavors of Scotland’s landscape through locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared ingredients. From the brilliant service to the stylish setting, expect a dining experience that perfectly balances luxury and simplicity.
Embracing an elegant brasserie-style service, the chefs use classic cooking methods, honed carefully over decades. Led by Executive Head Chef Darin Campbell, the vision is always to reveal the best of seasonal Scottish bounty through every carefully curated menu.
Rooms
Each of the 10 bedrooms, 5 suites and one-bedroom Gate Lodge has their own individual design and character. Light spills into the rooms, which are all subtly decorated and enjoy splendid views over the manicured grounds or tennis courts and surrounding countryside.
All rooms are equipped with: flat-screen TV, radio, free internet access, a personal safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, Bluetooth speakers, 400 Thread count cotton bed linen, dressing gown and slippers, in-room toiletries and an iron and ironing board.
Facilities
Full-sized snooker table, tennis court and tennis practice wall, kitchen garden, private gardens and grounds, private loch with fishing available and board games. Several golf courses are within a two-hour drive of Cromlix.
Meetings, events and weddings
The Study on the first floor, overlooking the lawn, can provide the setting for a meeting or private lunch/dinner, comfortably seating 10 people on one table.
The Garden Room on the ground floor has views over the lawn and is ideal for an intimate meeting or dinner.
The Drawing Room on the ground floor is a public lounge, with a large bay window and open fire and can be turned into a private meeting space for up to 50 delegates.
Cromlix also has its own private chapel which can seat up to 36 guests for a religious or civil ceremony and the hotel is available for exclusive and non-exclusive hire for weddings. It is also possible to use the front lawn at Cromlix for a marquee for up to 300 guests
DAR Tennis
Cromlix is delighted to offer specialist tennis coaching for guests through the services of Daniel Alexander Reed. Reed gained his coaching experience through working at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton London, alongside former British Number One Annabel Croft and some of the UK’s most renowned coaches assisting with Junior County and recreational players.
Being a dynamic coach, Daniel coaches all level of players, from beginners (Junior and Adults) to competing juniors, specializing in Bio-mechanical correction/analysis, tactical/mental awareness corrections, cardio-tennis and tennis-specific strength and conditioning in conjunction with the RPT (Registro Profesional De Tenis) methods of instruction and systems that private tennis academies in Spain employ, having produced players such as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Ferrero and Andy Murray.
Uncover Scotland
One of the most beautiful countries in the world, Scotland continues to attract visitors to its lochs, isles and highlands. With nature on its doorstep, Cromlix is proud to have opened its doors once again and is looking forward to welcoming both returning and new guests!
Cromlix Hotel
Kinbuck, Near Dunblane, Stirling, FK15 9JT
01786 822 125
www.visitscotland.com
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