Cromlix Hotel

Cromlix Hotel, Victorian mansion and five-star hotel in Stirlingshire

Cromlix Hotel is a five-star establishment set in a Victorian mansion and a 34-acre estate of woodland and landscaped gardens, with its own chapel and loch, about three miles from Dunblane, in Stirlingshire (Scotland). The hotel is owned by Kim and Andy Murray and reopened in March 2023 after a full refurbishment, presented as the first in a series of planned updates to the estate. The property is described as a luxury country retreat, with a contemporary approach and a relaxed atmosphere.

History and ownership

The Victorian mansion has passed through generations of the Drummond family, was converted from a family home into a hotel and survived a fire in 1878. The owners, Kim and Andy Murray, have used it for family celebrations and events, and are now driving a new chapter for the hotel. The team presents itself as a group of hospitality professionals dedicated to creating carefully crafted guest experiences.

Accommodation

The hotel offers individually designed rooms and suites, as well as a gate lodge. The offering includes Turret Suites, Deluxe Suites, Junior Suites, Garden Suite, Connected Suites, Estate Rooms, Cottage Rooms, The Laurel and Gate Lodge. The website description highlights everything from garden rooms to fairytale turrets, with distinctive spaces for every type of stay.

Dining

The dining offering includes the Cradle restaurant for fine dining dinners, the Garden Room for long lunches, the Glasshouse for afternoon tea, the Bar, the Sunday Lunch service and private dining options. The hotel presents these spaces as part of a renewed dining experience.

Experiences, wellness and events

The hotel organises experiences such as the Woodland Retreat, sauna and cold plunge, walking map, mindfulness cards and various activities. It also offers spaces for private events, celebrations, weddings and corporate meetings under the Beyond the Boardroom concept, as well as the Exclusively Yours option. Among the packages and special offers are The Art of Indulgence, A Sunday Well Spent, The Do Nothing-cation, The Very Important Pup Package, Cromlix Kids, Early Booking Advantage and Rest, Reset & Restore, the latter described as two nights, two treatments and a dinner. The website indicated prices from £365 for the dog package and from £482 for The Do Nothing-cation.

Surroundings and location

The estate is set in a rural, secluded part of Stirlingshire, with unspoilt views and woodlands to explore in any season. The hotel notes distances of 36 miles to Glasgow, 48 miles to Edinburgh, 11 miles to Stirling and 50 miles to Dundee. The postal address is Cromlix, Kinbuck, By Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9JT.

Additional services

The establishment offers telephone and email support, and its website includes a booking engine that at the time of analysis appeared temporarily out of service, so guests were advised to call or email to book. It also offers gift vouchers and experiences, and has a newsletter. The website mentions privacy and cookie policies, FAQs, sustainability and dog-friendly policies, as well as a press and awards section.

Location and contact

Cromlix, Kinbuck, By Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9JT · Telephone: 01786 820310 · Email: hello@cromlix.com