Andy Murray’s luxury hotel gets top rating from VisitScotland

Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two five-star gold country house hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland.

Cromlix, just three miles from Murray’s hometown of Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer service.

In order to achieve five-star gold a business must excel in all aspects of service and exceeding guest expectations. The property must also be at the very top end of quality.

The 19th century house became a hotel in 1981 and was purchased by Murray at the start of 2013.

Following extensive refurbishment, the US Open, Olympic and Wimbledon champion has transformed the property into a luxury 15-bedroom and gate lodge hotel.

Set in 34-acres woodland and garden grounds that offers tennis courts, fishing on the loch and in room spa treatments.

The hotel also boasts a Chez Roux restaurant, owner of Le Gavroche in London, the first UK restaurant to be awarded three Michelin Stars.

Graeme Green, general manager at Cromlix House Hotel, said: “Everyone at Cromlix is over the moon to receive this grading from VisitScotland. Reinventing the glorious era of grand country house living, we strive to give our guests the very best experience so it’s wonderful to receive this recognition.”

Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland chief executive added: “It’s fantastic to hear that Cromlix has become a five-star gold country house hotel. To achieve our highest possible grading is very rare and a true testament to the team’s hard work and dedication to provide visitors with the highest standard of service.

“The star rating reflects the entire visitor experience, as well as the investment in the business to make it as economically sustainable and profitable as it can be.”