A hotel owned by Andy and Kim Murray has made a major announcement
Andy and Kim Murray’s five-star Cromlix Hotel in Kinbuck is set to temporarily shut its doors in the New Year. The couple, who have owned the 34-acre estate since 2013, will be closing the hotel due to ongoing construction work.
Since retiring from tennis last year, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy has had time to focus on his business ventures, including his Perthshire hotel. Earlier this year, Cromlix announced plans for two new restaurants, with construction getting underway in October.
The major revamp will also include a wellness facility and three additional suites. However, from January 4, the hotel will close for renovations, with a planned reopening in spring 2026.
The Courier reports that the new restaurant will accommodate up to 80 guests, offering views overlooking the estate. The kitchen will be relocated and upgraded to serve more diners, while the existing Glasshouse restaurant will host afternoon teas and other events.
The extensive refurbishment is expected to take several months, with the reopening scheduled for May 2026. Despite the closure, Cromlix’s booking team and online shop will continue to operate.
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The Doune-based Kings Group is leading the construction work, with Perthshire architect Fergus Purdie and interior designer Suzanne Garuda also contributing to the project.
Upon the announcement of the restaurant plans, Kim said: “I’m really excited about this next phase for Cromlix.
“The Glasshouse, our current restaurant, has been doing really well and is fully booked most of the time, but the space lacks a bit of personality and doesn’t deliver aesthetically in the same way that the rest of the hotel does.
“We appointed a new executive head chef (James Mearing) earlier this year and he’s doing a great job, and it will be fantastic for him to put his stamp on this new food experience at Cromlix.”
The hotel has garnered numerous awards in recent years. In 2024, Cromlix was crowned Scottish hotel of the year at the AA Hospitality Awards and featured in The Times’ top 100 places to stay in the UK.
The Murrays purchased the hotel for £1.8million in February 2013. It had been closed since 2012 but reopened its doors under the new ownership in April 2014.
