Step inside Kim and Andy Murray's decadently charming Scottish hotel, Cromlix
With a harmonious mix of luxury and homelyness, the Murray's hotel is the perfect weekend getaway spot
What better time to take a trip, albeit virtually, around the Murray's breathtaking Scottish hotel Cromlix, than on the final day of the iconic Wimbledon tournament?
Complete with a bar, restaurant, billiards room, and of course numerous tennis courts, the Cromlix hotel is perfectly located in the rural, secluded woodland near Dunblane, Scotland. And if you've ever wondered how to add personality to your home, then simply looking at every room in this refurbished Victorian country house will give you more than enough inspiration.
Sharing the space with The Sunday Times Style YouTube channel, Kim Murray welcomes us to walk around the property, visiting her favourite spaces and gives us a little behind-the-scenes of the interior choices in each room.
Unsurprisingly, the entire family home turned hotel oozes luxury and warmth, and whilst we might expect celebrities to prioritise their own tastes within a space, it's clear the Murrays have incorporated Scotland's heritage as well as the timeless interiors pre-existing in the property.
It's safe to say the Murrays and their interior expert, Suzanne Garuda, have mastered how to make a space look expensive without taking away the comfort or homely feel. Kim herself says, "It's family owned now, and that's really important to us. I've always wanted it to feel first and foremost like a home as opposed to a hotel."
One of the most bewitching spaces is the drawing room with its baby blue walls and light lemon ceiling, a choice that Kim says was quite the rogue concept. However, the bold floral furniture dotted around the room, some new and some refurbished from before, really ties the pastel colour palette together, making a cohesive, relaxing space perfect for a spot of afternoon tea.
This charming butter yellow and powder blue scheme is also featured in Kim's favourite bedroom and suite. She walks us through, describing the design process and why she loves the space so much.
"So this is Hyssa, one of our lovely turret suites, it's got it's own sitting room there and then this amazing interior corridor, which I love we went really dark on the wall colour which is probably quite unusual for a space where you've got kind of one window," says Kim.
"Through to this lovely bedroom, which has got the amazing aspect out over the grounds and the tennis court. This is one of my favourite bedrooms. I think it's got a real princessy feel to it and you feel like you're sitting atop a castle and the view is amazing. You've just this tree line and the mountains beyond," she continues.
The space, as well as the other bathrooms and bedrooms, is a lesson in sophisticated dopamine decor. They envelop you in personality and charm without being overwhelming or taking away from the serene feel of the hotel.
"Every time people walk through the door of it, it's like, 'Oh wow, is this all mine'. One of my favourite things in this room is the two window seats that we've created," Kim starts.
"There was just a chest of drawers in this one, and we've obviously built it in, furnished it, and I just think it's a lovely place to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The light pours in, and you've got amazing views of the grounds and the woodland," she adds.
Finishing the tour in Andy's favourite room, the billiards room, Kim points out all the fun, rather quirky additions in the space, as well as the inherited, refurbished billiards table. We might have to agree with Andy; this is undoubtedly our favourite room.
Were you expecting something a little more on the nose from the iconic tennis couple? Whilst there isn't much tenniscore interiors in the hotel, we're certainly not surprised to hear that there are multiple tennis courts on the 34-acre property. We'll see you there for a game, Andy!
