Crossbasket Castle
Grand Scottish castle meets Roaring Twenties supper club. The castle itself is all wood-panelled libraries, canopied beds, and antiques named after historical custodians of the estate. The new hotel building goes full Art Deco — sweeping curves, daring geometry, sculptured lighting. Trocadero's brings live music and showgirls to the mix on Friday and Saturday nights. It can feel theatrical at weekends, intimate and quiet mid-week.
Mid-week stays are noticeably quieter and more intimate than weekends
Why It Matters
One of Scotland's most significant hotel reopenings of 2025. The Michel Roux-overseen dining, an estate rooted in 15th-century history with links to Robert the Bruce and inventor Charles Macintosh, and a growing set of accommodation options from castle suites to riverside cabins make this a rare multi-format luxury estate near Glasgow. The Four Angels Spa (named after the waterfall on the grounds) adds a full wellness offering.
Crossbasket Castle is a 15th-century Scottish tower house that was on Scotland's 'Buildings at Risk' register before owners Alison and Steve Timoney rescued it in 2011, spent £10m restoring it, and reopened it in 2016. Then came act two: a £20m expansion completed in March 2025 added a standalone 40-bedroom Art Deco hotel on the grounds, two new restaurants, and set the stage for a destination spa and 12 riverside cabins. The result is a genuinely layered estate — nine castle rooms full of period drama, sleek Deco hotel rooms next door, and private lodges with their own hot tubs — all 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre.
Where You'll Stay
17 room types available
Crossbasket Cabin
Twelve Hebridean-inspired timber cabins set along the banks of the River Calder. Opening October 2026. Each sleeps up to 4 (double bed plus sofa bed), with a 46sqm floor plan and interiors drawing on the textures of the Hebrides. The headline detail: an enclosed luxury bathroom on the balcony with a freestanding copper rolltop bath set against a floor-to-ceiling window facing undisturbed woodland. Breakfast at Foveran's is included. Private outdoor seating and parking.
Double · 46 sqm
East Lodge
A multi-bedroom private lodge set in the estate grounds, sleeping up to 6 guests. Decorated in a similar period style to the castle. Has a full kitchen, shared communal spaces, sauna, steam room and hot tub on the veranda. Rolltop baths in the bathrooms. Five minutes' walk up the driveway to both restaurants.
King
Estate Classic Bedroom
Mid-size Art Deco room in the new estate hotel. Sweeping curves, bold geometry and irresistibly tactile materials make these rooms feel anything but generic.
DoubleEstate Cosy Classic Bedroom
Entry-level room in the new Art Deco-inspired estate hotel building opened in 2025. Daring geometry, sculptured lighting and tactile materials. Smaller footprint but full modern luxury inclusions. Nespresso machine, Penhaligon's toiletries, high-tech tablet.
DoubleEstate Deluxe Bedroom
Larger Art Deco room in the new estate hotel. More space, higher-end finishes. Sumptuous linens and welcome chocolates are among the extras at this level.
DoubleEstate Junior Suite
Junior suite in the Art Deco estate hotel. Separate living area, generous bathroom and all the contemporary design hallmarks of the new building. Sleeps up to 3.
DoubleEstate Suite
Top-of-range option in the new Art Deco hotel. Grand proportions, full suite living area, and the most polished version of the Deco aesthetic across the property. Sleeps up to 3.
DoubleGate Lodge
A traditional two-bedroom house at the entrance to the Crossbasket Estate on Stoneymeadow Road. Sleeps up to 4. Self-catering with its own kitchen, approximately a three-minute walk from the castle. Good option for families wanting the space and privacy of a house with five-star estate access.
King
The Cabbell
One of three Castle Cosy Rooms in the historic castle. Shower only. Can be configured as a twin. Named after a historical custodian of the estate.
Double or Twin
The Clark
A castle junior suite with a separate living area. Sleeps up to 4. One of the grander in-castle accommodations, with antique furnishings and a living space to unwind in.
DoubleThe Downie
The Downie Suite is one of the castle's grandest accommodations. Sleeps up to 4. Lavish period interiors with a suite-sized footprint.
DoubleThe Findlay
An individually designed castle double room named after a historical custodian of the estate. Restored period features, sumptuous fabrics, and views of the grounds.
DoubleThe Hamilton
One of three Castle Cosy Rooms in the historic 15th-century castle. Named after James Hamilton, 1st Laird Hamilton, the original owner. Features a shower only (no bath). Can be configured as a twin.
Double or TwinThe Lindsay Tower
The crown jewel of the castle rooms. Set in the 15th-century tower, it has its own dressing room and internal staircase — a genuinely theatrical place to sleep. Named after the Lindsay family, who built the original tower house.
DoubleThe Mackintosh
Named after Charles Macintosh — inventor of the waterproof raincoat, who owned Crossbasket in 1818 and developed his invention on the estate grounds. Full bathroom, antique-dotted interiors.
KingThe Neilson
One of three Castle Cosy Rooms in the historic castle. Shower only. All nine castle rooms are individually designed to reflect Crossbasket's character as a country house.
DoubleThe Peter
Named after Thomas Peter, who owned the estate in the 18th century. A larger castle double room with a full bathroom, restored period furnishings and views of the estate grounds.
DoubleThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The quintessential Crossbasket experience: tea and freshly baked scones in the historic castle rooms, with full champagne option available.
Periodic special dinner events hosted by Michel Roux himself — drinks reception at 7pm, gourmet dinner at 7:30pm in the Grand Ballroom, with matching wines and chef insights.
The castle's wood-panelled library and lounge bar offer a curated whisky selection. Private whisky tasting experiences can be arranged.
14 acres of woodland and garden to explore, with the Four Angels Waterfall as a standout destination. Paths wind along the River Calder through ancient woodland.
On-site falconry experiences have been offered on the estate grounds. Check with the hotel for current scheduling as this is a periodic activity.
Pick up a hotel fishing rod and try for Brown Trout in the River Calder, which runs through the estate. For salmon fishing, guides can point you further afield.
Guests can access a public gym and swimming pool at Playsport — the hotel's sister venue — approximately 10 minutes by car from the estate. No on-site pool or gym at the hotel itself.
Dinner with live music seven nights a week at Trocadero's. Midweek acoustic sets, weekend high-energy shows with professional performers. Cocktail bar open on two levels.
The Grand Ballroom accommodates gala dinners for up to 250 guests. The estate is a major wedding venue with ceremony spaces, sweeping staircase and waterfall backdrop. Multiple function rooms for corporate events.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A range of public spaces and function rooms for up to 250 guests. Gala dinners, conferences and corporate away days catered for.
A cosy, intimate lounge with soft couches and low tables. Good for afternoon whisky or tea before heading to the main restaurants.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi accessible throughout the estate.
Full à la carte breakfast plus Bloody Mary station and buffet included in all room bookings. Served at Foveran's.
Dedicated concierge team. Staff have been praised for greeting guests by name on arrival and proactively recommending dining and experiences.
All rooms are dog-friendly.
Evening turndown with in-room touches including bath salts. Honey from the hotel's own apiary has been left on pillows.
Helicopter arrivals are possible at the estate.
Unlimited free parking for cars and coaches on the estate.
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