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The Cradle Rocking Cromlix
A new restaurant has arrived at Kim and Andy Murray’s Scottish country-house hotel, Cromlix. It’s a gourmet paradise.
Design Restaurants / 02
In the second of our Design Restaurants series, we take a look around Cradle and the riotously good-looking Cromlix, near Dunblane, Scotland.
When Kim Murray went on the hunt for a fine-dining restaurant for Cromlix, the hotel already had pulling power: riotous wallpapers, contemporary art and individually dressed rooms. Next on the wish list: destination dining.
For Cradle, Kim went dark. Inky walls cover panelling, doors and ceiling; white-clothed tables and a fantastical fungi chandelier break the monochrome. Sixteen covers sit inside its dark, cocooning world.
Take a Look Around
The restraint of Cradle comes as something of a surprise after the rest of Cromlix. Bedrooms mix florals, checks and saturated colour; wallpapers climb walls and ceilings; contemporary art appears throughout. No two rooms are quite alike.
Cradle takes its name from nature and nourishment, its monochrome interior carrying touches of Art Nouveau and a butterfly motif through its identity.
The finishing touches at Cradle, Cromlix's intimate 16-cover fine-dining restaurant.
From the Garden
Executive Head Chef James Mearing leads the kitchen, with Murray Cooper working alongside him in Cradle. The tasting menu begins in the Cromlix gardens, with vegetables, herbs, flowers and honey grown on the estate and Scotland supplying much of the rest.
From the garden to tasting menu: the Cromlix estate supplies Cradle with seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Three AA Rosettes have already followed.
The Garden Room
Cradle isn’t the only addition. The larger Garden Room looks across the lawns through a glass-fronted extension, offering a more informal place to eat throughout the day.
The Garden Room at Cromlix, where relaxed dining comes with view across the lawns.
Cromlix was awarded Two Michelin Keys in 2026, Michelin’s distinction for outstanding hotels.
Occasions and Gatherings
Cromlix also caters for weddings, private celebrations and meetings, with its own chapel and a boardroom displaying works from Andy Murray’s art collection, including a Damien Hirst.
Even the boardroom get the Cromlix treatment, with contemporary art from Sir Andy Murray's collection.
Plenty to Do
Between a game of tennis, woodland walks and a session in the sauna, there’s plenty to fill the hours before settling into the bar for a well-earned drink.
Wellies are on hand for exploring the grounds, although finding an excuse to stay indoors is hardly difficult.
The bar at Cromlix with its eclectic interiors and country-house charm.
WIN A NIGHT AT CROMLIX & DINNER AT CRADLE
Together with Cromlix, we are giving one LRG member and their guest an overnight stay in an Estate Room at the newly awarded Two Michelin Key hotel, with breakfast for two and the full tasting menu at Cradle.
An overnight stay with dinner for two at Cradle awaits our competition winner.
Simply enter your name in the draw. Entry is free and limited to one entry per member. The draw closes at midday on 30th October 2026. The winner will be selected at random and notified by email on 02nd November 2026.
The prize is valid for six months from notification, subject to availability, and may be booked Thursday to Sunday on the days Cradle is open, excluding 24th December to 2nd January inclusive. Please note that Cradle can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requirements only.
Full prize details and terms & conditions are available on the entry page.
Not a member? See below.
LRG Members
Luxury Restaurant Guide members and their dining guests enjoy a complimentary glass of Ruinart Champagne (£26pg) when dining at Cradle. See the restaurant listing for full details and booking instructions here.
Further club privileges extend to dining in The Garden Room and afternoon tea in The Glasshouse at Cromlix.
Not a member? Enjoy a 14-day free trial here.
Cromlix
Kinbuck, By Dunblane
Stirlingshire, Scotland FK15 9JT
Tel: 01786 820310
Website: cromlix.com
