“An imposing mansion with epic surrounding views. Grand bedrooms with large sash windows and four poster beds. A world class golf course is attached. A spa with an extensive therapy list and beauty treatments for those wishing to relax. Formal and informal dining options. An ideal rural escape. ”

Hotel review

This 19th-century Gothic mansion on a 400-acre estate offers a very attractive alternative to staying in the city. The country-house feel and magnificent views over gardens to the River Clyde and the Kilpatrick Hills make it hard to believe that central Glasgow is only 20 minutes away. The handsome, deeply comfortable bedrooms all enjoy the views. There’s also an excellent dining room, courteous staff and a seductive Aveda spa.

Louise Farquhar
Louise Farquhar Review published: 10/22/2018

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • The spa and indoor pool provide easy relaxation and the surroundings are perfectly tranquil.
  • Great walks

    • Plenty of walking on the 240-acre wooded estate of the Earls of Mar, especially along the banks of the River Clyde.
  • Golf

    • The new 18-hole Earl of Mar championship golf course designed by Dave Thomas. The hotel offers golf packages.
  • Trekking

    • The surrounding Kilpatrick Hills make for great trekking and stunning views.
  • Other Activities

    • Loch Lomond is a 20min drive away and well worth exploring.
  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome, but there is a charge of £50 per night
  • Conference facilities

  • Quiet

  • Free wifi

  • Designer

  • Country House

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Gym

  • Remote

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    53 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome, but there is a charge of £50 per night
  • Swimming Pool

    Large indoor pool
  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Bar

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Games room

  • Good wine list

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Business Centre

  • Concierge

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Plenty of walking on the 240-acre wooded estate of the Earls of Mar, especially along the banks of the River Clyde.
  • Golf

    • The new 18-hole Earl of Mar championship golf course designed by Dave Thomas. The hotel offers golf packages.
  • Trekking

    • The surrounding Kilpatrick Hills make for great trekking and stunning views.
  • Other Activities

    • Loch Lomond is a 20min drive away and well worth exploring.

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Mar Hall Hotel & Spa

"A classy out-of-town option, a 19th century neo-Gothic baronial mansion designed by Sir Robert Smirke, architect of the British Museum, transformed into a five-star resort in 2004 after a £15-million renovation. Excellent spa with pool and full range of treatments, and an 18-hole golf course."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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