THE HOUSE
The public rooms in Cringletie House are very welcoming with log fires
in all of them. The lounge bar provides a nice and homely atmosphere.
Here you can enjoy your pre-dinner drinks or your after-dinner coffee.
From every room you can call the friendly staff, who will be pleased
to look after you in every respect.
The original butler panel has been restored into full function. Whenever you call from anywhere in the house, the butler panel will register your call and transfer it to the telephone set of the duty manager. You called, m' lord?
The beautiful Sutherland Room houses Cringletie's exclusive restaurant. The painted ceiling goes back to 1903, where George and Elisabeth Sutherland acquired the house from her father, James Wolfe Murray.
The original wood carved fire surround gives the room its ornate appearance. The oak wooden flooring is original too and appeared from underneath the carpets when the room was refurbished. This style of oak flooring is no longer available. No wonder it was decided to not completely cover the floor again!
The Maguire Room on the first floor gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the morning sun in relaxation. Newspapers are available and a pot of coffee is just one press on the service bell away.
The
cosy lounge bar is housed in what used to be the study of the Sutherland
family. With its log fire and bay window looking out over the grounds
to the west, it is a pleasant room.
Although tea and coffee can be served in any of the public rooms, the lounge bar seems to be a favourite with guests! Pre-dinner drinks are primarily served in this room and it is only natural that the whisky tasting takes place here.
The library is the real sanctuary of the house. You can read the papers in the morning, surf the world wide web in the afternoon and have your port after dinner. Or maybe you prefer your afternoon tea in this cosy and quiet upstairs room. The library on the first floor is furnished with leather clad couches and chairs. A truly intimate room.
The conservatory catches any moment of sun in Scotland. In the summer the doors of the conservatory are opened. This is a delightful room that gives direct access to the extensive grounds. An ideal room for receptions, birthday parties etc.
DISABLED ACCESS
Cringletie House has been made completely accessible for anybody who
is confined to a wheelchair. The design brief was to give the disabled
(handicapped) person full access to all facilities, and enable him/her
to be fully independent. The new special car park and ramp allow the
user of the wheelchair full access to the house.The chairlift is located
at the entrance to the ground floor of the house. Although staff are
always at hand to assist, you may prefer to get the key for the lift
to help yourself.
THE LIFT
The newly installed lift gives full access to all floors, apart from
the top floor for which one has to climb half a flight of stairs (good
for your appetite!).
Traquair is Cringletie's special Deluxe bedroom for the disabled, although
the room can equally be used by anybody who likes a Deluxe Room. Comprehensive
facilities for the user of wheelchairs range from electrically adjustable
beds and chairs, to a versatile bathroom.
HARD OF HEARING
Also the hard of hearing can use the special Traquair Room, as the fire
alarm in this room is based on a vibrating pillow and a light-strobe.
Moreover, there are induction loop systems fitted in Reception and also
in the public rooms. If required, a system can be put on the dining
table for amplifying only the speech of your fellow diners and limiting
the background noise as much as possible.
BEDROOMS
As one would expect in a property with the history of Cringletie, all
bedrooms have their own individual character. There is a choice of large
rooms, smaller rooms and romantic turret rooms. All bedrooms have recently
been completely and thoroughly refurbished. For more information on
the bedrooms, go to the
Rooms and Tariff page.
