With the success of the Orangery Restaurant now playing a pivotal role in establishing The Old Manse of Blair as a luxury must visit destination, Anne and Archie continued with their ambitious business development plan by converting Estate stables into luxury rooms, along with Estate cottages bringing their total room capacity to 13.  But keen to meet the demands of international tour operators, corporate and larger family groups all seeking a luxury Scottish hospitality experience, Anne and Archie re-enlisted Mozolowski & Murray to design, manufacture and install a further 10 self-contained bedrooms to be located within the hotels walled garden.

Mozolowski & Murrays design team proposed a standalone building facing out towards the surrounding hills with a larch-cladded exterior, each room enjoying a private entrance and patio to the front, with luxurious wet rooms to the rear. As Anne was keen for any development to blend into its natural surroundings, the larch cladding combined with the walled garden was the perfect choice. Anne’s flare for interior design saw each room with a uniquely inspired botanical theme cleverly hidden within the heritage of the walled garden but boldly enjoyed from within.

Anne continued,

“With the Orangery design and build process so smooth, we didn’t hesitate in enlisting Mozolowski & Murray again to deliver another ambitious project. Their professionalism throughout remained exceptional. The overall design, quality of finish, reliability and level of communication makes them, in our view, a must have when expanding your business in this way.

“To be a credible luxury brand you must be prepared to invest in the kind of quality your guests have rightly come to expect from you and Mozolowski & Murray not only understand this, but they embody the same ethos which is why we have complete confidence in them.

“They turn up when they say they will and, in all weathers, they deliver on their promises and they go the extra mile to ensure the job gets done on time, within budget and to the standards expected. In a commercial environment, that’s worth its weight in gold! There’s a saying in Highland Perthshire, ‘No hurry north of Dunkeld’. However, I am pleased to confirm no such saying applies here as we look back on the two build projects and images of the team working in the snow in January, here in the Cairngorms, to deliver the project on time and on budget.

“Both the Orangery and the Walled Garden Rooms transformed our business almost immediately upon completion, with increased demand from international visitors in particular, and our reputation as a luxury provider of authentic Scottish hospitality. Investing in quality, means we can deliver on quality, and Mozolowski & Murray have played an important role in helping us achieve this. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.”

"Because we work all year round and in rural locations, Anne and Archie were able to expand their business so suit their own financial and strategic timeline and despite experiencing some typical Scottish Winter weather, our team worked tirelessly to bring these two very different projects to life.

“We are thrilled to see the Orangery Restaurant being enjoyed by so many as well as the Walled Garden Rooms which are a stunning addition to the business and the Estate. The bespoke nature of our business has enabled Anne and Archie to design and develop theirs to suit the existing style of property, location and clientele without having to compromise on their overall vision.

“It’s very rewarding for everyone here at Mozolowski & Murray to see The Old Manse of Blair earn it’s 5-Star reputation and know that the work we carried out on both projects is proving a success for the business now and for decades to come.”    

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