Craigmaddie Muir Roundhouse
A handcrafted wooden roundhouse above Milngavie, built for two adults, with a wood fired hot tub on the deck.
from £260.00 Per night*
Craigmaddie Muir Roundhouse, The Hirsel, Linn Road, The Hirsel, Linn Road, Glasgow, G62 6HE
T: +44 07870 647 503
What the roundhouse actually is
The roundhouse stands on Craigmaddie Muir, on a farm that has been in the same family for 100 years and now runs to more than 400 acres of sheep and pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle. It was built as a farm diversification project, part funded by Kelvin Valley Leader. The walls, floor, and roof are insulated with sheep's wool, the cladding is Scots Larch, and the roof is living sedum.
The shape is the point. One side of the circle is 180 degrees of floor to ceiling glass, so the view is in front of you from anywhere in it. The bespoke king size bed sits against the rear wall, the kitchenette curves round to follow the wall, and one wood burner heats the whole of it.
Power comes from four solar panels and runs the 12v lighting, the USB sockets, and the extractor fans, rather than mains sockets down every wall. The cooking runs on bottled gas, so there is a gas oven, a two ring gas hob, and an integrated fridge. There is a double shower with a rain head mixer and room for two, and a toilet with what the owners call the most wonderful view. Water and electricity are included in the rent, along with bed linen, towels, spa robes, and the firewood. What the owners' pages do not say is whether the toilet is plumbed or composting, so ask them if it matters to you.
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Outside is a large deck with spotlights, holding the hot tub, sun loungers, a table and chairs, and a Weber gas barbecue.
Good to know
- Two adults only, and nobody outside the named booking party may use the property.
- No dogs, because this is a working farm with livestock.
- The hot tub is wood fired, so it is lit and left to warm rather than switched on.
- No glass by the hot tub. The owners supply plastic glasses.
- No smoking or vaping inside, and no candles or other naked flames.
- Wi-Fi is described as limited. The owners also list 4G internet and a Bluetooth speaker.
- Parking is a small private area at the end of a track, with a short gravel footpath to the door.
- Prices and the minimum stay change for New Year and other special occasions.
Where it puts you
The owners put the roundhouse two miles from Milngavie and about ten miles from Glasgow city centre, with the city and the Loch Lomond national park both 25 minutes away by car and Edinburgh an hour. Milngavie is where the West Highland Way begins, so the start of the 96 mile route is down the hill, and this works as a night before or after a long walk.
Guests staying three nights or more in April 2027 are offered a lambing tour, and the livestock is why dogs cannot come. If you are weighing a roundhouse against the other structures sold under the glamping heading, our guide to glamping in Scotland sets out how they differ.
The West Highland Way
Ninety six miles to Fort William, starting two miles down the hill from here.
Glasgow
Twenty five minutes by car, and enough to fill a day of any stay out here.
Frequently asked questions
How does the hot tub work?
You light it and let it come up to temperature. The firewood is included, and the owners ask for no glass at the tub.
Can I cook a proper meal?
Yes. The kitchenette has a gas oven, a two ring gas hob, an integrated fridge, and utensils, and there is a gas barbecue outside.
Are dogs allowed?
No. The owners keep livestock on the farm, so they do not take dogs.
Is there Wi-Fi?
The terms describe it as limited. The owners also list 4G internet, a Bluetooth speaker, tea and coffee, and the fire supplies.
How far is the walk from the car?
A private track ends in a small parking area, and a short gravel footpath runs from there to the roundhouse.
Important
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