Crossbasket Castle
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Hotel (Crossbasket Castle Ltd)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Hotel guests only
- Nearest station
- Blantyre, 1.8 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- 16th-century tower plus mansion; luxury hotel
Pinpoint
Crossbasket Castle, Stoneymeadow Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G72 9UE
Telephone 01698 829461
A 16th-century tower house extended into a mansion, now a luxury hotel on the Clyde offering accommodation, dining and events rather than heritage sightseeing. Reviewers repeatedly single out staying in one of the original castle rooms as the most memorable part.
At a glance
Worth the trip
Sleeping in one of the original 16th-century castle rooms rather than the newer mansion wing.
Before you go
For weddings or large events, reviewers flag inconsistent bar service including repeat pricing errors - worth confirming staffing arrangements ahead of a big booking.
What visitors say
Crossbasket Castle reviews · 4.7 / 5 across 796 Google reviews
Crossbasket Castle's reviews are strongly positive overall, with guests across weddings, family celebrations, corporate events, and hotel stays praising the venue's grounds, food, and personal, attentive staff.
The one dissenting note comes from a wedding guest who found the bar staff under-trained, citing inconsistent drink pricing and slow buffet restocking - a specific gap against an otherwise glowing set of reviews about the service here.
“A beautiful hotel in a stunning location. We went to Crossbasket Castle today for Tea 4 Two (birthday treat). The service and food were both excellent... fine dining at its best. We were able to relax and enjoy the…”- Iris Anderson, visitor review
Within reach of Glasgow (7 miles), Edinburgh (38 miles) - see what else is nearby.
Weddings at Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle is on our wedding roll because a visitor described a wedding here in their own review. Visit their site.
“…worth noting that the writer's son also got married at the Castle, confirming it is a truly stunning and a hidd…”- visitor review
Comparing options? See every castle wedding venue in Scotland, or the full UK wedding roll.
Dates, capacity, licensing and exclusivity change constantly and we hold none of it - treat this as a starting point and speak to the venue before you plan anything around it.
Common questions about Crossbasket Castle
Where is Crossbasket Castle?
Crossbasket Castle is in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, at Crossbasket Castle, Stoneymeadow Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G72 9UE.
Can you visit Crossbasket Castle?
Crossbasket Castle operates as a hotel, so access is normally for staying guests rather than day visitors. Contact the hotel directly about staying or visiting.
Can you stay overnight at Crossbasket Castle?
Yes - Crossbasket Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Crossbasket Castle?
Sleeping in one of the original 16th-century castle rooms rather than the newer mansion wing.
Is Crossbasket Castle a ruin or still intact?
Crossbasket Castle is largely intact - 16th-century tower plus mansion; luxury hotel.
