Proposals have been unveiled for a major refurbishment of a prominent Lanarkshire hotel – including the addition of 70 bedrooms and grand suites, a 175-seat restaurant and a “luxurious and serene” spa.
Bothwell Bridge hotel owners Manorview group have shared an initial design image of their vision for the upgraded destination after officially submitting their plans to South Lanarkshire Council for approval.
Representatives say they aim to begin work on the refurbishment in 2025 and “are committed to opening the venue as soon as feasible”, saying the build project and hotel opening are expected to create between 150 and 200 jobs.
Manorview’s “grand plans” for the new addition of the spa development include a rooftop hydrotherapy pool and plunge pool, seven treatment rooms, “experience showers”, sauna and refreshments lounge plus on-site gym facilities.
Bothwell Bridge’s existing facade would be retained but with the addition of an orangery, with the upgraded hotel having a two celebration spaces including a large wedding and function suite, private dining and a 175-seat brasserie as well as a coffee lounge.
The owners also aim to create 70 bedrooms including doubles and twins in a three-storey extension – as well as a honeymoon suite, couples suite and a guest suite accommodating six designed for the evening before a wedding.
David Tracey, managing director of the independent hospitality group which purchased the Main Street property in summer 2022, said: “We are very excited at the prospect of bringing Bothwell Bridge to life in a new way.
“We recognise that the hospitality market has shifted in recent times, with relaxation and wellbeing high on the agenda for local and national guests, so we knew we wanted to include a spa and gym in our plans.
“Our aim for Bothwell Bridge is to have something not just for hotel guests, but a place that locals can unwind, relax and enjoy memorable moments with family and friends.”
Manorview also operate other Lanarkshire venues including Cornhill Castle in Biggar and the Torrance Hotel in East Kilbride, as well as North Lanarkshire properties at the Commercial Hotel in Wishaw and Innishmohr in Coatbridge.
The group, who operate a series of boutique hotels across central Scotland, say they are “taking learnings from sister properties into the project”; and are now awaiting the outcome of their application going before members of South Lanarkshire’s planning committee
Documents submitted to the local authority outline plans to demolish the existing front conservatories to create a new glazed orangerie, constructing a three-storey rear extension on the current site of rear service buildings and redesigning the car park.
Manorview added: “It’s estimated the build and hotel opening will create 150 to 200 jobs.
“There is not an opening timeline yet, [but we] are hoping to commence work in 2025, and are committed to opening the venue as soon as feasible.”
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