Refining the history
1896-2027
The plan
Surrounded by open skies and unspoilt scenery, Ross House offers a retreat where nature sets the pace. At its heart is the old manor, originally built in 1896 as a private residence. Designed by the Scottish architect James Robert Rhind, its architecture is classically Scottish in its simplicity and economy.
The new buildings have been constructed to resemble old style Scottish steadings and warehouses, with slate rooves and teak or oak window frames. Their slurried brickwork – dark bricks with a thick mortar slurry lightly smeared over surface – are inspired by Southern Swedish buildings such as Saint Petri church in Klippan and the headquarters of Höganäs AB.
The manor
Over the years, Ross House has served many purposes: Originally a private home, it has been a hotel and a girls’ boarding school. During the Second World War it was used by the Norwegian Army. It then opened again as a hotel, before becoming a university of golf management. After standing empty for a few years, the manor house is once again welcoming guests. It contains nine apartments, renovated and decorated to meet modern Scandinavian standards of style and comfort.
The Steading
A traditional Scottish steading was a cluster of agricultural buildings, typically arranged around a central courtyard and built to shelter livestock or store feed. The Steading at Ross House is a modern interpretation of this historic form, now thoughtfully reimagined to house five comfortable, self-contained apartments of approximately 90m² (970ft²), each complete with their own kitchens and contemporary living spaces.
The Warehouse
Traditional Scottish warehouses were robust stone buildings used for storage. Typically, simple in form yet solidly crafted, they were often positioned close to estates, ports, or working farms. The Warehouse at Ross House is a modern interpretation of this historic structure. It contains three comfortable, self-contained apartments of approximately 80m² (860ft²) each with their own kitchen and contemporary living spaces.
The spa
With an understated, elemental design, our spa named Pond, echoes the calm of a traditional Japanese bathhouse. It features natural materials, clean lines and large, thoughtfully positioned windows that allow daylight to enter without overexposing the interior.
