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Mar Hall

1845 establishments in Scotland2004 establishments in ScotlandBuildings and structures completed in 1845Category A listed buildings in RenfrewshireDefunct hospitals in Scotland
Destination spasErskine, RenfrewshireHotels established in 2004Hotels in RenfrewshireListed hotels in Scotland
Mar Hall Hotel
Mar Hall Hotel

Mar Hall is a 5-star hotel and golf resort in Bishopton, Renfrewshire. It is situated in Erskine House, a category A listed building. Formerly the building was the Erskine Hospital.

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Mar Hall Hotel

Mar Hall Avenue
PA7 5NW , Bargarran
Scotland, United Kingdom
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