( CNN ) -- Tennis star Andy Murray is used to serving on a daily basis -- but he 's taken it in a whole new direction with his latest venture . The two-time grand slam winner has launched a five-star hotel just minutes from where he grew up in Dunblane , Scotland . Set close to where Murray learned his trade on the local courts , the 15-bedroom Cromlix -- set in 34-acres of lush Scottish countryside -- is his new venture . And while he may not be bringing you the wine list or be on hand to suggest the best local whisky , Murray is involved on a regular basis in making sure it all runs smoothly . The seed of interest in the hotel was planted in Murray 's mind after his older brother Jamie married his Colombian wife Alejandra Gutierrez at the Cromlix in 2010 . `` It was n't something I 'd thought about but I came here for my brother 's wedding and about six months to a year later we were told that the hotel was going out of business , '' Murray told CNN 's Open Court . `` The property was for sale and it 's five minutes from my house -- I thought it would be a nice thing to do . '' Under Murray 's stewardship the hotel has undergone a rapid transformation , with the old Victorian mansion restored in fine style . But a visit to the hotel does n't come cheap -- a stay in one of the suites during the Scottish summer will cost around $ 1,000 a night , while a small double room will set you back $ 425 a night . Murray is not the only tennis player to have invested in the hotel industry . Spain 's former world No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero bought a 19th-century country house in the Sierra Mariola mountains south of Valencia and turned it into a delightful 12-suite hotel in 2007 . Compatriot Rafael Nadal has also reportedly invested $ 13.17 million into two hotels he bought in Cozumel , Mexico . But for Murray , Cromlix 's importance is that it 's rooted in the history and community of Dunblane -- a small town proud of his tennis exploits . `` It 's nice that a lot of the time when I do come back to the various tennis courts and centers they have around here , that the courts are busy and a lot more kids playing tennis . I 'm happy about that , '' the 27-year-old says . `` It 's nice because when we were growing up , the tennis courts around this area never got used , they were empty all of the time . `` In some ways for us it was good because there was always tennis courts for us , but it seemed like a shame they were empty most of the year . '' When he steps off the global tennis tour for the final time , Dunblane is also a place he wants to experience more of . `` I hope to spend a lot more time here when I finish playing because I do n't get the chance to come to Scotland just now , '' he adds . `` This will definitely make me want to come up to Scotland a lot more and spend time with my family and be around the hotel . `` I 'm not sure exactly what my exact role or involvement will be when I am done but I hope it 's still going well at that stage . '' Murray 's long-term partner Kim Sears has also played a key role in defining the decor of the hotel . The pair chose the names of the rooms -- they went for famous Scots such as the inventor of penicillin Alexander Fleming , actor Sean Connery and former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson . `` It was hard to choose the names , '' confesses Murray . `` You do n't want to leave anybody out but I thought it would be a nice fun thing to do and luckily I 've got to meet some of the people that the suites are named after . They are great Scottish people . `` I might invite them to stay if I bump into them -- but they are pretty busy people . '' If they do make the trip to the hotel , there is plenty to keep them entertained . Murray has installed tennis courts which are resplendent in the purple and green colors of Wimbledon -- where he will begin the defense of his title next week . The property has its own loch , which is stocked full of trout for keen fishermen , while there is also the opportunity to take part in some falconry . For now , though , Murray must put all thoughts of silver service to the back of his mind as he returns to the grass courts of London 's SW19 , where he also won the Olympic gold medal in 2012 . Last year he claimed the Wimbledon crown with a straight sets win over Novak Djokovic -- becoming the first British man to secure a victory on home soil in 77 years . Until last week , Murray had won 19 consecutive matches on grass before suffering a shock defeat at Queen 's Club by 35-year-old Czech Radek Stepanek . That loss came just days after he appointed former Wimbledon women 's champion Amelie Mauresmo as his new coach . France 's ex-world No . 1 will be in his box alongside his mother Judy when Murray opens the grand slam for the very first time . `` It will be special , '' he says . `` It 's something a lot of past champions have spoken about -- going back as the winners of the men 's title the previous year . `` They open the Centre Court on the Monday so I 'm sure there will be a lot of pressure and a lot of nerves -- but I 'm looking forward to it . ''
Wimbledon set to defend his Andy Murray title . Sierra Mariola has bought and renovated British hotel . Comes with its own Loch and tennis courts . Hotel has 19 rooms and a gate lodge .