Experts' Choice Award House for an Art Lover
What the experts agree on
Mackintosh's 1901 design brought to life in the 1990s, this light-filled house in Bellahouston Park showcases his architectural vision with stylish interiors, rotating art exhibitions, and a restaurant with summer al fresco dining.
“Although designed in 1901 as an entry in a competition run by a German magazine, the House for an Art Lover was not built until the 1990s.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Houses the Glasgow School of Art's postgraduate study center." Full review
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The main lounge is spectacular.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A 1901 project of Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired this architecturally audacious House for an Art Lover, completed in 1996, in a "thoroughly modern" style." Full review
The Telegraph "Light and space abound in stylish interiors designed for lavish entertaining and appreciation of fine art. Regular art exhibitions in an excellent restaurant, lunches served al fresco in summer." Full review
Time Out "House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park brings together two familiar themes in Glasgow attractions – lush, green public spaces and the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh." Full review
Frommer's "Mackintosh devotees flock here, but it is not the same as the real thing." Full review
Rough Guide "Take tea at Mackintosh at the Willow, explore the House for an Art Lover, or head to The Lighthouse where the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre celebrates the architect's life and work"
New York Times "There you'll find the stunning House for an Art Lover, built in 1996, based on an unrealized Mackintosh design from 1901, with an excellent audio tour that provides insight into the..."
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Lonely Planet "Designed in 1901 by Mackintosh and Macdonald, the House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park was finally constructed in the 1990s using designs based on the original plans. Buses 9, 10..."
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