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Scotland - Country House Hotels

Ideal for Romantic Luxury Hotel Breaks

includes
Ayrshire - Dumfries - Scottish Borders - Edinburgh area
Argyll / Loch Lomond - Fife / St Andrews - Perthshire
Aberdeenshire - Scottish Highlands & Islands

Ayrshire

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Piersland House Hotel
Craigend Road
Troon
Ayrshire KA10 6HD

PIERSLAND HOUSE HOTEL

4 star country house hotel in 2 acres of landscaped gardens.
100 metres from the Royal Troon Golf Course.
1 mile from Troon railway station.
3 miles from Prestwick International Airport.

Elegantly furnished with many original features such as
wood carvings, leaded window panes, stone fireplaces.
Built by the renowned Scottish architect William Leiper.
Once home to grandson of Johnnie Walker
(founder of the famous Scotch whisky firm).

Magnificent oak panelled restaurant.
2 bars.

30 bedrooms with bath and/or shower,
each based on a malt whisky distillery or family.
All with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, mini bar, tea/coffee.
Courtyard lodges / cottage suites also available.
24 hour room service.

B&B prices from £27.50 per person
Online booking.

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Dumfries & Galloway

Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick
Wigtownshire
Dumfries & Galloway DG9 9AD

KNOCKINAAM LODGE

19th century hunting lodge in 30 acres of glorious gardens and woodland
with lawns running down to a private sandy beach.
Romantic country house hideaway. 4 Stars.
Luxurious and elegant surroundings in a fairytale location.
The house was described in John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps.
Sir Winston Churchill met General Eisenhower here in WW2.
On a clear day Ireland can be glimpsed on the horizon.

Winner of The Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Member of 'Luxury Scotland' and 'Best Loved Hotels'.
Award-winning restaurant with Michelin star.
Wood panelled whisky bar.
2 guest lounges, antiques, log fires.

Choice of 11 double/twin bedrooms all pleasantly old fashioned, yet unobtrusively modern.
All with bathtub and shower, satellite TV, VCR, telephone, scented toiletries, etc.
Some bedrooms have garden and sea views, sofa, fireplace.

Located 2 hours south of Glasgow.
5 miles from Portpatrick village. 8 miles from Stranraer (ferry to Ireland)
Day trips can include castles, gardens, quaint harbours,
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, Solway Coast Heritage Trail, Wigtown (the book town), Galloway Tourist Route, Burns Heritage Trail, St Ninian's Chapel (Isle of Whithorn).
Golf, walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing.

B&B prices from £125 per person.
Instant online booking.

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Auchen Castle

Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock
Near Moffat
Dumfriesshire DG10 9SH

AUCHEN CASTLE HOTEL

Set in 35 acres of beautiful formal gardens and woodlands including a private trout loch.
Former ancestral home of Sir William Younger and General Johnson.
Retains many original features including gold staircase,
wood panelling and ornate cornicing.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Private setting with personal service.
1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Easily accessible from the M74 motorway.
Golf, fishing, shooting, walking and horse riding are available locally.

Award winning restaurant with panoramic views of the mountains.
Reputation for excellent food prepared by a brigade of international chefs.
Extensive wine and champagne list, comprehensive whisky selection.

25 bedrooms and suites in the castle
all have toiletries, mini bar,
TV, DVD, hi fi, telephone, etc.
Luxury suites have 4 poster beds.
Additional annexe bedrooms in the Lodge overlooking the loch.
B&B prices from £53 per person
Instant online booking.

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Scottish Borders

Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel


Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
St Boswells
Melrose
Scottish Borders TD6 0RQ
Tel: 01835 822261
Fax: 01835 823945
Email: enquiries@dryburgh.co.uk

Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel

Splendid red sandstone 19th century baronial country house.
Set in a 10 acre estate on the banks of the River Tweed
overlooking the atmospheric ruins of the Abbey.
Melrose 7 miles. Jedburgh 12 miles.
Edinburgh 45 miles. Glasgow 85 miles.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, etc.

Recommended by Scotland the Best, Michelin Red Guide,
Which? Hotel Guide, AA Hotel Guide, Good Food Of Scotland Guide.
Country Sports Hotel of the Year in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010.
The Scottish Fishing Hotel 2007.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.

Award-winning standards of hospitality and food.
Restaurant overlooking the river. AA Red Rosette.
Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence 2009
in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Indoor heated swimming pool.

Choice of 38 bedrooms - most with views of the River Tweed
and/or the abbey ruins.
All bedrooms have private bathroom, telephone, TV, radio,
hairdryer, trouser press, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee.
Deluxe rooms available with half-tester or four-poster beds.
2 Tower Suites with separate sitting rooms.

B&B prices from £65 - £155 per person.
Dinner, B&B prices from £95 - £181 per person.
Child rates available. Single supplement.
Numerous short breaks available including golf, fishing, etc.
Open for Christmas & New Year.
Dogs welcome by arrangement.

Facilities for weddings and conferences.

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Roxburghe Hotel

The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
Tel: +44 (0)1573 450331
Email: hotel@roxburghe.net

Free wedding coordination service.
Maximum guest numbers are 120 in the main house
or in a marquee on the lawns.

Also available:
Corporate entertainment, facilities for meetings.

THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE

Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
On 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe)
with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Only 1 hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Winner of the Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2005.

The hotel has a Health & Beauty Suite (aromatherapy, steam room, etc.)
Spacious public rooms: Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory
with luxurious furnishings with traditional antiques.

22 luxury bedrooms including suites with 4 poster beds and log fires.
All include bathrobes and slippers, mineral water and a daily newspaper.
Many bedrooms individually designed by the Duchess herself.
Choice of double, twin and single rooms
(16 in the main house, 6 in the courtyard).

B&B prices from £91 - £152 per person.
Single £145.
Short break rates available for Dinner, B&B
including winter breaks, golf breaks, pampering, etc.
Open for Christmas and New Year.

House Party packages can be arranged for groups:
dinner, bed and breakfast, plus entertainment and activities
(bridge, cookery, painting, genealogy, garden tours, golf, etc.).

Outdoor activities can be arranged including:
shooting for pheasant, partridge and grouse, golf,
clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
Fly-fishing on the hotel's trout pond.
Salmon fishing on the River Tweed, Upper and Lower Floors.
Have a complimentary visit to Floors Castle (April to October).
Chauffeur sightseeing service available.

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Castle Venlaw Hotel

Castle Venlaw
Edinburgh Road
Peebles EH45 8QG
Tel: +44 (0)1721 720384
Fax: +44 (0)1721 724066
Email: enquiries@venlaw.co.uk

Explore other historic homes and castles nearby.
Golf courses, horse riding, mountain biking, etc. available locally.
Fly fishing packages available.

CASTLE VENLAW

Country house hotel in Peebles dating back to 1782.
Set in 4 acres of lawned and wooded grounds.
Only 23 miles from Edinburgh.
Panoramic views over Peebles and the Moorfoot Hills.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Highly recommended restaurant in magnificent dining room.
Library bar with log fire.
AA 3 Stars & 2 red rosettes. Conde Nast Johansens.
Facilities for weddings and private parties.

12 individually styled bedrooms each named after malt whiskies.
All have ensuite facilities, satellite TV, DVD, telephone,
books, magazines, toiletries, iron, etc.
Suites with super king four poster bed & sitting room.
Four poster bedrooms with double bath & separate shower.
Optional extras can be arranged including
champagne, fresh flowers and Scottish chocolates.
For families: 1 triple room (1 double & 1 single bed)
plus a family suite with children's den in the tower.
Scottish Hotel Bedroom Design Gold Medal 2007.

B&B prices from £49.50 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £74.50 per person.
Frequent offers on short breaks.
Single supplement. Child rates.
No smoking. Dogs accepted. Free Wi-Fi access.
Open for Christmas and New Year.

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Hoscote Estate Office
Roberton
Near Hawick
Roxburghshire TD9 7PN
Tel: 08445 616887
Email: info@hoscote.com

HOSCOTE HOUSE

Secluded 19th century country house with uninterrupted views.
Set on a 470-acre estate in the valley of Borthwick Water.
Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Numerous opportunities nearby for walks, fishing,
mountain biking, wildlife watching, clay pigeon shooting.

Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Exclusive Use Venue.
Available for for house parties, family holidays,
sporting weekends, weddings, etc.
Full catering and housekeeping can be arranged.

The house sleeps up to 18 in 9 bedrooms (double/twin).
Spacious drawing room & elegant dining room overlooking the lawns.
Tartan snug with Sky TV VCR, DVD. Log fires in winter.
Large kitchen, butler's pantry, utility/drying room.
Facilities include 4-oven Aga, microwave, electric hob, dishwasher,
spacious fridges, freezers, ice-maker, washing-machine, tumble-dryer.

Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub.
Pool room with full-sized pool table.
Small office with Broadband computer, printer and fax.
Bright and airy conservatory. Walled garden.

Estate cottages also available for up to 15 more guests.

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Edinburgh Area

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Nico and Pauline De Freitas
Maitlandfield House Hotel
24 Sidegate
Haddington
East Lothian EH41 4BZ
Tel: +44 (0)162 082 6513
Fax: +44 (0)162 082 6713

MAITLANDFIELD HOUSE HOTEL

The original mansion house was built in 1654.
Public rooms include the drawing room with log fire.
Great Hall with glass pyramid lantern
(ideal for a banquet, conference or wedding)
Walled garden, medieval courtyard and stables.

Ideal for romantic breaks. Set in its own gardens.
Only 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh.
Attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.

Choice of dining in the Conservatory Brasserie and Bar Bistro
with modern Scottish and Continental cuisine.
Private dining room with portraits of the 16 Kings who visited Haddington.
Facilities for weddings, conferences, corporate events.

25 bedrooms all with ensuite facilities, telephone,
TV, radio, hairdryer, trouser press, toiletries.
Several feature bedrooms & suites. 4 poster bedrooms available.
Free wireless broadband access in superior rooms & public areas.
24 hour room service.
Laundry & dry cleaning services.

B&B prices from £60 per person (2 sharing)
Special breaks available all year round including golf,
horse riding, fishing, horse racing, murder mystery, etc.
Online booking.

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Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Kirknewton
Edinburgh
Lothian EH27 8EB

DALMAHOY HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

Set in 1000 acres of wooded parkland at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
Only 7 miles west of Edinburgh city. 3 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
The hotel & country club have been sympathetically developed
around a glorious Georgian mansion built in 1724.

Guests can play on the 2 golf courses designed in 1927 & 1935.
The East Course hosted the Solheim Cup & Scottish Seniors Open.
Buggies and golf clubs are available for hire.

Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool,
sauna, steam room, gym with fitness instructors,
Health & Beauty Salon, solarium, and tennis courts.

Informal cafe/bar and award-winning restaurant.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Choice of 215 rooms with TV, telephone,
minibar, hairdryer, iron, trouser press, WiFi access, etc.
24 hour room service.
B&B prices from £55 per person.

Click here for online availability & booking

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Macdonald Houston House
Uphall
Livingston
West Lothian EH52 6JS

MACDONALD HOUSTON HOUSE

Set in 20 acres of private gardens & woodlands.
The hotel comprises a 16th century tower house, country manor & steading.
Retaining its original character, it offers exclusivity and seclusion. Open fires.
Public rooms include the Great Hall, Library and Old Drawing Room.

Within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Less than 10 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
7 miles from Linlithglow and its ancient palace.
Close to Uphall Golf Course.

Award-winning restaurant with AA red Rosette,
informal steak house restaurant and vaulted bar.

Leisure Club and Beauty Spa with 18 metre swimming pool,
sauna, steam room, gym and beauty treatment rooms.
Outdoor tennis court.

Choice of 71 ensuite bedrooms
all with satellite TV, telephone, modem point, hairdryer, etc.
Executive rooms include fresh fruit, homemade shortbread,
chocolate, two half bottles of wine, bathrobes & slippers.
24-hour room service. Wi-Fi access. Child rates.

B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Click here for online booking

Argyll / Loch Lomond

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Colin and Christine Macpherson
Abbots Brae Hotel
West Bay
Dunoon PA23 7QJ
Tel: +44 (0)1369 705021
Fax: +44 (0)1369 701191
Email: info@abbotsbrae.co.uk

ABBOTS BRAE HOTEL

Family-run 4 star hotel ideal for romantic get-aways.
Secluded woodland garden setting with views over the Firth of Clyde.
1 mile from Dunoon town centre.
1 hour from Glasgow International Airport.
Ideal for exploring Cowal, Bute and Argyll.

Restaurant with HotelReviewScotland Gold Plate Award, June 2009.
2nd Runner-up in Friendliest Hotel of the Year Award 2009.

8 spacious bedrooms, each themed around a local place.
All ensuite with toiletries, hospitality tray,
hairdryer, digital TV, radio, direct-dial telephone.
Choice of double, twin, luxurious 4-poster, king-size, family.
Free Wireless broadband Internet access.
Pets welcome.

Special romantic break packages available
with flowers, champagne and chocolates.
Activity breaks can include clay shooting,
quad bike trek, archery or a day's sailing.

B&B from £45 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £70 per person.
Discounts for stays of 3 or more nights.
Autumn breaks: 3 nights B&B for the price of 2 (September - November).
Special winter offers available December - March.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Instant online booking.
Exclusive use can be arranged for family parties,
weddings and special occasions.

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Stonefield Castle Hotel
Tarbert
Argyll PA29 6YJ

STONEFIELD CASTLE HOTEL

Built in 1837 on the shores of Loch Fyne.
2 miles from the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert.
Set in 60 acres of woodland gardens
with a fine collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons.

Ideal for exploring Argyll & the Kintyre peninsula,
also the islands of Gigha, Islay, Arran, Bute.

Award-winning restaurant with views over the gardens and Loch Fyne.
Wood panelled lounge bar. Room service available.

Choice of 33 ensuite bedrooms (single/double/twin)
with TV, telephone, tea/coffee, hairdryer.
B&B prices from £47.50 per person per night.
Click here for online booking

Taychreggan
Taychreggan
Kilchrenan
By Taynuilt
Argyll PA35 1HQ
Telephone: +44(0)1866 833 211/366
Fax: +44(0)1866 833 244
Email: enquiries@taychregganhotel.co.uk

TAYCHREGGAN

One of Scotland's top country house hotels.
Set on its own bay, on the shores of Loch Awe.
300 year old former drover's inn with 40 acres of garden & woodland.
Recent major refurbishment programme.
Personal and friendly service.

Ideal for a romantic getaway or exploring the castles & mountains of Argyll.
Fishing available for brown trout and salmon. Boat and ghillie for hire.
20 miles from Oban.

Runner up for Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2009
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Voted 'One of Britain's Most Romantic Hotels' by the AA Inspectors.
Award-winning cuisine. AA 2 Red Rosettes.
Awarded the Corps D'Elite for providing an outstanding Wine List.
Michelin 'Red Rocking Chair' award. Les Routiers 'Gold Key' award.
Member of Britain's Finest.
High speed Wi-fi access.

Open fires, lounge bar, 2 guest lounges, snooker room, courtyard with orangerie.
Facilities available for wedding ceremonies (civil and religious)
and receptions. Wedding co-ordinator to help with your plans.
Exclusive use can be arranged.

18 lavishly-draped ensuite bedrooms - many overlooking the loch.
4 poster bedrooms and suites available.
All rooms have a flat screen TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee,
mineral water, toiletries & bathrobes.
Deluxe honeymoon suite with own sitting room & spa bath.
B&B from £55.50 per person.
Dinner £44 for 5 courses.
Single supplement.
Dogs welcome (extra charge).
Short breaks and special offers often available.
Online booking.

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Hotel

De Vere Cameron House Hotel
Alexandria
Loch Lomond G83 8QZ

DE VERE CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL

Exclusive 5 star hotel with deluxe accommodation & leisure facilities.
18th century baronial mansion
set on the shores of Loch Lomond in 100 acres of wooded parkland.
Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport.

Complete leisure resort with a lagoon-style swimming pool,
spa & treatment rooms, steam room, saunas, plunge pool,
fully equipped gym, squash courts and snooker room.
Outdoor facilities include archery, tennis, quad biking,
4x4 off road driving, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, hawking.
Loch trips on the hotel's 46ft motor yacht.
Children's playroom & activity club. Creche.
2 golf courses (9-hole and 18 hole).
Choice of 3 restaurants with award-winning cuisine.

83 bedrooms all with ensuite bath/shower,
toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, telephone,
Sky TV, Ipod docking station, trouser press, tea/coffee, etc.
B&B prices from £49.25 per person.

Click here for online booking

Fife / St Andrews

Rufflets

Rufflets Country House
Strathkinness Low Road
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9TX
Tel: +44 (0) 1334 472 594
Fax: +44 (0) 1334 478 703
Email: reservations@rufflets.co.uk

Ideal for wedding receptions.
Conference facilities. Corporate events.

RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE

One of the oldest established Country House Hotels in Scotland.
Independently owned. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Relaxing ambience with character & comfort. Attentive friendly staff.
Among the AA top 10 hotels in Scotland.
Winner of The Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.

Located 1.5 miles from St Andrews.
Set in 10 acres of splendid gardens.
Golf practice net & 9 hole putting green on site.

23 individually decorated luxury bedrooms
(single/double/twin/family/suites) some with
four-poster / king-size bed / whirlpool baths.
All have ensuite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Wi-Fi Broadband access.

B&B prices from £92.50 per person.
Family room rates available.
Dinner, B&B prices from £130 per person.
Romantic weekend breaks and seasonal offers.
Frequent special offers and theatre breaks available.
Christmas Breaks & New Year House Party.

Golf, fishing, shooting, off-road driving, falconry, etc.
can be arranged. Short breaks & golf packages available.

Garden Restaurant & Music Room Bar Brasserie
Excellent cuisine. AA 2 rosettes.
Facilities available for banqueting and private dining.
Web site includes video of the hotel and video of St Andrews.

Click here for online brochure

Perthshire

PERTH

Hotel in Perth

Best Western Huntingtower Hotel
Crieff Road
Perth PH1 3JT

Perth’s premier Conference and Banqueting Suite.
Popular local wedding venue.
Licenced for civil weddings (maximum 200 guests).

HUNTINGTOWER HOTEL

Edwardian country house hotel with character and charm.
Renowned for high service standards.
Set in 6 acres of magnificent landscaped gardens.
2 miles outside Perth city centre.
15 golf courses within an hour’s drive.

The elegant panelled Oak Room restaurant
has a reputation as one of Perth's best restaurants.
Lunch and dinner also available in the conservatory
overlooking the gardens.
Guest lounge and cocktail bar.
AA 3 stars and 2 red rosettes.
Recommended by the GoodFoodScotland Guide,
Michelin Red Guide and Scotland the Best.

Choice of 34 standard or executive bedrooms
with satellite TV, telephone, mini bar, tea/coffee,
trouser press, hairdryer, free WiFi Internet access.
Executive bedrooms in the new extension include
a sitting area with sofa bed.

Prices from £37.50 per person.
Instant online booking.

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Balbirnie House
Balbirnie Park
Markinch Village
by Glenrothes KY7 6NE

BALBIRNIE HOUSE

18th century Georgian mansion with views across Balbirnie Park golf course.
Set in a 416-acre estate and country park.
One of Scotland's top small luxury hotels.
Family owned and managed.
30 minutes from Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Perth & Dundee.

Fine food, beautiful surroundings and warm Scottish hospitality.
AA 4 Red Stars.
Choice of dining in the bistro or elegant restaurant
(National Restaurant of The Year 2008).
Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year 2010 in The Scottish Hotel Awards.

30 ensuite bedrooms with Molton Brown toiletries,
bath robes, telephone, Broadband access,
Sky TV/radio, mineral water.
24 hour room service.
Some suites and 4 poster deluxe rooms available (1 with double whirlpool bath).

B&B rates from £50 per person.
Instant online booking.

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Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel & Country Club
Dunkeld
Perthshire PH8 0HX

HILTON DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

Elegant Edwardian country house hotel set on a private estate of 280 acres.
Originally built by the 7th Duke of Atholl as a summer home for his wife.
One the most luxurious resort hotels in Scotland.
Features include wood paneling, stone fireplace and ornate furnishings.
Panoramic views over the Tay Valley.
Situated 15 miles north of Perth.

Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
Health and beauty treatments.
Clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 offroad driving, archery, mountain biking,
all weather tennis courts, volleyball, croquet, 9 hole putting course.

Choice of 96 bedrooms including deluxe rooms and suites.
All rooms have TV, Playstation, hairdryer, trouser press.
Suites include a 4 poster or a bed made from a boat!

Garden Restaurant overlooking the River Tay. Bar lounge. Room service.

B&B prices from £54.50 per person.
Frequent special offers
Click here for online availability & booking

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Ballathie House Hotel

Ballathie House Hotel
Kinclaven
Stanley
Perthshire PH1 4QN
Tel: +44 (0)1250 883268
Fax: +44 (0)1250 883396
Email: email@ballathiehousehotel.com

Additional bedrooms available
in nearby 3 star Sportsman's Lodge:
B&B from £45 per person.

Self catering suite/apartment
available for weekly lets.

BALLATHIE HOUSE HOTEL

Splendid 17th century Scottish mansion house
of great character and distinction.
Situated on its own estate with gardens, tennis and croquet.
Classical elegance with a warm and welcoming ambience.
Luxury accommodation, log fires, exceptional cuisine.
Perth 9 miles. Pitlochry 25 miles. Dundee 22 miles.

Winner of Country Sports Hotel of the Year Award 2009
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Top Hotel award in 2006 AA Hotel Guide.
Elegant restaurant with views over the River Tay. AA 2 red rosettes.
Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year 2006.

41 bedrooms some with balconies overlooking the River Tay.
Luxury suites and 4-poster bedrooms available.
All bedrooms have ensuite bath and shower, bathrobes,
digital TV,telephone, hairdryer, refreshments, etc.
Wireless Internet access.
Room service is available on request.

B&B from £60 per person (2 sharing).
Dinner, B&B from £99 per person.
Discounts for stays of 3 nights or more.
Seasonal special offers.
Open for Christmas and New Year.

Ideal for a romantic break, fishing trip, etc.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
Disabled access bedroom and bathroom facilities are available.

Click here for online brochure

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Pine Trees Hotel Perthshire

Pine Trees Hotel
Strathview Terrace
Pitlochry
Perthshire PH16 5QR

PINE TREES HOTEL

Small Country House Hotel. Former Victorian mansion.
Surrounded by 10 acres of garden and woodland.
Individual service and personal attention.
Located within walking distance of Pitlochry centre and golf course.
Courtesy transport available on request.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Award-winning restaurant with AA red rosette.
Lounge with open log fire. Cocktail bar
Wifi access in the lounge.
Web site includes virtual tour and video.

20 individually decorated bedrooms (double/twin/single)
All have ensuite bath facilities, digital TV, etc.
4-poster suite available.

B&B prices from £55 per person
Instant online booking.

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Aberdeenshire

Norwood Hall Hotel in Aberdeen

Norwood Hall Hotel
Garthdee Road
Cults
Aberdeen AB15 9FX

NORWOOD HALL HOTEL

Victorian mansion built in 1887 on the site of the 15th century Pitfodels Castle.
Set in 7 acres of private woodland.
Luxury accommodation with oak staircase, log fires,
stained glass and ornately decorated walls and ceilings.
Perfect venue for special occasions or romantic breaks.

Only 3 miles from Aberdeen city centre.
20 minutes drive from Aberdeen airport.

Choice of 37 ensuite bedrooms
including deluxe suites and 4-poster bedrooms.
All with satellite TV, direct dial telephone, Internet access,
trouser press, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, hospitality tray.
24 hour room service.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 4 Stars.

Restaurant with AA Red Rosette and team of award-winning chefs.
Private dining suites available for special celebrations and functions.
Library with traditional oak panelling and log fire.

B&B prices from £50 per person.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

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Ardoe House
South Deeside Road
Blairs
Aberdeen AB12 5YP

ARDOE HOUSE

Luxury country retreat in a 19th century mansion house
(inspired by Balmoral Castle).
Set in 30 acres of parkland with magnificent views across the River Dee.
Located 3 miles outside Aberdeen.

Leisure Club & Spa with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, gym,
beauty salons and tennis courts.
Restaurant with AA red rosette. AA 4 stars.
Lounge bar with bar meals.
Whisky bar and drawing room with open fires.
Carved staircases, fireplaces & wood panelling.

109 individually styled, spacious bedrooms
with antique furnishings, TV, WiFi,
telephone, hairdryer. 24-hour room service.

B&B prices from £55 per person.
Online booking

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Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Andrew & Jenny Cox
Loch Kinord Hotel
Dinnet
near Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire AB34 5JY
Tel: +44 (0)1339 885229
Fax: +44 (0)1339 887007
Email: hotel@lochkinord.com

Self catering log cabins also available.

LOCH KINORD HOTEL

Personally run country hotel built in the late 1800's.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Set in lovely countryside between Ballater and Aboyne
in the heart of Royal Deeside. 35 miles from Aberdeen.
Member of Scotland's Personal Hotels.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking,
ski-ing, off-road driving.

Popular restaurant, lounge, whisky bar & log fires.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.

19 ensuite bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms.
All with telephone, satellite TV, trouser press,
hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tartan fabrics.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Ground floor rooms available.
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, lounge and whirlpool bath.

B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Check web site for late deal prices.
Child rates available.
February - April: Sunday night free if staying Friday & Saturday.
May - October: 7 nights for price of 5.
Special offers & short breaks available.
Open for Christmas and New Year.

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Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Hilton Craigendarroch
Braemar Road
Ballater
Aberdeenshire AB35 5XA

HILTON CRAIGENDARROCH HOTEL

Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Country house & family resort set on the edge of Ballater
near the River Dee. 8 miles from Balmoral Castle.
A year-round mountain getaway.

Oak panelled hallway and library.
Elegant restaurant. Lounge bar with log fire.
The Club House serves light meals with special Children's Menus.
Live entertainment for families.

Leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools, spa bath, sauna,
steam room, fitness suite, games room, snooker, squash, tennis courts.
Health and beauty spa.
Children's adventure playground, activity club during school holidays.
75-metre dry ski slope.

45 bedrooms (single, double, twin, family, triple)
Room facilities include TV, Sony PlayStation,
hairdryer, iron, clock radio, tea/cofee.
Deluxe bedrooms have a balcony with mountain views.
Suites have a balcony, living room & whirlpool bath.

B&B prices from £47 per person.
Child rates.
Frequent Special Offers.
Instant online booking.
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Barcaldine House Hotel
Barcaldine
Oban
Argyll PA37 1SG
Tel: +44 (0)1631 720219
Fax: +44 (0)1631 720540
Mobile: 07552 166989
Email: enquiries@barcaldinehouse.co.uk

Available for exclusive use for parties of up to 40 guests
(8 hotel rooms and 6 cottages).

Licenced for weddings (indoors or outdoors).
Dedicated wedding planner can arrange entertainment,
hairdresser, photographer, transport, etc.

Barcaldine House Hotel

Elegant country house hotel set in gardens & forest.
Historic home, once the seat of the Clan Campbell. Built in 1709.
Relaxed atmosphere with professional service & Highland hospitality.
Close to Loch Creran. 12 miles north of Oban
Nearby are cycle paths, forest trails, beaches,
castles, golf, fishing, watersports, boat trips.
Self catering cottages also available.

Winner of Rising Star Chef of the Year 2010
and Winner of Best Child Friendly Hotel in Scotland 2010
in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010.
Highly recommended in the Scottish Hotel Guide.
Member of Britain's Finest.
AA 4 stars and 2 red rosettes.

Fine dining in the restaurant includes local seafood and game.
Well stocked bar. Oak panelled billiard room.
Lounge with log fire.

Choice of 8 individual luxury bedrooms:
queensize double, kingsize double or twin.
Extra beds can be placed in a spacious double for families.
Facilities include ensuite bathroom, WiFi access,
satellite TV, CD and DVD players, telephone, Ipod dock,
tea/coffee, bottled water, iron, hairdryer, toileteries, room safe.

B&B prices from £60 per person (2 sharing).
Dinner, B&B available.
Online booking.

Short breaks include gourmet weekends, wine tasting,
whisky tasting, cookery demonstrations, etc.
3 night packages available for Christmas and New Year.

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Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Loch Ness Road
Inverness IV3 8JN

Loch Ness Country House Hotel

Georgian country house hotel on a 6-acre estate.
Newly refurbished. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Inverness city centre 2 miles. Inverness airport 14 miles.
Loch Ness 3 miles.

Highly recommended restaurant.
Facilities for conferences, meetings and weddings.

Choice of 11 bedrooms in the main house:
twin and double rooms with plasma TV and DVD,
large ensuite marble bathroom, Penhaligon toiletries.
Suites and 4-poster rooms also available.

Choice of 2 garden suite cottages, each with
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), bathroom,
TV, DVD and CD player.
1 suite also has a large living room with open log fire.

B&B prices from £55 per person per night.

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Contact:
Donald MacCallum
Glengarry Castle Hotel
Invergarry PH35 4HW
Tel: +44(0)1809 501254
Fax: +44(0)1809 501207
Email: castle@glengarry.net
Glengarry Castle Hotel

Victorian country house hotel.
Personally run by the McCallum family for 50 years.
Great comfort in a friendly & relaxing atmosphere.
Oil paintings, log fires, pine panelling.
Afternoon tea served 2pm - 5pm.

Set in 60 acres of grounds on the shores of Loch Oich.
7 miles south of Loch Ness & Fort Augustus.
Between Fort William (25 miles) & Inverness (40 miles).

Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
AA 3 Stars & 1 Rosette.
Highly recommended cuisine.
HotelReviewScotland Readers' Award 2008.
Country House Hotel of the Year and
Winner of Hospitality Gold Medal in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010.

26 bedrooms: 14 double, 8 twin, 2 single, 2 family.
All with ensuite bath/shower room, digital TV,
telephone, radio, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
Deluxe bedrooms available with four poster & loch views.
All rooms are individually furnished.
Free WiFi access.

B&B from £45 - £85 per person
Dinner, B&B from £68 - £112 per person.
Discounts on D,B&B stays over 2 nights.
Single supplement. Child rates.
Reduced rates off season.
Open 19 March - 7 November 2010.

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Toravaig House Hotel
Knock Bay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV44 8RE
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833231
Email: info@skyehotel.co.uk

Toravaig House Hotel

Recently refurbished contemporary Scottish country house hotel.

Winner of The Scottish Island Hotel of the Year 2007
Hospitality Excellence Medal 2008.
Very Highly Commended in the category for
The Scottish Hotel Warm Welcome Award 2006.
Conde Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Service UK' Award for 2006.

Beautifully decorated and furnished. Personally run.
Set in 2 acres of grounds in an elevated position with magnificent views.
Breathtaking sunsets often seen.
Situated in southern Skye. 16 miles from the Skye Bridge.
5 minutes drive from Armadale (ferry from Mallaig).
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge)

Drawing room with open fire.
The Iona Restaurant is open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner.
Daily changing dinner menu. Fresh local produce. AA 2 red rosettes.
Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence 2009
and Breakfast of the Year Award 2009
Vegetarian and other special diets catered for.
Small weddings and functions catered for.
Innovative Wedding Award 2009.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel.
2 twin and 7 double bedrooms (with 1 folding bed available for a child).
All with ensuite shower (some also have a bath),
sleigh or brass beds, Sky TV, radio, toiletries, fruit bowl,
hospitality tray, miniature malt whisky, bottled water.

Dinner, B&B prices £99 - £120 per person.
Special offers often available.

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Duisdale House Hotel
Isle Ornsay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV43 8QW
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833202
Email: info@duisdale.com

Duisdale House Hotel

Country house hotel set in lovely gardens & 30 acres of wooded hillside.
Built in the 1860s as a hunting lodge for the Chief of the Clan MacDonald.
Breathtaking views across the sea to the hills of Knoydart.
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge).
Winner of Boutique Hotel of the Year 2009
and Design Commendation in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Winner of Hospitality Gold Medal in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010.
Situated in southern Skye. Skye Bridge 13 miles.
Armadale - Mallaig ferry 8 miles.
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge)

Award-winning restaurant with ŕ la carte menu.
Well stocked wine cellar and large selection of malt whiskies.
Lighter meals available in 'The Chart Room'.
Vegetarians catered for.
Cream teas served in the conservatory and on the patio during the summer.
Licensed for civil weddings.

Choice of 17 ensuite rooms & suites all with telephone,
flat screen Sky TV, hairdryer, luxury toiletries, tea/coffee.
7 double, 4 twin, 5 four-poster rooms & 1 suite.

B&B prices from £65 per person.
Dinner, B&B prices from £90 per person.
Frequent special offers.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Instant online booking available.

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Loch Ness Lodge
Brachla
Loch Ness-side
Inverness IV3 8LA
Tel: 01456 459469
Fax: 01456 459439
Email: escape@loch-ness-lodge.com

Loch Ness Lodge

5 star luxurious accommodation & fine dining
in an intimate Highland lodge overlooking Loch Ness.
Purpose-built and architect-designed with elegant reception rooms.
Family run with a professional, friendly team.
AA 5 Yellow Stars and 2 AA Rosettes for cuisine.
AA 'Guest Accommodation of the Year' in Scotland 2009 - 2010
and AA 'Inspector's Choice'.
Wedding Hotel of the Year 2009 (Intimate Event),
Luxury Hotel Commendation and Bedroom Design Commendation
and Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence
in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2009.
Winner of Small Luxury Hotel Award, Hospitality Gold Medal and
Housekeeping Gold Medal in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Gold Award.
Member of Johansen's, Britain's Finest & Best Loved Hotels.
Featured in the Good Hotel Guide. Eat Scotland Gold Award.
10 miles from Inverness. 5 miles from Drumnadrochit.

Spa with hot tub and sauna and
therapy area with a full range of treatments
including Reiki, Reflexology and massage.
Outdoor activities can be arranged for you
including golf, watersports, fishing, shooting, etc.
In-house whisky tasting or distillery tours by arrangement.

7 spacious individually designed bedrooms
all with views of the loch and hills.
Room facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, CD player,
direct dial telephone, WiFi access,
toiletries, fresh fruit, flowers, etc.
A super-king four poster bed is available
and one room has a double-ended whirlpool bath.
5-course dinner available.

The lodge can be booked on an exclusive-use basis
for corporate events, house parties,
private celebrations or small weddings.

B&B prices from £155 - £295 per room (for 2 people).
Dinner, B&B from £245 - £395 (for 2 people).
Check web site for special offers.
Instant online booking facility.
Separate rates apply for exclusive use of the lodge.
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Culloden House Hotel
Culloden
Inverness IV2 7BZ
Tel: + 44(0)1463 790 461
Fax: +44(0)1463 792 181
Email: info@cullodenhouse.co.uk

Culloden House Hotel

Magnificent Georgian country house dating from the 1700s.
First class service. Ideal for romantic breaks.
Tranquil setting in 40 acres of elegant lawns and parklands.
Headquarters for Bonnie Prince Charlie before the Battle of Culloden.
Only minutes from Inverness Airport. Inverness city centre 3 miles.

Public rooms include drawing room, dining room, library bar.
Elegant furnishings, antiques, crystal chandeliers & open fires.
Renowned for superb dining, fine wines and malts.
AA 4 Stars and 2 Red Rosettes.
Winner of Outstanding Customer Care Award 2009 and
Hotel of Charm 2009 in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Inverness Hotel of the Year 2009 in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Recommended in numerous guides including Scotland the Best,
Michelin Red Guide, and Good Food of Scotland.
Facilities for corporate events, conferences, weddings.
Tailor-made golf packages, shooting breaks, fishing
and chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours can be arranged.
Sauna, croquet, walled garden and all-weather tennis court.

Choice of 28 lavishly furnished bedrooms
(many with 4 poster beds)
plus 4 privates suites in the Garden Mansion House.
All with private bath, shower, digital TV,
telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, tea/coffee
and free internet access.

B&B prices from £125 per person (2 sharing)
Special offers sometimes available.
Open for Hogmanay.

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Scot House Hotel
Newtonmore Road
Kingussie PH21 1HE
Tel: +44 (0)1540 661351
Fax:+44 (0)1540 661111
Email: enquiries@scothouse.com
Scot House Hotel

Charming, family run small hotel
set in a relaxing location in the Cairngorms National Park.
Highland hospitality with friendly personal attention.
Recommended by Michelin, AA Hotel Guide, Rough Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
13 miles from Aviemore. 40 miles south of Inverness.

Choice of 8 ensuite bedrooms (double and twin)
and a family suite with separate bedrooms for parents & children.
All with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Superior rooms include kingsize bed,
bay window with seating area, whirlpool bath and bathrobes.

The Spey Bar specialises in Malt Whiskies
and also serves informal bar-lunches and suppers.
Award-winning restaurant with à la carte and daily table d'hote menus.
Facilities for business meetings and small weddings.

B&B prices from £29 - £49 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £50 - £71 per person.
Credit cards accepted.
Frequent special offers all year round.
Romantic breaks with 2 nights Dinner, B&B, champagne & chocolates.
Tailor made activity packages can include golf, walking,
fishing, skiing, shooting, stalking, etc.

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Sonia and William Marshall
Culdearn House
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JU
Tel: +44 (0)1479 872106
Fax: +44 (0)1479 873641
Email: enquiries@culdearn.com
Culdearn House

Formerly the country home of the Earl of Seafield's family.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel
in the heart of the Spey Valley.
Renowned for its warm hospitality.
Personally run hotel with intimate atmosphere.
Ideal for romantic breaks or special celebrations.
Recommended in 'The Hidden Places of Scotland'.
Member of Best Loved Hotels.
Green Tourism Business scheme gold award.
13 miles from Aviemore. 35 miles south of Inverness.

Fine dining with candlelit tables, log fire & attentive service.
Daily changing menus. AA Red Rosette.
Lounge with wood panelling and luxurious furnishings.
Selection of 50 malt whiskies (some rare) with tasting notes.
Whisky Tasting weekends can be arranged.

Choice of 6 kingsize, double and twin bedrooms.
All with en-suite facilities, toiletries, TV, radio,
trouser press, dressing gowns, hairdryer, refreshments
shortbread, bottled water, fruit, floral arrangement.
Free Wifi Broadband Internet access.
For special celebrations, flowers, chocolates,
champagne and/or a piper can be arranged.

B&B prices from £58 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £89 per person.
Discounts for stays of 4 or more nights.
Exclusive use (min 2 nights for up to 12 people).
Credit cards accepted. Open all year.
No children under 10. No smoking.

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Kincraig Castle Hotel
Ross-shire
IV18 0LF

Kincraig Castle Hotel

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Country House Hotel
with grounds and extensive views towards the Cromarty Firth.
Once the family seat of the Mackenzie clan.
Built in the early 1800s
AA 4 Stars & 1 red rosette.
Elegant restaurant, lounge and bar.
Choice of dining in the bar or restaurant.
Conveniently situated on the main A9 road near Invergordon.
25 miles north of Inverness. 20 miles south of Dornoch.
Recommended by Condé Nast Johansens & Michelin guide.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.

Choice of 15 indivually styled ensuite bedrooms.
All with satellite TV, controllable heating, hairdryer,
tea & coffee, toiletries. Free WiFi.
24 hour room service.
B&B prices from £35 per person (2 sharing).

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