Country house hotels in Scotland
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We've hand-picked the finest country house hotels in Scotland - to view full descriptions of all hotels please click on LIST HOTELS - we have only provided brief descriptions of a few below.
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For generations lovers, writers, painters and travellers have been drawn to the beauty, peace and mystery of the Scottish landscape.Award winning country house hotel
Rufflets Country House Hotel is a luxurious five star hotel that has won many awards through the years for the quality of its rooms, restaurant and service. Close to St. Andrews and many excellent golf courses, the Mansion has castle-like turrets and wonderful gardens.
Castle hotel with hydrotherapy spa
Just outside Edinburgh, the four star Dalhousie Castle hotel is set in a wonderfully wooded and landscaped estate. The hotel was the first in Scotland to offer aqueous hydrotherapy spa treatments which are sure to put an extra spring in your step.
Fine views of the Firth of Forth
The Macdonald Marine Hotel and Spa is a country house hotel in a truly magnificent setting with lovely views of the Firth of Forth. This four star turreted Victorian mansion is next to a golf course.
Hideaway with views of Glencoe
Another hotel in an outstanding location is the loch-side Ballachulish country house hotel. This four star Highland hotel is a romantic hideaway with an award winning restaurant and crackling log fires and inspiring views of Glencoe.
Outstanding log views
Situated in a breathtaking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, The Ballachulish Hotel featuring the award winning Bulas Bar Bistro offers a year-round warm welcome and comfort. Many of the bedrooms have outstanding loch views and all are decorated to reflect the Highland heritage. The log fires roar all year making this the perfect venue for great escapes and romantic breaks.
Two thousand acres of relaxation
The historic Macdonald Pittodrie House, set within an estate of more than two thousand acres, exudes the warmth and historic atmosphere that makes a country house hotel break such a pleasure. Think log fires, antiques and paintings. Just a mile from the centre of the city, the Inverness Marriott Hotel has extensive gardens and excellent leisure facilities. This former Scottish mansion also has an excellent restaurant and is a good base for exploring Loch Ness and Cullochen.
Excellent restaurant
Another Macdonald country house hotel, the Houstoun House, is set in twenty acres of grounds and has a very well regarded restaurant. The hotel also has good leisure facilities and is close to Uphall Golf Course.
What's it like?
• Dramatic glens, secluded coves, lochs and castles make it a very special place for a romantic hotel break.
Country houses, castles and abbeys
• Skibo Castle, Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands, amid the forests, rivers, mountains and lochs to experience the romantic ambience enjoyed by Madonna and Guy Richie at their wedding.
• Dramatic 13th century Eilean Donan island castle, in Loch Duich, the backdrop for the film Highlander
• Glamis Castle, allegedly the scene of King Duncan's murder by Macbeth.
• In the South the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle, resplendent in pink hue contains work by Rembrandt and artifacts of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
• In the lowlands South of Edinburgh, you'll find Sir Walter Scott's romantic mansion, Abbotsford, on the banks of the Tweed as well as atmospheric ruined abbeys such as Melrose.
Gardens
• Inverewe Gardens in Ross-shire. Here, warmed by the Gulf Stream, exotic trees, shrubs and flowers grow well in a dramatic setting next to Loch Ewe.
