Romantic Breaks in Scotland
Now that Christmas has passed, it’s only a few weeks until Valentine’s Day it’s time to get your thinking cap back on and start planning something romantic for your beloved. If you want to make a grander gesture than a card and a bunch of flowers, how about a short stay in one of these romantic Scottish locations?
Scottish breaks don’t come much more romantic than this old country house on the banks of Loch Awe. The surrounding countryside is a stunning mixture of mountains and woodlands; with Ben Cruachan just a stone’s throw away. If antiques, roaring open fires and dram of local malt sound like your ideal break, Ardanaiseig is perfect for you. The hotel offers a fantastic combination of a beautiful old environment and modern luxury. Whether you want a four-poster bed with a view of the loch or a hidden retreat with garden access, you’ll find it here. Rooms start at £109 per night.
Kilchrenan by Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HE Telephone: 01866 988 161
This award-winning hotel was once described as the most beautiful Regency house in Scotland and has been lovingly restored to its original splendour. Situation on Scotland’s north-east coast, the Boath House is set in twenty acres of walled gardens, woodland, streams and an ornamental lake, complete with rainbow trout, swans, geese and ducks. Guests can avail of beauty treatments or pampering packages during their stay and a Michelin starred restaurant is the icing on the cake for this fantastic hotel. Rooms are priced from £190 per night.
Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5TE Telephone: 01667 454 896
If you want romance and a city location, Edinburgh is the place to be. This 5 star guesthouse just outside the city centre has won a number of awards and it is easy to understand why. The location of the guest house puts it out of the city enough to be relaxing yet only a short walk from the centre and its attractions. Solid mahogany furniture and décor fitting with the 19th century building combine to create a cosy, romantic atmosphere. Guests can enjoy books dating back to 1740, daily newspapers, chess and music in the Club Room, or venture to the back garden and its hot tub. Rooms at 23 Mayfield cost from £80 to £170 per night.
23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, EH9 2BX Telephone 0131 667 6833
Perthshire is full of breath-taking scenery and this Pitlochry hotel certainly makes the most of it. Originally an early Victorian house, Craigatin House has been converted into a luxurious hotel, nestled away in secluded woodlands. The boutique hotel offers the traditional alongside the modern, with amenities including a log-burning wood stove and HD LCD TVs in each room. Despite its secluded location, the hotel is just minutes from a selection of high-quality restaurants and attractions such as Blair Castle, whisky distilleries and The House of Bruar. Rooms are priced from £77 per night.
165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5QL Telephone: 01796 472 478
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