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Located in the heart of Highland Perthshire there lies the small market town of Crieff. And tucked away in a quiet secluded spot high above the main street is a piece of Victorian splendour that has stood the test of time. This is the gem that is Knock Castle Hotel & Spa. The fairytale turreted…
It’s fair to say the west coast seaside town of Oban isn’t renowned for having a huge selection of five-star hotels – in fact, it struggles to get above a reasonable three-star level. However, don’t let that put you off visiting. There are some establishments that reach that level of luxury and comfort you crave,…
The Thainstone House Hotel, owned by the Crerar hotel group, is an old Victorian style hotel located in Inverurie approx six miles from Aberdeen. The hotel has ample parking located directly outside the front door. Be aware however that these fill up quickly! And you may have to use the overspill areas, which shouldn’t be…
Roulotte Retreat is a unique one-of-a-kind luxurious ‘caravan’ type holiday – I say ‘caravan’ loosely as the accommodation units are actually all Gypsy style vans, or, more correctly termed, Roulottes. They are located approx ten miles or so from the Borders town of Melrose and can be reached by car quite easily, or, via…
Nestled in the tranquil Perthshire countryside, if it’s peace, solitude, luxury and some damn fine cooking you’re looking for, then Knock Castle Hotel & Spa should be heading up you’re ‘to-go-to’ list. Located in the old market town of Crieff and set above the town overlooking the Strathearn Valley, the hotel occupies an envious position…
Opened in April 2012 by HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, It sits on the edge of the 2000 acre estate that is Dumfries House, the 18th-century Palladian manor home of the 5th Earl of Dumfries. The Lodge is now an exclusive Scottish Tourist Board 5 -star country guest house offering luxury accommodation. Built…
To be honest, there’s not a lot to Selkirk, so don’t expect a shopping metropolis with cinema complex and a multitude of eating-out venues. However, what it does have is the Philipburn Country House Hotel, and that’s reason enough to be in this town! I was visiting for a belated birthday stay along with my…
