Cromlix

Set in 34 acres of secluded woodlands and garden, Cromlix Hotel offers free on-site parking and a restaurant run by Albert Roux OBE, KFO. Now owned by tennis superstar Andy Murray, it also features tennis courts and a nearby loch for fishing.

Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at Cromlix, as well as an en suite bath or shower, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. A DVD player can be provided on request. For cosy nights, the property also boasts open log fires.

A full Scottish breakfast is freshly prepared to order each morning, along with local smoked salmon. It can be enjoyed within the restaurant or within guest rooms. Afternoon tea and an a la carte menu are also available and locally sourced produce is used wherever possible.

On-site activities including archery, a falconry display and in-room spa treatments can also be booked in advance. Guests can also enjoy a full-sized billiard table. The cathedral city of Dunblane and its 18-hole golf course can both be reached within a 12-minute drive.