A little way south of Edinburgh lies the highly-regarded country house hotel of Cringletie. Tucked away in the peaceful Scottish countryside, guests can savour a delicious three-course evening meal before a good night’s sleep in a deluxe double room. A full Scottish breakfast is served the next day. With beautiful scenery, excellent food and the outstanding service expected of a top AA hotel, this is the perfect place to escape in the Scottish Borders.

Price: £299

Up in Macbeth country, Perthshire’s Ballathie House Hotel is a great place to spend a peaceful weekend. Guests sleep in well-appointed and individually-furnished bedrooms, enjoy food at the award-winning restaurant, take walks in the grounds of the surrounding estate or explore nearby attractions such as Glamis Castle and Scone Palace. There are also opportunities for golf and fishing in the local area.

Price: £488.38

This picturesque Scottish country house stands in Speyside, in the middle of one of the most interesting and diverse areas of Scotland. Within easy distance of Muckrach Lodge are tourist, sport and activity sites, making it a great place to explore the best of the Scottish Highlands. The comfortable house itself includes an award-winning restaurant, high standards of service and a bar with an incredible 70 different whiskies to sample at the end of the day!

Price: £288.72

Situated right in the heart of Macbeth country, up in Perthshire, Ballathie House Hotel is a great place for an overnight getaway. Ballathie offers easy access to historic attractions like Glamis Castle and Scone Palace, or alternatively there are superb golfing and fishing opportunities nearby. The hotel’s bedrooms are thoughtfully and individually furnished, and the on-site restaurant is well known for its excellent evening meals and breakfasts.

Price: £292.64