Cromlix

Set on 34 acres of grounds, this upmarket hotel in a Victorian country house is 3 miles from Dunblane town centre and 11 miles from Stirling Castle.

Offering views of the grounds and countryside, the plush rooms and suites feature Egyptian cotton linens, designer toiletries and iPod docks, plus free Wi-Fi. Most suites add free-standing baths.

Full Scottish breakfast is included. Public rooms feature antique furniture, wood panelling and fireplaces, and there's a swanky conservatory restaurant, as well as a ritzy bar. Other amenities include a snooker room, a tennis court, and fishing on a private loch