Rooms with a view
Accommodation that really makes the most of Scotland’s stunning landscape
Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch, Highlands Tel: 01862 810279 www.linkshousedornoch.com
Links House, the award-winning Highland country house, offers 14 exquisitely appointed suites, all en-suite, with dramatic views over the Dornoch Firth and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The comfortable and elegant sitting rooms and library are perfect for relaxation and contemplation. Nearby attractions include Carnegie Courthouse and Whisky Cellar and the marvellous Dunrobin Castle. The Orangery restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes and perhaps the finest wine cellar in the Highlands.
The Douglas Hotel Isle of Arran, Ayrshire Tel: 01770 302968 www.thedouglashotel.co.uk
The super-friendly Douglas Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the wonderful Isle of Arran, often nicknamed ‘Scotland in miniature’. This multi-award-winning boutique hotel has 22 bedrooms and offers a warm island welcome, as well as spectacular views from the bar and bistro.
Loch Seil Cottages Kilninver, Oban, Argyll Tel: 01852 316059 www.lochseilcottages.co.uk
Loch Seil Cottages has three beautifully furnished self-catering cottages in a picturesque location just south of Oban. Being the only properties at Loch Seil, they offer a holiday private and remote enough to provide quiet and relaxation, with stunning views of the loch and mountains. With walking directly outside the back gate, the cottages are also close enough to be within easy reach of amenities. Pets are welcome on the properties.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian Edinburgh Tel: 0131 222 8888 www.waldorfastoriaedinburgh. com
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has embodied the best in Scottish hospitality for over 100 years. Situated on Princes Street, this former Victorian railway hotel is nestled in the shadow of the historic Edinburgh Castle and features the highest number of rooms with unobstructed views of the city’s most iconic sight, offering guests the chance to wake up to a perfectly framed view of the beautiful castle.
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh Tel: 0131 229 9131 www.sheratonedinburgh.co.uk
Overlooking Edinburgh’s most iconic landmark, the Castle View rooms are a real highlight at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa – blending contemporary comfort and subtly Scottish materials with cutting-edge technology. Then of course there is the view. Each Castle View room offers a truly unforgettable perspective of Edinburgh Castle and the much-celebrated skyline, making for a truly grand experience…
The Four Seasons Hotel Lochside, St Fillans, Perthshire Tel: 01764 685333 www.thefourseasonshotel.co.uk
The position of the Four Seasons, looking south west down Loch Earn, is one of the most enviable settings in Scotland. The views from the hotel are ever-changing throughout the seasons: fresh new colours of spring, spectacular sunsets to the west, morning mists shrouding the loch and the snow covered Bens. The two AA Red Rosettes restaurant and bistro on the shore of Loch Earn serves contemporary food sourced from Scotland’s natural larder.
Rhidorroch Holidays Ullapool, Highlands Tel: 01854 612548 www.rhidorroch.com
Secluded and peaceful, Rhidorroch House and cottages are a perfect Highland retreat on the idyllic West Coast. The unspoiled beauty of this ancient landscape make it a walkers and birdwatchers paradise. Its wildlife, breath-taking sunsets and fascinating history will not disappoint. Rhidorroch Estate’s private road takes you down to the local fishing village of Ullapool with its excellent facilities, music, art and festivals for your enjoyment.