Best for petrol heads

£ £ THE DUNSTANE HOUSES

This family-run pair of Victorian boutique hotels — Dunstane House, and its sister, Hampton House, across the road — have a smart, home-from-home vibe. Interiors reflect owners Shirley and Derek Mowat’s Orkney heritage, via black-and-white photographs of traditional island life, and rooms with names inspired by Orkney (splash out on the Scapa Suite, with its contemporary four-poster bed and copper bathtub). There’s all-day Scottish dining in the restaurant, as well as a sumptuous lounge and bar to enjoy, too. It all feels rather like staying with well-to-do friends, albeit ones with a passion for classic cars: up the staircase are framed photos of Derek’s collection and, during summer, guests can book a private tour with him in a RollsRoyce or Bentley.

ROOMS: From £187. thedunstane.com