Scotland

Art, books, big city garden and friendly hosts in a family home. Close to the underground, cafés, delis, museums, theatres and university

For lovers of the outdoors – this bright, friendly lodge comes with its own riverside retreat, complete with a private cabin and hot tub

Atmospheric 16th-century castle near the archaeological site of Kilmartin Glen, with friendly hosts and unspoiled scenery

Family-friendly eco-escape in the Scottish Borders bathed in comfort and peace. Great walking and cycling from the doorstep

A fine country-house hotel with immaculate interiors and ambrosial food (dinner is included in the price). Coastal cliff walks wait

There's a communal space next door with books galore, wild tracks to follow in every direction, and a warm eco-house to come home to

A clever new build in a stunning setting made from sustainable wood and run on renewable energy. A peaceful retreat for couples

A charming timewarp of a house on Mull – books, curios, family antiques – where the food is delicious and the hill walking remarkable

A magical spot on an island for nature lovers, sybarites, and foodies. Watch sunsets from the sofa and stargaze from bed

A friendly, quirky little bolthole, great for couples or small families after fresh air and big skies. Epic walks and long beaches await

Near pretty Aberfeldy this is the perfect retreat for foodies, walkers, whisky drinkers: Edradour, Scotland's smallest distillery, is close

A remote and romantic B&B with your own private suite, hot tub and sauna, plus exceptional breakfast and a pub a short drive away

A bright comfortable retreat in an enviable spot - riverside walks, Botanic Gardens and all the hip eateries of Stockbridge on your doorstep

Peaceful hotel away from the bustle of town with big watery views across to Mull - ferries to the islands leave near by

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

A lovely old house with contemporary interiors and excellent prices for lovely bedrooms - castles, mountains and whisky distilleries wait

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed...