The dapper mountaineer

The sort of places where the blend of historical building and natural beauty make you feel like striding up a mountain in a three-piece suit or a full-length dress, pausing to take a serious-faced snap with your Brownie. These places to stay with a historic charm and a touch of tradition, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday surrounded by natural wonders. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

Melfort House Gallery

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Melfort House
Oban, Argyll & Bute
From £120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
After a bountiful breakfast of Loch Fyne kippers and homemade scones, head for Oban, gateway to the isles. Return to a dram by the fire

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The Mount B&B Gallery

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The Mount B&B
Keswick, Cumbria
From £65 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 1 - 2
Glorious views of Derwentwater and Skiddaw from this comfortable house. Art dotted about, a big table for chatty meals and a pretty garden

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate Gallery

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The Old Laundry, Dunalastair Estate
Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
From £120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Dark skies and extensive views from this romantic hideaway cottage. Walk down to the loch, snuggle up by the wood-burner… a cosy retreat

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Viewfield House Hotel Gallery

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Viewfield House Hotel
Portree, Isle of Skye
From £150 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 1 - 4
A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

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Secret Pyrenees Gallery

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Secret Pyrenees
Lasseube, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
From €90 p/n

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3 rooms for 2
In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rambling, romantic garden to lose yourself in, a large swimming pool, wildlife and vineyards all around

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Snowgums Chalet Gallery

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Briançon, Hautes-Alpes
From €315 p/n

Chalet

2 rooms for 4
2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

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