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.

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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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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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Stackpole Inn Gallery

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Stackpole Inn
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
From £140 p/n

Inn

4 rooms for 2 - 4
A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

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The Old Barn, Kidlandlee Gallery

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The Old Barn, Kidlandlee
Morpeth, Northumberland
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

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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 House Gallery

View of the exterior of the house from the garden wall

Large living room with log burner and door leading into the garden

Large double bedroom with four poster bed

Larger living room with log burner and traditional hearth, with double doors leading on to the grounds

Large open plan kitchen with a family size dining table leading on the living room

Outside seating area over looking the rolling Scottish hills

Standing on the bank of the river

Waterfall surrounded by vivid green ferns

Twin bedroom with large windows letting in the light

Large twin bedroom

Bathroom with colourful floral wall paper

Bathroom with shower over the bath

Large double bedroom with 4 poster bed and ensuite

Large twin bedroom

Large family bathroom with double size shower

View of the house and gardens

View of the property and gardens

The Old House Scotland exterior of the house nestled into the rolling hills
The Old House
Glen Orchy, Argyll & Bute
From £170 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

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Casona de Indias Gallery

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Casona de Indias
Piloña, Asturias
From €95 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

7 rooms for 2 - 3
A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

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