With Scotland being named No.3 in Lonely Planet’s top 10 Destination Countries for 2014, it seems it is now more than ever high time for tartan. With properties across the length and breadth of the country, from the Isle of Skye to the northernmost climes of the Moray Firth, Bespoke Hotels has something to suite all tastes. Whether you’re after chic, stylish cities, historic castles, world-renowned bars and famed malt whiskies, or a spot of the country’s most famous sport, the perfect base is available for excursions north of the border.

 

Stonefield Castle, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute

 

Built in 1837, Stonefield Castle is a stunning example of Scottish Baronial architecture with original furnishings and 60 acres of woodland gardens. Set on the shores of Loch Fyne, just two miles from the quaint fishing village of Tarbert, the hotel is surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery on the Mull of Kintyre peninsula.

 

Stonefield boasts 32 individually decorated bedrooms with spectacular views of both the loch and castle grounds, along with an AA Rosette awarded restaurant featuring locally (and we do mean locally) sourced produce as well as a wide range of regionally produced whiskeys. To cap it off, there are 5 golf courses located within an hour of the estate, not to mention the possibility of dolphin sightings in the neighbouring waters.

 

Two night stay, incl dinner, bed & breakfast, as well as drinks and cream tea on arrival from £109 per person.

Reservations: 0843 178 7141                                                  
http://www.bespokehotels.com/stonefieldcastle

 

Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Carnoustie, Angus

 

Overlooking the world famous Carnoustie golf course, host of the Open Championship as recently as 2007, The Carnoustie Golf Hotel is heaven for fans of Scotland’s most famous sporting export. The iconic building houses 75 luxury bedrooms, including 10 suites offering spectacular views of the championship course, as well as cutting edge spa facilities ideal for recharging the batteries after a day on the links.

 

What’s more, for those who wish to take a break and stray from the fairways, a number of attractions are within easy reach. Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother, Captain Scott’s renowned ship Discovery, as well as the famed whisky trail sit amidst miles of unspoiled Scottish coastline and rugged, mountainous terrain.

 

Two night stay, incl dinner, bed & breakfast, as well as drinks and cream tea on arrival from £129 per person.

Reservations: 0843 178 7109                                             
http://www.bespokehotels.com/carnoustiegolfhotel

 

Tigerlilly Hotel, Edinburgh

 

Located on George Street, in the heart of the capital’s ultra fashionable shopping and entertainment district, just a stones throw from sites like The Royal Botanical Gardens and breathtaking Edinburgh Castle, this luxurious boutique hotel is a captivating juxtaposition of traditional Georgian facades, mirror mosaics and revolving glitter balls.

 

Named “one of the coolest 65 hotels in the world” by Conde Nast Traveller, The Tigerlilly boasts 33 individually designed rooms, a restaurant serving everything from sea bass to sirloin steak, and a glitzy cocktail bar.

 

Two night stay, incl bed & breakfast, from £160 per person.

Reservations: 0131 225 5005                                                 
http://www.bespokehotels.com/tigerlilyedinburgh

 

Gleddoch House Golf Hotel & Spa, Langbank, Renfrewshire

 

Seated triumphantly amidst 360 acres of stunning highland terrain on the banks of the River Clyde, The Gleddoch House Golf Hotel & Spa  is equipped with 70 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant serving traditional Scottish fare, extensive spa facilities, not to mention an 18 hole championship calibre golf course.

 

Once the stately home of a famed shipping baron, the hotel is located in close proximity to Loch Lomond, arguably Scotland’s finest, as well as the vibrant, stylish city of Glasgow. However, the year round natural beauty of the area is such that you may want to stay right where you are and simply take in the stunning scenery of the Renfrewshire Hills and the Clyde Estuary.

 

Two night stay, incl dinner, bed & breakfast, as well as drinks and cream tea on arrival from £109 per person.

Reservations: 0843 178 7120                                      
http://www.bespokehotels.com/gleddochhousegolfhotel

 

Tulloch Castle, Dingwall, Ross-shire.




 

A magnificent, storied structure in the heart of the Highlands. Dating back as far as the 12th century, Tulloch Castle has long stood as the seat of Clan Davidson, looming over the nearby town of Dingwall and the Cromarty Firth. Venerable halls and painstakingly restored ceilings await guests, along with the chance to recline beside the castle’s roaring hearths and grand old fireplaces. There’s even a dose of the supernatural in the form of the oft-cited castle ghosts and spiritual figures, for those that don’t frighten easily.



Alongside the 250 year old great hall, the hotel features 20 uniquely furbished bedrooms, a restaurant serving authentic highland fare and a bar well-stocked with the finest Scottish malts. Furthermore, access to the Moray Firth offers visitors the chance to spot the ever more frequent pods of dolphins, while the nearby Cairngorms offer breathtaking mountainous terrain.


Rooms from £79 per person bed & breakfast, based on a two night stay in a twin room.
Reservations: 0843 178 7143               http://www.bespokehotels.com/tullochcastlehotel
 

The Craigellachie Hotel, Speyside, Banffshire

 

Built in 1893, The Craigellachie Hotel, situated near Elgin near the beautiful River Spey, contains 26 en suite bedrooms and an AA Rosette awarded restaurant. It also plays host of the world famous Quaich Bar, which is positiviely brimming with nearly 700 whiskies for guests to enjoy and become familiar with via tasting sessions conducted by the hotel.

 

Set at the heart of the malt whisky trail, midway between Aberdeen and Inverness, The Craigellachie provides a gateway to the rugged, breathtaking terrain of northern Scotland, as well as the 52 nearby distilleries. Exceptional salmon fishing is to be had in the nearby Spey River, while Loch Ness, Ben Aigan Mountain, and a number of historic castles are all within striking distance.

 

Two night stay, incl dinner, bed & breakfast, as well as drinks and cream tea on arrival from £129 per person.

Reservations: 0843 178 7144                                               
http://www.bespokehotels.com/craigellachiehotel

 

Editor’s Notes

Bespoke Hotels was formed in 2000, and has grown to encompass over 97 properties under management worldwide, having acquired the Oxford Hotels and Inns portfolio in December 2012.

 

Ranging from specialist golfing hotels, to award-winning spa resorts and chic city centre properties, the group prides itself on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style.

 

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