Inverness
in Scotland

This Greek Revival villa feels less like a hotel and more like staying at an artsy friend’s country estate that’s been beautifully restored, is brimming with communal spaces to lounge, and a wood-fired sauna hidden in the woodland.

This Victorian lodge is one of those places that just draws you in – a grand old house with Loch Ness views, cosy corners clad in William Morris wallpaper, and a mile-long hike away from the Falls of Foyers (hence the name).

Newhall Mains is a stylish rural retreat on the Black Isle, home to self-catering, dog-friendly cottages and countrified suites, with log burners and fully stocked kitchens to keep you going through the winter (and all seasons). Tuck into Scottish prime cuts and Cromarty seafood on the asado grill at the on-site restaurant, sip cocktails in the Japanese-inspired whisky bar, or take a scenic flight from the private airstrip (the young owner is also a fully-fledged pilot). For those venturing out, picnic hampers are available to pack for day trips.