Cormiston Farm, a Four Star Bed and Breakfast, listed by Historic Scotland, lies in the Clyde Valley 2 miles from the town of Biggar. There are 2 double bedrooms, one with a super king size four-poster; both have private bathrooms. A 4-course set dinner is available at 8pm with a small but select wine list. Children stay free if under 16. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Areas serviced: Southern Scotlandwww.cormistonfarm.comCormiston Road, ML12 6NS

The Abington Hotel is a great place for a short break any time of year. We're so easy to find, just five minutes from the M74 and close to the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Biggar and Moffat. And a great stop over for visits to the Scottish Highlands and the north of Scotland. We have recently been upgraded to three star by VisitScotland and now offer free broadband internet access throughout the hotel.www.ab-hotel.com78 Carlisle Rd Abington, ML12 6SD

One of Scotland's more unusual and elegant mansion houses,William Lieper's French Renaissance Period Chateau has undergone sensitive and tasteful restoration and conversion to a quality country hotel, offering the traveller a peaceful and comfortable haven, resting in beautiful countryside and providing a high standard of accommodation, food and service.www.cornhillhousehotel.comCornhill House Hotel, ML12 6QE

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel, originally constructed in the mid-19th century as a hunting lodge for the Hopetoun Estate, now forms the heart of the Scottish village of Leadhills in Lanarkshire and is the highest residential hotel in the United Kingdom. Set in the open countryside of the Lowther Hills in the Southern Uplands the rivers Nith and Clyde, the hotel is within one hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle, and just fifteen minutes from the towns of Sanquhar and Abington.www.hopetounarms.co.uk37 Main St Leadhills, ML12 6XP

Shieldhill Castle is ideally set in beautiful landscaped gardens in the Upper Clyde Valley, South of Scotland. A country hotel, with leisure, business and sporting facilities, offering comfort, excellent service and outstanding value. Discover the warmth and tranquillity of Shieldhill Castle surrounded by its enchanting and peaceful gardens.www.shieldhill.co.ukQuothquan, ML12 6NA

By the village green, at the heart of this peaceful Borders village, Skirling House was designed in 1908 by the Arts and Crafts architect Ramsay Traquair for Lord Carmichael. Specially designed as a country retreat, little has changed over the years. As if caught in time, there are delightful original architectural features at every turn. The sense of style remains now it is a luxury 5 star Bed & Breakfast Inn, also recognised as one of the best places to eat in the South of Scotland.www.skirlinghouse.comSkirling, ML12 6HD