Glengarry Castle Hotel is a comfortable country house hotel with a jewel of a setting on the shores of Loch Oich, which lies between Loch Ness and Loch Lochy at the heart of the Great Glen in the Highlands of Scotland. Central for touring the Scottish Highlands to Inverness, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye.www.glengarry.netGlengarry Castle Hotel, PH35 4HW

Welcome to the oasis of Tomdoun - a mere six miles off the bustling A87 road to Skye, on the quiet single track former drovers' road to Kinlochourn. The Hotel dates from 1895 and retains much of its Victorian charm. It is a real retreat, with no televisions, 'phones or faxes in the comfortable bedrooms. The Tomdoun - a former hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands that could easily become a habit hard to break. The bar is frequented by the locals (always a good sign) and the "crack" is lively. By the fire, impromptu musical sessions are common. The restaurant offers the best from the Highland larder: of Scotch Beef, game and seafood, cooked with flair. This is accompanied by a fine wines list - and over 100 Malt Whiskies.www.tomdoun-sporting-lodge.comTomdoun Hotel, PH35 4HS