Once described as the most beautiful Regency House in Scotland. It was on Historic Scotland's endangered list, in the early 90s, when Don and Wendy Matheson found it, fell in love with it, and set about restoring this Grade A listed Georgian Mansion to its original splendour. After meticulous refurbishment, Don, Wendy and their three children delight in sharing their beautiful home with guests from far and wide. This year (2007) also marks their 10th year anniversary of operating Boath House as a country house hotel and spa.www.boath-house.comBoath House Auldearn, IV12 5TE

The Claymore House Hotel is ready to offer you the warmest of welcomes to the Highlands. Situated in a quiet residential area close to the beach, and between two championship golf courses, it has something for everyone. Easy to find and with ample parking, The Claymore sits quietly amongst the Victorian houses of splendour in this renowned Spa Town.www.claymorehousehotel.com45 Seabank Rd, IV12 4EY

Run by Louise and Douglas Harrison, the Inn is located in the small country village of Auldearn, just 2 miles from Nairn between Inverness (capital of the Highlands) and the historic town of Elgin in Moray. It is an ideal location from which to explore the magnificent scenery of the North and West Highlands, Moray, Speyside, the Cairngorms and Aberdeenshire. Whether you are here for the history, the whisky or the outdoor life, there's something for everyone!www.covenanters-inn.co.ukHigh St Auldearn, IV12 5TG

Now managed by the people who so successfully brought us Crerar Hotels, Swallow has come home to a group with genuine hospitality values at its heart. Located in some of the great cities of Scotland and England and in breathtaking parts of our countryside - and seaside - our hotels all come with their own personality and character. It's the warmth of the welcome that will always be the same whenever and wherever you come back to stay at a Swallow Hotel.www.swallow-hotels.comInverness Rd, IV12 4RX

The Sunny Brae Hotel represents a high standard of accommodation and is all that is expected when visiting the Scottish Highlands on holiday. Guests are able to enjoy the peace and quiet of this family run hotel, situated in Nairn by Inverness, on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth. The hotel is only a few miles from Inverness, the Highland capital, and just a short distance from all main UK rail links and airports.www.sunnybraehotel.comMarine Rd, IV12 4EA

The Leerie. This was the name given to the lamplighter responsible for lighting the gas lamps in the town. This is the heart of the Albert Inn and where we serve up bar meals and our regualr quiz nights. Our rooms are clean and comfortable and we hope they offer all you need for your stay. 21 inch TV with freeview box, ensuite shower-rooms with neutrogena toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities. We are pleased to offer complimentary wi-fi internet access in selected public areas and some of our guest rooms.www.albert-inn.co.ukAlbert St, IV12 4HP

Best Western Windsor Hotel Nairn is set in a quiet residential area of the seaside town of Nairn near Inverness and offers excellent value for money accommodation and online reservations for the visitor to the Scottish Highlands. The hotel is ideally located for touring the Moray Firth and perfect for golfers looking to sample the links courses of Nairn and Nairn Dunbar. The three star hotel has been sympathetically restored in line with the owner's commitment to a continual upgrade, whilst retaining its character of a family run hotel. The guest rooms have full en-suite facilities and efficiencies expected of a quality hotel.www.windsor-hotel.co.uk16 Albert St, IV12 4HP