Prestonfield House

Set on 1,000 acres of parkland, this luxury 4-star hotel in a Baronial Manor House is only 7 miles from Edinburgh zoo and 9 miles from Edinburgh Castle. A staycation at Dalmahoy allows you to have the best of both worlds - a country retreat and city break rolled into one. Amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, an 18m indoor pool, kids play park and tennis courts, plus a spa with a sauna and steam room. There's also a beauty salon on-site. The signature Pentland Restaurant offers seasonal Scottish cuisine and has views over the golf course and The Brasserie offers more relaxed, informal dining for every occasion.

Set on 34 acres of grounds, this upmarket hotel in a Victorian country house is 3 miles from Dunblane town centre and 11 miles from Stirling Castle. Offering views of the grounds and countryside, the plush rooms and suites feature Egyptian cotton linens, designer toiletries and iPod docks, plus free Wi-Fi. Most suites add free-standing baths. Full Scottish breakfast is included. Public rooms feature antique furniture, wood panelling and fireplaces, and there's a swanky conservatory restaurant, as well as a ritzy bar. Other amenities include a snooker room, a tennis court, and fishing on a private lochю