Scotland is a country blessed with a wide range of wonderful hotels for every taste an budget - from sprawling five star country houses, to quirky rooms above traditional pubs.
But when you really want to treat yourself, it’s hard to beat a luxury spa hotel.
These are the establishments that take their pleasure in your leisure - offering a range of treatments to make you feel wonderful, alongside the likes of pools, saunas, steamrooms and jazuzzis.
And, after you’ve availed yourself of these facilities, there are comfortable bars and restaurants to enjoy the best food and drink.
Here are the 11 best, according to travel website Tripadvisor.
5. Glenesk Hotel
Completing the top five is the Glenesk Hotel, in the picturesque village of Edzell, around a 40 minute drive north of Dundee. It has a sauna, gym and swimming pool, with a restaurant specialising in local produce and a delicious full Scottish breakfast. The Malt Whiskey & Cocktail Lounge holds the Guinness World Record holder for 'most varieties of whisky commercially available’, including around 700 malts. Golfers can enjoy a round at the adjoining Edzell Golf Club for a discounted rate. | www.booking.com
6. Gleneagles
One of the most famous hotels in the UK, Gleneagles offers everything you could need for a relaxing weekend break. Set within 850 acres of countryside, it offers three championship golf courses, a spa, a falconry school, off-road driving, horse-riding, dog training, and shooting. At The Club guests can enjoy fitness classes, two swimming pools, a sauna, a steam room, gym, and an outdoor hot tub. For a memorable meal there are four fine dining restaurants to choose from, including the Michelin Starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant. | www.booking.com
7. DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
Located in Bellshill in Scotland's Central Belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde is Scotland's largest hotel health club. The extensive leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa baths, sauna, steam room and beauty rooms. Its restaurant, The Space, serves international cuisine and there's 24-hour room service so you'll not want for anything - at any time. | www.booking.com
8. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, yards from Princes Street, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel has a gym, swimming pool, and spa with a range of treatments including facials and massages. Meals, including breakfast, are served in BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar - or opt for seasonal tasting menus at Aizle. | www.booking.com