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.
9. Cairndale Hotel & Spa
The 86-room Cairndale Hotel & Spa is located in Dumfries and offers a two storey adults-only including a thermal pool with hydrotherapy jets, water blades and airbeds, mud Rasul, aroma steam room infused with ylang ylang and lime blossom, herbal steam room infused with eucalyptus and mint, Himalayan salt and infrared saunas, herbal lounge, a therapist-led double Hammam (the first in Scotland), couple’s private bathing suite, ‘Brass Monkey’ ice bath and six treatment rooms. There's also a dry relaxation space with dedicated juice bar and four water beds. When it comes to food there’s a dedicated cafe serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and a new casual dining restaurant, The Oak, which was opened earlier this year. | Contributed
10. Novotel Edinburgh Park
The Novotel Edinburgh Park is in the perfect spot to nip into Edinburgh City Centre - located right next to the Edinburgh Park Rail Station you'll be on Princes Street in 12 minutes. You can also opt to catch the nearby tram. The facilities include a heated swimming pool, a gym, and a steam room. The hotel's Elements restaurant offers a range of modern and traditional cuisine, while there's also a bar for a nightcap. | www.booking.com
11. Schloss Roxburghe
The palatial Schloss Roxburghe, Part Of Destination By Hyat, is set to the south of Kelso, and has a recently-refurbished spa offering guests a stunning outdoor heated swimming pool. There are also treatment roomes, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hot tub. A family-friendly restaurant serves everything from traditional Scottish cuisine to pizza. | www.booking.com