Luxury hotel in Scottish central belt.

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I'm looking to take my wife on a romantic break early next year, as I'm originally from Scotland and she has rarely been there that is the chosen destination.

So far I've considered the Balmoral in Edinburgh and Cameron House on Loch Lomond.

Unfortunately my knowledge doesn't extend further than those two

Ta!

[clarkmagpie]

The Witchery and The Glass House in Edinburgh are both rather good.

[eco21]

Was at Marr Hall the other night - very nice.

At bishopton near Erskine

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clarkmagpie said:

The Witchery and The Glass House in Edinburgh are both rather good.

Very interesting

As much as want to stay at the Balmoral the slightly pretentious website is putting me off!

[Bluebarge]

A bit further away (2 hours from Glasgow) but the Isle of Eriska is well worth the detour.

[alfa pint]

I live about 5 miles from Cameron House. It's not that good tbh. The best hotel in our neck of the woods is Mar Hall at the Erskine Bridge. This is the one that Kylie and all the other celebs stay when they're in Glasgow. If you want something in the city centre, then 1 Devonshire Gardens is absolutely fantastic, as is the new one at central station which I've not had a chance to get round yet, but it's getting really really good reviews.

Another one, a bit smaller, great food, great service, limited spa type stuff is the Knockderry Hotel, which is about an hour's drive from Glasgow city centre and overlooks Loch Long. Gorgeous rooms and proper proper luxury.

[FamilyDub]

Echo Alfa's comments on Cameron House - felt it was totally overrated.

Mar Hall or what about even Gleneagles?

Might be more expensive?

[ChrisBMW]

The Le Monde in Edinburgh is very nice, stayed there a few times and the staff are outstanding. No offense to anyone living in Glasgow but it isn't a patch on Edinburgh.

[clarkmagpie]

ChrisBMW said:

The Le Monde in Edinburgh is very nice, stayed there a few times and the staff are outstanding. No offense to anyone living in Glasgow but it isn't a patch on Edinburgh.

Ha, good way to start a war!!
(I agree though!)

[Simon Brooks]

Norton House hotel Edinburgh

[onlynik]

clarkmagpie said:

The Witchery and The Glass House in Edinburgh are both rather good.

G;ass house is in a poor state now, wife stayed there a couple of months ago, the doors wouldn't lock, the beds were never made, and the attitude she encountered from teh staff made her want to move hotels.

We stayed in Cameron House in July, we had a suite in the old part, and it was fantastic, staff were really nice and welcoming, food was superb.

[Nom de ploom]

+1 for Cameron house on Loch Lomond. stunning.

[Jonathan27]

clarkmagpie said:

The Witchery and The Glass House in Edinburgh are both rather good.

+1 for the Balmoral, but the Glass House was a huge disappointment. They don’t even have a restaurant, although the trust bar was a nice touch.

[AB]

Used to go to Cameron House every new year for a week and stay in one of the lodges. One of the most relaxing places I've ever been. I loved it.

Not been for 3 or 4 years now though.

[neil-c]

Suppose it depends if it's country or town. Town I prefer Edinburgh, balmoral, tigerlily & witchery all good. Glasshouse i couldn't recommend. Glasgow I like blythswood. Mar hall is pretty stunning as is gleneagles. Think about what you want to do when your here.

[coletrickle01]

For Edinburgh I'd highly recommend Prestonfield House Hotel.

http://www.prestonfield.com/

There are usually some good deals to be had on laterooms.

Or if you'd like to go a bit further north how about Gleneagles?

http://www.gleneagles.com

[Garym85]

Few recommendations from me....


Gleneagles- about an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
blytheswood- centre of Glasgow but very very nice
Balmoral- centre of Edinburgh. Very traditional and luxurious


It really depends what your after, if you like niche/ boutique hotels or traditional.

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Garym85 said:

Few recommendations from me....


Gleneagles- about an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
blytheswood- centre of Glasgow but very very nice
Balmoral- centre of Edinburgh. Very traditional and luxurious


It really depends what your after, if you like niche/ boutique hotels or traditional.

Either or TBH

As we missed out on a traditional honeymoon we have decided to try and have one luxury weekend a month so we will hopefully get to sample city/country/traditional/contemporary.

Toying with the idea of one night by Loch Lomond and one night in Edinburgh. Is Gleneagles suitable for a couples retreat or is it more, as I imagine it a golfers hotel?

[Garym85]

Gleneagles is very large, has great spa and the most beautiful grounds there is.

It's got three golf courses but they are a bit further down the road and has its own clubhouse. So main hotel is very detatched from golf.

Personally really like the blytheswood...nice spa and in the centre of Glasgow so has numerous options for food and drink.
Also, Glasgow being where it is- 1hour drive/train to Edinburgh and about 30minutes from loch lommond.

[justanotherJC]

Haven't been for a couple of years, but Cringletie House is a delightful country house hotel just north of Peebles. OK, there's no spa (although they do have in-room treatments now), pool or golf (but there are courese nearby - it is Scotland!), but the food, rooms and scenery are fantastic. And it's near enough to Edinburgh for some castle-spotting and shopping (If that's your/her thing)...