2 Best Hotels in Stirling and the Central Highlands, Scotland

Set among woods and on the shores of Loch Faskally, Green Park is a genuinely luxurious country-house hotel. Bedrooms are impeccably clean, spacious, and decorated in grand style with floral patterns and dark woods. Most rooms have views over the loch or the gardens, and the most sought-after are those with a balcony on the second floor. The restaurant continues the country-living feel in its decor and its menu, which changes daily. The porridge with a "wee dram" is especially popular at breakfast.

This is a traditional Scottish country resort hotel for families and those who simply want to take it easy, though it also offers numerous sporting and fitness activities. More than 20 acres of gardens and grounds surround the building, which sits on a grassy hillside overlooking Loch Ard. Plaid or chintz drapes and reproduction antiques set the mood in the bedrooms. The restaurant has tartan decor that makes an appropriate backdrop for Scottish game, salmon, beef, and lamb. There is also a gym, pool, tennis court, and spa treatment rooms.