The Lovat Hotel

Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire Scotland PH32 4DU

From the locally sourced food on the menu, to the coasters made from recycled tyre and pencils from CDs, owner Caroline Gregory is doing everything she can to make this Victorian railway hotel on the banks of Loch Ness eco-friendly. Rooms are simply, classically adorned, and feature tea sets with the obligatory Scottish shortbread. A casual brasserie serves up a menu heavy in fresh seafood, while in the evenings the cosy restaurant opens to host seasonal tasting menus, with dishes such as crispy pig’s head with peas and mint, or black faced lamb with buttered cabbage. A lounge with a big fireplace is the perfect place to curl up with a book after a day spent exploring the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Doubles from £93.50.