10 of the best hotels in the Scottish Highlands

Mountains, lochs, gourmet menus and single malts ... these fabulous holidays offer a true Highland escape

Part of the Scottish mainland, but with access only by ferry from Mallaig or an 18-mile walking track, the Knoydart peninsula is properly remote. Doune is a low-slung hotel built from the ruins of ancient cottages and has large-scale views over to the islands of Rum, Skye and Eigg. Today, there are four bothies and cottages. The hotel's restaurant is the hub, serving organic vegetables from the its garden, shellfish from the neighbouring water and many cheeses from local dairies.
Double rooms from 90, sawdays.co.uk