"Craigdarroch House is an exquisite and charming manor tucked away in a Highland forest. One of the best views of Loch Ness you'll ever see with the sound of the famed Falls of Foyers whispering in the background.

The hotel has 10 rooms, some with four-poster beds, most overlooking Loch Ness, and all wonderfully luxurious and comforting. On the main floor, you can enjoy a roaring fire in the Drawing Room, watch the sun go down over the loch as you have afternoon tea snuggled in the big comfy couches of the glass conservatory, or settle into the cosy lounge bar to explore some of the 130 malt whisky selections available.

And that's not even mentioning the wonderful meals offered by owners Martin and Elinor Donnelly, a young couple who were rising stars of Scotland's big-city restaurant and hospitality trade before they followed their dream of country living to Craigdarroch House..

Martin, his chef's hat put aside for the moment, may be recommending a fine local single malt to you at midnight and cooking your mouthwatering Scottish breakfast eight hours later. Elinor, meanwhile, is making sure you're as comfortable as can be and wanting for nothing. Perfect hosts!"

Alan Parker, Toronto Sun newspaper, Canada. October 2007