If a romantic break tucked away in a luxury boutique hotel in the Highlands with your other half sounds like heaven to you, you might just fall head over heels in love with Fonab Castle. Situated next to the popular town of Pitlochry, it’s within an area of the Highlands known as the gateway to the Cairngorms.
As a five-star hotel, Fonab Castle has a range of plush rooms and suites which are perfect for couples. You can choose between a loch or a woodland view room, both with superior options available. But, for a real luxury experience, Fonab Castle’s fourth-floor penthouse suite has unrivaled views across the countryside – as well as a beautiful dressing room, feature fireplace, and high-vaulted ceilings.
If by some miracle, you’ve had enough of padding around in your dressing gown upstairs, it might be time to book in for a pampering spa treatment. Fonab’s dedicated spa has everything from anti-ageing facials to detoxifying body wraps. Or, if you’re just up for a leisurely swim, their pool is a great way to kick off your morning.
Keen to get some fresh air after you’ve sampled the spa? The nearby Faskally Wood is home to the popular Enchanted Forest in the autumn months and is a wonderful place to go for a wander on a spring day. There’s also the reservoir of Loch Faskally, which is a short walk from the centre of Pitlochry and photographs beautifully.
Within Pitlochry town center, there is the Blair Athol distillery. The distillery is the proud producer of Blair Athol 12-year old whisky and contributes to the malts which make up the famed Bell’s whisky. We recommend sampling a few drams during the distillery tour for the best experience. You could even organize a private tour and tutored tasting session with whisky drawn direct from the barrel.