Best for petrol heads
££ THE DUNSTANE HOUSES
This family-run pair of Victorian boutique
hotels — Dunstane House, and its sister,
Hampton House, across the road — have a
smart, home-from-home vibe. Interiors reflect
owners Shirley and Derek Mowat’s Orkney
heritage, via black-and-white photographs of
traditional island life, and rooms with names
inspired by Orkney (splash out on the Scapa
Suite, with its contemporary four-poster
bed and copper bathtub). There’s all-day
Scottish dining in the restaurant, as well as
a sumptuous lounge and bar to enjoy, too. It
all feels rather like staying with well-to-do
friends, albeit ones with a passion for classic
cars: up the staircase are framed photos of
Derek’s collection and, during summer, guests
can book a private tour with him in a Rolls-
Royce or Bentley.
ROOMS: From £1 87. thedunstane.com
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