The Marcliffe at Pitfodels

The five star Marcliffe is a country-style hotel in the leafy ‘burbs of the city. Despite the air of rarefied opulence, created by the plentiful antiques and paintings that gaze down from the walls, the atmosphere is relaxed. Enjoy 24-hour room service or eat in the conservatory restaurant, which uses the local produce of Aberdeenshire’s farms and rivers. Lunch is served outside in summer when the Scottish weather permits. In the evening sample some of the 400 wines from the cellar or take your pick from over 100 malt whiskies in the drawing room bar. Or be a wee devil and do both.