Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa

Whether you are a golfer looking to be spoilt for choice, a foodie who knows a great menu when they see one or a spa lover keen to escape the everyday stresses of life, the Marine Hotel and Spa in North Berwick should tick all the boxes. Set on the scenic east coast of Scotland, this handsome 19th-century Victorian grand dame is surrounded by lush green links, has a destination restaurant, John Paul at the Marine (2012 hotel chef of the year) which overlooks the West Links and is set beside the Firth of Forth. It is also home to a very capable spa which specializes in all the latest treatments. Rooms, with their stunning coastal views, are classically furnished with high ceilings and lovely picture windows. Try and nab a four-poster bed, dressed in neat tartan, or a room overlooking the mighty Bass Rock.