Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 2 miles (3 km) from the Royal Mile.

Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Buses to the city centre are a 5-minute walk away and there are bicycles for guests to use for free. Parking is free.

Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked minibar and views of the gardens and parkland.

Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, tea lounge and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.