Coul House Hotel

Contin, Scotland

A delightful Georgian-style retreat built in the 1820s as a hunting lodge, the lovingly restored Coul House sits on the edge of the Highland wilderness. Most of its comfortable rooms offer mountain views over the Strathconon Valley, 20 miles north of Inverness. Surrounding Coul House are eight acres of woodland and expansive gardens—perfect for afternoon tea on the lawn, exploring a whimsical “fairy trail,” or a game of nine-hole pitch and putt.