If Scottish chic is your desire, then why not hire a Mini Cooper and drive through the highlands along a winding road to an understated small hotel, - outwardly a converted farmhouse, inwardly a superb mix of old antiques and trendsetting style.

After collecting your Mini in either Edinburgh or Glasgow your route will take you to a hidden glen in the Trossachs, the Scottish lakeland and your wonderfully romantic retreat, surrounded by beautiful lochs, forests and dramatic mountain scenery.

Cooking is Tom's passion - his menu changes daily depending on what he can source directly and he's entirely self-taught ' look out for the shelves lined with cookbooks in the conservatory restaurant. The hotel's organic garden provides a regular supply of herbs, whilst the breakfast scrambled eggs come courtesy of the chickens in the yard - hence their deep orange colour. With magnificent views over Loch Voil and Loch Doine, this is the perfect place to soak up the peace and tranquillity of a sprawling highland estate, where red deer and grouse roam through dramatic walking country and red squirrels scurry across your path before darting back into the undergrowth.

What to see and do

The hotel is well located for great drives throughout the Trossachs, along Loch Tay and around Ben Lawers, Scotland's tenth highest mountain. Besides boasting many scenic roads, this is great walking country, with several lovely trails starting from the hotel itself. The area is also famous for its connections with Rob Roy MacGregor, the outlaw and subject of a recent Hollywood film (his grave is in Balquhidder churchyard).

Price from £299 to £319 per person , based on 2 people sharing a room for 2 nights on a bed & breakfast basis for holidays Sunday to Thursday. For weekends the price includes a wonderful 4 course gourmet dinner each night and the price is then £389 to £409 per person.

A 3 day hire of a Mini Cooper S is included. Why not hire a Mini Cooper convertible for an extra £45 per person?

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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £7 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.