Old Churches House

Dunblane may be best known as the childhood home of Andy Murray but the area has many more claims to fame.

The pretty cathedral town is the perfect base for visiting the Trossachs National Park or historic landmarks such as Stirling Castle.

It is also ideally located for those walking the Mary Queen of Scots Way.

h3. Convenient getaway

Less than a one hour drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Old Churches House is situated in the heart of Dunblane’s Cathedral Square.

Part of a row of 18th-century cottages, Old Churches House is a welcoming spot with ensuite bedrooms and a charming restaurant serving fresh, locally sourced food.

Picturesque views

All the rooms have picturesque views across the cathedral square with its historic cottages, beautiful medieval cathedral and leafy kirk yard.

The rooms feature fluffy, Egyptian cotton towels; hot drinks trays and ensuite facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the building.

Atmospheric restaurant

A charming spot with pitched wooden ceilings and views across Cathedral Square, the restaurant serves a lovely selection of traditional Scottish and British dishes using fresh, local and seasonal produce.

The menus change regularly but typical choices might be the soy duck breast – udon noodles, carrot noodle broth, pak choi, chilli, lime, sesame and roasted cashews, or the Lin Gin-infused vodka chicken Ballantine with Bloody Mary mousse, smoked bacon, Savoy cabbage and Hasselback potato.