On Aberdeenshire’s northern coast, Carmelite House Hotel offers en suite rooms within 10 minutes’ walk of the elegant 18th-century Duff House. In Banff’s attractive town centre, this hotel provides free parking and WiFi and freshly cooked Scottish breakfasts.

Each room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Most rooms have an en suite shower, with hairdryer and toiletries provided. Ironing and laundry services are also available.

As well as a cooked…