As we look forward to the year ahead many of us are starting to think about booking a break – with holidaying at home in Scotland as popular as ever.
If you’re booking a hotel you’ll want to make sure that it has all the facilities you need and, in the current cost of living crisis, that you are getting a good deal.
An indoor pool is near the top of many people's lists – ensuring that there's something for the kids (and adults) to do if the weather turns.
And, even if the sun is out, there’s something nice about a quick dip before breakfast, or in the evening after a day of adventuring.
Here are the 10 best value luxury Scottish hotels that have a pool – according to the army of reviewers on Tripadvisor – and how much they will set you back.
All hotels can be booked at www.booking.com.
5. Marine Troon
Overlooking the 18th green of the famous Royal Troon golf course on the Ayrshire coast, The Marine Troon boasts a brand new gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Perfect after a walk on the beach and before a meal at the hotel's Brasserie restaurant. Expect a night to set you back around £147. Photo: www.booking.com
6. The Atholl Palace Hotel
A second great value hotel in the tourist town of Pitlochry, The Atholl Palace Hotel is the epitome of Scottish Baronial splendour, overlooking wooded parkland grounds. Originally opened as the Athole Hydropathic in Victorian times, the hotel still features a pool, alongside a fitness centre with gym and a tennis court. Around £174 will get you a room for the night. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Norton House Hotel & Spa
A glorious country house hotel just a 20 minute drive from Edinburgh city centre, the Norton House Hotel & Spa is located in 55 acres of grounds. The spa offers a heated pool, hot tub, fitness centre and sauna. There's a bar and brasserie for eating and drinking, and an extensive buffet breakfast each morning. A room will cost you around £144 for a night. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites
Around £170 will get you a night at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites, in the Aberdeenshire village of Ballater. The facilities include an indoor pool, various sports courts and a spa. Photo: www.booking.com