Glenmorangie House

The North East tip of Scotland contains some of country's most prized links courses. Tain, Brora, Golspie and the famed Royal Dornoch lie in a beautiful stretch of coastline no more than twenty miles long.

Listen to a few of the traditional folk from Sutherland in the rural taverns and pubs and they will tell you that Scotland doesn't really begin until you get past Perth. I might not agree with that particular school of thought but there is certainly a marked difference. Arriving in this remote, unspoilt landscape allows you to feel the complete isolation and freedom that seems a million miles away when staring out the office window. In addition to the golf, the whisky isn't too bad up here either.

The world renowned Glenmorangie malt is produced a mere ten minute drive away from Royal Dornoch. If you happen to like mixing these two intoxicating pastimes, there is no better 'retreat' to spend a few days than The Glenmorangie Highland Home at Cadboll. I refrain from using the term 'hotel' as it tends to upset the owners, who are very keen to make their house into your home. A sociable, relaxed party atmosphere is their goal - where all the guests can feel comfortable in each other's company and have a dram together at any time of the day.

The accommodation itself is extremely comfortable, and delivers a level of luxury expected by the modern five star business traveller. Soft, homely, Scottish furnishings are tastefully presented throughout. Perhaps the real jewel in this particular northern crown though is the quality of it's award-winning food. The finest Highland beef and game are blended together with fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from the adjacent walled garden to create the most mouthwatering menus imaginable.

The House shares a close affinity with the distillery itself, and it's guests are always made welcome to tour the production and maturation stages with some of the institution's most seasoned experts. The tasting sessions are of course the highlight of any distillery tour, and these are often continued back over at the log-fire surroundings in the wonderful highland house described above. It has got to be the ultimate lodging for any golf and whisky enthusiast.