The Viewmount

If you've come to the Scottish Highlands for the mountains and the views then The Viewmount is very definitely for you – a luxurious, five-star boutique B&B that's a passion project for its South African host, Esther – living (and sharing) the dream in her beautiful Victorian home.

The Viewmount is in the small Highlands town of Kingussie, surrounded by dramatic landscapes and located right in the Cairngorms National Park. Careful restoration has retained much of the Victorian feel, and the four ensuite rooms have decorative fireplaces, furniture in keeping with the period and a real sense of genteel comfort. There's a 'no children', 'no pets' policy, which helps maintain the peace and quiet, and the views are simply stunning, especially from 'The Bell' and 'The Leslie' rooms, where panoramic, triple-sash windows look out onto the Grampian Mountains. 'The Reid' is hardly less enticing, with mountain and garden views, while 'The Sharon' is a ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible room that looks out over the landscaped garden. All rooms have king-size beds with the Sharon offering the option of a twin configuration.

The ensuites are magnificent – gorgeous spaces with underfloor heating, walk-in showers and slipper baths (The Sharon also has a wheelchair-accessible shower and wide basin) – and there are lovely touches throughout, from monogrammed bathrobes and hospitality trays with Dalwhinnie whisky to bespoke lighting. There's nothing vintage about the facilities, though, as you'll find USB ports next to the beds and 55-inch smart TVs in the rooms, plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property.