A historic Scottish hotel has been named the “best value” getaway spot in the country.
On Monday, the winners of the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025 were unveiled. The world-renowned awards celebrate the best hotels and experiences around the globe.
Within the UK categories, two Scottish hotels took home top prizes. Murrayshall Country House won the award for Best Value Experience, while Inverlochy Castle received the prize for Best Immersive Experience.
Murrayshall Country House is situated in the heart of Perthshire, around just three miles from the centre of Perth, and set amidst 365 acres of tranquil countryside. The luxury four-star country house, which was the historic former home of Lord Lynedoch in Perthshire, dates back more than 400 years.
The hotel is home to 40 rooms and suites, including both family and dog-friendly suites. All of the rooms come with Ishga hand soap and body wash, as well as Gordon Castle shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and soap bars.
Meanwhile, Murrayshall Country House also serves up award-winning food and drink at its various restaurants and bars. Among the eateries on offer are the Eòlas “refined dining” venue and the “intimate” Barossa bar.
Outside, the grounds feature 27-holes of parkland golf, as well as various other activities for all ages and tastes. The hotel is also home to a spa that offers a range of treatments including facials and deep tissue and hot stones massages.
Elsewhere, winner of the Best Immersive Experience award Inverlochy Castle is located near Fort William close to Ben Nevis. The five-star hotel is housed within a 19th century castle, and features a range of luxury rooms and suites.
Inverlochy Castle is also home a fine-dining restaurant overseen by two Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr. Seasgair serves up a five-course set menu, featuring dishes French dishes infused with Scottish ingredients.
See below for the full list of UK winners at the 2025 Awards for Excellence. More information can be found on the Condé Nast Johansens website.
Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025 Winners
- Best New Property — The BoTree, London
- Best Recently Renovated Hotel — Sopwell House, St Albans
- Best for Romance — Plas Dinas Country House, Caernarfon
- Best Service — The Guardsman, London
- Best House, Villa or Serviced Apartment — Berkeley Suites, Bristol
- Best Small and Exclusive Property — Hurley House Hotel, Hurley
- Best Value Experience — Murrayshall Country House, Perthshire
- Best Breakfast — Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester
- Best Restaurant — Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park, Sunningdale
- Best Dining Experience — The Grove, Hertfordshire
- Best Bar — Fitz’s Bar & Parlour at Kimpton Fitzroy London, London
- Best Waterside Hotel (Riverside, Lakeside, Seaside) — Storrs Hall, Windermere
- Best Urban Hotel (Town, City) — The Grand, York
- Best Hotel Spa — Grantley Hall, Ripon
- Best Countryside Hotel — Matfen Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Best for Families — Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham
- Best Immersive Experience — Inverlochy Castle, Inverlochy
- Best for Weddings, Parties and Celebrations — Kimpton Fitzroy London, London
- Best Dog Friendly — Wild Thyme & Honey, Cirencester
- Best for Green Practices and Sustainability — The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London
- Best Afternoon Tea — Eastwell Manor, Ashford
- Readers’ Award — Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant, Brampton
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