Macdonald Houstoun House

Set on 22 acres of woodland and once visited by Mary Queen of Scots, this upscale hotel in a 16th-century tower house is a 3-minute walk from Uphall Golf Club and a mile from Uphall train station. Classy rooms have en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms have designer toiletries, sitting areas and/or garden views. An elegant restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Scottish fare, and there's also a vaulted cellar bar. The health club has a fitness suite, an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room. Other amenities include a spa, meeting and banquet space and free parking.