If your idea of a proper escape involves roaring fires, knockout food and a village inn with enough style to make you seriously consider extending your stay, allow us to point you in the direction of The Coorie Inn.

Tucked away in the picture-perfect Perthshire village of Muthill, this charming boutique inn is proof that country getaways don’t have to mean chintz and compromise. Smart, welcoming and full of understated flair, The Coorie Inn serves up the sort of laid-back luxury that makes you exhale the minute you walk through the door.

Inside, the interiors are beautifully judged with just the right balance of character and contemporary polish. It’s properly cosy (it is called The Coorie Inn, after all), but with enough style to keep things feeling more chic hideaway than old-school pub.

The rooms are individually designed, making this an ideal bolt-hole for romantic weekends, foodie stopovers or those “let’s disappear to the countryside for a night or two” kind of breaks. And then there’s the food – because let’s be honest, that’s a large part of the appeal. The Coorie Inn has built a loyal following for its seasonally led menus, championing brilliant Scottish produce with a modern, confident touch.

Set in the heart of Strathearn, with glorious Perthshire countryside on the doorstep, it’s also brilliantly placed for walking, exploring and generally pretending you’re the sort of person who regularly escapes to stylish Highland-ish inns. Crieff, Gleneagles and plenty of postcard-perfect scenic spots are all within easy reach, making this a very handy base for anyone craving fresh air with their flat white – or wine list.

In short? If you’re after a beautifully done village inn with serious foodie credentials and all the cosy-chic vibes, The Coorie Inn more than delivers.