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With November just around the corner, time is running out to book a cosy autumn getaway . While there is nothing wrong with a winter staycation, the icy conditions can put a lot of people off. One picturesque destination that is well worth exploring this autumn is Scone in Perthshire . The idyllic town is situated just a few miles from the city of Perth, providing a perfect balance of amenities and peace and quiet. Scone is best known as the home of Scone Palace, which is a Category A listed historic house just out of town. The site was an ancient crowning place of Scottish kings, with Macbeth, Robert the Bruce, and Charles II all crowned there. Scone Palace is where the legendary Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, once stood. Now residing at Perth Museum, the artefact is a hugely important symbol of Scottish monarchy. READ MORE: Historic Scottish city music venue named 'most haunted' in the UK READ MORE: Scottish Halloween words and phrases to learn before October 31 Inside the palace, visitors can learn more about Scotland's fascinating history. Meanwhile, there are also 100 acres of woodland gardens , food venues, and a shop to explore. Elsewhere, another highlight of the area is Quarrymill Woodland Park. Home to 27 acres of mixed woodland and three way-marked trails—two of which are wheelchair-friendly—it is a great spot for a picturesque autumn hike . Scone is also home to a selection of popular restaurants and cafés. Brown and Blacks is a low-key pub and restaurant that serves up hearty food all day, while La Sicilyana is a chic Italian bistro, coffee lounge, and wine bar. Additionally, the town has a few different options available when it comes to accommodation. There are a couple of hotels in the immediate area, while nearby Perth offers a wider range of accommodation. At the moment, an overnight stay at the Murrayshall House Hotel is available at a 56 per cent discount. Voucher website Wowcher is currently offering a stay for two for as little as £109. The 17th century Murrayshall House Hotel is set within 365 acres of private grounds. The historic country house features 62 rooms, suites, and pods, as well as two on-site golf courses, a two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, and a bar. Included in the Wowcher deal is a full Scottish breakfast for two in the morning and access to the hotel's various amenities and private estate grounds. There is also the option to upgrade the stay to include a two-course dinner per person at Murrayshall House Hotel's Eòlas Restaurant. Eòlas specialises in modern Scottish cooking, with a focus on seasonal food and local producers. Dishes on offer include smoked salmon parfait, fried aubergine terrine, and Scotch lamb. On travel website Tripadvisor , the Murrayshall House Hotel has an overall rating of 4.3 out of five. A total of 1,639 guests have reviewed the estate. Recent visitors have praised the hotel as "fabulous" and "gorgeous". However, a more mixed review describes the accommodation as "in dire need of a good clean and lick of paint". Another accommodation option in Scone is the Scone Arms pub and hotel. The inn features six guest rooms that include an electric kettle, a refrigerator, a walk-in shower, and Wi-Fi. On Tripadvisor, the Scone Arms has received mostly positive feedback from visitors. It has an average score of 4.2 out of five based on 183 reviews. One happy guest described the inn as a "very dog friendly pub with friendly staff and locals", while another praised its "spacious" rooms. On the other hand, one visitor wrote that they were "disappointed" with the Scone Arms. More information about the Murrayshall House Hotel deal can be found on the Wowcher website . Meanwhile, further details about the Scone Arms can be found on Booking.com .
