Last-minute hotel deals in Northern Europe

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside. It features free Wi-Fi and free off-site parking.

Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and made from local ingredients wherever possible, and Auld Kirk's chef has won numerous awards and accolades.

Bedrooms are stylish and contemporary. The range of guest amenities in each room include a refreshment tray, an iron and an ironing boards, a hairdryer, a television and free Wi-Fi.

The Royal residence of Balmoral castle is less than 8 miles away and Dufftown, part of the famous whiskey trail, is just over an hour’s drive away.

With a stay at Crawfield Grange in Stonehaven, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Aunty Bettys and Stonehaven Outdoor Pool. This bed & breakfast is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Stonehaven Tolbooth and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Museum.

When you stay at Door to the Shore - Seafront Cottages in Fraserburgh, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and Fraserburgh Heritage Centre. This lodge is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from New Aberdour Beach and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Cortes Loch.

With a stay at this cottage in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle and Chillingham Castle. This cottage is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Alnwick Castle and 5 mi (8.1 km) from College Valley Estate.

With a stay at The Pines Guesthouse in Elgin, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Elgin Cathedral and Elgin Museum. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Relax and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Spynie Palace.

Northern Sands Hotel is located in the village of Dunnet, 1.9 mi from Dunnet Head and 8.1 mi from Thurso. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Rooms are equipped with a HD Smart TV and feature private bathrooms with either a bath or shower, complimentary Scottish toiletries and a hairdryer. Northern Sands Hotel features free WiFi.

A variety of menus are available throughout the day, all year round, using an extensive list of local produce. A full Scottish breakfast is provided. Guests can relax in the on site bar and guest lounge featuring a Sky TV.

Activities in the local area include walking, running, surfing, wind surfing, horse riding and kite buggying.

The family-run Dunnet Bay Distillery is a 1-minute walk away. John O Groats is 9.9 mi from Northern Sands Hotel, while Kirkwall is 29 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Wick Airport, 14 mi from Northern Sands Hotel.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center places you in the heart of Amsterdam, within a 10-minute walk of Dam Square and Rembrandt Square. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Amsterdam Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from The 9 Streets.

Located in Duns, Chirnside Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Whitsome Ark and Manderston House. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Paxton House and 7.5 mi (12 km) from The Jim Clark Room.

When you stay at Havelock Hotel in Nairn, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Nairn Museum and Nairn Beach. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Iolaire and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Moray Firth.

With a stay at Premier Inn Dundee East in Dundee, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Claypotts Castle and Broughty Ferry Seafront. This hotel is 17 mi (27.3 km) from University of St. Andrews and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Old Course at St Andrews.

With a stay at Tarrel Farmhouse in Tain, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Tarbat Ness Lighthouse and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Tain Through Time. This bed & breakfast is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Tain Golf Course and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Glenmorangie Distillery.

When you stay at Bettyhill Hotel in Thurso, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Farr Beach and Strathnaver Museum. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Swordly Loch and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lochan Dùinte.

Located in Morpeth, The Bridges B&B is a 4-minute drive from Druridge Bay Country Park and 5 minutes from Karting Track. This bed & breakfast is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Alnwick Castle and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Northumberland Coast.

With a stay at The Home Arms Guesthouse in Eyemouth, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Eyemouth Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Eyemouth Maritime Centre. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Gunsgreen House and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Eyemouth Harbour.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, Grampian Hotel is located in Keith, 11 miles from Huntly Castle and 16 miles from Elgin Cathedral. The property is around 18 miles from Leith Hall Garden & Estate, 27 miles from Kildrummy Castle and 30 miles from Delgatie Castle.

At the inn, each room includes a closet and a flat-screen TV. At Grampian Hotel, the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.

You can play darts at Grampian Hotel.

With a stay at The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alnwick Garden and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alnwick Playhouse.

With a stay at The Tankerville Arms in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Chillingham Castle. This hotel is 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Bamburgh Castle and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Branton Lakes.

Located in Grantown-on-Spey, Mount Barker Bed & Breakfast is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Boat of Garten Golf Club. This luxury bed & breakfast is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Cardhu Distillery.

With a stay at 4 Varis Apartments in Forres, you'll be just steps from Moray Coast Trail and Grant Park. This golf hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dava Way and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Forres Tolbooth.

With a stay at Siberia Bar & Hotel in Aberdeen (Central Aberdeen), you'll be steps from Academy and Belmont Picturehouse. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Trinity Centre and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Robert Gordon's College.