Last-minute luxury hotel deals in Scotland

In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

The Howbeck is only a 2-minute walk from the main village which has many shops and good restaurants and bistros. Windermere Steamboats and Museum and the market towns of Kendal and Keswick are among many things to visit in the area.

The Howbeck Guest House also has special arrangements with some local restaurants for its guests and can make reservations on their behalf.

Guests are offered a free 2-hour pass for use of the Choices Health Club's swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, which is just a short drive or 30-minute walk away. The fitness center also offers a cardio suite, a weights center, group classes and an outdoor training and relaxation area.

A stay at OYO Imperial Hotel places you in the heart of Barrow-in-Furness, within a 15-minute walk of The Dock Museum and Barrow Park. This golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Holker Street Stadium and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Furness Abbey.

When you stay at Ambleside Central in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 10 minutes from Coniston Water. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Ullswater and 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Lodore Falls.

When you stay at Village Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This luxury hotel is 18.7 mi (30 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blue Flames Sporting Club.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile.

A stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness places you in the heart of Inverness, within a 15-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. This eco-certified hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victorian Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at Glasgow Argyle Hotel, BW Signature Collection, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, within a 5-minute drive of OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buchanan Street and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from George Square.

Located in Keswick, The Grange Country House is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Derwentwater and 7 minutes from Lodore Falls. This luxury guesthouse is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Catbells Lakeland Walk and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

With a stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead in Gateshead (Swalwell), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-certified hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Intu.

Located in Newbridge (Ingliston), DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. This eco-certified hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from George Street and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be in a national park, just a 5-minute walk from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Cairngorm Brewery. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.

With a stay at Westlands of Pitlochry in Pitlochry, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Rob Roy Way - North. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pitlochry Golf Club and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bells Blair Athol Distillery.