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This family-run budget hotel is conveniently located close to Edinburgh and next to the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Rail Bridge; Rosyth is only a few minutes away.

The hotel is close to the ferry terminal and is only 1640 feet or so from Inverkeithing station. A bus runs regularly between the station and Edinburgh Airport. Trains also run frequently to the city of Edinburgh itself.

As reflected in the price, the hotel’s rooms are not large. However, all of the rooms are en suite and comfortable.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel’s public areas and there is also free parking.

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour’s drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales.

All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities.

The Croxdale has free WiFi and has a traditional wood and stone-paneled bar in the main building. Guests can dine in the inn's Penash Restaurant.

Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear. The bright lights of Newcastle are a 30-minute drive away while the same distance will take guests to the heart of the north Pennines.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the quaint town of Wooler, The Tankerville serves local, seasonal produce on its restaurant menu. The Cheviot Hills are within a 10-minute walk and offer stunning hilltop views across the area.

Trout can be caught on the River Till, which is also 10 minutes’ walk away. The Northumberland National Park is a 5-minute drive away and offers scenic walks. Located on the coast, Bamburgh Castle can be reached after a 40-minute car journey.

With beautiful garden views, the elegant restaurant serves fish from the River Amble on the evening menu. A full English breakfast is also available in the dining room.

Free Wi-Fi access is included in each traditionally decorated room. There is also a TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with toiletries.

Located in Prestwick, Premier Inn Ayr/Prestwick Airport is within a 5-minute drive of Prestwick Golf Club and Royal Troon Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Troon Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Prestwick Beach.

When you stay at Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Selkirk, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. This eco-certified hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bowhill House.

With a stay at Dunarle Guesthouse in Oban, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal and St. John's Cathedral. This bed & breakfast is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Oban Distillery.

A stay at Riverdale Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Hexham, a 1-minute drive from Northumberland National Park and 11 minutes from Kielder Water and Forest Park. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Chipchase Castle and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall.

With a stay at The Kellbank in Seascale, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Gosforth Library and 7 minutes by foot from The Square. This family-friendly hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Scafell Pike and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ponsonby Tarn.

When you stay at Hundith Hill Hotel in Cockermouth, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Raw War Paintball Games and Castlegate House Gallery. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Lodore Falls and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Jennings Brewery.

Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 8.7 miles, The Seven Stars has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 14 miles from Beamish Museum, 17 miles from Stadium of Light and 18 miles from The Sage. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles away and Theatre Royal is 18 miles from the inn.

All rooms in the inn are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Seven Stars every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Northumbria University is 18 miles from the accommodation, while MetroCentre is 19 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles away.

With a stay at The Castle Hotel in Coldstream, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Home Park and Coldstream Library. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Henderson Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hirsel Golf Club.

Located in Edinburgh (Broughton), JOIVY Affordable Edinburgh - Adults only is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. This apartment is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Royal Mile and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Located in Prestwick, Carlton Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club and Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Prestwick Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Prestwick Golf Club.

In the center of Alnwick, this 300-year-old coaching inn is a short walk from Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Its restaurant’s decor was salvaged from the Titanic’s sister ship. Free parking is available.

The bedrooms all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Guests can also enjoy a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities in each room. Some rooms are pet-friendly.

The Olympic Suite restaurant offers an à la carte menu and has stained glass windows from the RMS ship. Hardy’s proposes a more informal experience with its bar and bistro menu.

The White Swan Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Newcastle and the Metro Center. Alnmouth Station and the North-East coast are a 10-minute drive away.

With a stay at Glendale Guest House in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This guesthouse is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Puzzling Place.

Providing garden views, Holmeshead Farm in Ambleside provides accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

World of Beatrix Potter is 7.8 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Lake Windermere is 8.4 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 78 miles from the property.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lodore Falls.

A stay at Destiny Scotland - Distillers House places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. This luxury apartment is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Mile.

When you stay at Glazert Country House Hotel in Glasgow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Italian Centre and Cawder Golf Club. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from OVO Hydro and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from George Square.

Located in Dingwall, The National Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Dingwall Museum and Blackmuir Wood. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eagle Stone.