Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

Located in Inverurie, Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality is in a provincial park, within a 10-minute drive of Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle and Glen Garioch Distillery. This golf hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bennachie Centre and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Castle Fraser.

With a stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Appleby Golf Club.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Featuring a sauna, Raven Wing Apartments - Highland Club Scotland is located in Fort Augustus. This apartment features a pool with a view, barbecue facilities and free private parking. The accommodation provides a sauna, fitness room, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The units include bed linen.

You can play tennis at this 4-star apartment, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the apartment.

Urquhart Castle is 26 km from Raven Wing Apartments - Highland Club Scotland. Inverness Airport is 66 km away.

Set in Fort Augustus, in a historic building, 26 km from Urquhart Castle, The Caledonian 3 Bedroom Self Catering Apartment in historic Abbey is a recently renovated apartment with an indoor pool and tennis court. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The apartment has a children's playground and a sauna.

The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

You can play table tennis at the apartment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Inverness Airport is 67 km from the property.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Allan Bank. This spa hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Allan Bank.

Located in Aberlour, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Speyside Cooperage and Sandy Hole. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

Located in Seascale, in a historic building, 200 metres from Seascale Beach, The Calder House Hotel is a recently renovated bed and breakfast with a garden and terrace. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 11 km from Muncaster Castle. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

At the bed and breakfast, all units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features certain units with sea views, and units are equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play billiards and darts at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Wasdale is 14 km from The Calder House Hotel, while Scafell Pike is 20 km away.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals is centrally located in Inverness – a 4-minute walk from Victorian Market and 7 minutes by foot from Inverness Castle. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Eden Court Theatre.

Ideally set in the centre of Inverness, AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant or relax in the bar.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Buffet and American breakfast options are available at AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Inverness Castle, Inverness Railway Station and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Inverness Airport is 15 km from the property.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

Situated in Inverness, Highland HotTub Retreat, on NC500 features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 13 km from Inverness Castle.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The family-friendly restaurant at the holiday home specialises in British cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

Guests at Highland HotTub Retreat, on NC500 can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Inverness Railway Station is 13 km from the accommodation, while University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 18 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 27 km away.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

With a stay at The Tavern in Milnthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park.