Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Of Tyne and Quayside. This spa hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from St. James' Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.

YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away.

On site you will find a cycle store and free parking. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cosy log fires in winter.

Whinlatter Forestry Centre is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Located in Fort Augustus, Glenwood Apartment is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. This family-friendly hotel is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Urquhart Castle and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Suidhe Viewpoint.

Featuring mountain views, Old School Apartments Highland Club provides accommodation with pool with a view, a fitness centre and an indoor pool, around 26 km from Urquhart Castle. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies.

A bar can be found on-site.

You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at the apartment, and bike hire is available. Cycling, fishing and hiking are possible within the area, and a bowling alley is available on-site.

Inverness Airport is 67 km away.

In the heart of the Lake District national park, Haweswater Hotel overlooks the lake and mountains. It has a bar, a lake view terrace and 2 restaurants.
Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater offers fine dining, including a carefully crafted tasting menu.
Brasserie 37 offers hearty, french-inspired classics based on local, seasonal produce.

The elegant en suite rooms at the Haweswater feature tea/coffee facilities and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. A cooked full English breakfast is provided.

Set in acres of woodland, Hotel Haweswater is close to wildlife and walking routes. Kendal and Ambleside are both within a 45-minute drive.

Boasting a beautiful location next to the harbour, with rolling hills in the distance, this hotel is 5 miles from Machrihanish in the heart of Campbeltown. There is free Wi-Fi throughout, and a free shuttle service to the dunes and Campbeltown Airport.

The Royal Hotel is also home to The Black Sheep Pub and the elegant Harbourview Grille, where guests can enjoy steaks, seafood, fine wine and beer.

Rooms are elegant and stylish, with picturesque harbour views. Features include a flat-screen HD TV, and an en suite bathroom with Out of Eden toiletries.

Guests at The Royal Hotel receive discounted rates at the Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club, 5 miles from the building.

Located in Middleton in Teesdale, The Teesdale Hotel provides a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Complete with a private bathroom, the units at the guest house are equipped with a TV, and some rooms are equipped with a seating area. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

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.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Middleton in Teesdale, like hiking.

Teesside International Airport is 51 km away.

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

Each room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel features a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities.

Cast Iron restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast. The Cast Iron Bar, along with the Terrace, serves a selection of sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.

The hotel offers an indoor gym accessible to hotel guests 24 hours.

The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle. High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Beamish Museum can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This spa hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Coniston Water and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at The Belsfield Hotel in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holehird Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hill Top Farm.

With incredible mountain views, this traditional, family-owned guest accommodation has a real log fire and wooden beams in its cosy bar and restaurant. Located less than 10 minutes’ drive from the quaint and pretty village of Coniston, The Wilson Arms offers free private parking.

The restaurant serves food made from fresh produce sourced from the Lake District, including locally caught fish and game. Packed lunches can be supplied for those who are out for the day.


The Wilson Arms can arrange a variety of outdoor activities for you, including rock climbing, fishing and guided walks. Kayak and canoe hire is available at the edge of the vast Coniston Water, just a 5-minute drive away. The Cumbria Way, a long distance footpath, is 1-minutes walk away.

Free Wi-Fi is accessible in each bright room, and the separate cottage and suite have a lounge and a kitchen area.

A stay at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Inverness, within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eden Court Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Located just 7 miles from the city of Inverness, Old North Inn Hotel, Inverness is just a 20-minute from the famous Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield. With a bar serving real ales and a popular restaurant serving fresh traditional cuisine. The hotel also offers free fast WiFi access and free on-site parking. A regular bus service to and from the city centre operates directly at the front door of the hotel.

With a stay at Romneys Apartments and Suites in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Lake Windermere and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

Located in Ulverston, Lakeside Hotel & Spa is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Laurel and Hardy Museum. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

Located in Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is within a 15-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. This spa hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

Situated in Hardraw, 16 km from Aysgarth Falls, The Green Dragon at Hardraw features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

The rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at The Green Dragon at Hardraw.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hardraw, like hiking and cycling.

Forbidden Corner is 28 km from The Green Dragon at Hardraw, while Brough Castle is 32 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 67 km away.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

Located in Dingwall, Tulloch Castle Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Dingwall Museum and 7 minutes from Blackmuir Wood. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Castle Leod.