Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Scotland

When you a stay at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort in Aviemore, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. This family-friendly aparthotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

Nestled in 3.5 acres of woodland in Western Scotland, Airdeny Chalets feature self-catering accommodation sitting in a garden with terrace. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and BBQ facilities are available.

Offering mountain views, the two and three-bedroom timber chalets come with a living room with flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and electric kettle. The bathroom is fitted with a shower.

Local activities include fishing, wildlife photography, scuba diving or sea kayaking. Taynuilt Golf Club is 1.1 miles away, while Kilchurn Castle is 10.6 miles away. Guests can go walking in the Fearnoch Forest, 2.6 miles away and the property is less than 2 miles from Loch Etive, and less than 7 from to Loch Awe.

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

With a stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 3-minute walk from Spey Valley Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from Strathspey Steam Railway. This family-friendly hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

2 Bedroom Dog Friendly Cottage At Windermere Marina Village, a property with a bar, is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall, as well as 48 km from Trough of Bowland. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious apartment with a balcony and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The apartment features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Kendal Castle is 16 km from 2 Bedroom Dog Friendly Cottage At Windermere Marina Village, while Dalton Castle is 33 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away.

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 15 km from Beamish Museum, 16 km from Lumley Castle, as well as 29 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and a lift. The bed and breakfast has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site.

Guests at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like walking tours. The accommodation features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 30 km from Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, while Theatre Royal is 30 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 38 km away.

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 en suite bathroom with toiletries.

With a stay at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub in Appin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Loch Linnhe and a 3-minute drive from The Dragons Tooth Golf Course. This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Highland Titles Nature Reserve and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Glencoe Folk Museum.

Located in Kilmarnock, 17 km from Royal Troon Golf Club, The Portmann Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Ayr Racecourse. The property is non-smoking and is set 32 km from Pollok Country Park.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries.

The Portmann Hotel offers a children's playground.

House for an Art Lover is 33 km from the accommodation, while Hampden Park is 33 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 14 km from the property.

Cologin’s chalets, lodges and private houses offer attractive self-catering accommodation in the Highlands, less than 3 miles from Oban on Scotland’s west coast. Surrounded by the green hills of picturesque Lerags Glen, there is free parking and a country pub on site.

All of the non-smoking properties on this family-run farm site have fully-fitted kitchens, a dining area and a living room with a flat-screen smart TV with Freeview channels.
There is free WiFi throughout all our properties. There is also free wifi in the Barn Bar where you can bring your laptop, have a coffee and do what you need to but this will only be available during the Barns opening hours.

Cosy bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom with shower or bath. Towels and bed linen are supplied in the five-bedroom farmhouse, and bed linen is provided in the chalets and lodges.

In addition to The Barn Bar, the site has a children’s play area, fishing loch and lots of local walks from your door step.

Nearby Oban has become known as Scotland’s seafood capital, and is home to many restaurants, cafés and coffee shops. There are many small craft shops and some well-known stores, as well as ferry crossings to the Isle of Mull.

Cologin Farmhouse is the only property at Cologin with a private hot tub.

Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, 7.2 km from MetroCentre, The Keelman features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 9.2 km of Utilita Arena. The property is allergy-free and is set 9.2 km from Newcastle Train Station.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

The Keelman offers a children's playground.

St James' Park is 10 km from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 10 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 10 km away.

A stay at Ooters at The Mariner places you in the heart of Aberdeen, within a 5-minute drive of Queen Victoria Statue and Johnston Gardens. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Rubislaw Quarry and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Gordon Highlanders Museum.

Featuring a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, The Stair Arms Hotel is located in Edinburgh, 10 km from Dalhousie Castle and 17 km from Arthurs Seat. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from University of Edinburgh.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe and a TV. Guest rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Stair Arms Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Edinburgh, like cycling.

National Museum of Scotland is 18 km from the accommodation, while The Real Mary King's Close is 19 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 27 km from the property.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Nestled peacefully amongst the Eastern Lakeland Fells and located on many of the best-loved Lakeland walks, this charming country retreat is ideal for a peaceful break in Dockray.

Run by a charismatic and friendly family, the hotel provides a relaxed, informal but efficient service, well suited to the Lakeland way of life. The Helvellyn and High Street mountain ranges are right on the doorstep, which makes The Royal Hotel an ideal and comfortable base for walkers.

The facilities include 10 en suite bedrooms with Freeview TV. Royal Hotel has a large restaurant and a bar that boasts a fine selection of wines, locally produced Real Ales and malt whiskies.

Located in Dunfermline, Craigduckie Shepherds Huts is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Townhill Country Park and 7 minutes from Yellowscott Country Park.

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 23 km from Balmoral Castle and 13 km from Aboyne Golf Club, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a bar. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop.

The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Craigievar Castle is 25 km from the hotel, while Kildrummy Castle is 28 km from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 56 km away.

Located in Ulverston, Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lakeland Motor Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

Located in Helensburgh, The Rhu Inn is a 4-minute drive from John Muir Way - West and 6 minutes from Hill House. This golf hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Loch Lomond Golf Club and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Situated in the tranquil Portlethen Village, 2 minutes’ walk from the bay and the skerry of Craigmaroinn, The Neuk offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, an on-site bar and a restaurant.

Each room at The Neuk features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a TV, and tea and coffee making facilities.

The bar at The Neuk offers a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits; guests can enjoy freshly home cooked food at the on-site restaurant. The amenities and shops of Portlethen town centre are 1 mile away.

Portlethen railway station is a 15-minute walk away and the lively Aberdeen city centre is 7 and half miles from the property.