Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Scotland

Blue Bell Inn features accommodation in Embleton.

The property offers a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.

A children's playground is available on site and both cycling and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation.

There is a golf course, a village shop, a petroleum station and 2 other eateries in the village

Bamburgh is 17 km from Blue Bell Inn, while Alnwick is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 51 km from the property.

With a stay at Herdwick Inn in Penrith, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Gowbarrow Fall. This golf inn is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Lodore Falls and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Rookin House Activity Centre.

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.

Situated in Inverurie, 26 km from Beach Ballroom, Bennachie Lodge Hotel in Kemnay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.

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

The hotel offers a children's playground.

Hilton Community Centre is 22 km from Bennachie Lodge Hotel in Kemnay, while Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum is 25 km from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 19 km away.

With a stay at this apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Ouseburn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This apartment is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Seven Stories.

With a stay at The County Hotel in Selkirk, you'll be just steps from Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Bowhill House.

With a stay at this apartment in Aberdeen (Central Aberdeen), you'll be steps from Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Bon Accord Centre. This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tolbooth Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Greyfriars Church.

Peebles Hydro offers a beautiful setting in gardens, in the border town of Peebles. This charming, historic hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym and restaurant.

Peebles Hydro was originally a centre for hydropathic treatments, as the water in the surrounding area is known for its healthy properties. The building dates from the late 19th century and is surrounded by forest.

Each room at Peebles Hydro features classic décor finished in lightly coloured tones. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, heating and a bathroom with free toiletries.

You can enjoy lovely views when enjoying breakfast or dinner in the restaurant. There is also a cocktail bar. Or book a treatment at PURE Spa.

The Scottish Borders are ideal for cycling, walking, fishing and golfing. The River Tweed is a short walk from the hotel.

Edinburgh is a 45-minute drive from the hotel. The Go Ape Adventure Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away, in Glentress Forest.

Boasting a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Cross Keys Inn is set in Penrith, 27 km from Askham Hall and 32 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is around 20 km from Kendal Castle, 25 km from Brough Castle and 29 km from Whinfell Forest. The inn offers a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some units at the inn also have a seating area.

Cross Keys Inn offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, darts and tennis at Cross Keys Inn, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Teesside International Airport is 91 km from the property.

Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.

Derwent Manor is set in 20 acres of land and the interior is every bit as impressive as its exterior. Most of the spacious en-suite bedrooms have timber-beamed ceilings and all have one or two double beds. Prego Restaurant, with its huge open fire, serves a range of English and continental cuisine in stylish surroundings, while hearty bar meals can be enjoyed in our Antler Bar and Lounge. For the corporate requirements or for social occasions and weddings, the hotel boasts a range of Conference and Banqueting Suites seating up to 300 guests. Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre. For modern, professional and friendly service in a grand setting, any visit to Derwent Manor will be a memorable one.

Set in the heart of Pooley Bridge close to the shores of Ullswater, Sun Inn offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge. The property features a restaurant and a bar, as well as a garden with a children's playground.

Each room at Sun Inn comes with tea and coffee making facilities and a TV, and includes a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower.

The property's bar serves a selection of ales, lagers and stouts, as well as spirits and soft drinks. Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant and several menu options are available for lunch and dinner.

Guests can enjoy trips on the lake within walking distance of the Sun Inn with Ullswater Steamers. There is a post office/general store and tourist information shop in the village, and Penrith and Rheged activity centre are 15 minutes away by car. The inn is 11 km from the Whinfell Forest and Newcastle International Airport is 85 km away.

Featuring stunning views, Lagnakeil Highland Lodges offers peaceful self-catering accommodation just 3 miles from the picturesque harbour town of Oban. Set in the woodlands of Scotland’s scenic Highlands, the lodges are surrounded by views of Loch Feochan and the Lerags Glen.

Each lodge is well appointed and all are open plan. They feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a cooker, dishwasher and a microwave. The bathrooms have both an electric shower and a bath. The living spaces are furnished with a Freeview TV and complimentary WiFi. Each lodge also has its own outdoor seating area. A BBQ is available on request.

The pet-friendly Lagnakeil Highland Lodges are surrounded by extensive walks and an abundance of wildlife. Less than a mile up the glen there is an family-friendly pub serving home cooked food and ales with a roaring fire. Pets are charged at £5 per pet per day.

The bustling town of Oban is just a 5-minute. It has a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes. At Lagnakeil Highland Lodges guests can stay at a quiet retreat that is close enough to enjoy all of Oban's attractions and amenities.

As the centre piece of Drimsynie Estate, this impressive hotel overlooks its own 9-hole golf course, plus Loch Goil and the Argyllshire mountains.

Onsite guests can find The View Bar and Restaurant – with panoramic views over Loch Goil - offers breakfast, lunch, snacks and a contemporary dinner menu, alongside daily specials, with children’s and takeaway menus also available.

The hotel hosts its own leisure facilities with sauna, steam room and hot tub. There is also a large function hall, with regular live entertainment, plus ample business facilities including conference and banqueting arrangements.

Guests can enjoy free golf and swimming, along with complimentary WiFi throughout the building.

The scenic village of Lochgoilhead, in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, the hotel presents itself as the ideal base for exploring beautiful western Scotland. Drimsynie House Hotel is 87 km from Glasgow and 159 km from Edinburgh.

"For leisure & onsite activities, book in advance to avoid disappointment. For spa bookings please email: drimsynie.spa@cove.co.uk".

Boasting a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Pine Marten Bar Glenmore Pods is situated in Aviemore, 18 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club and 23 km from Abernethy Golf Club. The capsule hotel has a children's playground and a sauna.

The units at the capsule hotel come with a seating area. The rooms at Pine Marten Bar Glenmore Pods are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

The area is popular for hiking and skiing, in addition, ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at this capsule hotel.

Inverness Airport is 68 km from the property.

Newburgh Inn is located 10 minutes from Aberdeen and Ellon, a 5-minute walk from a sandy beach and Forvie National Nature Reserve, home to a seal colony. Known as one of the oldest golf courses in Britain, Newburgh-on-ythan Golf Club is also nearby.

Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with free Sky and movies, an iPod docking station and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms are en-suite with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk, a laptop safe and bed linen. There are some pet friendly rooms which will permit cats and small dogs.

At Newburgh Inn you will find a garden, play park, a bar with a snack menu and an award-winning restaurant. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and events room.

Newburgh Inn is a 9-minute drive from Trump International Golf Links and another 15 golf courses are within a 20-minute drive. Aberdeen is 13 miles away.

Set in Kippford, 2.3 km from Rockcliffe Beach, The Mariner Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Dumfries and County Golf Club.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The Mariner Hotel features certain units that feature river views, and all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Caerlaverock Castle is 41 km from The Mariner Hotel. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 102 km away.

Situated in Edinburgh and with Murrayfield Stadium reachable within 13 km, The Balerno Inn features a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Edinburgh Zoo.

The rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and free toiletries.

At The Balerno Inn you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

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

Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 15 km from The Balerno Inn, while Edinburgh Castle is 15 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 11 km away.

Boasting a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Rokeby Inn is set in Newsham, 49 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park and 8.5 km from Bowes Museum. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Raby Castle.

The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Richmond Castle is 16 km from Rokeby Inn, while Brough Castle is 34 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 36 km away.

The Brig & Barrel hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Buckie. Located around 41 km from Huntly Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Delgatie Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Elgin Cathedral.

The hotel offers a children's playground.

Inverness Airport is 74 km from the property.

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.