Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

With a stay at Damson Dene Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Coniston Water.

Built in 1895, The Townhouse Aberfeldy - Rooms & Breakfast sits on the edge of Aberfeldy’s town centre, a rural town in Highland Pethshire. It is only 5 minutes' walk from the cafés, shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a cinema.

The Townhouse offers spacious en suite rooms, featuring flat screen TV’s with Freeview, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and free WiFi. Most of the rooms have views of the town or surrounding mountains.

A breakfast is available, offering includes fruit, cereals, porridge, a full cooked Scottish breakfast as well as The Townhouse's daily specials.

Dewar's World of Whisky is 15 minutes' walk away and offers distillery tours and a heritage exhibition. The historic 16th-century site of Castle Menzies can be reached in 6 minutes by car.

The Townhouse Aberfeldy - Rooms & Breakfast offers accommodation in Aberfeldy. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

Perth is 36 km from The Townhouse Aberfeldy - Rooms & Breakfast, while Pitlochry is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 81 km from The Townhouse Aberfeldy - Rooms & Breakfast.

With a stay at The Gibside Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Whickham), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Intu.

A stay at Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Grassmarket and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

When you stay at Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Northumberland National Park. This hotel is 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Alnwick Castle and 30.8 mi (49.5 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Park View House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. This guest house is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Royal Mile and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Jesmond), Whites Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Tyne Bridge and Quayside. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Chinatown and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Castle Keep.

With a stay at Murrayfield Park Guest House in Edinburgh (Murrayfield), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Royal Mile.

The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has to offer.

We offer simple, quality accommodation for guests that want to make the most of their time exploring Scotland’s capital. After a full room refurbishment in 2018, The West End Hotel Edinburgh offers modern and bright DORMITORY rooms which are comfortable and welcoming. Choose to stay in either one of our small 6 bed dormitory rooms with En-suite or one of our larger dormitories with shared bathrooms, you won’t be disappointed!

Rooms at West End Hostel are accessible by stairs as there is no lift at this hotel. The property also boasts original high ceilings and bay windows.

Buses run every 10 minutes from the hotel to the city centre. Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk.

Public parking is available at the nearby NCP Car Park, which is 20 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Groups of 8 or more people must pay a damage deposit of £20 per person upon arrival cash only - this will be refunded on check out once no damage or disturbance has been caused as per hostel rules.

With a stay at Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now boasts newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views.

Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden.

There are many walking and cycling routes surrounding YHA Ambleside, and there is a bike store on site. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake.

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG is centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 4-minute walk from Quayside and 7 minutes by foot from Northumbria University. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Glasshouse.

With a stay at Royal Marine Hotel in Dunoon, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal. This historic hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cowal Golf Club and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Smiddy Museum.

Located in Balmaha, The Oak Tree Inn is on a lake – a 3-minute drive from Conic Hill and 8 minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This inn is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Balloch Castle and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Glengoyne Distillery.

With a stay at Bowfield Hotel and Spa in Johnstone, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Castle Semple Country Park and Kenmure Hill Temple. This family-friendly hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from OVO Hydro and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from University of Glasgow.

When you stay at Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Chatelherault Country Park and Strathclyde Country Park. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from OVO Hydro and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Hampden Park.