Curated boutique hotels in Scotland

A 15-minute stroll from the shores of the famous loch sits the Innkeeper’s Lodge Loch Lomond. It has existed as Balloch House Hotel for over a hundred years and couples rustic charm with modern en suite accommodation.

The Innkeeper’s Lodge Loch Lomond serves hearty meals in the Balloch House pub, which has fireplaces and a beamed ceiling.

Each bright and neutrally decorated room comes with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, some even with views over the loch or the River Leven.

7 local golf courses, 2 of which situated right on the loch, mean fanatics are spoilt for choice. Hiking in the Lomond and Trossachs National Park is on the doorstep, and the Balloch Castle Country Park is less than a 5-minute walk away.

Glasgow city centre is 30 minutes away by car and Edinburgh Airport lies just over an hour’s drive.

A 15-minute drive from Ayr and Prestwick Airport, the luxurious Enterkine Country House Resort lies in 350 acres of woodland estate. En suite rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi are accompanied by the high-quality Enterkine House restaurant.

Each guest room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath or shower and complementary toiletries. There is a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities with coffee machine in each room. The rooms are either located in the main hotel, or in Kirk House which is a converted farm house a short walk from the hotel.

Traditional Scottish breakfast is served in the main hotel, and this 4-star country house hotel offers fine dining in chic surroundings at the Browne’s restaurant. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea in the elegant reception room with its warming log fire.

Around 45 minutes’ drive from Glasgow, the hotel is a little over 20 miles north of the Galloway Forest Park. Troon is just 9 miles away, with numerous golf courses along this stretch of the Ayrshire coast.

With a stay at Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns in Stevenston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Troon Golf Club and Ardeer Golf Club. This inn is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Artastic and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kilwinning Abbey Tower.

Located in Kingussie, Star Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Kingussie Golf Club and Highland Folk Museum. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fused and Light and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Highland Wildlife Park.

Located in Hexham, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and 9 minutes from North Pennines. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Derwent Reservoir and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Stocksfield Golf Club.

On Scotland’s beautiful western coast, the Anchor Hotel and Seabed Restaurant in Tarbert provides luxurious accommodation and fine Scottish breakfasts. Overlooking the harbour and featuring a high-quality restaurant and relaxing bar, the Anchor also offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and complementary toiletries and a luxury bed. All have a TV, hairdryer, iron, telephone and tea and coffee facilities, and many have sea views.

Breakfast makes use of fine, local produce. The Anchor’s full Scottish includes black pudding, beans, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and a potato scone, and there is smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or Loch Fyne smoked haddock with poached eggs. Pastries, yoghurts, tea and coffee are also on the menu.

Tarbert has its own 9-hole golf course and stunning scenery, with the hotel looking out over East Loch. The village is just over 1 hour’s drive from the spectacular Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand Hotel Gosforth Park is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

With a stay at Copthorne hotel Aberdeen, you'll be centrally located in Aberdeen, within a 10-minute walk of Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Union Square Shopping Centre and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aberdeen Harbour.

With a stay at The Aberdeen Dyce Hotel in Aberdeen (Dyce), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Formartine and Buchan Way. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from TECA and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Auchmill Golf Course.

Situated in Stanley, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, Hotel 52 Stanley features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Lumley Castle.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

MetroCentre is 11 km from Hotel 52 Stanley, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 14 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 24 km away.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Quayside and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from St. James' Park.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

The Morritt Hotel is Teesdale’s hidden treasure, just off the A66, some 9 miles west of Scotch Corner. This 17th century former coaching inn offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether for business or pleasure. In the winter you will be greeted by our roaring log fire in the lounge, while in summer you can relax with a drink in our well-tended gardens.

No 2 bedrooms are alike, all different in size, shape, style and furnishings. Each room is individually styled, many with original features of this Grade II listed building.

Bordering Nairn Golf Course and just 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, Muthu Newton Hotel is set in 21 acres of mature parkland and gardens. It overlooks the Moray Firth and beyond to the Black Isles, and there is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Guests at Muthu Newton Hotel can dine in the Chaplin's Restaurant in the conservatory, or enjoy a wide selection of Bar Meals.

Rooms are elegant in style and traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a TV and an en suite bathroom.

Dating back to 1872, Muthu Newton Hotel was once regularly frequented by Charlie Chaplin. The Speyside whisky trail is only a short drive eastwards into the hills of Morayshire. You can also visit nearby Loch Ness, Cairngorms ski resorts, and take boat trips in the Moray Firth to spot Dolphins.

Muthu Newton Hotel has 62 bedrooms of which 7 of these rooms are named courtyard rooms and are not located in the main hotel building.

With a stay at The Clubhouse B&B in Nairn, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Moray Firth and Nairn Beach. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nairn Golf Club and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Boath House Spa.

With a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 6 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Raby Castle.

With a stay at The Engine Inn in Grange-over-Sands, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Holker Hall. This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Cheeses and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Priory.

Just 7 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Innkeeper's Collection Cramlington is a converted farmhouse ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast. Its pub offers cask ales, continental buffet breakfasts, and freshly cooked seasonally inspired food.

All rooms at the Innkeeper's Collection come with en suite bathrooms and hairdryers. Each has a work desk and a wardrobe. Tea and coffee making facilities are also included.

Guests can visit one of the surrounding castles, explore the rugged moorland or take a trip to one of the unspoilt beaches, just a 20-minute drive away.

Innkeeper's Collection Cramlington is located 1.2 miles from Westfield Park and 1.7 miles from Plessey Woods Country Park. Newcastle Airport is 9 miles away.

When you a stay at The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort in Kinross, you'll be on the Strip, just steps from Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel and Kinross Golf Club. This golf hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Loch Leven Heritage Trail and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Scart Island.