Curated family friendly hotels in Scotland

When you stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Northumberlandia and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

With fantastic views of Rothiemurchus Forest and the Cairngorm Mountains, the High Range Lodge Hotel offers spacious rooms with original artwork by local artists.

Surrounded by woodland, scenic walks can be enjoyed in the immediate area. Aviemore town centre and rail station are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. The Cairngorms National Park is within 30 minutes’ drive of High Range Lodge Hotel.

A wall-mounted LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities are also included in each neutrally decorated room.

With a stay at Fraser Suites Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from St. Giles' Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens. This aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Greyfriars Kirk and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Located in Richmond, Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Easby Abbey and Richmond Market Place. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Richmond Castle and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is centrally located in Edinburgh – a 3-minute walk from Usher Hall and 6 minutes by foot from Grassmarket. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Princes Street and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

With a stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. This inn is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.

Situated in Kirkpatrick Durham, 17 km from Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club, Craigadam Country House Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Dumfries and County Golf Club.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the hotel.

Craigadam Country House Hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kirkpatrick Durham, like fishing and cycling.

Caerlaverock Castle is 32 km from Craigadam Country House Hotel, while Drumlanrig Castle is 39 km from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 83 km away.

Located in Melrose, Buccleuch Arms is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Scott's View and St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve. This inn is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Dryburgh Abbey and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hawick Museum & Art Gallery.

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains. Furnished with Scandinavian pine, its apartments offer free WiFi and parking.

Two centrally heated bedrooms, one double room with new en suite facilities and one with twin beds, both have ample storage and hanging space, and reading lamps. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room which linen is supplied for. The main bathroom has a full-size bath and separate power shower.

A spacious sitting room with excellent mountain views includes a large dining area, a TV with Freeview and a DVD player. DVDs are available at reception. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with cookware and crockery provided, which has an oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

In the heart of the UK’s largest national park, Aviemore offers a wealth of sporting activities, as well as a range of pubs and restaurants. The busy Highland city of Inverness is around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Gateshead (Lamesley), Riding Farm Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Angel of the North. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

Boasting garden views, Milton Bay Luxury lodge wrapped in exceptional scenery offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 30 km from Castle Menzies. It is set 22 km from The Scottish Crannog Centre and provides private check-in and check-out. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

The spacious chalet is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morenish, like skiing, cycling and canoeing. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Milton Bay Luxury lodge wrapped in exceptional scenery.

Aberfeldy Golf Course is 32 km from the accommodation. Oban Airport is 89 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Motherwell, 21 km from Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi.

At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Celtic Park is 24 km from The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns, while Glasgow Cathedral is 24 km from the property. Glasgow Airport is 37 km away.

With a magnificent location on the banks of Loch Tay, close to the picturesque village of Kenmore, these charming and well-appointed cottages offer luxurious self-catering accommodation.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The Kenmore Club was originally the walled garden for the nearby Taymouth Castle, home of the Marquis of Breadalbane. Today, this small, exclusive resort consists of a series of cottages, constructed in the same unique style as the nearby village of Kenmore. The resort includes a swimming pool, a tennis court and a children's playground, as well as a restaurant.

Each cottage has a large lounge, with comfortable chairs, a TV and a large put-up bed. Every cottage also has a dining area and well-equipped kitchen, with a coffee maker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and oven. Some cottages have a washing machine and drying area.

Just across the way, you will find Scotland's oldest inn, with a chimney breast inscribed by the hand of Robbie Burns himself.

Well-placed for access to the stunning Northumberland countryside and coastline, The Turks Head offers accommodation options ranging from double rooms to private cottages. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The Turks Head is a renovated 16th century coaching house that still boasts original features. All rooms are en suite with a shower, and enjoy impressive views over Coquetdale and Simonside. In addition, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and separate seating area.

Breakfast is served every morning, including cereals, fruits juice, tea, coffee and cooked breakfast options. The Turks Head has its own adjoining pub and restaurant, where the chef has designed a menu based on local produce. Additional shops, pubs and restaurants in the village of Rothbury can be reached in less than 5 minutes on foot.

The National Trust site of Craigside House and Gardens is a 4-minute drive away. The hiking trails of Coquetdale are 3 miles away from the property, and the Northumbria coastline can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Featuring a hot tub, Birch Lodge 12 with Hot Tub is set in Newton Stewart. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The chalet has a children's playground and a hot tub.

The chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 88 km from the chalet.

Situated in Newton Stewart in the Dumfries and Galloway region, Birch Lodge 17 with Hot Tub has a balcony and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The chalet has a children's playground and a hot tub.

This chalet features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 88 km from the property.

Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the 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 Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve.

Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Situated in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside dates from 1893. This luxury hotel offers scenic views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch, the Thomas Telford Bridge and surrounding mountains.

The impressive Victorian building boasts picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature en suite facilities, a TV and seating area.

The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskies in the Quaich Bar, with tasting sessions available. The Copper Dog Grill offers home-cooked dishes, prepared using local produce.

Craigellachie Hotel is just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park, and excursions to Inverness and Loch Ness run locally. Elgin is less than 14 miles away.

Craigellachie Salmon Fishing Beat is directly opposite the hotel, and many famous distilleries are within 30 minutes' drive. The area is a popular spot for hunting and walking.

Nestled in the luxury valley of Speyside, The Craigellachie Hotel was described by Condé Nast Traveller as “the oldest and greatest whisky hotel in the world”. The Craigellachie has 26 bedrooms, and it’s home to the oldest pub in Speyside: the Spey Inn, an old drovers inn dating back to 1703, and to the world-renowned Quaich Bar, where guests and tourists can savour over 1,000 single-malt whiskies alongside some of the best cocktails.

The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whisky distilleries and the most famous ones such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Craigellachie and many more, are within a 20-mile radius from the hotel.

Speyside is also renowned for its incredible scenery and the River Spey is just 3 minutes from the hotel. It is a spectacular place to come and visit for walks, tours or just relaxing.

Speyside is known for being a microclimate and its food produce is regarded as some of the finest in the world.

The Craigellachie offers free in-room WiFi, free parking and local staff to help you plan your best Speyside adventures. Our menus offer the finest local produce, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.