Curated family friendly hotels in Scotland

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.

Located just 34 km from Derwentwater Lake, Bowness 45 - 2 bedroom Lake Windermere Lodge offers accommodation in Windermere with access to a garden, a bar, as well as an ATM. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.8 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

This chalet is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like hiking. Bowness 45 - 2 bedroom Lake Windermere Lodge has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Askham Hall is 39 km from the accommodation, while Muncaster Castle is 45 km from the property.

Located in Maynooth, Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Castletown House and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.

Located in Straffan, The K Club is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of K Club and Maynooth Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Phoenix Park and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Located in Enniskerry, Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection is on the riverwalk – a 3-minute walk from Powerscourt Golf Club and 8 minutes by foot from Powerscourt Distillery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tinnahinch Fly Fishing Centre and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Brennanstown Riding School.

Located in Kilkenny (Lyrath), Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre is within a 5-minute drive of The Hub and Nowlan Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kilkenny Golf Club.

With a stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Crown Liquor Saloon. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spires Mall and Conference Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crumlin Road Gaol Belfast.

With a stay at Conrad Dublin, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from St. Stephen's Green and within a 5-minute walk of The National Concert Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grafton Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from National Museum of Natural History.

A stay at Midlands Park Hotel places you in the heart of Portlaoise – a 2-minute drive from O'Moore Park and 7 minutes from Rock of Dunamase. This family-friendly hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from The Heath Golf Club and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Stradbally Steam Museum.

Located in Naas, Osprey Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Naas Golf Club and Moat Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Naas Racecourse.

Located in Naas, Killashee Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Naas Golf Club and Moat Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Craddockstown Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Naas Racecourse.

Located in Diswellstown, Castleknock Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Phoenix Park and 13 minutes from Guinness Storehouse. This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dublin Zoo and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.

A stay at Tullamore Court Hotel places you in the heart of Tullamore, within a 15-minute walk of Charleville Castle and Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charleville Forest Castle.

With a stay at Talbot Hotel Wexford in Wexford, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Quayfront Walkway and 5 minutes by foot from Wexford Harbour. This golf hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Rosslare Europort and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Franciscan Friary.

Located in Enniskillen, Manor House Country Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Lough Erne and Castle Archdale Country Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Devenish Island and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Buttermarket.

With a stay at Mullingar Park Hotel in Mullingar, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Days Bazaar Bookstore and Mullingar Pewter Visitor Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mullingar Arts Centre and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Rockfield Ecological Estate.

With a stay at Amber Springs Hotel & Health Spa in Gorey, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Knockmullen Retail Park and 6 minutes by foot from Gorey Shopping Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from WFC Retail Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gorey Library.

Located in Macclesfield, The Tytherington is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Gawsworth Hall and Capesthorne Hall. This golf hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Bruntwood Park.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo in Sligo, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of Famine Memorial and The Famine Family Memorial. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sligo County Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Quayside Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Ballinasloe, within a 10-minute drive of Ballinasloe Golf Club and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Long Island and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Shannonbridge Marina.