Curated romantic hotels in Scotland

With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a designer bathroom with quality toiletries.

The restaurant serves a modern European menu using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy traditional afternoon teas on the terrace, or relax by the log fire in the bar.

Just 2 miles from Grasmere, Eltermere is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside and the shores of Lake Windermere. Beautiful walks begin just a few metres away, and free parking is available.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking.

Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor.

Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favourites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines.

Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.

Located in Aberlour, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Speyside Cooperage and Sandy Hole. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery.

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.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Treetop Trek.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

Located in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Windermere Retreat - White Cross Bay Holiday Park features a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven and a microwave. This chalet also has a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Derwentwater Lake is 33 km from Windermere Retreat - White Cross Bay Holiday Park, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km from the property.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Coniston Water and 6 minutes from Lake Windermere. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Watermill Inn & Brewery also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play darts at The Watermill Inn & Brewery.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the inn, while Trough of Bowland is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 112 km away.

Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness.

The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Many rooms have lake views.

Craig Manor offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. It was built as a private residence in 1848, while the bar and lounge provide coffee and drinks.

Windermere Railway Station and the town center are 1.2 miles away and Craig Manor is just 10 minute's walk from Lake Windermere itself.

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 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at The Belsfield Hotel in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holehird Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hill Top Farm.

Located in Ravenstonedale, 40 km from Askham Hall, The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ravenstonedale, like hiking and cycling.

Brough Castle is 15 km from The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve, while Kendal Castle is 32 km away. Teesside International Airport is 81 km from the property.

Just 1 and a half miles from the centre of Inverness, Lochardil House offers comfortable accommodation. Set in attractive gardens, Lochardil House provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

The hotel offers a range of standard and deluxe rooms. All have an en suite bathroom with shower or bath, as well as a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. Single and Standard rooms are located in the main building, and Deluxe rooms are located in the separate garden wing of the property.

Breakfast is available each day for an additional supplement.

Inverness Lochardil House is within easy reach of several local golf courses, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Around 20 miles to the east, you will find the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, including Aviemore, just over 40 minutes away.

Located in Windermere, Wild Boar Estate is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and Windermere Golf Club. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 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.

With a stay at Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Inverness, within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Eden Court Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre.

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery is centrally located in Inverness – a 4-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 9 minutes by foot from Victorian Market. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eden Court Theatre.