Curated romantic hotels in Scotland

• Free 24-hour shuttle to airport and train station
• Family and interconnecting rooms
• Early and late dining options

The Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport takes the stress out of travelling. It’s walking distance to all the terminals at Manchester Airport, but you don’t even have to pound the pavements. Why? Because there’s a free 24-hour shuttle service that will drop and pick you up from the airport and train station.

If that wasn’t obvious already, this is an airport hotel with a difference. You can grab pre-ordered takeaway breakfasts from 5.30am – perfect for early flights. Plus, there’s 24/7 room service, for late landers. The Grill Restaurant’s open the rest of the time for locally sourced, freshly prepared meals. And the Aviator Bar’s the place to come for coffee or cocktails, depending on the hour. And there’s a garden terrace to sit out on when the weather’s playing ball.

Young diners have their own menu here, too. But that’s not the only family-friendly feature. You can also book dedicated family rooms for up to two adults and two kids, or interconnecting rooms for up to nine guests across three rooms.

If you’re in town for business, you’re in luck. Manchester Conference Centre and MediaCityUK are 25 minutes’ drive away. But the Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport also has 13 meeting rooms with space for up to 70 people. Shopaholics, meanwhile, can reach the popular Trafford Centre in 20 minutes.

Located in Manchester, Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of The Runway Visitor Park and Trafford Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from University of Manchester and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Deansgate.

Located in Knutsford, Mere Court Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Mere Golf & Country Club and Tatton Park. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Old Trafford and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Trafford Centre.

With a stay at Mercure Barnsley Tankersley in Barnsley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Meadowhall Shopping Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from University of Sheffield.

The Dunoon is an award-winning hotel of antiques and oak panels: elegant and stylish, warm and intimate, where the service is personal and attentive, rather than fussy and overbearing.

The owners' ethos shows in the individuality and quality of its bedrooms, and in the attention to detail and appreciation of the understated luxuries that separate the grand from the bland: crisp Egyptian cotton bed-linen, fluffy white towels and Molton Brown toiletries in every bathroom.

With a stay at Alderley Edge Hotel in Alderley Edge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Wilmslow Golf Club. This hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Old Trafford and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Trafford Centre.

Amid the hills and lakes of Monaghan, this modern 4-star hotel has plenty of leisure facilities, a relaxing spa and the opportunity for outdoor activities.

At Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa, the family-friendly leisure club has a swimming pool and a gym. There is a nail bar on site. For kids there is a games room and a kids' pool.

Vettriano Restaurant has a bistro-style setting and views across Monaghan town. It provides special vegetarian, vegan and kids' menus.

Food and coffees are also served in Hillgrove's comfy bar with its comfortable seating and plasma TVs.

Located in Chester, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester is a 3-minute drive from Chester Zoo and 5 minutes from Chester Cathedral. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Grosvenor Museum and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chester Racecourse.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield by IHG in Rotherham, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Utilita Arena Sheffield. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 7.4 mi (12 km) from University of Sheffield.

With a stay at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in Chester, within a 5-minute drive of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Located in Doncaster, 14 km from Eco-Power Stadium, The Station Restaurant & Bar provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from Clumber Park, 38 km from FlyDSA Arena and 45 km from Sherwood Forest. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Cusworth Hall.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Station Restaurant & Bar also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a garden view. All units at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Keepmoat Stadium is 9.3 km from The Station Restaurant & Bar.

A stay at ABode Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

When you stay at Millstone Country Inn in Hope Valley, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and University of Sheffield. This inn is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Chatsworth House and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Located in Calveley, 22 km from Delamere Forest, Tollemache Arms provides 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 situated 23 km from Chester Racecourse.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Tollemache Arms the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan options.

You can play darts at the accommodation.

Chester Zoo is 24 km from Tollemache Arms, while Tatton Park is 38 km away. Manchester Airport is 42 km from the property.

Located in Retford, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Clumber Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Worksop Golf Club.

Located in Wrexham, Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham is a 3-minute drive from Racecourse Ground and 9 minutes from Wrexham Industrial Estate. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Coed Llandegla Forest and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct.

With a stay at Grouse & Claret, Derby by Marston's Inns in Matlock, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Peak District National Park and 7 minutes from Chatsworth House. This inn is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rowsley South Station and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Haddon Hall Manor.

Surrounded by its own PGA European-tour standard golf course and boasting views of the Cheshire countryside, this contemporary-style hotel offers light and airy accommodation within a vibrant atmosphere.

Wychwood Park is just a short distance from junction 16 of the M6 and has fast rail links to Manchester, Birmingham and London, making it ideal for both business and leisure guests.

In your spare time you can keep in contact with friends, family and colleagues using the complimentary Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel.

Located in Llangollen, The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Llangollen Bridge and Llangollen Scenic Railway. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Plas Newydd and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent in Stoke-on-Trent, you'll be steps from Waterworld and a 2-minute drive from The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Peak District National Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Regent Theatre.