Curated romantic hotels in Scotland

This splendid Georgian house sits in 7 acres of peaceful and picturesque gardens. Dating back to 1790, it offers individually designed rooms and traditional fine dining in its elegant restaurant.

Rooms at Dovecliff Hall Hotel overlook either the gardens or the nearby River Dove. They each feature a flat-screen TV and a hospitality tray for tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy a mixture of traditional and contemporary facilities, including an open fire in the lounge and free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Free private parking is also possible on site.

Dovecliff is situated just off the A38, 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Derby. The Craythorne golf course is only a 5-minute drive from the building.

With a stay at The Loopy Shrew in Shrewsbury, you'll be just steps from Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Old Market Hall. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from The Quarry Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St.Chads Church.

With a stay at Citywest Hotel in Saggart, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and Citywest Convention Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Guinness Storehouse and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from St. Stephen's Green.

When you stay at Hilton East Midlands Airport in Derby, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Loughborough University and Donington Park Racing Circuit. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from University of Nottingham and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

A stay at Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport places you in the heart of Derby – a 7-minute drive from Loughborough University and 12 minutes from Loughborough Town Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Ashby de la Zouch Castle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from University of Nottingham.

With a stay at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Grantham, you'll be in the historical district, just a 1-minute walk from Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club and 11 minutes by foot from Belton House. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from St. Wulfram's Church and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Wyndham Park.

The Grade II listed Nags Head in Garthmyl offers free WiFi, a restaurant and boutique bedrooms featuring a widescreen TV. The Nags Head is located in Montgomery, near the Welsh Marches.

The en suite rooms at the Georgian property feature a power shower and heated towel rail. They also boast complementary toiletries, tea/coffee facilities with a selection of fruit teas and decaffeinated coffee.

Serving both breakfast and evening meals, the onsite restaurant offers imaginative takes on familiar meals, using the finest local produce.

Montgomery Castle is less than 10 minutes’ drive from The Nags Head. The area offers a host of outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, kayaking, and scenic walks in the Welsh countryside.

Snowdonia National Park is within 1 hour’s drive of The Nags Head. The property offers free secure camera-monitored parking.

Located in Loughborough, Burleigh Court Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Loughborough University and 6 minutes from Charnwood Museum. This spa hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Loughborough Town Hall and 3 mi (4.9 km) from John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum.

A stay at The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf places you in the heart of Wolverhampton, within a 5-minute drive of Wightwick Manor and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. This golf hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Wolverhampton and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Located in the village of Kirkby Mallory in rural Leicestershire, Mallories Formerly Kirkby House offers a farmhouse-style dining room serving freshly cooked food. Secure private parking and Wi-Fi are free, and the lounge area comes with leather sofas and a feature fireplace.

The city of Leicester is within a 30-minute drive whilst Nottingham and Birmingham are less than an hour away. Kirkby Mallory race track is just 2 minutes by foot, whilst the popular diving location of Stoney Cove and the historic Bosworth battlefield can both be reached within 30 minutes by car.

All rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, and most come with an en suite bathroom. The spacious Deluxe Suite is decorated using natural colours and wooden furnishings, and features a large spa bath and fireplace, as well as a bidet.

Mallories Formerly Kirkby House’s ever-changing menu offers everything from light snacks to a full three-course meal. The fully licensed bar serves a good selection of wines, beers and spirits. Both the bar and restaurant are closed on Sundays.

Located in Brierley Hill, Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Merry Hill and Saltwells Nature Reserve. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Dudley Town Hall and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Castle Casino.

With a stay at Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, within a 5-minute drive of Bullring & Grand Central and Utilita Arena Birmingham. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from National Exhibition Centre and 2 mi (3.2 km) from International Convention Centre.

A stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham places you in the heart of Birmingham, within a 10-minute walk of Bullring & Grand Central and The Mailbox. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from International Convention Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from O2 Academy Birmingham.

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Birmingham, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from International Convention Centre and 4 minutes by foot from The Mailbox. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Broad Street.

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, within a 10-minute walk of Utilita Arena Birmingham and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Broad Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from International Convention Centre.

When you stay at Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns in Aberystwyth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Vale of Rheidol Railway and National Library of Wales. This inn is 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Castle Grounds.

Located in Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Woodenbridge Golf Club. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mill at Avoca Village and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Avoca Mines.

Located in Solihull (Meriden), Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club is within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. This golf hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from The Bear Grylls Adventure and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Coventry University.

With a stay at Novotel Birmingham Airport in Birmingham (Marston Green), you'll be a 4-minute drive from National Motorcycle Museum and 5 minutes from Resorts World Birmingham. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from National Exhibition Centre and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The Bear Grylls Adventure.

With a stay at The Finchs Arms in Oakham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rutland Water Country Park and Rutland Water Nature Reserve. This inn is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Oakham Castle and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre.