Curated luxury hotels in Scandinavia

With a stay at Bracken Hide Hotel in Portree (Portree Town), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Portree Harbour and A.C.E Target Sports Skye. This hotel is 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Talisker Distillery and 22 mi (35.4 km) from Fairy Pools.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

With a stay at Brockley Hall Hotel in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Saltburn Valley Country Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Pier.

Located in Alexandria, Loch Lomond Arms Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Loch Lomond and 10 minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This upscale inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Loch Lomond Golf Club and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Hill House.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, just a 4-minute walk from Buchanan Street and 6 minutes by foot from Merchant City. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from George Square and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Glasgow Green.

With a stay at Number 10 Hotel in Glasgow (Southside Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hampden Park and Glasgow Green. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from OVO Hydro and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Merchant City.

Located in Glasgow, The Torrance Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from OVO Hydro and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Merchant City.

This AKZENT hotel in the centre of Schöppingen offers individually furnished rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The Dutch border is less than 35 km away.

The Akzent Hotel Tietmeyer & Cross Side’s rooms feature satellite TV, a work desk and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms are in a nearby building, 100 metres away.

The Tietmeyer’s Zum Rathaus restaurant serves a variety of German dishes and international cuisine. Homemade cakes and coffee are served on the street terrace during the summer.

There is a skittle alley at the Hotel Tietmeyer. It is also possible to rent bikes from the hotel. The surrounding Münsterland countryside is great for bike rides and walks.

When you stay at The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire in York, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Castle Howard and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.

With a stay at Monument Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zaandam, within a 15-minute drive of Vondelpark and Rhone Events & Congress Center. This hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Leidseplein and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Van Gogh Museum.

A stay at Hotel Sebastian's places you in the heart of Amsterdam, within a 10-minute drive of Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Van Gogh Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dam Square.

When you stay at Dumfries Arms Hotel in Cumnock, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dumfries House. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Ayr Racecourse and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from The Low Green.

In the heart of Görlitz, Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of Goerlitz Conservation Zoo and Gerhart Hauptmann-Theater Goerlitz. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Museum of Natural History Goerlitz and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Market Square.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the award-winning Trout Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Derwent, in Cockermouth. The town is adjacent to the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Ideally located for the Western Lakes and Cumbria's Energy Coast, this 4-star property combines contemporary luxury and period charm.

Rooms at the Trout feature a satellite TV with Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary White Company toiletries. Some rooms boast garden and river views.

The elegant AA Rosette award winning Derwent Restaurant serves fine English cuisine from an extensive à la carte menu. The modern Terrace Bar & Bistro has a varied menu and a heated outdoor seating area.

The Trout Hotel has been a finalist in many regional and national awards, including Visit England and Cumbria Tourism's 'Best Large Hotel'. Bassenthwaite Lake is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at The Trout.

With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Coniston Water.

Located in Horncastle, The Admiral Rodney Hotel, Horncastle, Lincolnshire is a 5-minute drive from Lincolnshire Wolds and 7 minutes from Snipe Dales Country Park. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Bainland Country Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Boston Golf Club.

With a stay at Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe in Essen (Stadtbezirk III), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Messe Essen and Grugapark Botanical Garden. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Westfield Centro and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Starlight Express Theater.

With a stay at The Earl of Doncaster Hotel in Doncaster, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum and Doncaster Racecourse. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cast Theater and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.

When you stay at White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bishop Grosseteste University and 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Lawn.