Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

Looking onto Loch Linnhe, the Clan Macduff Hotel offers scenic views of the Highland landscape, free WiFi in public areas, free private parking and a restaurant serving Highland cuisine.

Each bright room at Clan Macduff Hotel includes a private bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities.

Some rooms offer views of the loch. Make sure you book a room with a loch view as not all rooms offer this.

Guests can enjoy free buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Whilst in the evening the restaurant offers a wide range of dishes using Scottish produce. The lounge bar offers a selection of over 50 different Scottish malt whiskies, 30 Scottish gins and a range of Scottish and local beers.

Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Ben Nevis Distillery can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

It is just 5 minutes' drive from Fort William or approximately 35 minute walk.

With a stay at The Garrison in Fort William, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Highland Way and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre.

With a stay at The New Crown Inn in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Eden Valley and 9 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Ullswater and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Appleby Castle.

Set in Whitehaven, 31 km from Wasdale, Moresby Hall Country House Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from Muncaster Castle.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. Every room has a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The units in Moresby Hall Country House Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Buttermere is 37 km from the accommodation, while Derwentwater Lake is 43 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 149 km from the property.

Located in Inverurie, Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality is in a provincial park, within a 10-minute drive of Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle and Glen Garioch Distillery. This golf hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bennachie Centre and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Castle Fraser.

When you stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Eden Valley and 7 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Courtyard Gallery and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle.

• 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 Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

When you stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Lodore Falls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals is centrally located in Inverness – a 4-minute walk from Victorian Market and 7 minutes by foot from Inverness Castle. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Eden Court Theatre.

Ideally set in the centre of Inverness, AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant or relax in the bar.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Buffet and American breakfast options are available at AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Inverness Castle, Inverness Railway Station and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Inverness Airport is 15 km from the property.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

Set in Nairn, 30 km from Inverness Castle, Boath House Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Guests at Boath House Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nairn, like hiking.

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 29 km from the accommodation, while Inverness Railway Station is 29 km away. Inverness Airport is 15 km from the property.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.