Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

With a stay at Malmaison Aberdeen in Aberdeen (Aberdeen West End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Queen Victoria Statue and Johnston Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rubislaw Quarry and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gordon Highlanders Museum.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Hilton Aberdeen TECA in Aberdeen (Bucksburn), you'll be a 1-minute drive from TECA and 8 minutes from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from University of Aberdeen and 5 mi (8.1 km) from His Majesty's Theatre.

Located in Aberdeen (Dyce), Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen Airport is within a 5-minute drive of Kirkhill Forest and TECA. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Formartine and Buchan Way and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Auchmill Golf Course.

The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Temple Sowerby. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has garden views and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Askham Hall.

All units in the inn are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby, every room is equipped with a seating area.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace.

Derwentwater Lake is 41 km from The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby, while Brougham Castle is 8.6 km away. Teesside International Airport is 91 km from the property.

Located in Stanley, South Causey Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This eco-friendly inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Durham University.

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.

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 within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. 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.

With a stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Appleby Golf Club.

• 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 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Coniston Water.

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 15-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 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park.

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 within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. 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.