Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Scotland

Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away.

All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios.

Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cosy oak-panelled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits.

Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6.

With a stay at The Black Swan in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Riverside Public Golf Course. This inn is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cross Bank Nature Reserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve.

With a stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

Just a mile from Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, this luxury boutique hotel offers home-cooked food and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Rail Station is only 15 minutes’ walk away, and there is free parking on site.

Originally the second home of a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, Windermere Boutique Hotel still retains many charming features like open fires and beamed ceilings.

Rooms all feature a large widescreen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, and a king-size bed and luxury bathroom. Some luxury suites have outdoor hot tubs and seating areas.

The hotel is close to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and Bowness, which is just a short drive away. The surrounding National Parkland is great for walking and cycling, and Ambleside is just 5 miles away.

When you stay at Windermere Boutique Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. This boutique guest house is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Coniston Water and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Lakes Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This luxury hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at The Inn at Ravenglass in Ravenglass, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ravenglass Railway Museum. This inn is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Scafell Pike and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Muncaster Castle.

When you stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes from Coniston Water. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hill Top Farm and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.

With a stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This golf hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club.

With a stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Coniston Water and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

With a stay at Loch Ness Country House Hotel in Inverness, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Torvean Golf Club. This boutique hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Urquhart Castle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Inverness Botanic Gardens.

With a stay at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness (Crown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Eden Court Theatre.

Located in Windermere, Storrs Hall Hotel is on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Lake Windermere and a 3-minute drive from Bowness Pier. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Ness Walk, you'll be centrally located in Inverness, within a 10-minute walk of Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Inverness Castle and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Victorian Market.

With a stay at Black Friars in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

A stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness places you in the heart of Inverness, within a 15-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victorian Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Durham University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at The Impeccable Pig in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This luxury inn is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Durham University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

Located in Kendal, 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Punch Bowl Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms in The Punch Bowl Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kendal, like hiking and cycling.

Trough of Bowland is 40 km from The Punch Bowl Inn, while Derwentwater Lake is 47 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 108 km from the property.

Located in Inverness, Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport is a 2-minute drive from Castle Stuart and 9 minutes from Culloden Battlefield. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Cawdor Castle and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre.