Curated luxury hotels in Scotland

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet.

Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road.

With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.

Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river.

The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.

With a stay at Lathkil Hotel in Bakewell, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from All Saints Church and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Baked Well Pottery Painting.

With a stay at Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from University of Sheffield and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Queen's Park.

A stay at Westville Hotel places you in the heart of Enniskillen, within a 15-minute walk of Cole's Monument and Castle Coole. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Buttermarket and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ardhowen Theatre.

When you a stay at White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lincoln Christmas Market and Lincoln Cathedral. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newport Arch and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lincoln Castle.

Only 15 minutes from Derby and the M1 motorway, the Morley Hayes Hotel offers luxurious rooms, many with balconies. It has 2 golf courses, 2 restaurants and a helipad. A free shuttle service is available from Derby Railway Station or East Midlands Airport to the hotel.

Rooms at the Morley have elegant furnishings and stylish bathrooms. Most have a seating area and views of the golf course or countryside. Many have balconies, deep baths and powerful showers.

The Dovecote Restaurant serves gourmet dishes including a Sunday luncheon. Roosters Bar and Restaurant serves real ales, light meals and snacks while the Spike Bar shows sporting events on a big-screen TV. The restaurant has won Derbyshire Restaurant of the Year and been awarded 2 Rosettes for its fine food.

A full 18-hole Championship-length golf course, a 9-hole course and a driving range are available. Tuition and equipment are available at the golf shop.

Set in 270 acres of Derbyshire countryside, Morley Hayes is 6 miles from Derby Cathedral and city centre. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House and Nottingham city centre are all within 30 miles.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire in Stafford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Chad's Church and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Trentham Gardens and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ancient High House.

With a stay at Hart's Hotel in Nottingham (Nottingham City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 5 minutes from University of Nottingham. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Nottingham Playhouse and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mortimer’s Hole.

A stay at Lace Market Hotel places you in the heart of Nottingham, within a 15-minute walk of Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Theatre Royal. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of Nottingham and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from National Justice Museum.

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 Lion and Pheasant Hotel in Shrewsbury, you'll be just steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.

With a stay at Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran, you'll be by the ocean, just a 4-minute walk from Surfworld Bundoran and 10 minutes by foot from Bundoran Adventure Park. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bundoran Surf Company and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bundoran Beach.

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 (9.1 km) from Bainland Country Park and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Boston Golf Club.

Located in Montgomery, The Dragon Hotel is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Montgomery Castle and 7 minutes from Glansevern Hall Gardens. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Harry Tuffins Country Park and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Shropshire Hills.

The Belmont Hotel is centrally located in Leicester – a 3-minute walk from New Walk Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Curve Theatre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from De Montfort University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from University of Leicester.

With a stay at Crown Hotel Stamford in Stamford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Browne's Hospital and Museum and Stamford Meadows. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St Mary's Church and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from William Browne Hospital.

Set in a historic inn, The George Hotel of Stamford is situated just off the ancient Great North Road. Guests can enjoy high-quality, traditional and imaginative English cuisine, an outstanding wine list, and 4-star bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

The boutique-style bedrooms are individually designed with modern art and rich fabrics. Many rooms have original features, and all have a luxurious bathroom, a work desk and a TV with Sky Sports.

The George Hotel of Stamford stands on the site of a medieval inn, dating back 1000 years. The magnificent building features original gateways, passageways and the remains of an old chapel.

Guests can enjoy traditional cream teas in the elegant lounge or courtyard garden. The oak-panelled restaurant serves a creative modern menu, and York Bar offers real ales and light lunches.

The George Hotel is just a 20-minute drive from both Rutland Water and Peterborough. There is free on-site parking, and the magnificent Burghley House Estate is just a 5-minute drive away.

Located in Market Harborough, The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire is within a 10-minute drive of Kibworth Library and Kelmarsh Hall. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from The Rec and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Unique Pursuits Paintball.

Titchwell Manor is a Victorian farmhouse which now offers luxurious boutique accommodation. With a variety of rooms across the farm buildings and main house, Titchwell Manor provides a calm and comfortable setting in north Norfolk.

Each individually designed room has its own en suite bathroom with shower or bath and luxury toiletries, flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. Many have sea or garden views.

The manor hosts an informal bar and dining area with views of the ocean, and the 3 AA Rosette Conservatory Restaurant, overlooking the walled garden. Led by an award-winning head chef, many of these restaurants’ dishes make use of local Norfolk produce.

Titchwell Manor is surrounded by open fields and woods, which are ideal for walking. There are warm log fires in the winter to snooze in front of. Dinner and Breakfast can be taken in the formal Conservatory or the casual Eating Rooms.

Located in Enniscrone, Diamond Coast Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Enniscrone Golf Club and Enniscrone Beach. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Waterpoint and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths.