Curated boutique hotels in Scotland

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi.

Overlooking the city's 12th-century castle, The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has a quiet location in a private courtyard, back from the busy Kilkenny streets. The main shopping areas, theatres and entertainment are all close by.

Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle.

Guests can dine at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen which offers an al fresco dining experience. The hotel can also host weddings, corporate events and special family occasions.

When you stay at La Mon Hotel And Country Club in Newtownards, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Queen's University of Belfast. This family-friendly hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from SSE Arena and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Dundonald International Ice Bowl.

The White House Inn is situated on the West Cliff of Whitby with views of Sandsend Cliffs. It offers rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant and the beach is a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms at The White House Inn have bathrooms with baths and showers. They also each include a TV, free tea and coffee and some have balconies with sea views.

The Sea View Restaurant offers a varied menu made with freshly caught seafood and local produce. There is a fine wine list to accompany the menu and the lounge bar serves local ales.

Whitby Golf Course, where guests receive a discount, adjoins the Inn and its 6th hole passes by the White House's beer garden. The centre of Whitby is a 20-minute walk from the inn.

With a stay at Malmaison Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and SSE Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Queen's University of Belfast and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Albert Memorial Clock Tower.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Queen's University of Belfast. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from SSE Arena and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spires Mall and Conference Centre.

The Black Swan has been providing travellers with a warm welcome and famous hospitality for centuries.

Once the main stop off for weary travellers on a stagecoach route linking Leeds to York, The Black Swan dates back to the 15th century. With an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one to the other and a Georgian House in the middle, the Black Swan is wonderfully higgledy-piggledy, with bags of character.

With its inviting open fires, cosy armchairs and warm welcome, The Black Swan is just the place to eat, drink, sleep and explore beautiful Helmsley from and attractions including nearby Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, Helmsley Castle and Helmsley Walled Garden.

Offering views of either market square or beautiful gardens, these recently refurbished bedrooms have fresh, traditional décor and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackpool Illuminations and Blackpool Tower. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

With a stay at White Hart Hotel & Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Harrogate, steps from Valley Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Mercer Art Gallery. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Royal Hall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Harrogate Theatre.

The Yorkshire is centrally located in Harrogate – a 4-minute walk from Harrogate Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from Royal Hall. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Valley Gardens and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mercer Art Gallery.

Located in York, Aldwark Manor Estate is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Aldwark Manor Golf Club and 10 minutes from Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. This golf hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from York Minster and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from York City Walls.

With a stay at The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll be centrally located in York – a 10-minute walk from York Minster and 11 minutes by foot from York Dungeon. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Clifford's Tower and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from York Castle Museum.

Located in York (Fishergate), Novotel York Centre is within a 15-minute walk of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Shambles and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from York Minster.

Located in York (Dringhouses), Delta Hotels by Marriott York is within a 5-minute walk of Goddards Garden and within a 5-minute drive of Bar Convent Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from York Racecourse and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from West Bank Park.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre places you in the heart of Leeds, within a 10-minute walk of University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Anne's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Leeds City Museum.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Leeds by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Leeds, within a 5-minute drive of University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grosvenor Westgate Casino and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Canal Wharf.

A stay at Park Plaza Leeds places you in the heart of Leeds, within a 15-minute walk of First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Canal Wharf and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Trinity Leeds Mall.

Located in Liverpool, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Royal Birkdale Golf Club and Hillside Golf Club. This golf hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Formby Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Southport Marine Lake.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

Just 15 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, this Inkeeper’s Lodge has free parking on site. Liverpool city centre can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and Aintree Racecourse is 10 minutes away by car.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy steaks, burgers, fish and vegetarian dishes and a choice of beers, wines and cocktails.

Rooms are spacious, modern and come with a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, free WiFi, a large digital TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and a modern powerful shower in the en-suite bathroom. Some bathrooms also have a roll-top bath.

The village of Aughton has a pretty location just 20 minutes’ drive from Knowsley Safari Park, where you can see lions, tigers, elephants and rhinos, as well as majestic birds of prey. The 16th-century Old Rufford Hall is a 15-minute drive away.

When you stay at The Bay Filey in Filey, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Reighton Sands and Muston Sands. This spa hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Scarborough Open Air Theatre and 11 mi (17.7 km) from North York Moors National Park.