Curated luxury hotels in Scotland

When you stay at Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 by IHG in Birmingham, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Villa Park and Bullring & Grand Central. This spa hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

Located in Brough, Cave Castle Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Drewton's Farm Shop and North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve. This golf hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Humber Bridge Country Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Skidby Windmill.

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.

Situated opposite Barnetby railway station and 10 minutes from Immingham, The Whistle and Flute is a 4-star hotel with a pub, a restaurant and free parking.

Each room at the Whistle and Flute features a flat-screen TV with Sky HD channels and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom. Shared bathroom facilities are also available.

The hotel’s pub shows major sporting events and live horse racing over 2 large HD screens. There can be evening entertainment with live music and performers during weekends. The restaurant offers home-made food made of locally sourced ingredients, and the menu features specialities such as oven baked salmon, and steak and ale pie. Guests can also enjoy a hearty breakfast served daily.

Humberside Airport, with flights to Europe Turkey and Tunisia, is just 7 minutes’ drive and a shuttle service can be provided upon request. Both Scunthorpe and the seaside town of Grimsby are 20 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Spalding, 27 km from Burghley House, Tulip Queen, Spalding by Marston's Inns provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Located around 31 km from Longthorpe Tower, the hotel is also 48 km away from Fotheringhay Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Peterborough Cathedral.

At the hotel, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Tulip Queen, Spalding by Marston's Inns you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

East Midlands Airport is 108 km away.

Located in Athboy, The Lawrence is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Hill of Ward and 6 minutes from Athboy Karting Centre. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Talbot Castle & St Mary's Abbey and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Trim Castle.

Seabreeze has an idyllic seafront location in the old fishing port of Aberdovey. It offers central, seafront bed-and-breakfast accommodation with views over the beautiful Dovey estuary.

Fresh, local produce is served on the seasonal Welsh menu in the restaurant.

Seabreeze offers en-suite rooms with powerful showers. A choice of breakfasts are available at an additional cost.

Aberdovey is the perfect base from which to explore Mid and North Wales.

Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the city of St. Asaph, the White House boasts free parking on-site, free Wi-Fi access, a bar and a restaurant. Set in the Vale of Clwyd, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside views.

The individually designed rooms at the family-run White House each include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view of the vale.

With an emphasis on fine dining and family favourites, the restaurant serves a variety of dishes using fresh, local ingredients. In the afternoon, teas, cakes and sandwiches are also available to guests.

After a day of exploring, guests can enjoy a drink in the bar. It offers a range of ales, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. Alternatively, there is also a coffee bar.

From the hotel, Bodelwyddan Castle and Kinmel Park Golf are an 8-minute journey in the car. The A55 main road is also nearby.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield by IHG in Rotherham, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Utilita Arena Sheffield. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 7.4 mi (12 km) from University of Sheffield.

Less than 3 miles from Harrogate, this elegant hotel has an award-winning restaurant and a luxury spa. An excellent 18-hole golf course runs through the 19th-century parkland.

Modern rooms at Rudding Park overlook the gardens or the chapel, each featuring a flat-screen TV. With sleek tiled bathrooms, some rooms also boast a balcony or private terrace.

The Spa at Rudding Park offers an indoor swimming pool, juniper log sauna and bucket shower. Guests can upgrade to access the Roof Top Spa and Garden, which offers an extensive range of thermotherapy and hydrotherapy experiences with views over the mature gardens. The hotel also has a gym and a private cinema.

Rudding Park’s golf facilities include a floodlit driving range, 6-hole short course and chipping and putting greens. Guests also have professional coaches at hand.

Where dinner is included in a rate it is a £51 per adult food allowance towards dinner in Clocktower or Horto.

Serving seasonal dishes, Clocktower Restaurant’s offers a range of menus and the stylish conservatory offers light meals and coffee.

Head to Horto for a fun social vibe and choose from a selection of plates using the best ingredients packed full of flavour.

Beeches Hotel is ideally set in the centre of Blackpool, and features a bar and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Blackpool South Beach.

At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Beeches Hotel, the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Blackpool Central Beach, Blackpool North Beach and Coral Island. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 101 km from the property.

The Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price is a splendid Grade II-listed building on the bank of the River Severn, England’s longest river.

Built in 1735, the hotel has a picturesque garden and extensive lawns down to the riverbank. Spacious and beautifully presented rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities, and some have scenic views.

The award-winning restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu which feature local produce. There is an extensive wine list, local ales and a wood-burning stove in the bar where food is served all day.

Guests can visit the National Trust house Attingham Park, directly opposite the hotel. You can relax outdoors, and enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Free off-road private parking is also available.

The Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price’s country location is just 10 minutes’ drive from Shrewsbury Rail Station and 2.5 miles from central Shrewsbury. Guests can also reach the M54 with a short 5-minute drive.

The Nevill Arms features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Medbourne. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Kelmarsh Hall.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

Leicester Railway Station is 30 km from The Nevill Arms, while Belgrave Road is 30 km away. East Midlands Airport is 65 km from the property.

With a stay at Novotel Leeds Centre, you'll be centrally located in Leeds, within a 5-minute drive of First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Canal Wharf and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Leeds Park Square.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Nottingham Westminster Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nottingham – a 3-minute drive from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 7 minutes from University of Nottingham. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Adrenalin Jungle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nottingham Trent University.

This former coaching inn has a beautiful location less than a minute’s walk from Peveril Castle, which you can climb to enjoy breathtaking views over the Hope Valley. In the heart of the Peak District, it has free limited parking and is a 5-minute drive from Hope Rail Station.

Rooms at The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection are traditionally furnished, with some retaining original features. Each also benefits from a TV, desk and tea and coffee making facilities.

The Castle by Innkeeper's Collection is close to 4 show caverns, where you can explore vaulted chambers, bottomless pits, gemstone mines and underground canals via boat.

Located just 400 metres from the edge of the Peak District National Park, Queens Arms Country Inn is located in Old Glossop. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and an electric kettle. Rooms are en suite with a shower, and also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

At Queens arms country inn you will find a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and luggage storage. The property offers free parking.

Both Central Manchester and Manchester Airport are within a 30-minute drive of Queens Arms Country Inn.

With a stay at The View at The White Horse Woolley Moor in Alfreton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Lea Gardens. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Chatsworth House and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Hall Leys Park.

Located in Bewdley, 30 km from Lickey Hills Country Park, Royal Forester Country Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Broad Street is 38 km from Royal Forester Country Inn, while Winterbourne House and Garden is 38 km away. Birmingham Airport is 52 km from the property.

Real Ales, fine wines, superb food and a warm welcome await from your hosts, Sarah and Lisa. The interior retains an old world charm, with log fires, stone walls and oak beams.

The Red Lion is a Grade 2 listed stone-built coaching inn dating from 1748, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and well situated for Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Oxford and The Cotswolds.

As you step into The Red Lion you will be charmed by the original character and the relaxed atmosphere. There is a pretty garden and en suite bedrooms.

The Red Lion offers a creative seasonal menu, which changes regularly and has an AA Red Rosette. Much more than pub food, it has a creative brasserie style and serves locally sourced, fresh food.

The Red Lion features in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 and the Michelin 'Eating out in Pubs’ guide 2010.