Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

A stay at The Dixie Dean Hotel places you in the heart of Liverpool, within a 10-minute walk of Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at Aloft Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Cavern Club and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at Hard Days Night Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Liverpool Empire Theatre.

With a stay at Novotel Liverpool Centre, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Liverpool ONE and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cavern Club and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from M&S Bank Arena.

Located in Dundalk, Carrickdale Hotel & Spa is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Cooley Mountains and 7 minutes from Dundalk Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ballymacdermot Cairn and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ring of Gullion.

• State-of-the-art spa
• 3 restaurants
• Great for business retreats

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa has to be one of the number spa destinations in the UK. So if you’re looking for some pampering? Stop your search. The hotel’s nestled between Liverpool and Chester – around half an hour’s drive from both. But you won’t want to leave the hotel, thanks to its award-winning spa and first-rate dining options.

The pool in the spa sets the bar high – it’s inspired by Roman baths with its gold columns and tiled walls. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room, as well as a load of unique facilities that you won’t find in many hotel spas. We’re talking a snow room, a Himalayan salt wall, an infrared wall, and an experience shower with tropical rain, monsoon and cold waterfall settings. Outside, there’s a barrel sauna with scenic countryside views and a couple of hot tubs, surrounded by loungers.

For food, you’ve got the Lawns Grill for stuff like caviar, oysters and grilled meats. The Lounge for more relaxed fare, with sandwiches, sharing platters and mains, plus a cocktail happy hour. It lines up a terrace for al fresco wining and dining. And, finally, The Brasserie, in the health club, for brunch or tapas bites after a gym workout or spa treatment. The facilities list is rounded off with a gym, hair salon, make-up studio, nail bar and meeting rooms.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel in Wilmslow, you'll be 3 mi (4.9 km) from Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from University of Manchester. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Contact and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Manchester Palace Theatre.

Located in Abergele, The Kinmel & Kinspa is within a 5-minute drive of Pensarn Beach and Abergele Golf Club. This spa hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Eryri National Park and 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Conwy Castle.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel in Dundalk, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Louth County Museum and Saint Leonards Garden. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Halo Beauty Haven and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oriel Park.

Located in Frodsham, 8.6 km from Delamere Forest, Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features family rooms.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony.

At Superior Glamping Pod with Hot Tub guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub.

Chester Zoo is 21 km from the accommodation, while Chester Racecourse is 22 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 23 km from the property.

A stay at Tre-Ysgawen Hall places you in the heart of Llangefni, within a 5-minute drive of Cors Erddreiniog and Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Storws Wen Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from The Dingle Nature Reserve.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Hull, steps from Hull Marina and within a 10-minute walk of Connexin Live Arena. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hull Guildhall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from MKM Stadium.

In the heart of Sheffield, Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Sheffield Town Hall. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Millennium Gallery and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Chatsworth House.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Sheffield, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield – a 1-minute drive from University of Sheffield and 9 minutes from Peak District National Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Chatsworth House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Located in Sheffield, Mercure Sheffield Parkway is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Sheffield and English Institute of Sport Sheffield. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Sheffield Hallam University and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

A stay at ABode Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Located in Menai Bridge, The Anglesey Arms is within a 15-minute drive of Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and Eryri National Park. This inn is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Thomas Telford Centre.

Located in Crewe, The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Cranage Village Hall and Delta Force Paintball Holmes Chapel. This hotel is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Peak District National Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Oulton Park Circuit.

This traditional 4-star inn has a rural location in Cheshire, overlooking the Peak District. It is an hour’s drive from the National Park, has a peaceful garden, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Rooms at The Plough Inn are traditional in style, with an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, as well as facilities for making tea and coffee.

The Plough has a regularly changing food menu, with a wide choice of vegetarian options. Food is fresh and homemade, and is served in the Old Barn and pub area. Full English breakfasts are available in the morning, along with other options. The hotel also offer free room service for those wishing to dine in their rooms.

The building is situated just off A536, close to M6. Macclesfield, Congleton, and Sandbeach town centres can all be reached within 30 minutes’ drive.

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.