Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Scotland

With a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 2-minute walk from Moray Firth and 5 minutes by foot from Nairn Golf Club. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nairn Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nairn Museum.

Stunning views of the Firth of Forth feature at this 4-star, family-run hotel. Open fires and flat-screen TVs with Sky channels are in the bar and the restaurant offers homemade meals prepared using local produce. Harbourside cafés and shops are within 200 metres of The Bank.

Real ales and a lunch and dinner menu are available in The Bank's bar, which also has leather seats. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed in the seating area in the lovely mature garden, which has a children’s play area.

Located on Anstruther’s High Street, this hotel is just 20-minutes’ drive from 5 golf courses and 25 minutes’ drive from the quaint town of St Andrews.

As well as shortbread and mineral water, each spacious and stylish room has free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom with a selection of soaps.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains. Furnished with Scandinavian pine, its apartments offer free WiFi and parking.

Two centrally heated bedrooms, one double room with new en suite facilities and one with twin beds, both have ample storage and hanging space, and reading lamps. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room which linen is supplied for. The main bathroom has a full-size bath and separate power shower.

A spacious sitting room with excellent mountain views includes a large dining area, a TV with Freeview and a DVD player. DVDs are available at reception. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with cookware and crockery provided, which has an oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

In the heart of the UK’s largest national park, Aviemore offers a wealth of sporting activities, as well as a range of pubs and restaurants. The busy Highland city of Inverness is around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Gateshead (Lamesley), Riding Farm Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Angel of the North. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

Boasting garden views, Corrie Fee Lodge features accommodation with a patio, around 45 km from Inverness Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness.

The chalet with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. A dressing room, laundry service and full-day security are also available.

The chalet features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Inverness Railway Station is 45 km from Corrie Fee Lodge, while Boat of Garten Golf Club is less than 1 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 54 km away.

When you stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club and 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Located in Dingwall, Tulloch Castle Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Dingwall Museum and 7 minutes from Blackmuir Wood. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Castle Leod.

Located in Maynooth, Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Castletown House and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.

Located in Enniskerry, Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection is on the riverwalk – a 3-minute walk from Powerscourt Golf Club and 8 minutes by foot from Powerscourt Distillery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tinnahinch Fly Fishing Centre and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Brennanstown Riding School.

Located in Straffan, The K Club is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of K Club and Maynooth Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Bodenstown Golf Club.

Located in Kilkenny (Lyrath), Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre is within a 5-minute drive of The Hub and Nowlan Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kilkenny Golf Club.

With a stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Queen's University of Belfast. This luxury hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from SSE Arena and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spires Mall and Conference Centre.

With a stay at Sheraton Athlone Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athlone, steps from Athlone Towncentre and within a 10-minute walk of St. Peter and Paul's Church. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Athlone Castle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Athlone Institute of Technology.

Located in Naas, Killashee Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Naas Golf Club and Moat Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Craddockstown Golf Club.

A stay at Midlands Park Hotel places you in the heart of Portlaoise – a 2-minute drive from O'Moore Park and 7 minutes from Rock of Dunamase. This family-friendly hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from The Heath Golf Club and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Stradbally Steam Museum.

When you stay at Ferrycarrig Hotel in Ferrycarrig, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Irish National Heritage Park and Glengary Links. This family-friendly hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Rosslare Europort and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Wexford General Hospital.

Located in Enniskillen, Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ardhowen Theatre and Cole's Monument. This spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Buttermarket and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Castle Coole.

You'll be centrally located in Dublin with a stay at Camden Court Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of St. Stephen's Green and St. Patrick's Cathedral. This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dublin Castle and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.

Located in Diswellstown, Castleknock Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Phoenix Park and 13 minutes from Guinness Storehouse. This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dublin Zoo and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.