Curated luxury hotels in Scotland

With a stay at Smiths at Gretna Green in Gretna, you'll be steps from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 3-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Longtown Library and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from The Devil's Porridge.

When you stay at Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, you'll be near the beach, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Duff House. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Inverboyndie Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Banff Museum.

With a stay at Onich Hotel in Fort William, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Loch Linnhe and a 3-minute drive from Loch Leven. This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Ben Nevis and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Pixel Spirits Distillery.

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Port Glasgow, Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Newark Castle and Bodden Boo. This golf hotel is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from OVO Hydro and 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Loch Lomond.

When you stay at Crossbasket Castle in Glasgow, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This luxury hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from OVO Hydro and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from University of Glasgow.

The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Alnmouth. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Alnmouth Beach is 400 metres away and Alnwick Castle is 8 km from the hotel.

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

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Bamburgh Castle is 30 km from The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth. Newcastle International Airport is 51 km away.

Situated in Lupton, 26 km from Trough of Bowland, Plough Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star inn offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a garden view. The units have a wardrobe.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Plough Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lupton, like hiking and cycling.

Kendal Castle is 18 km from Plough Inn, while Cathedral Church of St Peter is 26 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 89 km away.

In the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary’s Church, this 17th century inn fuses both traditional and contemporary elements.

The traditional bar has a log fire and serves award-winning, local cask and keg beers. The restaurant serves contemporary English and European dishes prepared with local produce. Meals can be served in the restaurant or bar.

Set amid beautiful landscape, you can walk within minutes to Devil's Bridge, Ruskin's View (famously painted by Turner), as well as the stunning walking region of the Lune Valley.

This is a 5-star AA rated guest house property with two rosette awards for the restaurant.

All rooms have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and traditional Cumbrian biscuits. The en suite bathrooms feature Bath House toiletries.

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths.

Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town.

An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.

The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Northumberlandia and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

When you stay at Beech Hill Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Coniston Water and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

Located in Windermere, The Wild Boar is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and Windermere Golf Club. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Located in Inverurie, Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Glen Garioch Distillery and 7 minutes from Pitmedden Garden. This golf hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Haddo House and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Inverurie Golf Club.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at Glenspean Lodge Hotel in Roybridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Highland Soaps and Commando Memorial. This eco-friendly hotel is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Ben Nevis and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lochy Bay.

With a stay at Duke of Wellington in Stocksfield, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corbridge Roman Site and Aydon Castle. This luxury inn is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Tyne Riverside Country Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Prudhoe Castle.

Set in Newburgh, 1.3 km from Newburgh Seal Beach, Udny Arms Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Beach Ballroom.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. All guest rooms in Udny Arms Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is 800 metres from the accommodation, while Hilton Community Centre is 22 km from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 22 km away.

Situated within 2 acres of gardens, Garvock House Hotel is a historic country house located in Dunfermline. The property features an on-site restaurant and terrace, offering views of the garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on-site.

Each room at Garvock House Hotel features an individual interior design and tea/coffee making facilities with Scottish biscuits and mineral water. A TV is available in all rooms. In the private bathrooms guests will find a bath, bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast each morning in the hotel's restaurant, as well as lunch and dinner. There is also an on-site bar. A range of laundry services are available, including dry cleaning, and there are meeting/banquet facilities at the property.

Guests can explore the Fife Region from Garvock House Hotel, and Perth is 29 miles away. Aberdour and its castle are 7 miles from the property. an array of activities can be enjoyed in the area, including cycling and hiking.

Edinburgh Airport is 16 miles from Garvock House Hotel, and Dunfermline rail station is 1 mile from the property.

With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Treetop Trek.