Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Scotland

When you a stay at Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in Douglas, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Gaiety Theatre.

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at 30 James Street, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, just a 5-minute walk from Cavern Club and 6 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool ONE.

With a stay at Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa in Sheffield (Nether Edge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Hall. This spa hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Peak District National Park and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Chatsworth House.

The Vicarage is a grade II listed country property in Cranage, hosting 26 individually designed bedrooms. The buildings 17th century heritage has been re-imagined through a handful of event spaces and stylish family friendly food and drink offerings.

Each bedroom includes all of the essentials for your overnight stay. A TV and tea/coffee making facilities are included.

The onsite restaurant serves a traditional British menu as well as a Sunday roast using locally sourced produce.

Manchester is 32 km from The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms, while Liverpool is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 18 km from The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms.

Located in Leicester, Hilton Leicester is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Mecca Bingo Leicester and 5 minutes from De Montfort University. This hotel is 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Loughborough University and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Grace Road.

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, The Wellington Hotel Birmingham - Breakfast Included, Near O2 Academy & City Centre is set in the centre of Birmingham, 500 metres from Birmingham Back to Backs. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Birmingham New Street, The ICC-Birmingham, and Symphony Hall. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and free WiFi.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The Wellington Hotel Birmingham - Breakfast Included, Near O2 Academy & City Centre offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hippodrome Theatre, Gas Street Basin and Broad Street. Birmingham Airport is 14 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Small Brook Cottage is set in Hay-on-Wye, 13 km from Kinnersley Castle and 19 km from Longtown Castle. The 4-star holiday home has river views and is 3.7 km from Clifford Castle. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

This air-conditioned holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a living room. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hay-on-Wye, like hiking.

Brecon Cathedral is 25 km from Small Brook Cottage, while Hereford Cathedral is 32 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 110 km away.

Set in 17 acres of landscaped grounds in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the luxury 4-star Ox Pasture Hall is just 2 miles from the seaside town of Scarborough.

The luxury bedrooms at Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel are stylishly decorated with elegant furniture, with views of the extensive gardens or pretty courtyard. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a satellite TV. Some have period features or four-poster beds.

Boasting rustic style and traditional charm, The Courtyard Restaurant offers casual evening dining and interesting menus, accompanied by fine wines. Thomas Carr @ the Coast serves a 7 course tasting menu, specialising in seafood. There is also a spacious garden terrace for al fresco dining.

With views towards the Raincliffe Woods, Ox Pasture Country House Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the sandy beaches of Scarborough. Set within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the hotel is surrounded by scenic walking tracks.

Located in Wakefield, Cedar Court Wakefield is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from National Coal Mining Museum and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Nostell Priory.

With a stay at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Manchester Palace Theatre and Manchester Arndale. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bridgewater Hall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Albert Square.

Located in Hanmer, 39 km from Chester Racecourse, The Hanmer Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 47 km from Chester Zoo.

Trentham Gardens is 49 km from the hotel, while Erddig is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 68 km from The Hanmer Arms.

With a stay at St Nicholas Boutique Hotel in Shrewsbury, you'll be just steps from Shrewsbury Castle and St. Mary's Church. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Alkmond's Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Henry Tudor House.

With a stay at Quorn Country Hotel in Loughborough, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Loughborough University and Mountsorrel Railway. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Great Central Railway.

A stay at The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection places you in the heart of Leicester, steps from The Little Theatre and 4 minutes by foot from Curve Theatre. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Loughborough University and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from New Walk Museum.

With a stay at Bromsgrove Hotel in Bromsgrove, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cadbury World and University of Birmingham. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Broad Street and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham.

Set in Nottingham, 1.3 km from Nottingham Castle, The Walton Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.4 km from National Ice Centre.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At The Walton Hotel every room has bed linen and towels.

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

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Donington Park is 25 km away. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 19 km from The Walton Hotel.

The Queens Head offers accommodation set 200 metres from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon and provides a garden and a bar. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers full-day security and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

At the property, there is an in-house family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options.

You can play darts at the bed and breakfast.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre is 500 metres from The Queens Head, while Royal Shakespeare Company is 600 metres from the property. Birmingham Airport is 42 km away.

With a stay at Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa in Macclesfield, you'll be 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lyme Park and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Gawsworth Hall. This golf hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Bruntwood Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Capesthorne Hall.

With a stay at The Lombard Pub & Townhouse, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Trinity College and 11 minutes by foot from Grafton Street. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Merrion Square.