Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

With a stay at The Cara Guesthouse in Whitley Bay, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Whitley Sands and PLAYHOUSE. This beach guest house is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from St. James' Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Whitley Bay Golf Club.

The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old coaching inn set in the picturesque village of Cartmel. Located on the outskirts of the English Lake District, Morecambe Bay is just 11 minutes’ drive away.

Boasting free W-Fi, there is also a restaurant that serves either a continental breakfast or a cooked breakfast in the mornings. It is served within the cosy dining room that is complete with a burning log fire. There is also a dinner menu available.

The quaint, low beamed rooms at The Cavendish Arms each feature an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.

In the evening, guests can relax and unwind with a drink at the bar after exploring one of the many surrounding walking routes Cartmel has to offer.

From the inn, Cartmel Racecourse is a 2-minute walk away. Lake Windermere is also a 15-minute car journey away.

Originally a 17th century inn, the Garth hotel and Restaurant is nestled amid its own extensive grounds and landscaped gardens.

Located on the North East side of The Square, the tastefully modern accommodation offers attractive views of either the countryside or the Victorian elegance of the town. After dining on fresh local produce in the popular à la carte restaurant, relax in the bar with its wide selection of draught and bottled beers, wines, spirits and over 70 malt whiskies.

A 15-minute walk from the centre of Oban, Altavona House overlooks Oban Bay, including the island of Kerrera and offers flamboyant bedrooms, free Wi-Fi and a small reading room.

With garden or sea views, each room features en suite facilities with a hairdryer and free toiletries. They also have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

From Oban, you can take a day trip to the islands of Mull, Staffa or Iona. Oban Rail Station is less than a 5-minute drive from Alltavona and there is free parking at the property.

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.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

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.

With a stay at Pine Lake Resort in Carnforth, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This family-friendly aparthotel is 21 mi (33.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Carnforth Station Heritage Centre.

With a stay at Clifton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, within a 5-minute drive of University of Glasgow and Buchanan Street. This guest house is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from OVO Hydro and 5 mi (8 km) from Hampden Park.

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. This hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere.

Located in Buckie, The Mill House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Moray Firth and 5 minutes from Speyside Way. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Gordon Castle Walled Garden and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Findochty Harbour.

When you a stay at Kings Arms Hotel in Berwick-upon-Tweed, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from The Maltings Theatre and Cinema and Cell Block Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Berwickshire Coastal Path.

Located in Inverness, High March is in the mountains – a 3-minute drive from Corrimony Chambered Cairn and 7 minutes from Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. This bed & breakfast is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop.

With a stay at The Pennington Hotel in Ravenglass, you'll be 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Muncaster Castle and 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Lake Windermere. This beach hotel is within the region of Hill Top Farm and Ullswater.

With a stay at Augill Castle in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Brough Castle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eden Valley and 1.9 mi (3 km) from North Pennines.

With a stay at Adelphi Villa in Oban, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery. This guest house is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Oban War and Peace Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from RSPB Visitor Centre.

When you stay at Kingswood Hotel in Burntisland, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Pettycur Beach. This beach hotel is 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from Royal Mile.

Located in Blairgowrie, Red House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Blairgowrie Golf Club and Strathmore Golf Centre. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Alyth Museum and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Historic Scotland Stanley Mills.

With a stay at Distillery Guest House in Fort William, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe. This guest house is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Commando Monument and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lochaber Leisure Centre.

With a stay at The Castle B&B in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Eden Court Theatre and Victorian Market. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Inverness Castle and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Culloden Battlefield.

Located 10 km from Ibrox Stadium, 11 km from House for an Art Lover and 11 km from Pollok Country Park, Boutique Home Stay - Bliss Studio provides accommodation set in Paisley. During your time staying in this recently renovated aparthotel, dating back to 1900, you will have access to free WiFi. Glasgow Science Centre is 12 km away and Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology is 12 km from the aparthotel.

The aparthotel features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the aparthotel. This aparthotel is non-smoking and soundproof.

University of Glasgow is 13 km from the aparthotel, while Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 13 km away. Glasgow Airport is 5 km from the property.

Located in Cairndow, Thistle House Guest House is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Loch Fyne and 8 minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This guest house is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Loch Goil and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Carrick Castle.