We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Scotland, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
Guest House. Ivybank Lodge is a Victorian guest house, built around 1850, set within an acre of mature gardens. Ivybank Lodge is perfectly located just a few minutes' stroll from the centre of Blairgowrie, a market town in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. Some rooms boast garden views and all rooms have tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine and Perthshire artisan chocolates. The Drawing Room offers the perfect space for ultimate relaxation and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. The city of Perth is 16 miles away, whilst Dundee is 19 miles away. Pitlochry is 24 miles away, Glenshee is 24 miles away, St. Andrews is 32 miles away and Edinburgh is 59 miles away. The nearest international airport is Edinburgh, just 56 miles away.Show full description
Country House.Great bar. Great value. Between Stirling and Perth in the Highlands of Scotland, Cairn Lodge is a charming Victorian hunting lodge with free WiFi and free parking. It offers luxurious accommodation and a restaurant specialising in seasonal dishes. The Victorian Garden inspired restaurant uses local produce to make creative, delicious meals. Spacious and elegant, with a flat-screen TV, each room benefits from a modern en-suite bathroom. Other features include tea/coffee making facilities. A wide range of drinks are on offer in the contemporary lounge bar. The edge of the stunning Trossachs National Park is just 20 miles from the hotel. Loch Lomond is around an hour’s drive away, and Dunfermline is a 40-minute drive from the building.Show full description
Cool. Great bar. Popular among women. Situated in central Edinburgh at the foot of Calton Hill, 24 Royal Terrace is nestled amongst the grand Georgian townhouses of a UNESCO Heritage site. Royal Terrace, a quiet cobbled street, is just a short walk from the buzz of the city. This stylish boutique hotel, has the added touch of the owner’s ever-changing art collection and a dedicated whisky bar, serving rare and unique scotch malt whisky and adding a new chapter to Royal Terrace's history as "Whisky Row". Due to the nature of a grade A listed building, each of the 14 rooms are accessed by stairs and there is no lift at the property. Each room is delicately furnished with premium cotton linen and luxurious bathrobes. The in-room technology offers Smart-TVs with on-demand streaming, an HD soundbar, Apple Airplay and free high-speed WiFi throughout. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind at "Dinna Tell" the hotel's Bar and Garden which offers delicious signature cocktails, wines, whiskies and snacks. The Edinburgh Playhouse is 0.4 miles away, the Omni Centre is 500 metres from 24 Royal Terrace, and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, which is easily accessible via the Tram. The nearest Tram stop is on York Place, is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Alternatively by taxi or car, the journey would take around 30 minutes.Show full description
Located in the heart of the city, this boutique hotel offers stunning views of the surroundings. The hotel stands out with its unique and playful decor, showcasing a diverse collection of artwork.
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Tigh na Leigh is a luxurious, boutique Guest House set in an acre of garden with a large pond. Free parking is available to the rear of the building. Each room at Tigh na Leigh has been individually designed and have their own ensuite facilities. Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room overlooking the garden. Dinner is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday and must be booked in advance. Tigh na Leigh is very well placed to vist many attractions, such as Glamis Castle or perhaps a trip into Dundee to visit the V & A. There are 60 Golf Courses within an hours drive. Walkers can try the Cataran Trail used by cattle rustlers in the middle ages or the more challenging Angus Glens.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among women. Dower House Newtonmore is situated in Newtonmore, 47 km from Inverness. Free private parking is available on site. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the mountains or garden. Each room has en-suite facilities with a shower, and large counter top. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Dower House Newtonmore features free WiFi . Guests can also relax in the shared lounge with TV and views out over the garden. The breakfast is cooked to order and the menu includes daily baked muffins, eggs cooked in various ways, black pudding, vegetarian haggis, homemade breads and a choice of pancakes and toppings. Cereals, fresh fruit, juices are also offered on the side board. Aviemore is 23 km from Dower House Newtonmore, while Pitlochry is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 53 km from the property. EV charger point is available (Not Free).Show full description
Dower House Newtonmore B&B is a charming boutique hotel. It provides luxurious and comfortable rooms with tasteful decor. The hotel stands out with its ground floor annex, providing convenient accommodation options.
Trendy. Nice style. Great bar.Opened July 2020. Set in Oban, 700 metres from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. Every room includes a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. The units in No.26 By The Sea are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Dunstaffnage Castle is 5.8 km from the accommodation, while Kilmartin House Museum is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 9 km from No.26 By The Sea.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among women.Opened March 2022. Located in Glasgow and with Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum reachable within 500 metres, Boutique 50 provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests at Boutique 50 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Glasgow, like cycling. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 13 km from Boutique 50. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sauchiehall Street, The SSE Hydro and Scottish Event Campus Glasgow.Show full description
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Lodge.Delightful property. Charming. Comfortable beds. Monkstadt 1745 Restaurant with Rooms has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Portree. The lodge offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. At Monkstadt 1745 Restaurant with Rooms you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge, a dishwasher, and an oven. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 83 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The Monkstadt 1745 Luxury Lodge stands out with its unique combination of hotel rooms and self-catering cottages, complete with hot tubs. The lodge is rich in history, located near a significant spot.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and river view, Lys-Na-Greyne is located in Aboyne, 48 km from Hilton Community Centre and 49 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum. The 5-star bed and breakfast features mountain views and is 33 km from Balmoral Castle. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, an iPod docking station, a hair dryer and a CD player. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers ski storage space. Aberdeen Harbour is 50 km from Lys-Na-Greyne, while Aboyne Golf Club is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing and romantic boutique hotel in Scotland.
Guest House.Charming. Comfortable beds. Great value. The Albyn Townhouse is a generous 4-storey, 19th-century traditional town house. Decorated to high standard and much loved by your host, Albyn is a heaven of calm & peace in a leafy cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. We are just 20 minutesâ walk from Edinburgh Medieval City. All rooms at The Albyn offer flat-screen TVs, free and fast business Wi-Fi, and the option of king-size beds in all rooms. Toiletries, hairdryers, tea facilities, coffee pod machines & mini safes are all on offer in your room. Edinburgh’s Haymarket Rail Station is 20 minutes’ walk away.The centre of Edinburgh, along with the famed Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town, is less than 20 minutesâ walk away, or 10 minutes by bus. Private gated car park at an extra fee is available.Show full description
Cool. Stylish. Great value.Opened October 2021. Situated within 24 km of St Andrews University and 28 km of St Andrews Bay, The Clarendon provides rooms in Dundee. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.6 km from Discovery Point. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Clarendon also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Scone Palace is 31 km from The Clarendon, while Lunan Bay is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Kinloch Lodge Hotel and Restaurant is a family-run former 17th-century hunting lodge, situated at the foot of a long private drive up Kinloch Hill on the shoreline of Loch Na Dal. Its location on the South of Skye offers an array of natural beauty and quiet surroundings. Free Wifi is available throughout the property. All rooms feature an en suite bathroom with L'Occitane toiletries and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Guests can enjoy massages, facials, salt scrubs and reflexology within Kinloch’s treatment room. Seasonal and local produce are used to create the award-winning dishes served in the elegant dining room. A selection of fine wines is also available to complement the food. Scenic walks can be taken in the surrounding area, and staff can provide detailed maps. Wilderness adventures with Kinloch's own guide offers fishing, foraging, stalking and wild walks. Tours of the famous Talisker whisky distillery can be arranged, and it can be reached in less than an hour’s drive.Show full description
This hotel is fabulous and the location is serene and beautiful. Great attention to detail with regards to decor. Spacious and stylish rooms with all possible amenities and comfortable beds. Perfect place for a relaxing vacation!
Guest House.Cosy rooms. Great views. Located in Fort William and only 4.3 km from Glen Nevis, Torlinnhe Guest House provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 14 km from Loch Linnhe and offers a housekeeping service. Guests can make use of a garden. The guest house features some units with garden views, and every unit has a private bathroom. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 30 km from the guest house, while West Highland Museum is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 57 km from Torlinnhe Guest House.Show full description
Lively. Great views. Great bar. Isle of Raasay Distillery in Raasay has 4-star accommodation with a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Isle of Raasay Distillery also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 128 km from Isle of Raasay Distillery.Show full description
Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among women and couples.Opened April 2022. Situated in Oban, 600 metres from Corran Halls, No17 The Promenade features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 5.7 km from Dunstaffnage Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 48 km away from Kilmartin House Museum. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. No17 The Promenade provides some rooms with sea views, and every room includes a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 9 km from No17 The Promenade.Show full description
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Scotland.
Country House.Beautiful. Great views. Good breakfast. Situated in a scenic wooded garden, Thistle House Guest House overlooks Loch Fyne to Inveraray and its famous castle. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are provided in this spacious Victorian country house. Views of Loch Fyne or the garden are featured in each room at Thistle House, as well as a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and a hospitality tray. Rooms are individually named after local clans of the surrounding west coast of Scotland. A full Scottish breakfast is served in the dining room, which overlooks the loch and Inveraray. Lighter options are also available and all produce is locally sourced. Guests can also relax in the lounge which features a log fire, and a selection of books and information on the local area. The town of Inveraray is just a 25-minute drive and features an 18th-century castle and a Maritime Heritage Museum. Quad biking, archery and clay shooting can be enjoyed in Blairmore, which is just under 40 minutes by car.Show full description
Guest House.Good breakfast. Great location. Popular among couples. The Claymore is an attractive Victorian residence with its own private drive with free parking and gardens, only 2 minutes walk from Pitlochry town centre. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Enjoy a peaceful nights rest in our boutique style bedrooms, which feature bathrooms with large walk-in showers, heated mirrors and towel rails. With a range of en-suite accommodation including four poster rooms and ground floor rooms, all tastefully decorated with their own individual style. Some of our rooms are also pet-friendly. Also available are the Claymore Apartments (deluxe rooms). They are finished with the highest quality oak and leather.Show full description
This guest house is one of the most popular in Scotland among couples.
Bed and Breakfast.Comfortable beds. Great location. Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Highlander House B&B provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation features a concierge service and private check-in and check-out for guests. The bed and breakfast offers certain units with sea views, and every unit includes a private bathroom. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 51 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has super comfortable beds and a great location in Rothesay.
Guest House.Lively. Historic. Superb breakfast. Set in a Victorian terraced villa, this guest accommodation offers free private parking just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s city centre. Freshly brewed tea and coffee and organic eggs cooked any way are on the breakfast menu. Arthur’s Seat, the largest hill in Holyrood Park, is 5 minutes’ drive away. Located on one of the main bus routes into the city, Edinburgh’s cobbled Royal Mile can be reached after a 10-minute bus ride. The Palace of Holyrood House is within 2 miles of Barony House. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is a 5-minute taxi journey away. A flat-screen TV an tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each of Barony House's light and airy rooms. Toiletries and a hairdryer are also included. Most rooms have an en suite bathroom. Full English breakfasts are served in the elegant dining room. There is a PC available for guests to use and free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.Show full description
Barony House is a charming boutique guest house. The individually decorated rooms in this Victorian terraced house offer a personalized and cozy stay. The hosts, Paul and Susan, are welcoming and provide helpful advice for exploring the city.
Guest House.Unique. Charming. Great breakfast. Situated just 1 mile from Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile, the family-run 23 Mayfield offers free WiFi. This detached Victorian guest house boasts retains many original features. Dating back to 1868, the property also offers a Club Room with a selection of rare books, Chesterfield furniture, a Georgian chess board, and an oversized, handmade Connect Four game. The traditional rooms at 23 Mayfield boast solid, hand-carved mahogany furnishings, along with a large flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities with Borders biscuits. The en suite bathroom features a heated mirror and complimentary Penhalagon toiletries. In the mornings, 23 Mayfield serves an imaginative breakfast menu in the impressive dining room. The dishes are cooked to order using local produce. Home to Holyrood Palace, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile, the lively centre of Edinburgh also offers the historic Edinburgh Castle, which is just 30 minutes’ walk from 23 Mayfield. The guest house is conveniently located along the main bus route into the city. Surcharge parking is available.Show full description
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