We have created a list with the best small luxury 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Comfortable beds. Great value. Thirty miles north of Aberdeen, Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges provide luxurious accommodation with an on-site bar and restaurant serving fine local food. Guests at Saplinbrae can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and hairdryer. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. There are larger suites for families and groups, as well as fully equipped self-catering lodges. The restaurant serves offers a wide range of dishes including Sunday roasts, bar food and a children’s menu. Mintlaw lies around 10 miles from Peterhead on the Aberdeenshire coast. Fraserburgh is around 20 minutes’ drive away and offers sandy beaches, golf courses and attractions including the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. A 25-minute drive from Fort William, Glencoe House offers accommodation in 10 acres of private gardens. There is free WiFi throughout the buildings, and free private parking on site. The ground floor comprises a large and comfortable sitting room with a wood burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen complete with cooking facilities, a luxurious bathroom with bath and separate twin-headed shower. The 8 Glencoe House suites are situated in the mansion house where you occupy your own wing of the historic building and enjoy panoramic loch and mountain vistas. One or two-bedroom suites are available, all boasting bathrooms with The Highland Soap Company products and a sitting room with period features. Breakfast and a candle-lit dinner are served at your private dining room table (Dinner at an additional charge), located in your suite. Glencoe is known as the outdoor capital of the UK, and there are plenty of activities to keep guests entertained. There are walking routes nearby, as well as famous movie locations, the opportunity to sample our famous Scotch Whisky and breath taking scenery. The Strathcona Lodges are our self-catering accommodation, a stone’s throw from the house itself. We have six one bedroom self-catering lodges each with a private walled decking with hot tub, and outdoor seating (minimum two nights stay). An elegant staircase takes you to the first floor to your peaceful bedroom with an emperor size bed. A welcome Breakfast pack is included in the rate of stay, a selection of beverages and pre-prepared meals are available at an additional cost.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, relaxing and romantic small luxury hotel in Scotland. Soooo nice!
Popular among women.Opened August 2022. Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as National Museum of Scotland, The Real Mary King's Close, and University of Edinburgh. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Gleneagles Townhouse offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Gleneagles Townhouse.Show full description
Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar. This hotel is a perfect base from which to explore Scotland's tourist trails. The stylish decoration of the hotel offers a combination of modern luxury with period details, such as natural stone, wood paneling, exposed fireplaces, and tall beamed ceilings. You can also chose to explore the mountains, forests and rivers, where you can participate in activities ranging from skiing, cycling, canoing, shooting, off-road driving, gliding, diving and rafting. Only a 15 minute drive to the P&J Live, Aberdeen [world-class conference, exhibition & event space] . Show full description
Unique. Great views. Comfortable beds. In 15 acres of private grounds, this hotel boasts spectacular views over Portree Bay to the Cuillin Mountain range. It has an award-winning restaurant and a range of whiskies on offer. The rooms at the Cuillin Hills Hotel have warm, modern décor while never losing the traditional feel. Every room has fresh fruit, mineral water, tea/coffee facilities and smart TV's with BT sport, satellite TV and Chromecast. The View Restaurant offers a menu sampling local produce and Malt Embassy has been awarded for its range of whiskies. Boat trips around the beautiful Isle leave from Portree harbour, 0.5 miles away.Show full description
Stylish and modern hotel in an outstanding location, with gorgeous surroundings & views. Excellent rooms with great amenities and wonderful design. BEAUTIFUL!
Highly elegant. Historic. Great views. Popular among couples.Opened February 2021. The Manor House Hotel boasts a fine dining restaurant, drawing room, fully licensed bar with outdoor terrace and garden. A cooked Full Scottish and à la carte breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The Manor House Hotel offers uninterrupted sea views and direct access to the sea through the landscaped garden. Free parking is provided for hotel guest. Oban is 700 meters from The Manor House Hotel and in easy walking distance.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Within a tree-lined Victorian terrace, this 5-starboutique hotel is located in the fashionable West End, only 30 minutes' drive from Loch Lomond. Its oak-panelled bistro serves fresh, Scottish cuisine and over 300 wines. Individually designed, each room at Hotel Du Vin Glasgow features a luxurious bed and a modern bathroom with a deep bath and large shower. The atmospheric bistro serves classic and modern cuisine made with local ingredients, including meat from the Queen’s own supplier. Guests can enjoy the daily changing menu with a Scottish influence. The cosy bar and whisky snug area boast over 300 whiskies and 600 wine bins. The in-house wine expert and bar manager can help guests to choose the best wine for them. Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens and Hyndland Rail Station are both just a 10-minute walk. Glasgow’s vibrant centre is less than 10 minutes away by car, while the University of Glasgow is a 20-minute walk.Show full description
I really like One Devonshire Gardens a Hotel Du Vin... I think it is one of the most elegant, stylish, unique and authentic small luxury hotels in Glasgow. It also has very cosy rooms, luxurious dining area with fireplace and great central location. Soooo nice!
Great value. The Seafield Arms is a boutique hotel with chic rooms in the centre of Cullen on the Moray Firth Coast and on the North East 250 Route. Free WiFi and free onsite parking is available. Private dining and small conference rooms are available at the property. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities. At The Seafield Arms-Cullen rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The hotel boasts a dining room and bistro restaurant, serving locally sourced meals. There is also a bar serving whisky, spirits, champagne, fine wines and beers. The hotel is surrounded by local golf courses and nearby distilleries all within easy travelling distance. Guests can enjoy numerous local walks and attractions nearby that are easily accessible. Elgin is 35 km from The Seafield Arms-Cullen. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 82 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. Cosy rooms. Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance. Each room features a flat screen TV, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Additionally, room service is available 24 hours a day. The restaurant at The Bonham serves traditional food with a European twist. It is open every friday, saturday and sunday that offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The hotel also features a bar which serves classic cocktails, tonics, wines, and light bites. It also offers afternoon tea. Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive away from the property. Alternative transport options include the Edinburgh Tram and the Edinburgh Airlink bus. Bedroom images are indicative only. Room sizes and views vary.Show full description
The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, with luxury vibes throughout the property.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Situated on the outskirts of Banchory and set in a scenic location between Feugh River and King George V Park and Pavilion. Banchory Lodge Hotel is a Georgian mansion, with a modern flair (free private parking onsite). Rooms at Banchory Lodge are individually decorated and bed sizes vary from doubles to four posters (twin bedded rooms available on request- subject to availability). Each room has views of the large grounds of the hotel and some also have views of the beautiful River Dee. All rooms feature TV's, tea and coffee trays and an elegant en suite bathroom. The bridge over the River Feugh is just half-a-mile away and is famous for witnessing majestic leaping salmon. Salmon fishing is also available from the end of the hotels grounds. Banchory's bustling town center is a stone's throw away and the city of Aberdeen is just a 45-minute drive from the hotel and Aberdeen Airport is within 20 miles.Show full description
Nice style. Great interior design. Situated in Dornoch, Links House at Royal Dornoch has a restaurant, bar, terrace, and free WiFi. Private parking is available at the property. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Guests at Links House at Royal Dornoch can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Links House at Royal Dornoch can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Tain is 15 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 80 km from Links House at Royal Dornoch.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Popular among women. In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region. A Plasma TV, Egyptian linen and luxury private bathroom is featured in each elegant room in this impressive building. A walk-in humidor stocks an extensive range of luxury cigars. Many rooms retain signature original features and roll top baths. Within the 4-star Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is the chic Bistro Du Vin. Berwick lamb and pork and quality produce sourced from local suppliers is served in the relaxed French-style dining room. Guests can relax in the mezzanine bar, or sample a range of fine wines from around the globe in the Laroche tasting room. Edinburgh’s famous castle is 10 minutes’ walk away, while the shops of Princes Street are just a few minutes’ stroll further along.Show full description
Spectacular authentic boutique hotel, located ideally for exploring Edinburgh's old town. Elegantly decorated rooms are spacious with small balconies and luxurious bathrooms. In addition, this property has a quaint, well-appointed bar and cozy whisky rooms. WOW!
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among women. Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant. It is a 10-minute walk from the Scott Monument in Edinburgh’s most popular shopping area and financial district. In Edinburgh's city centre, the hotel on George Street has beautiful rooms with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker. Guests can also enjoy White Company toiletries and free WiFi. Tigerlily has a cocktail bar which also serves locally sourced meals, and guests receive free entry to Lulu nightclub and bar, downstairs. The surrounding New Town district is filled with cocktail bars and smart restaurants. Tigerlily Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station and 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport. It is a picturesque walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle, just 15 minutes away.Show full description
Lovely trending boutique hotel in beautiful surroundings with a stunning bar and excellent facilities. Nicely decorated chic rooms have many luxury extras: slippers and robes, bath accessories, fresh milk, and complimentary chocolate. This boutique hotel is STUNNING in all aspects!
Very stylish. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among women.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 offers a bar. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a garden view. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at No.26 By The Sea also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a sea view. The units at the accommodation come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Dunstaffnage Castle is 5.8 km from No.26 By The Sea, while Kilmartin House Museum is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in Scotland. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Unique. Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, Fonab Castle, refurbished and opened in 2013, boasts luxurious rooms, scenic views, mature gardens, free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Each individually designed room has been decorated sympathetically to blend a contemporary style with the original room features. Luxury Egyptian cotton, a flat-screen smart TV with Revo entertainment system, a Nespresso coffee maker, tea making facilities, fresh fruit and mineral water are also included. The elegant en suite bathroom has a spacious walk-in power shower, bathrobes, slippers, and Thierry Mugler toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the Loch Faskally or of the Highlands’ landscape. Fonab Castle Hotel has 2 on-site restaurants; the Fonab Brasserie offering lighter meals and the Sandemans Fine Dining Restaurant for a sophisticated dining experience. On warmer days, diners may enjoy an al fresco dinner on the terrace overlooking the loch. The cellars boast a great selection of wines, whiskies and gins. The property also offers Pod's for an inside/outside dining experience. Pitlochry Golf is only a 5-minute drive away, and the world-famous historic Gleneagles is a 40 miles from Fonab Castle Hotel.Show full description
Fonab Castle Hotel is a beautiful hotel and spa in a stunning location near Pitlochry. The facilities, including an outdoor jacuzzi, are top-notch, and the food is exquisite. The beds are incredibly comfortable, and the rooms are spotless and luxurious. This might be the most UNIQUE property with lovely surroundings and picturesque views in Scotland!
Beautiful. Historic. Cosy rooms. In 350 acres of mature woodland and peaceful rolling parkland, this beautiful country house hotel has its very own private golf course, free Wi-Fi and charming, elegant, individually decorated rooms. The Meldrum House Hotel Golf And Country Estate boasts its own magnificent 18-hole golf course, a luxuriously appointed clubhouse and some of the finest practice facilities in Scotland. The on-site golf academy offers expert outdoor tuition with video analysis Traditionally decorated and featuring many fine antiques, objets d'art and ancestral portraits, the hotel has spacious en suite rooms. Each room has its own individual style and unique character. Every room has stunning views over the estate and the surrounding Aberdeenshire countryside. Each room has a plasma flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels. The restaurant offers traditional Scottish cuisine combined with an international flavour. From gourmet cuisine to lighter snacks, the menus change daily to reflect the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients available locally.Show full description
n the beautiful Scottish village of Edzell, boasting a sauna, a gym and a swimming pool, this hotel is situated at the foot of the Angus Glens. Guests at Glenesk Hotel can enjoy free WiFi and free parking on site. Please note that the leisure facilities are now closed until 1 May 2023. Rooms at Glenesk are traditionally furnished, and each has pretty views and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Features include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Fairways Restaurant offers a seasonal menu. All produce is locally sourced. A full Scottish breakfast and continental buffet are available. Malt Whisky & Cocktail Lounge in the Glenesk Hotel, the Guinness World Record holder for ‘The most varieties of whisky commercially available’, offers over 700 malts, 200 gins, 80 rums, 70 vodkas and selection of local ales. Guests can enjoy discounts at the adjoining Edzell Golf Club which has 18 and 9 hole courses. The first tee less than a minute's walk from the garden through the hotel’s own private entrance. Surrounding the property there are opportunities for fishing, shooting and there are also a number of whisky distilleries.Show full description
Charming. Great breakfast. With a peaceful position overlooking the River Garry, this friendly 4-star country inn is an ideal base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands. Between Fort William and the Nevis Range, Inverness, the west coast and Skye, the Invergarry Hotel is based at the historic home of the Ancient Clan Macdonnell. Built in 1885, the hotel was originally an old stagecoach inn. It has since been used as a sporting and shooting lodge before being transformed into a hotel, complete with residents’ lounge and private gardens. Steeped in history and character, the hotel provides traditional Highland hospitality, welcoming log fires, fresh local food, real ales from the Isle of Skye and a large range of wines and Highland whiskies. Dinner is served at the Invergarry Hotel and guests can choose from an extensive menu.Show full description
A romantic, picturesque hotel in lovely surroundings with a fantastic restaurant and views. The rooms are very charming and spacious with everything you might need for a comfortable stay.
Charming. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Roseate Edinburgh is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. 35 elegantly designed, luxurious rooms with handcrafted beds and fine linen, 17 in the Roseate building and 18 in the Roseate House building. The rooms offer free WiFi and private parking is available. The Roseate Edinburgh was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape. The Dunstane Restaurant and Bar hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whisky tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskies and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce. Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city centre. All Rooms & Suites prefixed with ‘House’ are located in The House Building.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Scotland. It also has very cosy rooms.
Opened February 2023. Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Glasgow. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.1 km from Buchanan Galleries, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Central Station and George Square. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 12 km from Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel.Show full description
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