The Witchery by the Castle
Edinburgh, Scotland
Book: The Guardroom or The Vestry
A handful of dramatic, candlelit suites above the famous restaurant at the top of the Royal Mile, next to Edinburgh Castle.
About 4 min drive from Edinburgh
26 stays, last checked 2 November 2026
Minimoons within 4 hours of Edinburgh
A minimoon works best when you are not spending half of it travelling. These hotels are all within about 4 hours' drive of central Edinburgh, in Scotland, Lake District, Yorkshire.
Drive times are approximate, from the city centre with no traffic. How we work them out.
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Prestonfield House
Edinburgh, Scotland
- Dogs welcome
A 17th-century house in its own parkland below Arthur's Seat, a few minutes from Edinburgh city centre.
About 11 min drive from Edinburgh
Gleneagles
Auchterarder, Scotland
- Spa
- Adults-only spa
The famous golf and country resort in Perthshire, with a spa, an adults-only thermal suite and more activities than you could fit into a minimoon.
About 53 min drive from Glasgow
Cameron House
Balloch, Scotland
- Spa
A large resort on the southern shore of Loch Lomond near Balloch, with a spa, golf and a marina.
About 35 min drive from Glasgow
Fonab Castle Hotel
Pitlochry, Scotland
- Spa
A castle hotel on the banks of Loch Faskally in Pitlochry, Perthshire, with a spa.
About 1h 36m drive from Edinburgh
Monachyle Mhor
Balquhidder, Scotland
- Private hot tub
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: In The Trees
A farmhouse hotel and restaurant at the head of Loch Voil in the Trossachs.
About 1h 19m drive from Glasgow
The Lodge on Loch Lomond
Luss, Scotland
- Spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Cuillin Suite
A lochside hotel in the village of Luss on the west shore of Loch Lomond.
About 44 min drive from Glasgow
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Bassenthwaite, Lake District
- Minimoon or romantic offer
- Spa
- Shared hot tub
- Adults-only spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Garden Suite
A big country house hotel in its own grounds beside Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick, with a full spa.
About 1h 47m drive from Newcastle
Glencoe House
Glencoe, Scotland
- Private hot tub
- Adults-only rooms
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Strathcona Lodge
A Victorian house turned small luxury hotel in Glencoe, one of the most dramatic glens in the Highlands.
About 2h 03m drive from Glasgow
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
Borrowdale, Lake District
- Spa
- Adults-only spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
A spa hotel on the eastern shore of Derwentwater in Borrowdale, south of Keswick, beside the Lodore waterfall.
About 1h 58m drive from Newcastle
The Samling
Windermere, Lake District
- Private hot tub to book
- Minimoon or romantic offer
Book: A Suite or Junior Suite
A small, food-led country house hotel on the hillside above Windermere, between Windermere and Ambleside.
About 1h 42m drive from Manchester
Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Grasmere, Lake District
- Spa
- Dogs welcome
A spa hotel on the edge of Grasmere village, part of Crerar Hotels, a short walk from the lake.
About 1h 53m drive from Manchester
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Windermere, Lake District
- Spa
- Shared hot tub
A large resort hotel on the shore of Windermere between Windermere town and Ambleside.
About 1h 41m drive from Manchester
Isle of Eriska
Benderloch, Scotland
- Private hot tub
- Spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: A Hilltop Reserve
A hotel on its own small island near Oban on the west coast, reached by a short bridge.
About 2h 24m drive from Glasgow
Merewood Country House Hotel
Windermere, Lake District
- Dogs welcome
Book: Four Poster Lake View
A country house set in gardens above Windermere, between Windermere and Ambleside.
About 1h 41m drive from Manchester
Windermere Boutique Hotel
Windermere, Lake District
- Private hot tub
Book: Ti Amo Suite or Honey Suite
A small hotel of themed suites in Windermere village, built for couples rather than families.
About 1h 37m drive from Manchester
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Lake District
- Private hot tub
- Minimoon or romantic offer
- Spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Spa Suite or Spa Lodge
A country house hotel on the edge of Windermere, with a second, smaller Lake House a short drive away.
About 1h 38m drive from Manchester
Storrs Hall
Windermere, Lake District
- Private hot tub
- Adults-only rooms
Book: Lakeside Hot Tub Suite
A Georgian mansion on its own stretch of Windermere shoreline, south of Bowness.
About 1h 37m drive from Manchester
Linthwaite House
Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
- Private hot tub
- Dogs welcome
Book: Lake View Hot Tub Suite
A hilltop country house above Bowness, run by the Leeu Collection, with gardens and its own tarn.
About 1h 37m drive from Manchester
Damson Dene Hotel
Lyth Valley, Lake District
- Private hot tub
- Spa
- Dogs welcome
Book: Woodland Hot Tub Cabin
A larger, relaxed hotel in the Lyth Valley, a few miles from Bowness.
About 1h 30m drive from Manchester
Middleton Lodge Estate
Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire
- Private hot tub
- Spa
- Adults-only spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Dairy Hot Tub Room
A Georgian estate near Richmond in North Yorkshire, popular for weddings, with rooms spread across the house, courtyard and old farm buildings.
About 52 min drive from Newcastle
Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Newby Bridge, Lake District
- Minimoon or romantic offer
- Spa
- Shared hot tub
- Adults-only spa
- Some dog-friendly rooms
Book: Lake View Room or Suite
A traditional hotel right on the southern tip of Windermere at Newby Bridge, next to the steamer pier.
About 1h 35m drive from Manchester
Swinton Estate
Masham, Yorkshire
- Spa
- Dogs welcome
A castle-style country house hotel on a large estate near Masham, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with a spa, cookery school and glamping.
About 1h 01m drive from Leeds
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
Skipton, Yorkshire
- Spa
- Adults-only spa
- Dogs welcome
A country estate hotel near Skipton, at the southern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, with an adults-only spa.
About 1h 00m drive from Leeds
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
Helmsley, Yorkshire
- Spa
- Shared hot tub
A spa hotel in the market town of Helmsley, on the edge of the North York Moors.
About 1h 13m drive from Leeds
Grantley Hall
Ripon, Yorkshire
- Spa
- Shared hot tub
- Adults-only spa
Book: Royal Suite
A grand country house near Ripon, restored as a five-star hotel with formal gardens on the River Skell and a large adults-only spa.
About 48 min drive from Leeds