Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Andrew Smart

Scottish hotels named in list of the UK's best boutique locations

A new list celebrating the UK's best boutique hotels has named several Scottish locations in its prestigious honours.

The list includes areas across the country, ranging from locations in Sutherland to the nation's capital, Edinburgh.

Of the 50 UK locations named, four were from Scotland.

The Scottish boutique hotels named in list of the UK's top 50

The Fife Arms from the Aberdeenshire town of Braemar ranked 15th overall and was praised for its idyllic locations between the Scottish Highlands and northeast of Scotland.

While guests can take a stroll around the nearby landscapes, it has plenty of amenities such as Bertie's Bar stocked with over 365 whiskies.

The National: Tripadvisor - Foyers Lodge ranked 17th in the UKTripadvisor - Foyers Lodge ranked 17th in the UK (Image: Tripadvisor)

Foyers Lodge came in at number 17 and overlooks Scotland's stunning Loch Ness.

The Victorian retreat was previously listed as one of The Times' top 100 Best British Hotels for 2021.

The establishment boasts a beautiful dining room with grand views of the surrounding landscapes as well as plenty of opportunity for forest walks, fishing, and boat trips.

Links House at Royal Dornoch featured at 40 with the Scottish manor home receiving commendation for its fine dining experience, using the finest ingredients from the sea and nearby landscape.

This hotel is ideal for golf lovers with the iconic Royal Dornoch Golf Club (ranked fourth in the world) only 30 minutes away.

Finally, House of Gods in Edinburgh took the 45th spot and expressed pride in its "acute clash of styles."

From cocktail bars to luxury rooms, House of Gods allows "guests to immerse themselves in an unapologetic world of extravagance."

Full list of the top 50 boutique hotels in the UK for 2022

Here is the full list:

1. Lime Wood Hotel, Hampshire

2. The Newt, Somerset

3. Heckfield Place, Hampshire

4. The Pig at Bridge Place, Kent

5. Lympstone Manor, Devon

6. Grantley Hall, Yorkshire

7. Artist Residence London, London

8. Idle Rocks, Cornwall

9. Thyme, Cotswolds

10. Padstow Townhouse, Cornwall

11. Yorebridge House, Yorkshire

12. Hambleton Hall, Rutland

13. Beaverbrook, Surrey

14. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Cumbria

15. The Fife Arms, Scotland

16. The Queensberry, Somerset

17. Foyers Lodge, Scotland

18. Another Place, Cumbria

19. The Mandrake, London

20. Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire

21. Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall

22. Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall

23. Titchwell Manor Hotel, Norfolk

24. Watergate Bay, Cornwall

25. Wild Thyme & Honey, Gloucestershire

26. L'oscar London, London

27. Middleton Lodge, Yorkshire

28. Rothay Manor, Cumbria

29. The Gallivant, Sussex

30. The Tawny Hotel, Staffordshire

31. The Wild Rabbit, Oxfordshire

32. Calcot Manor Hotel, Cotswolds

33. Grays Court Hotel & Restaurant, Yorkshire

34. Number One Bruton, Somerset

35. Hampton Manor, West Midlands

36 The Rectory Hotel, Wiltshire

37. The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell, London

38. Hipping Hall, Cumbria

39. Cliveden House, Berkshire

40. Links House at Royal Dornoch, Scotland

41. Great Fosters, Surrey

42. Dormy House Hotel, Cotswolds

43. Henrietta Hotel, London

44. Gravetye Manor, Sussex

45. House of Gods, Scotland

46. The Samling Hotel, Cumbria

47. Seaham Hall, Durham

48. Linthwaite House, Cumbria

49. Grove of Narberth, Pembrokeshire

50. Number 38 Clifton, Somerset

To find out more about the list, please visit the Top 50 Boutique Hotels website. These hotels and more can also be found on the Tripadvisor website.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.