Character Hotels & Inns

Character hotels and inns are Classic's "little gems" - the smaller, intimate, family run hotels with a lot of charm and where the accent is on tradition and friendly hospitality.  Many of the inns and hotels are listed buildings where nooks and crannies abound. Lots of history and stories will unfold during your stay. Just about all are owner managed, so you are assured of personal and attentive service at all times.

Ideal spots for a romantic break, or for walking.

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There are 72 hotels of this type:

Scotland > Dumfriesshire & Borders
Gables Hotel, Gretna 4 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Gables Hotel in Gretna is a fine 4 star hotel in Gretna and offers excellent accommodation and fine dining Bed & Breakfast from £24.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £39.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Ayrshire & Arran
Ivy Rooms Hotel, Ayr 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Ivy Rooms Hotel in Ayr is a small but charming hotel, in a quiet setting yet near to all the main amenities and ideal for short breaks in Ayrshire. Bed & Breakfast from £17.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £38.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley
Abington Hotel, Abington 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Abington Hotel is set in an ideal location for short breaks exploring Central, West and the Borders of Scotland. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £39.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Merchant City Inn, Glasgow 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Merchant City Inn(formerly Merchant Lodge Hotel) is superbly situated in the heart of Glasgow’s cultural quarter, The Merchant City. Great staff will ensure you have an excellent stay. Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley 4 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. Ashtree House Hotel,Paisley is a superb family run Georgian Townhouse with an excellent standard of accommodation Bed & Breakfast from £44.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £62.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Gleddoch House Hotel, Langbank 3 star, 1st Class. 9/10 guest rating. Gleddoch House Hotel & Golf Club, Langbank sits within 360 acres with stunning views over the River Clyde yet only 13 miles(approx) from Glasgow City Centre. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £50.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Tinto House Hotel, Biggar 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. Tinto House Hotel in Syminton is a cosy comfortable countryside "get away from it" all hotel Bed & Breakfast from £24.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £29.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Stirling, Trossachs, Loch Lomond & Central Scotland
King Robert Hotel, Stirling 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The King Robert Hotel is the perfect base for seeing all that Stirling has to offer; great shopping, beautiful scenery and a wonderful history all on our doorstep. Bed & Breakfast from £25.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £37.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Rowardennan Hotel, Rowardennan 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Rowardennan Hotel boasts a stunning location with breathtaking views of Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond and the mountains to the North Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Buchanan Arms Hotel in Drymen,Loch Lomond is one of the best hotels in the area, Good accommodation, fine cuisine, attentive staff, plenty lounge area and excellent leisure facilities. Bed & Breakfast from £25.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Inn at Inverbeg Hotel, Luss 4 star, Approved. 10/10 guest rating. The Inn at Inverbeg near Luss,Loch Lomond, has been totally refurbished to a high standard and offers excellent accommodation set in picturesque surroundings, overlooking Loch Lomond. Bed & Breakfast from £39.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £59.95 View...	View Hotel Details...
Winnock Hotel, Drymen 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Winnock Hotel in Drymen is ideally located for touring the Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Trossachs area. Bed & Breakfast from £24.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £42.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Rob Roy Hotel, Aberfoyle 2 star, 1st Class. 7/10 guest rating. The Rob Roy Hotel in Aberfoyle offers a great range of services including dinner dances and entertainment breaks to its many guests each year. Bed & Breakfast from £22.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £32.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Perthshire, Angus & The Kingdom of Fife
Craws Nest Hotel, Anstruther 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Craws Nest has long been associated with excellent food, located in the picturesque fishing village of Anstruther. Bed & Breakfast from £32.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £47.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Royal Dunkeld Hotel is an old coaching inn, with low beamed ceilings and open fires make this hotel a homely place to stay Bed & Breakfast from £34.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £51.95 View...	View Hotel Details...
Dunalistair Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch 3 star, 1st Class. 9/10 guest rating. The Dunalastair Hotel in Kinloch Rannoch is a typical Scottish hotel, set in outstanding surroundings with welcoming open fires, wood panelling very much in evidence, excellent food, and high standards throughout Bed & Breakfast from £36.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £48.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Dundarach Hotel, Pitlochry 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Dundarach is a tradiotional manor house style hotel, offering excellent value, with fine views over the valley. Secluded in its own grounds, but only a short walk into the centre of Pitlochry Bed & Breakfast from £36.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £48.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Kenmore Hotel, Kenmore 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Kenmore Hotel is Scotland's oldest Inn and is well worth discovering! A hotel that is truly Scottish in a wonderful scenic setting. Bed & Breakfast from £22.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £39.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Weem Hotel, Aberfeldy 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Weem Hotel by Aberfeldy is a traditional country inn-style hotel, formerly a historic Coaching Inn at the foot of Weem Rock Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Acarsaid Hotel & Lodge, Pitlochry 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. Acarsaid Hotel in Pitlochry is one of the friendliest hotels you will stay in. Family owned and run, the Acarsaid is a true home from home Bed & Breakfast from £26.95 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £32.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Aberdeen, Grampian & Royal Deeside
Loch Kinord Hotel, Ballater 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Loch Kinord Hotel in Dinnet near Ballater is a warm, cosy family owned and managed hotel, with the emphasis on great food in the award winning restaurant Bed & Breakfast from £25.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £49.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Cove Bay Hotel, Cove Bay 2 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Cove Bay Hotel at Cove Bay near Aberdeen boasts spectacular views over the North Sea Bed & Breakfast from £29.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Whitehorse Inn, Balmedie 2 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Whitehorse Inn situated in Balmedie is a friendly village inn located only 8 miles from Aberdeen City Centre. Bed & Breakfast from £29.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £37.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Huntly Arms Hotel, Aboyne 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Huntly Arms Hotel in Aboyne hosts a traditional charm and character and makes an ideal base for touring the North East Coast of Scotland. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Waterside Inn Hotel, Peterhead 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Waterside Inn Hotel, Peterhead is set on Scotlands stunning north east coast and is within easy reach of Aberdeen Bed & Breakfast from £32.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £38.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Spey Valley & Whisky Trail
Boat Hotel, Boat Of Garten 4 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Boat Hotel, Boat of Garten is comfortable and relaxing, with the emphasis on excellent food & personalised service in a beautiful Highland setting. Bed & Breakfast from £37.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £52.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown On Spey 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Ben Mhor Hotel, Grantown on Spey is a family run Edwardian hotel.The perfect base to explore Speyside, and relax in a friendly and informal small hotel Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. Carrbridge Hotel in Carrbridge is set in the heart of the Highlands and offers a warm Highland welcome. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Oban, Argyll & Bute
Argyll Hotel, Inveraray 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Argyll Hotel, Inveraray is a most characterful hotel, located on the loch side and next to the famous Inveraray Castle Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Royal Marine Hotel, Dunoon. 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Royal Marine Hotel in Dunoon is an attractive and award winning hotel with many original features. Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Kings Knoll Hotel, Oban 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. Kings Knoll Hotel in Oban overlooks Oban Bay with spectacular views of the sound of Kerrera. Bed & Breakfast from £33.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £37.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Royal Hotel, Ardrishaig 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Royal Hotel (formerly Grey Gull Inn),Ardrishaig is set within a stunning loch side location and renowned for being exceptionally good value for money, with informal yet attentive first class service Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Regent Hotel, Oban 2 star, Commended. 7/10 guest rating. The Regent Hotel is located on the esplanade of Oban, opposite the pier. Just a few minutes walk from the town centre. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £38.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Fort William, West Highlands & Skye
Moorings Hotel, Fort William 3 star, 1st Class. 9/10 guest rating. The Moorings Hotel in Fort William sits in a stunning location - alongside the Caledonian Canal with panoramic views of Ben Nevis. Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £75.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Hollytree Hotel, Glencoe 3 star, 1st Class. 9/10 guest rating. The Hollytree Hotel, located in Kentallan village, near Glencoe, is ideally located on the waters edge and offers luxurious accommodation and excellent cuisine. Bed & Breakfast from £44.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £72.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Onich Hotel, Onich 3 star, 1st Class. 8/10 guest rating. The Onich Hotel in Onich is superbly situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe, the Onich hotel offers stunning views in comfortable surroundings. Bed & Breakfast from £27.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £42.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Balmacara Hotel, Balmacara by Isle of Skye 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Balmacara Hotel, Balmacara has undergone a total refurbishment offering guests an all round holiday experience with fine facilities, wonderful food and 1st class scenery. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Kyle Hotel, Kyle of Lochalsh 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Kyle Hotel in Kyle of Lochalsh is in an ideal location for those wishing to take breaks exploring the charm of the West Coast of Scotland and visit the magical Isle of Skye. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £48.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Morar Hotel, Morar 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Morar Hotel is a family run hotel set in a stunning location, on the romantic "Road To The Isles" Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
West Highland Hotel, Mallaig 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The West Highland Hotel in Mallaig is a real Highland haven with spectacular views. Bed & Breakfast from £33.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £42.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Dunollie Hotel, Broadford, Isle of Skye 2 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Dunollie Hotel in Broadford is a charming property on the Isle of Skyle and offers incredible panoramic sea views Bed & Breakfast from £22.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £34.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Scotland > Inverness, Loch Ness & North Highlands
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel, Loch Ness 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Loch Ness Lodge Hotel in Drumnadrochit near Inverness is what you would expect of a typical Highland lodge hotel, flagstone floored bar and wood panelling very much in evidence. Bed & Breakfast from £36.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £48.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Dundonnell Hotel, Dundonnell 3 star, 1st Class. 9/10 guest rating. The Dundonnell Hotel in Dundonnell is a family run and owned hotel where you will be made very welcome. The food is exquisite, and the views breathtaking. Bed & Breakfast from £39.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Gairloch Highland Lodge, Gairloch 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The Gairloch Highland Lodge is ideal for a relaxing break, in one of Scotland's most unspoilt areas. Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Old Inn, Gairloch 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Old Inn in Gariloch is a traditional highland coaching Inn and overlooks Gairloch harbour. Bed & Breakfast from £37.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Castletown Hotel (formerly St Clair Arms), Castletown 2 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Castletown Hotel (formerly St Clair Arms) is a friendly, spotlessly clean and great value for money 'no frills' hotel. Bed & Breakfast from £31.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £36.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > North East, Newcastle and Northumberland
Honest Lawyer Hotel, Croxdale 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Honest Lawyer Hotel in Croxdale, Durham nestles between the Wear and Browney rivers in idyllic surroundings. Bed & Breakfast from £32.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £65.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Blue Bell Hotel, Belford 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Blue Bell Hotel, Belford is a characterful and well run hotel, modernised in 2007 and 2008. Ideal location for breaks exploring Northumberland. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Percy Arms Hotel, Otterburn 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Percy Arms Hotel in Otterburn is a 17th Century coaching inn on the edge of the Northumberland Moor. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Lake District & Cumbria
Castle Inn Hotel, Bassenthwaite 4 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Castle Inn in Bassenthwaite with its beautiful Lakeland views, refurbished rooms and public areas, gardens and leisure facilities is one of the most popular hotels in the area. Bed & Breakfast from £47.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £67.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Crown Hotel, Wetheral 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Crown Hotel in Wetheral is a particularly characterful property, with low beamed ceilings, wooden floors and conservatory restaurant,mixed with modern styled accommodation and leisure facilities Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £47.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Waterhead Hotel, Coniston 2 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Waterhead hotel in Coniston is situated in a stunning part of the Lake District and makes a great base to explore the area Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £55.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Yorkshire & Humberside
Guide Post Hotel, Bradford 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. Guide Post Hotel in Bradford is one of the finest hotels in the area. Conveniently located and very high standards of service. Bed & Breakfast from £26.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £54.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Beverley Arms Hotel, Beverley 3 star, Approved. 6/10 guest rating. A former coach house dating back to 1794, The Beverley Arms Hotel is now a luxurious 3 star hotel that retains its charm with traditional furnishings yet provides the comfort and facilities of a 21st century hotel. Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Crown Hotel is a traditional coaching inn in the town of Boroughbridge and is one of the best known hotels in North Yorkshire. Bed & Breakfast from £60.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £62.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Kilima Hotel, York 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The Kilima Hotel is a former Victorian rectory, within walking distance of the historic city of York. Bed & Breakfast from £49.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Lancashire & Greater Manchester
Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. Bed & Breakfast from £25.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £37.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Derbyshire Peak District & Staffordshire Potteries
New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The New Bath Hotel is set within 5 acres of gardens in the historic Spa town of Matlock Bath. Bed & Breakfast from £29.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > West Midlands & Shropshire
Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The Buckatree Hall Hotel in Telford although situated only a few minutes away from Telford town centre proves to be great for relaxing breaks. Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel is a beautiful country house hotel set in the delightful village of Charlecote, minutes from J15 M40, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. Bed & Breakfast from £27.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Marston Farm Hotel, Sutton Coldfield 3 star, Commended. 8/10 guest rating. The Marston Farm Hotel in Sutton Coldfield offers beautiful scenery and comfortable accommodation. Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £49.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & East Midlands
Whipper-In Hotel, Oakham 3 star, Commended. 7/10 guest rating. The Whipper-In Hotel is situated in the old market square of Oakham, Rutland, Britain's smallest county. Bed & Breakfast from £29.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > East Anglia, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire
Whitehall Hotel, Dunmow 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The Whitehall Hotel is a beautifully restored Elizabethan Manor House in the village of Dunmow near Stansted. Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £49.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
Red Lion Hotel, Colchester 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Red Lion Hotel in Colchester is one of the oldest inns in the area. Well worth a visit!! Bed & Breakfast from £30.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Belsted Brook Hotel, Ipswich is surrounded by picturesque gardens yet only a few mintues drive from the centre of Ipswich, ideal for leisure breaks or business. Bed & Breakfast from £39.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £69.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Cotswolds,Oxon,Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire
Fox Country Inn, High Wycombe 3 star, Commended. 9/10 guest rating. The Fox Country Inn in Ibstone, High Wycombe is set in the heart of the countryside and is a very relaxing and comfortable place to stay. Bed & Breakfast from £23.50 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £38.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Home Counties
Churchgate Hotel, Old Harlow 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Churchgate Hotel is set in the picturesque village of Churchgate Street in Old Harlow yet close to the M11, M25 and Stansted Airport.	View Hotel Details...
England > Dorset, Hampshire, South Coast
West Cliff Inn, Bournemouth 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The West Cliff Inn is a newly refurbished hotel ideally located for accommodation in Bournemouth, in the prime West Cliff area Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > Greater London
Waterloo Hotel, Bracknell 4 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Waterloo Hotel is located in the charming village of Crowthorne on the outskirts of Bracknell and 23 miles from Heathrow airport Bed & Breakfast from £35.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £48.50 View...	View Hotel Details...
England > South East England (Kent, Sussex, Surrey)
Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks 3 star, Approved. 8/10 guest rating. The Royal Oak Hotel is the premier hotel in the area, Sevenoaks town centre and railway station are within walking distance. Bed & Breakfast from £45.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £60.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Donnington Manor Hotel, Sevenoaks 3 star, Approved. 9/10 guest rating. The Donnington Manor Hotel in Sevenoak is central, good value and convenient for the many interesting places surrounding the hotel. Bed & Breakfast from £40.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £50.00 View...	View Hotel Details...
Chaucer Hotel, Canterbury 3 star, Approved. 7/10 guest rating. The Chaucer Hotel in Canterbury is the perfect venue to enjoy leisure breaks or business stays. Bed & Breakfast from £34.00 View... Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £44.00 View...	View Hotel Details...