8 Beautiful Boutique Places to Stay Near Glasgow

Accommodation type: B&B
Location: Ayr
Places to visit nearby: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Crossraguel Abbey, Ayr Racecourse

Located in the seaside town of Ayr, Ayrs & Graces B&B is a boutique 5-star Gold bed and breakfast, that's located 37 miles (60 km) from Glasgow. The two luxury bedrooms and suite have all been stylishly decorated and are the perfect place to relax after a day on the beach, at the races, or playing on one of the area's excellent golf courses.

Accommodation type: Hotel
Location: Near Dunblane
Places to visit nearby: Dunblane Cathedral, Doune Castle, Blair Drummond Safari Park
An exquisite 5-star Gold Perthshire mansion, Cromlix Hotel is 36 miles (58 km) from Glasgow and owned by Scottish tennis star Andy Murray. The five suites and ten bedrooms feature antique Scottish furniture, complimented by elegant 21st century interior design. And you can also can indulge in delicious dishes at the Chez Roux restaurant.

Accommodation type: Self-catering
Location: Gartocharn
Places to visit nearby: RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond Nature Reserve, Duncryne Equitation & Trekking Centre, Maid of the Loch

Near the southern shore of Loch Lomond, 30 miles (48 km) from Glasgow, East Cambusmoon Holiday Cottages are two luxury eco-friendly places to stay on a five acre smallholding in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Perfectly located for a host of outdoor activities, they are charmingly renovated with modern perks such as underfloor heating.

Accommodation type: Hotel
Location: Cove
Places to visit nearby: Linn Botanic Gardens, Centre 81, Paddle Steamer Waverley from Kilcreggan

Tucked away on the Rosneath Peninsula in Argyll and 47 miles (76 km) from Glasgow, you can really get away from it all at Knockderry House. A 4-star, 19th century house by Loch Long, it features 15 bedrooms, including the grand Library Suite and offers an award-winning fine dining experience.

Accommodation type: Self-catering
Location: Port of Menteith
Places to visit nearby: Inchmahome Priory, Go Country, Go Ape! Aberfoyle

Sleek modern chalets and traditional wooden lodges await at Lochend Chalets by the Lake of Menteith in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, 29 miles (46 km) from Glasgow. Awarded 3 - 4 stars, they sleep from 4 to 8 people, and you can also choose the Coach House cottage, which has an outdoor hot tub and sleeps 10.

Accommodation type: Hotel
Location: Gartocharn
Places to visit nearby: Portnellan Farm Activities, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch Castle Country Park

Get back to nature and admire Loch Lomond from your canvas tent at Portnellan Farm Glamping, 31 miles (50 km) from Glasgow. The tent sleeps up to four and has access to cooking and washing facilities. The farm has its own pier and offers various activities out on the loch, so you'll be sorted for things to do.

Accommodation type: Hotel
Location: West Kilbride
Places to visit nearby: Kelburn Castle and Estate, Isle of Cumbrae, West Kilbride Golf Club

Escape to the Ayrshire coast for a refreshing break at the 4-star Seamill Hydro Hotel and Resort, 42 miles (68 km) from Glasgow. This Victorian hotel on the banks of the Firth of Clyde has an excellent leisure club where you can work out in the gym or wind down with a massage, and offers sea views from the Orangery Restaurant.

Accommodation type: Hotel
Location: Blantyre
Places to visit nearby: Chatelherault Country Park, Amazonia, Bothwell Castle

Tucked between Hamilton and East Kilbride, Crossbasket Castle is a 5-star, 17th century castle just 15 miles (24 km) from Glasgow city centre. The nine bedrooms, including doubles, twins and suites, have been tastefully decorated in sumptuous period style, and there is also a two bedroom self-catering lodge on the estate. For an extra special dining experience, book into the hotel's Albert & Michel Roux Jr Restaurant.