Hit the slopes in style when you stay in one of the best ski resorts in the UK. From the snow-capped peaks of Scotland to the rugged terrain of northern England, the best ski resorts in the United Kingdom have plenty to offer any winter sports enthusiast.
Atholl Palace Hotel
Perth Road, PH16 5LY Pitlochry, UK.
Set in a rolling Scottish estate, this luxury hotel offers easy access to Glenshee, the most extensive skiing area in the UK. Here, there are 36 runs, with something suitable for skiers of all abilities. The hotel has plenty of top amenities, including a pitch, putting course, beautifully manicured Japanese gardens, a fully equipped spa and a whisky lounge.
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Twin room at the Atholl Palace Hotel
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
The Square, PH16 5PW Kinloch Rannoch, UK.
Another good choice for skiers visiting Glenshee, this picturesque hotel has a dreamy turret and Victorian stone walls. There’s a cosy restaurant and bar, and the rooms offer a blend of tradition and modernity, featuring exposed stone walls and spectacular freestanding tubs.
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Double room at the Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Spittal of Glenshee
A93, PH10 7QF Blairgowrie, UK.
This hotel is easy to reach, just off the motorway from Perth. It’s eight minutes from the Glenshee ski slopes and offers family-friendly accommodation with a games room, children’s playground and restaurant. Set on the site of the oldest inn in the UK, it has been renovated for modern tastes but retains some rustic charm with wooden details in the decor.
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Spittal of Glenshee Hotel
Argyle Guest House
7 Main Street, AB37 9EX Tomintoul, UK.
This charming, simple hotel is ideal for those who want to ski at Lecht, one of the best resorts in Scotland for families or novice skiers. Family rooms with a double bed and two singles are available. This small guest house offers a cheerful, personal welcome to visitors.
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Double room at the Argyle Guest House
Coylumbridge Hotel
Aviemore, PH22 1QN Aviemore, UK.
Practise your skiing on the dry ski slope within the Coylumbridge Hotel’s grounds before heading out to nearby Cairngorm Mountain to hit the powder. Cairngorm is one of Scotland’s most popular destinations for skiers and snowboarders. If you tire of winter sports, try the hotel’s indoor swimming pool or climbing wall, or just relax in the bar with a local malt whisky.
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Double room at the Coylumbridge Hotel
Cairngorm Hotel
Grampian Road, Aviemore, UK.
This picture-perfect hotel, with its stone facade, makes a great base for winter sports. Head up to Cairngorm Mountain for skiing and snowboarding, then return to this Highland resort in the evening to chill out. The hotel is on the main street in Aviemore, with plenty of options for eating and drinking nearby. In the morning, it serves a hearty, full Scottish breakfast – just what you need before a day on the slopes!
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Superior Room at the Cairngorm Hotel
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
North Road, PH33 6TG Fort William, UK.
The facilities at this hotel are great for the keen athlete: it offers a swimming pool, gym, steam room, and sauna. Its restaurant has views across Ben Nevis – sure to whet your appetite for a skiing trip to the Nevis Range. Experienced skiers will love the chance to backcountry ski through some of Scotland’s most stunning mountains.
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Double room at at the Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
Glencoe House
Glencoe, PH49 4HT Glencoe, UK.
This rural hotel will make you feel right at home with its easy, rustic charm. It has seven individually decorated rooms and amenities, like deep bathtubs and cosy fireplaces. It also offers easy access to the spectacular Glencoe Resort. With 20 runs of different grades, it’s suitable for skiers and boarders of every level.
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Suite Two at the Glencoe House Hotel
The Inn on the Lake
Lake Ullswater, CA11 0PE Glenridding, UK.
The rolling lawns of this hotel’s grounds make it a destination in and of itself. It has two restaurants and a terrace with sweeping views across the surrounding Lake District. It’s close to the skiing at Raise, with the best snow conditions in the area. This is strictly for experienced athletes only: reaching Raise takes about an hour of steep hiking, and the rugged runs are not for beginners.
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Standard room at the The Inn on the Lake Hotel
Nent Hall Farm House
Alston, CA9 3LQ Alston, UK.
This cosy hotel, with its own restaurant and large garden, is a good choice if you want to go skiing at Allenheads. You’ll need to take out a membership at Allenheads Ski Club, which has equipment for hire and offers a great starting point to brand-new skiers. When you’re finished for the day, head back to the hotel for a hot drink in front of the roaring fireplace.
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Living room with fireplace at the Nent Hall Farm House
Westgate Manor
Weardale Westgate, DL13 1JT Bishop Auckland, UK.
This converted Victorian manor offers elegant accommodation close to Weardale Ski Club. Be sure to visit during the week, as only club members are allowed to ski at the weekend. This charming hotel has a lounge with a log-burning fire, and some rooms have extravagant four-poster beds. The bar serves unusual ales from local microbreweries.
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Twin Room at the Nent Hall Farm House Hotel
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
11 Blythswood Square, G2 4AD Glasgow, UK.
Don’t want to cross your fingers and trust in the UK’s unpredictable weather? You can still enjoy a skiing holiday in the United Kingdom! Stay in Glasgow to visit Snow Factor, Scotland’s only year-round ski centre. These indoor slopes use artificial snow, so you’ll need to wear normal skiing gear. For a taste of luxury, stay in this elegantly refined hotel. It has a wonderful spa with two relaxation rooms, a mud chamber and various treatments.
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Double room at the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
Jurys Inn Milton Keynes
Midsummer Boulevard, MK9 2HP Milton Keynes, UK.
The English town of Milton Keynes is home to Snozone, the largest indoor real-snow resort in England. Here you can try skiing, snowboarding and freestyling, plus fun winter activities like sledging or enjoying an ice slide. It’s great for learners and kids. Stay in the nearby Jurys Inn hotel for smart, modern accommodation with comfortable bedding and spacious bathrooms.
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Standard room at the Jurys Inn Milton Keynes Hotel
The Central Hotel
Central Promenade, LL30 1AR Llandudno, UK.
The Welsh town of Llandudno has one of the finest dry slope centres in the UK. In the Llandudno Snowsports Centre, you’ll be able to learn to ski and snowboard or try your hand at tubing, tobogganing and alpine golf. Stay in the charming family-run Central Hotel for top accommodation in the town centre. Its restaurant focuses on local produce and offers views of the sea on one side and Snowdonia, the highest mountain in Wales, on the other.
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Sea view room at The Central Hotel
Wheldale Hotel
Wheldon Road, WF10 2SD Castleford, UK.
This simple, cosy hotel has a bar and garden, a spacious lounge and a children’s playground. Enjoy a full English breakfast in the morning before heading off to Castleford Snozone, a huge indoor snowsports venue. Here, you can try skiing and snowboarding on real snow; there are also lessons to help youngsters and novices get used to winter sports.
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Standard room at the Wheldale Hotel
