Castlegate

Castlegate works well for couples, small families or groups of friends seeking a base in Lanark. The apartment occupies the upper floor of a traditional building, accessed via its own entrance on a quiet street just off the town centre. Inside, a contemporary fit puts you a world away from the Victorian exterior—open-plan living and dining space, a kitchen with electric oven and induction hob, two bedrooms (one double, one single with a pull-out bed that can form twins or a second double), and a walk-in shower room. Essentials including bed linen, towels, heating and Wi-Fi are covered.

Lanark itself is deeply rooted in history, and the New Lanark Visitor Centre lies within reach. The town sits on good transport links: Glasgow and Edinburgh are accessible by train from the local station, a short walk away. Restaurants, cafés and bars cluster around the town, and a pub is within a mile. There's on-road parking outside, plus free public car parking nearby. The property does not permit smoking.