Title: TOP Romantic Hotels in Bothwell for 2025 - Bothwell Romantic Getaways | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bothwell](https://expedia.co.uk/Bothwell-Hotels.d6129185.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bothwell](https://expedia.co.uk/Bothwell-Holiday-Rentals.d6129185.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Bothwell](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bothwell.d6129185.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bothwell Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bothwell.d6129185.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bothwell Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bothwell.d6129185.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/romantic.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Romantic Hotels in Bothwell ![price find illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Bothwell Romantic Hotels Tonight [5 Oct - 6 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6129185&startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [6 Oct - 7 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6129185&startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [10 Oct - 12 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6129185&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [17 Oct - 19 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6129185&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Bothwell Romantic Hotels ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626770/9b70424c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626770/53e71714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626770/9da16fdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pro shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626770/2f1193b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ratho Farm Bothwell 9.4/10 Exceptional (98) "Wonderful stay at Ratho Farm, super friendly staff and the food was delicious" £97 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bothwell-Hotels-Ratho-Farm.h9626770.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20®ionId=6129185&adults=2&travelerType=romantic&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Bothwell Hotel Reviews ![Ratho Farm](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626770/9b70424c_y.jpg) ### Ratho Farm 10/10 Excellent "Lovely heritage farm accommodation. Great view of the stars and Milky Way at night." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bothwell-Hotels-Ratho-Farm.h9626770.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### Searching for romantic hotels in Bothwell? > If you and your partner need a romantic escape, we've got just the ticket. If you'd like to explore some of the area's notable sights, you might make a stop by Australasian Golf Museum, Nant Distillery or Waddamana Power Station Museum. If you're interested in staying close to a certain attraction, you can sort properties by neighbourhood or distance to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list. ### When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Bothwell? > If you're looking forward to lots of outings with your partner, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Bothwell: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Bothwell is 678 mm. ### What is there to do in Bothwell? > There's nothing better than experiencing a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider taking time to discover all that Bothwell has to offer. A visit to Australasian Golf Museum, Nant Distillery or Waddamana Power Station Museum might be just the ticket when you're checking out the sights. ### What's the best way to get to Bothwell and around town during my romantic getaway? > These transportation options in Bothwell might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: To get to Bothwell, you can fly into Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is the closest major airport, located 40.6 mi (65.3 km) from the city centre. 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