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Urban Hotel Grantham
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Hotel in Grantham · 1062.92 km from centre

    8.0

     

    169 reviews

    Located in Grantham, Urban Hotel Grantham is within a 5-minute drive of Guildhall Arts Centre and Wyndham Park. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. Wulfram's Church and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Harlaxton College.

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    Stay with Anisia
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    Guest house in Hastings, Guestling · 1066.65 km from centre

      8.2

       

      20 reviews

      Boasting a hot tub, Stay with Anisia is set in Guestling. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park.

      With free WiFi, this guest house features a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

      Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

      Eastbourne Pier is 37 km from the guest house, while Ashford International Train Station is 45 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 83 km away.

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      Aubrey Park
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      Hotel in Redbourn, St Albans · 1088.19 km from centre

        7.2

         

        1,002 reviews

        Located in St Albans, Aubrey Park is a 3-minute drive from Hertfordshire County Showground and 7 minutes from The Snow Centre. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

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        Windmill Bed and Breakfast
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        Inn in Beverley · 1023.59 km from centre

          8.1

           

          1,623 reviews

          Situated in Beverley, within 49 km of York Minster and 50 km of York Railway Station, Windmill Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 15 km from Hull New Theatre, 16 km from Hull Train Station and 16 km from KCOM Stadium. The inn has family rooms.

          At the inn, rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

          Hull Arena is 18 km from Windmill Bed and Breakfast. Humberside Airport is 36 km from the property.

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          Celtic Bay Guest House
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          Guesthouse in Aberystwyth · 1301.23 km from centre

            7.8

             

            283 reviews

            When you a stay at Celtic Bay Guest House in Aberystwyth, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach and Aberystwyth Beach. This beach guest house is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ceredigion Museum.

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            Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport - M9 Jct1
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            Hotel in Newbridge · 1193.63 km from centre

              7.8

               

              162 reviews

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              Located in Newbridge, Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport - M9 Jct1 is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Zoo. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Royal Mile.

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              Ramada by Wyndham London North M1
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              Hotel in London · 1085.47 km from centre

                6.4

                 

                1,001 reviews

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                With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham London North M1, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Wembley Stadium. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Marble Arch and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Hyde Park.

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                Alexandra Hotel
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                Hotel in Paceville, St. Julian's · 2069.42 km from centre

                  7.2

                   

                  959 reviews

                  A stay at Alexandra Hotel places you in the heart of St. Julian's, within a 10-minute walk of Saint Julian's Bay and St George's Beach. This spa hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Malta Experience and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Golden Bay.

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                  Premier Inn Horsham North
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                  Hotel in Horsham · 1115.56 km from centre

                    7.0

                     

                    6 reviews

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                    With a stay at Premier Inn Horsham North in Horsham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Horsham Park and The Capitol Horsham. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from South Downs National Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from The Millennium Maze.

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                    Premier Inn South Mimms/Potters Bar
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                    Hotel in South Mimms, Potters Bar · 1080.29 km from centre

                      8.6

                       

                      7 reviews

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                      With a stay at Premier Inn South Mimms/Potters Bar in Potters Bar (South Mimms), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Elstree Film Studios. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Wembley Stadium.

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                      Victoria House Room Only Accommodation
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                      Bed & breakfast in Caernarfon · 1290.95 km from centre

                        10.0

                         

                        158 reviews

                        With a stay at Victoria House Room Only Accommodation in Caernarfon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Caernarfon Castle and Gypsy Wood Park. This beach bed & breakfast is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from GreenWood Forest Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Menai Bridge.

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                        Acacia Hotel
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                        Hotel in 11th Arrondissement, Paris · 1088.38 km from centre

                          7.6

                           

                          902 reviews

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                          Acacia Hotel is centrally located in Paris – a 3-minute walk from Atelier des Lumières and 7 minutes by foot from Canal Saint-Martin. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bataclan and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Musée Édith Piaf.

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                          Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
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                          Hotel in Llanelli · 1331.92 km from centre

                            8.6

                             

                            527 reviews

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                            Located in Llanelli, Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns is within a 5-minute drive of Parc y Scarlets and The Play King. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Three Cliffs Bay Beach and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

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                            The Hickstead Hotel
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                            Hotel in Hickstead, Haywards Heath · 1111.76 km from centre

                              8.2

                               

                              664 reviews

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                              Located in Haywards Heath, The Hickstead Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and All England Jumping Course at Hickstead. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Wakehurst Place and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station.

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                              Premier Inn Chelmsford - Springfield
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                              Hotel in Boreham, Chelmsford · 1030.07 km from centre

                                6.4

                                 

                                5 reviews

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                                Located in Chelmsford, Premier Inn Chelmsford - Springfield is a 2-minute drive from Palace of Beaulieu and 5 minutes from Bond Street. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Riverside Leisure Centre and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Riverside Ice and Leisure.

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                                ibis budget Birmingham Centre
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                                Hotel in Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham · 1157.53 km from centre

                                  7.6

                                   

                                  1,395 reviews

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                                  With a stay at ibis budget Birmingham Centre, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham – a 3-minute walk from O2 Academy Birmingham and a 2-minute drive from Broad Street. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Symphony Hall and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from International Convention Centre.

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                                  The Rochford Hotel
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                                  Hotel in Rochford, Southend-on-Sea · 1026.12 km from centre

                                    8.0

                                     

                                    650 reviews

                                    This hotel is situated in the picturesque Essex village town of Rochford, less than a mile from the airport and 200 yards from the mainline railway station.

                                    Rooms at The Rochford Hotel each have a private bathroom, TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee facilities with free mineral water.

                                    A tasty cooked full English or a lighter continental breakfast is served to guests every morning.

                                    Rochford Hotel provides the intimacy of a guest house with the service and quality of a hotel. The lobby bar and brasserie serves a varied menu in calm and relaxing surroundings. Free car parking is also available.

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                                    the crown hotel
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                                    Bed & breakfast in Hampshire, Alton · 1152.92 km from centre

                                      7.8

                                       

                                      12 reviews

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                                      With a stay at the crown hotel in Alton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Curtis Museum. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Allen Gallery and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Church of St Lawrence.

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                                      The Stop - Hollies Truckstop Café
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                                      Guest house in Cannock · 1161.83 km from centre

                                        7.6

                                         

                                        535 reviews

                                        The Stop - Hollies Truckstop Café in Cannock provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The modern restaurant serves African and American cuisine, as well as Caribbean and Chinese dishes.

                                        At the guest house, the units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels.

                                        There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available.

                                        The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

                                        Chillington Hall is 12 km from the guest house, while Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is 30 km from the property. Birmingham Airport is 44 km away.

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                                        Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
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                                        Hotel in Braintree · 1023.96 km from centre

                                          8.8

                                           

                                          1,002 reviews

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                                          When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG in Braintree, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Great Notley Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Freeport Outlet Village.

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                                          Secure a last minute summer getaway today

                                          Summer is prime time for ditching the daily grind and swapping your morning commute for a decent lie-in. We all know that sudden panic when July hits and your calendar is looking totally empty. But don't stress, booking last-minute is basically our superpower.

                                          You don't need to plan months in advance to find the best summer holiday destinations. We’re the place to book last-minute hotel deals, giving you the biggest range of accommodation to book last-minute at the best price. So grab your sun cream (or your umbrella, let's be real about the British weather) and let's get you sorted.

                                          UK summer holiday breaks

                                          Staying on home turf has its perks. No passport panics, no liquid limits at security, and you can pack as many pairs of shoes as your car boot allows. If you're after a classic seaside escape, just head down to Devon. Expect proper ice cream, top-tier pasties, and coastal views that don't even need an Instagram filter.

                                          Prefer pavement to sand? Summer city breaks are where it’s at. Hit up London for rooftop bars, massive parks, and West End shows. Or jump on a train to Manchester for gig venues and a food scene that easily rivals the capital. But if you want to swap the noise for some actual fresh air, the Lake District is calling your name. Pack your walking boots and tackle a fell or two.

                                          How to fill your out-of-office days

                                          A summer trip is whatever you want to make of it. Spend your days doing absolutely nothing on a sun lounger, or get your step count up hiking across national parks. If you've got the little ones in tow, tracking down summer holiday activities for kids that don't involve staring at a screen is the real goal. We’ve got loads of hotels near major theme parks to help you out. Book a spot near Alton Towers or Thorpe Park and let them burn off all that energy on the rollercoasters. You might even get a quiet car journey home out of it.

                                          Fancy a summer holiday abroad?

                                          Sometimes you just need to guarantee the sunshine. Heading abroad gives you the ultimate excuse to switch your phone to aeroplane mode and properly clock off. When we talk about top summer holiday destinations, places like Spain and Greece are massive crowd-pleasers for a reason. You get reliable rays, decent pools, and the chance to eat your body weight in local carbs. Spend your mornings exploring old towns, your afternoons asleep in the shade, and your evenings working your way through the local cocktail menu.

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                                          Your summer holiday questions answered

                                          What are the best cheap summer holiday destinations in Europe?

                                          You don't need to empty your bank account to get a decent tan. If you're hunting for a bargain, Eastern Europe is a massive win. Places like Sunny Beach in Bulgaria offer ridiculously cheap pints and loads of sunshine. Portugal’s Algarve is also great for budget-friendly apartments and cheap eats, especially if you dodge the super touristy strips. And for a cheap city fix, Krakow or Prague have brilliant food and cheap drinks, even if you are swapping the beach for a town square.


                                          What are the best summer holiday destinations for families?

                                          When you've got kids to keep happy, you want easy flights and short transfers. Majorca is a massive hit because it practically runs on family tourism. The beaches are safe, the flight is short, and there are waterparks everywhere. If you want to stay in the UK, Cornwall is a classic shout. Rock pooling, surfing lessons, and eating chips out of paper on the seafront never gets old.

                                          What are the best summer holiday destinations for couples?

                                          Ditch the kids' clubs and go somewhere a bit more grown-up. The Amalfi Coast in Italy is basically built for romance, with its cliffside restaurants and serious pasta game. If you want something a bit more laid-back, Santorini gives you those massive caldera views and brilliant sunsets. Closer to home, a sneaky weekend away in Bath offers rooftop spa sessions and loads of great pubs to hide away in.

                                          In fact, we conducted a data-led study to find out which European city is the easiest to visit with children. In the study, we found that Copenhagen was the easiest and most enjoyable family city break!

                                          What are some underrated summer holiday destinations?

                                          Skip the usual suspects and head somewhere slightly off the radar. Albania is having a massive moment right now, offering Riviera vibes for a fraction of the price of Greece or Italy. Montenegro is another brilliant shout, with massive mountains meeting super clear water. If you're keeping it UK-bound, Northumberland is criminally overlooked. It's got massive, empty beaches, castles everywhere, and you won't have to fight for a parking space.

                                          When is the best time to book a summer holiday?

                                          Honestly, whenever you want! With LateRooms, you don't have to be that person who maps out their August trip in January. Our whole thing is being the place to book last-minute hotel deals. Waiting until the final few weeks can actually score you some brilliant prices as hotels look to fill up their empty rooms. Keep your dates a bit flexible, check out our latest offers, and you'll easily bag a bargain!

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