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Hotel in Wareham · 1248.17 km from centre
9.4
249 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Wareham, Kingston Country Courtyard is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Corfe Castle and 13 minutes from Swanage Beach. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Sandbanks Beach and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Tank Museum.

Hotel in Cobham · 1109.41 km from centre
8.2
1,006 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Cobham in Cobham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chessington World of Adventures and Painshill Park. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from River Thames and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Hampton Court Palace.

Hotel in Norwich · 945.50 km from centre
7.8
9 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Norwich Airport in Norwich, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Norfolk Broads and Catton Park. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Hellesdon Hospital and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from David Lloyd Leisure.

Hotel in Abergavenny · 1258.13 km from centre
8.4
65 reviews
Located in Abergavenny, Roadhouse LLanwenarth is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Sugar Loaf Vineyards. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Usk Priory Church of St Mary and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Aber Rocks Climbing Centre.

Hotel in Newmarket · 1016.73 km from centre
9.2
5 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Newmarket in Newmarket, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Newmarket Racecourse and National Horseracing Museum. This hotel is 13.1 mi (21 km) from University of Cambridge and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Hotel in Marne-la-Vallee, Magny-le-Hongre · 1063.26 km from centre
8.0
1,506 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at B&B Hôtel près de Disneyland® Paris in Magny-le-Hongre, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Val d'Europe Shopping Center and 8 minutes from Disneyland® Paris. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Disney Village and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Centre Culturel Ferme Sainte-Geneviève.

Hotel in Santa Maria Novella, Florence · 1230.36 km from centre
8.2
1,000 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at c-hotels Ambasciatori places you in the heart of Florence, within a 10-minute walk of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Arno River. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Guesthouse in Doncaster · 1071.34 km from centre
7.0
248 reviews
With a stay at The Beverley Inn in Doncaster, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Sandall Park. This guest house is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Armthorpe Leisure Centre and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Hotel in Summertown, Oxford · 1143.18 km from centre
8.0
922 reviews
With a stay at easyhotel Oxford in Oxford (North Oxford), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of Oxford and 8 minutes from Christ Church College. This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from River Thames and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Blenheim Palace.

Hotel in Salisbury · 1206.55 km from centre
8.8
14 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Salisbury North Bishopdown in Salisbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Salisbury Cathedral. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Stonehenge and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Salisbury Arts Centre.

Hotel in Letterkenny · 1476.51 km from centre
9.2
1,000 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, you'll be centrally located in Letterkenny – a 8-minute walk from Letterkenny Golf Club and 11 minutes by foot from Letterkenny Cathedral. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Letterkenny Town Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Newmills Corn and Flax Mills.

Hotel in Basingstoke · 1156.70 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Basingstoke West in Basingstoke, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Basingstoke Leisure Park and 7 minutes by foot from Milestones Museum. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Highclere Castle and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from South Downs National Park.

Hotel in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote · 1127.07 km from centre
8.4
680 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Swadlincote, Best Western Appleby Park Hotel is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from Twycross Zoo and 9 minutes from Ashby de la Zouch Castle. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Drayton Manor Theme Park and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Tamworth Castle.

Hotel in Chepstow · 1239.67 km from centre
7.6
290 reviews
Breakfast available
The Beaufort Hotel is centrally located in Chepstow – a 5-minute walk from Chepstow Castle and a 3-minute drive from Wye Valley. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Chepstow Racecourse and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Tintern Abbey.

Hotel in Little Horsted, Uckfield · 1095.40 km from centre
9.0
920 reviews
Located in Uckfield, East Sussex National is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of East Sussex National Golf Club and West Park Nature Reserve. This golf hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from South Downs National Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lavender Line.

Hostel in Cirencester · 1191.06 km from centre
8.8
94 reviews
When you stay at The Barrel Store - Hostel in Cirencester, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Cotswold Country Park and Beach and River Thames. This hostel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cotswold Countryside Collection and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cirencester Church.

Hotel in Luton · 1086.24 km from centre
6.4
631 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at OYO The Chiltern Hotel in Luton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Kenilworth Road Stadium. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Genting Casino Luton.

Inn in Saint Asaph · 1233.93 km from centre
8.8
561 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Talardy, St Asaph by Marston’s Inns in Saint Asaph, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of St Asaph Library and St Asaph Common. This inn is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Asaph Cathedral and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The Deane Library.

Hotel in Great Yarmouth · 917.89 km from centre
9.8
268 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Hotel Ocean in Great Yarmouth, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Norfolk Broads and Norfolk Coast. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Joyland and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pirates Cove Adventure Golf.

Bed and breakfast in Llanhamlach · 1269.91 km from centre
8.2
59 reviews
The Old Ford inn is situated in Llanhamlach, 42 km from Kinnersley Castle and 45 km from Longtown Castle. With free private parking, the property is 6.2 km from Brecon Cathedral and 33 km from Clifford Castle.
At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features some units with mountain views, and all units are equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.
Cardiff Airport is 89 km from the property.
There’s a lot to be said for staying in and watching telly, but drinking mulled wine in a brand-new country is definitely better. A quick European city break is the absolute best cure for the seasonal blues. You could be wrapping up warm and eating your body weight in pastries on a Paris weekend, or scoping out the best beer halls in Berlin. If you’re feeling festive, Prague and Vienna go absolutely massive on the Christmas markets. If you’re looking to ring in New Year's Eve somewhere different, Amsterdam puts on a ridiculous fireworks display. Plus, booking your winter break late actually works in your favour. Less planning, more packing, and proper savings.
Who made the rule that you can only get a tan in July? Bin off the thermals and grab your sunglasses, because catching some last minute winter sun is a top-tier life move. For a short-haul blast of vitamin D, the Canary Islands are basically cheating the seasons. Places like Tenerife and Lanzarote sit comfortably in the twenties all winter long, making them dead easy winter holiday destinations when you just need to thaw out.
Want to go further afield? Long-haul spots are where things get seriously toasty. Dubai hits the high twenties with zero chance of drizzle, while Cancun and the Maldives are practically showing off with their weather.
You don't always need a passport to escape the daily grind. Sometimes the best winter trips are right on your doorstep. If you fancy a proper city stomp, London is glowing this time of year with festive lights, ice rinks, and enough cosy pubs to lose a whole weekend in. Up north, Edinburgh completely takes over the winter game. It's brilliant if you’re heading up for Hogmanay or just want to wander around the Royal Mile feeling like you're in a movie. But if your idea of a perfect trip involves zero crowds, a chunky knit jumper, and an open fire, a rural retreat is the way to go. Hide away in the Lake District or the Cotswolds, where you can spend your days doing brisk countryside walks before rewarding yourself with a massive roast dinner. Find a cheeky hotel deal, pack your thickest socks, and you're sorted.
December doesn't have to drain your bank account just because you want to be warm. If you're after serious value and decent temperatures, Egypt is a massive winner. Resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada give you brilliant Red Sea beaches and temperatures hovering around 23°C, all for a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere. Closer to home, Benidorm and the Costa del Sol in Spain might not be boiling, but they are incredibly cheap, usually sunny, and miles better than freezing back in the UK.
January is officially the gloomiest month, so escaping it is just good sense. For guaranteed t-shirt weather, you need to look slightly further afield. Cape Town in South Africa is right in the middle of its summer, serving up 26°C heat, brilliant beaches, and top-tier wine. If you want a shorter flight, the Cape Verde islands are a brilliant shout. Sitting off the coast of Africa, places like Sal and Boa Vista offer totally uninterrupted sunshine and temperatures in the mid-twenties. It’s exactly what you need when everyone else is scraping ice off their cars.
By February, we are all completely sick of the cold. Fortunately, places like Thailand are sitting pretty at a glorious 32°C. Heading to Phuket or Bangkok gives you proper heat, amazing food, and beaches that actually look like the photos. If you want a shorter flight time but still crave the warmth, Morocco is a fantastic choice. Marrakech easily hits 20°C in the afternoon. It’s perfect for exploring the souks without sweating through your shirt, before retreating to a riad for fresh mint tea.
Europe isn't exactly tropical in the winter, but there are definitely pockets of warmth if you know where to look. The Canary Islands are the undisputed champions here. Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura will give you enough sun to actually use the hotel pool. If you prefer the mainland, Andalucía in southern Spain is brilliant. Cities like Seville and Malaga often see bright blue skies and mild temperatures right through the winter. They're ideal for exploring without the massive summer crowds.
If you're happy to embrace the cold rather than run from it, Europe has some absolute belters. Budapest is top of the list. You can spend the day freezing outside, then jump straight into the steaming thermal baths before hitting the ruin bars. Reykjavik is another massive hitter. It’s freezing, yes, but you get the chance to see the Northern Lights and soak in the Blue Lagoon. If you want something a bit more classic, Rome is brilliant in the winter. You get all the pasta, all the sights, and absolutely none of the ridiculous summer queues.