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Lancaster University
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Bed and breakfast in Lancaster · 1172.71 km from centre

    7.4

     

    1,558 reviews

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    Lancaster University Guest Rooms provides bed and breakfast accommodation set on the University campus, situated a 10-minute drive from the city centre

    Each guest room has an en suite bathroom, desk, wardrobe, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, towels and linen. There are tea and coffee facilities in the room and free Wi-Fi available across the campus. There are no televisions in the Guest Rooms. If you choose the B&B option, breakfast is provided each morning at Marketplace, a 2-minute walk from the accommodation

    The campus includes a great selection of restaurants, cafes and bars. The sports centre includes a gym, climbing wall, swimming pool, sauna and squash courts at an additional cost. The Peter Scott Art Gallery and the Nuffield Theatre are also located on the campus.

    The Lancaster University campus lies to the west of the M6 and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city itself offers attractions including Lancaster Castle, St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster City Museum, Williamson Park, The Grand Theatre and a Vue Cinema. There is also a varied selection of restaurants and bars in the city centre.

    There are great transport links to the city centre from the university including regular buses and a taxi rank on campus.

    Morecambe is within 20-minute drive away, which has views across the bay. Guests can visit the beach, the Eric Morecambe Statue and Happy Mount Park.

    The accommodation is a 10-minute drive from Lancaster train station, which offers easy access to Manchester, Liverpool and London, as well as The Lake District.

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    Arnos Manor Hotel
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    Hotel in Brislington, Bristol · 1240.96 km from centre

      7.8

       

      1,001 reviews

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      With a stay at Arnos Manor Hotel in Bristol (Brislington), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 7 minutes from University of Bristol. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Clifton Suspension Bridge.

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      Moxy Edinburgh Airport
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      Hotel in Ingliston, Newbridge · 1190.88 km from centre

        8.6

         

        2,506 reviews

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        Located in Newbridge (Ingliston), Moxy Edinburgh Airport is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from George Street and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Grassmarket.

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        The Pecking Mill Inn
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        Inn in Shepton Mallet · 1251.84 km from centre

          8.6

           

          421 reviews

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          Located in Shepton Mallet, The Pecking Mill Inn is a 1-minute drive from Royal Bath and West Showground and 6 minutes from Kilver Court. This inn is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Longleat.

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          Garner Hotel Chesterfield North by IHG
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          Hotel in Barlborough, Chesterfield · 1092.58 km from centre

            8.4

             

            1,002 reviews

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            With a stay at Garner Hotel Chesterfield North by IHG in Chesterfield, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Van Dyk Theater and Renishaw Hall. This hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Peak District National Park and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

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            GO2 Lancaster Centre Hotel by OYO
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            Hotel in Lancaster · 1173.19 km from centre

              7.6

               

              1,723 reviews

              GO2 Lancaster Centre Hotel by OYO is located in Lancaster, within 39 km of North Pier and 39 km of Winter Gardens Conference Centre. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Trough of Bowland.

              The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. At GO2 Lancaster Centre Hotel by OYO all rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

              Blackpool Tower is 39 km from the accommodation, while Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 97 km from the property.

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              Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG
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              Hotel in Nechells, Birmingham · 1153.57 km from centre

                8.2

                 

                1,001 reviews

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                With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham – a 4-minute drive from Villa Park and 6 minutes from Bullring & Grand Central. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Broad Street.

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                Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
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                Hotel in Worcester · 1189.00 km from centre

                  7.8

                   

                  7 reviews

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                  With a stay at Premier Inn Worcester City Centre in Worcester, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Worcestershire County Cricket Club and 10 minutes by foot from Greyfriars. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Three Counties Showground and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from University of Worcester.

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                  Motel Schmotel
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                  Guesthouse in Brighton City Centre, Brighton · 1117.19 km from centre

                    7.0

                     

                    115 reviews

                    With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guest house is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.

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                    Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
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                    Hotel in Weston-super-Mare · 1272.02 km from centre

                      8.2

                       

                      1,000 reviews

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                      Located in Weston-super-Mare, Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5 is a 3-minute drive from Mendip Hills and 9 minutes from Devil's Hole. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Coombes Cider Farm.

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                      The Briers
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                      Hotel in Newry, Mourne and Down, Newcastle · 1371.19 km from centre

                        9.2

                         

                        295 reviews

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                        Located in Newcastle, The Briers is within a 5-minute drive of Tollymore Forest Park and Life Adventure Centre. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Murlough National Nature Reserve.

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                        Ibis Budget Newport
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                        Hotel in Newport · 1262.67 km from centre

                          7.8

                           

                          1,001 reviews

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                          With a stay at Ibis Budget Newport, you'll be centrally located in Newport, within a 10-minute drive of Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre. This hotel is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Cardiff Castle.

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                          Premier Inn High Wycombe Central
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                          Hotel in High Wycombe · 1116.66 km from centre

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                            8 reviews

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                            With a stay at Premier Inn High Wycombe Central in High Wycombe, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Cineworld High Wycombe and 7 minutes by foot from Wycombe Swan Theatre. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from River Thames and 18.6 mi (30 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor.

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                            The Old Manor House Hotel
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                            Hotel in Keynsham · 1238.16 km from centre

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                              797 reviews

                              Dating back to 1609, this charming manor is believed to be the oldest dwelling house in Keynsham Village. It retains period features like oak beams, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

                              Rooms at The Old Manor House Hotel are quaint and traditional in style, and some even feature an original old safe (although these don’t work). Other benefits include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

                              Guests can relax in the bar, with its roaring log fires and exposed brick walls. An à la carte menu is served in the restaurant, and each morning a full English breakfast is provided.

                              The Old Manor House is situated between Bath and Bristol, a 15-minute drive from both cities. Glastonbury, famous for its music festival, is 30 miles away, and Weston-super-Mare is 25 miles from the building.

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                              The Northwick Arms
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                              Hotel in Evesham · 1174.25 km from centre

                                7.8

                                 

                                582 reviews

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                                Located in Evesham, The Northwick Arms is a 3-minute drive from Evesham Country Park and 11 minutes from Broadway Tower. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Snowshill Manor and Garden and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Hidcote Manor Garden.

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                                Vincci Lys Hotel
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                                Hotel in Ciutat Vella, Valencia · 2051.43 km from centre

                                  9.2

                                   

                                  1,000 reviews

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                                  With a stay at Vincci Lys Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Valencia, just a 5-minute walk from Plaza del Ayuntamiento and 6 minutes by foot from Estación del Norte. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Central Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Valencia Cathedral.

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                                  Ramada by Wyndham Cambridge
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                                  Hotel in Boxworth, Cambridge · 1042.66 km from centre

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                                    1,002 reviews

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                                    With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Cambridge in Cambridge, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire Golf Club. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Over Town Hall and 6.9 mi (11 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey.

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                                    Rioshouse George-Inn
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                                    Hotel in Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross · 1105.12 km from centre

                                      8.6

                                       

                                      124 reviews

                                      When you stay at Rioshouse George-Inn in Gerrards Cross, you'll be next to a golf course and within a 5-minute drive of Chiltern Hills. This golf hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 12.1 mi (19.6 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor.

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                                      Leicester Marriott Hotel
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                                      Hotel in Leicester · 1107.06 km from centre

                                        8.8

                                         

                                        1,000 reviews

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                                        Located in Leicester, Leicester Marriott Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of King Power Stadium and University of Leicester. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Highcross Shopping Centre and 4.3 mi (7 km) from De Montford Hall.

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                                        Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns
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                                        Hotel in Stoke-on-Trent · 1153.33 km from centre

                                          8.0

                                           

                                          835 reviews

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                                          A stay at Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns places you in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, within a 5-minute drive of Awesome Walls, Stoke on Trent and Foxfield Railway. This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Alton Towers and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Peak District National Park.

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                                          Swap the sofa for a European city break

                                          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.

                                          Chasing that last minute winter sun

                                          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.

                                          Keep it local with a UK winter escape

                                          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.

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                                          Your winter holiday questions answered

                                          Where is hot and cheap in December?

                                          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.

                                          Where is hot in January?

                                          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.

                                          Where is hot in February?

                                          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.

                                          What are the best warm winter destinations in Europe?

                                          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.

                                          What are the best European cities to visit in winter?

                                          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.

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