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Bed & breakfast in Orpington · 1071.69 km from centre
8.0
57 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Love & Peace in Orpington (Cray Valley East), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nugent Shopping Park and Orpington Golf Centre. This bed & breakfast is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Priory Gardens and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Greenwich Park.

Hotel in Buxton · 1133.75 km from centre
7.6
1,004 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Opera House. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slopes and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

Hotel in Worthing · 1131.56 km from centre
7.4
483 reviews
With a stay at Chatsworth Hotel - Worthing, you'll be centrally located in Worthing, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and East Beach Studios. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Brighton Centre and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Brighton Pier.

Hotel in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Paris · 1088.48 km from centre
8.6
1,000 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at Libertel Gare Du Nord Suede places you in the heart of Paris, steps from Marche Saint Quentin and a 2-minute drive from Arts et Metiers Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Grevin Museum and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Parc des Buttes Chaumont.

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 Reading · 1138.38 km from centre
7.6
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading, you'll be centrally located in Reading – a 4-minute drive from River Thames and 9 minutes from Nirvana Spa. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Reading and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of English Rural Life.

Hotel in Loughborough · 1105.34 km from centre
8.8
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at The Link Hotel Loughborough in Loughborough, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Loughborough University and Donington Park Racing Circuit. This hotel is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from University of Nottingham and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Longcliffe Golf Club.

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.

Hotel in Dyce, Aberdeen · 1129.42 km from centre
8.0
4 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport - Dyce in Aberdeen (Dyce), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Kirkhill Forest. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from TECA and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from P&J Live.

Inn in Shepton Mallet · 1251.84 km from centre
8.6
421 reviews
Breakfast available
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.

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.

Inn in Swindon · 1182.61 km from centre
8.2
681 reviews
With a stay at The Crown Inn in Swindon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Arkells Brewery. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from River Thames and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Upper Stratton Public Library.

Guesthouse in East Lothian, East Linton · 1146.53 km from centre
8.4
511 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Linton Hotel in East Linton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill and Hailes Castle. This guest house is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Dunbar Town House Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from John Muir House.

Hotel in Ross-on-Wye · 1220.54 km from centre
8.0
1 review
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Ross-On-Wye in Ross-on-Wye, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wye Valley and The Maltings. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Long Acres and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Made In Ross Gallery.

Hotel in Gravesend · 1057.64 km from centre
9.0
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns in Gravesend, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 8 minutes from River Thames. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Hotel in Eccles, Manchester · 1155.62 km from centre
8.0
1,312 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Manchester, Ox Hotel Manchester is a 5-minute drive from Salford Quays and 6 minutes from Deansgate. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Trafford Centre and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Old Trafford.

Hotel in Kingston Upon Thames · 1097.89 km from centre
8.4
90 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn London Kingston Upon Thames in Kingston Upon Thames (Grove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 5 minutes from Hampton Court Palace. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Hyde Park.

Hotel in Cleethorpes · 1003.05 km from centre
9.4
10 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Wellow Hotel in Cleethorpes, you'll be just steps from Cleethorpes Boating Lake and Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cleethorpes Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.

Hotel in Doncaster · 1076.44 km from centre
7.2
336 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Primelodge Doncaster in Doncaster, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Cast Theater. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mansion House.

Hotel in Newport · 1262.67 km from centre
7.8
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
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.
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.