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The Tudor Hotel
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Hotel in Eastcote, Pinner · 1096.35 km from centre

    8.0

     

    522 reviews

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    With a stay at The Tudor Hotel in Pinner (Eastcote), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Kensington High Street.

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    Premier Inn St. Albans/Bricket Wood
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    Hotel in St Albans · 1086.64 km from centre

      8.6

       

      13 reviews

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      With a stay at Premier Inn St. Albans/Bricket Wood in St Albans, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Paintball Bricket Wood. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Wembley Stadium and 13 mi (20.9 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

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      Daresbury Park Hotel
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      Hotel in Daresbury, Warrington · 1179.32 km from centre

        9.0

         

        171 reviews

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        Located in Warrington, Daresbury Park Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park and Golden Square Shopping Center. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Delamere Forest and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Mere Golf & Country Club.

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        Cuttle Bridge Inn Hotel
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        Hotel in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield · 1145.85 km from centre

          7.2

           

          705 reviews

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          With a stay at Cuttle Bridge Inn Hotel in Sutton Coldfield (Minworth), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and bp pulse LIVE. This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

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          Gray Manor Hotel
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          Hotel in Salisbury · 1195.14 km from centre

            8.2

             

            441 reviews

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            With a stay at Gray Manor Hotel in Salisbury, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Stonehenge and Thruxton Kart Centre. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Salisbury Cathedral and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Thruxton Circuit.

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            Arundel House Hotel
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            Hotel in Cambridge · 1036.58 km from centre

              7.4

               

              1,001 reviews

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              With a stay at Arundel House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, within a 5-minute walk of University of Cambridge and River Cam. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

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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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                Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG
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                Hotel in Amsterdam · 724.59 km from centre

                  8.8

                   

                  1,001 reviews

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                  With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - North Riverside by IHG in Amsterdam (Amsterdam North), you'll be steps from the Kromhouthal and a 4-minute drive from A'DAM Lookout. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eye Film Museum and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Dam Square.

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                  Hare And Hounds Hotel
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                  Hotel in Tetbury · 1210.32 km from centre

                    9.4

                     

                    655 reviews

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                    With a stay at Hare And Hounds Hotel in Tetbury, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Highgrove House and Gardens and Highgrove House. This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from River Thames and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Cotswold Country Park and Beach.

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                    Quorn Grange Hotel
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                    Hotel in Quorndon, Loughborough · 1100.55 km from centre

                      8.2

                       

                      421 reviews

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                      When you stay at Quorn Grange Hotel in Loughborough, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Mountsorrel Railway. This hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Great Central Railway.

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                      Premier Inn Banbury Town Centre - Castle Quay
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                      Hotel in Banbury · 1136.05 km from centre

                        8.2

                         

                        13 reviews

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                        With a stay at Premier Inn Banbury Town Centre - Castle Quay in Banbury, you'll be just steps from Spiceball Country Park and Banbury Museum and Gallery. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Banbury Cross and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Spiceball Leisure Centre.

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

                          8.0

                           

                          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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                          Savoy Hotel
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                          Hotel in Weston-super-Mare · 1272.47 km from centre

                            5.6

                             

                            317 reviews

                            With a stay at Savoy Hotel in Weston-super-Mare, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weston-super-Mare Beach and The Grand Pier. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cineworld Weston-super-Mare.

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                            Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG
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                            Hotel in Dartford · 1061.47 km from centre

                              8.4

                               

                              1,003 reviews

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                              Located in Dartford, Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Orchard Theatre and Bluewater Shopping Centre. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Victoria Road Stadium.

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                              Baylis Park Hotel
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                              Hotel in Slough · 1112.18 km from centre

                                4.6

                                 

                                480 reviews

                                Set in four acres of landscaped grounds in Slough, Baylis Park Hotel is located in a Grade I-listed building. These 4-star accommodation feature antique decor with contemporary facilities.

                                The 40 individually designed bedrooms with attached bathrooms come with LED TV, climate control and tea and coffee-making facilities.

                                The Baylis Park Hotel features banquet and business meeting event spaces. On-site parking is available.

                                The property is only 35 minutes by train from the center of London and 11.3 km from Heathrow Airport. Windsor, where guests can visit Windsor Castle and Legoland, is 4.8 km away.

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                                Ty Mawr Hotel
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                                Hotel in Llanbedr · 1288.86 km from centre

                                  8.6

                                   

                                  684 reviews

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                                  This family run hotel offers traditional, comfortable accommodation in the beautiful setting of the Snowdonia National Park. The hotel restaurant uses local ingredients and the bar serves local real ales.

                                  Individually decorated rooms include a flat-screen TV, iron and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a tiled private bathroom with a bath, shower and a hairdryer.

                                  The bar features slate floors and a wood burning stove, and stocks a choice of real ales and recommended wines. Tasty homemade food is served in the restaurant that overlooks the garden, and on the hotel terrace in the summer.

                                  The hills and trails of Snowdonia are on the hotel’s doorstep, and the idyllic sandy beaches of the North-West Welsh coast are less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

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                                  The Gordon House Hotel
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                                  Hotel in Rochester · 1047.83 km from centre

                                    7.4

                                     

                                    778 reviews

                                    The Gordon House Hotel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Rochester. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

                                    The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At The Gordon House Hotel rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

                                    Our reception is not 24 hours. Reception hours are from 3pm - 9pm.

                                    Breakfast is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:30 until 10:00.

                                    Rochester Cathedral is 400 metres from The Gordon House Hotel. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 48 km from the hotel.

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                                    Herriots
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                                    Hotel in Skipton · 1124.64 km from centre

                                      8.8

                                       

                                      594 reviews

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                                      With a stay at Herriots in Skipton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Skipton Castle and Yorkshire Dales National Park. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Thornton Hall Farm Country Park and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Bolton Priory.

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                                      Shamrock Inn
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                                      Motel in Cork · 1605.59 km from centre

                                        7.0

                                         

                                        31 reviews

                                        With a stay at Shamrock Inn in Cork, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Leisureplex and Everyman Palace Theatre. This motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Blarney Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Military Museum Collins Barracks.

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                                        Aberystwyth Park Lodge
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                                        Hotel in Aberystwyth · 1300.65 km from centre

                                          9.0

                                           

                                          219 reviews

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                                          When you stay at Aberystwyth Park Lodge in Aberystwyth, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bwlch Nant yr Arian and Camera Obscura. This hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vale of Rheidol Railway.

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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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