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Hotel in Southsea, Portsmouth · 1176.35 km from centre
7.8
1,006 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at ibis budget Portsmouth in Portsmouth (Southsea), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Fratton Park and a 2-minute drive from University of Portsmouth. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kings Theatre and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Portsmouth Guildhall.

Hotel in Telford · 1191.39 km from centre
7.8
813 reviews
With a stay at Buckatree Hall Hotel in Telford, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre and Sunnycroft. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from New Bucks Head Stadium and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from The Wrekin.

Hotel in Ossett · 1099.50 km from centre
7.8
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ossett, Ramada by Wyndham Wakefield is a 5-minute drive from Thornes Park Athletics Stadium and 5 minutes from Wakefield Theatre Royal. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from University of Leeds and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Wakefield Cathedral.

Hotel in Cranfield, Bedford · 1089.76 km from centre
9.0
615 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bedford, Cranfield Management Development Centre is within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and National Bowl. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Bletchley Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cranfield University.

Hotel in Berlin · 255.87 km from centre
9.2
1,005 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Mercure Hotel & Residenz Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin (Mitte), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Friedrichstrasse and Checkpoint Charlie. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gendarmenmarkt and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Brandenburg Gate.

Hotel in Scunthorpe · 1043.14 km from centre
6.0
17 reviews
With a stay at The Lindsey Hotel in Scunthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Plowright Theatre and The Baths Hall. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Lincolnshire Museum and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Normanby Hall Country Park.

Hotel in Perth · 1197.46 km from centre
7.0
299 reviews
With a stay at Lovat Hotel in Perth, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Perth Ice Rink and Perth Leisure Pool. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Ninian's Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Perth Theatre.

Hotel in Headingley, Leeds · 1097.91 km from centre
9.0
873 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Hinsley Hall in Leeds (Headingley), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Leeds and Hyde Park Picture House. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Headingley Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Leeds Beckett University.

Hotel in Cleethorpes · 1003.68 km from centre
8.4
169 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Cleethorpes, Dolphin Rooms is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Cleethorpes Beach and Cleethorpes Promenade. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cleethorpes Boating Lake.

Inn in Tewkesbury · 1192.13 km from centre
7.8
570 reviews
Located in Tewkesbury, Bell Hotel by Greene King Inns is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Tewkesbury Abbey and Victoria Gardens. This inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Roses Theatre.

Hotel in Malta, Pembroke · 2069.14 km from centre
7.8
124 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at SC Club Village in Pembroke (St. Andrew's), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St George's Beach and Sliema Promenade. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Mellieha Bay and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Malta Experience.

Inn in Aberystwyth · 1300.93 km from centre
8.6
801 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns in Aberystwyth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Vale of Rheidol Railway and Plascrug Leisure Centre. This inn is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Castle Grounds.

Hotel in West Cliff, Whitby · 1024.67 km from centre
8.2
1,402 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Royal Whitby in Whitby, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Whitby Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Whitby Harbour. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from North York Moors National Park and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

Hotel in Uttoxeter · 1140.17 km from centre
8.0
6 reviews
With a stay at Premier Inn Uttoxeter in Uttoxeter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alton Towers and Redfern's Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Uttoxeter Racecourse.

Hotel in Aylesbury · 1112.55 km from centre
7.7
1,286 reviews
The Bell Hotel Aylesbury is located in Aylesbury and features a restaurant, a garden and a bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
All rooms feature a wardrobe, ironing facilities, tea/coffee making facilites and a flat-screen TV.
Oxford is 31 km from the accommodation, while Milton Keynes is 26 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 31 km away.

Guest house in Shrewsbury · 1203.82 km from centre
8.0
1,012 reviews
The Old Bell is set in the centre of Shrewsbury, 1.2 miles from the town’s railway station. Dating from 1780, this pub and hotel features a restaurant and contemporary rooms.
The Old Bell offers modern, stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, a kettle, tea and coffee-making facilities, heating and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom.
You can enjoy creative English cuisine in the restaurant.
The River Severn is within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Shrewsbury Cathedral is 1 mile away.

Hotel in Llantrisant, Pontyclun · 1289.93 km from centre
9.4
8 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Llantrisant in Pontyclun (Llantrisant), you'll be a 2-minute drive from The Royal Mint Experience and 6 minutes from Llantrisant Castle. This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Principality Stadium and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Cardiff Bay.

Hotel in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 1149.46 km from centre
8.4
1,012 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at a&o Manchester City Centre places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Opera House. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Manchester and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Deansgate.

Hotel in Kidderminster · 1184.20 km from centre
7.8
272 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Gainsborough House Hotel in Kidderminster, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of West Midland Safari Park and Kidderminster Street Market. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Black Country Living Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Elgar Birthplace Museum.

Hotel in Newbridge · 1193.63 km from centre
7.8
162 reviews
Breakfast available
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.
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.