Choose from 11 rural retreats for a winter mini break

Choose from a selection of English and Welsh breaks for a value-packed stay this winter

The Hide at Chatsworth is on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District . It has direct access to the estate's 14,000 hectares of park and moorland. Overnight stays for two, including dining credit each, are £125 from January–March. That saves 22–26% on booking direct with the hotel.

Stay on Eastbourne's seafront at The Lansdowne. The hotel is well placed for exploring quaint villages of East Sussex and the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters . We found savings of 28–40% on the hotel's rates, depending on when you go.

This London hotel overlooks Regent's Park, one of the capital's  loveliest green spaces . Travelzoo members who have reviewed their stay praise its "great location" and "well appointed" rooms. Overnight stays start from £149 on Sundays, saving 32–39% on direct rates.

The Mercure Thame Lambert is an 1 8th-century coaching inn near the Chiltern Hills . It's well located for exploring Oxfordshire's market towns, grand estates, and walking trails. Overnight stays until March are £69. Our research found average savings of 38% on the hotel's direct rates.

Encircled by a magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls, York has much to intrigue and delight. There are over 30 museums, a towering Gothic cathedral, tempting chocolate shops, and tea rooms galore. Overnight stays at the centrally-located Georgian House & Mews are £99. Travelzoo members save 47–52% against the property's direct flexible prices.

Visit Llandudno, known as "the queen of Welsh resorts", and stay right on the seafront. An overnight stay in a sea-view room at Llandudno Bay Hotel is £99 until March. This offer saves 37–42% on regular prices.

Once a hunting lodge, the Wood Norton was a lavish country home for the exiled Duc d'Orleans . The Daily Telegraph says "its wood-panelled interior is remarkable, its grounds and views halcyon". An overnight stay is £149 until March, saving 23–37% on the lowest price we found online.

Explore the "great patchwork-quilt area of southwest England" ( Frommer's ) and some of England's finest scenery . Woodford Bridge Country Club is a rural bolthole in Devon. A 2-night stay starts from £92. This is an average saving of 19–25% against the property's direct rates. 

Bournemouth offers coastal walks aplenty along its seven miles of golden-sand beaches. The Orchid Hotel is a short walk from the shoreline and town centre. Save 35–40% compared to putting this package together yourself using the hotel's flexible rates.

Ensconced in the Lyth Valley,  close to Lake Windermere , is the Damson Dene Hotel. We've negotiated a perk-packed overnight stay for £129. This saves 26–47% on the cost of packaging it yourself.

Betws-y-Coed is a picturesque village on the edge of the Gwydyr Forest in Eryri (Snowdonia). Overnight breaks at the town's Royal Oak Hotel are £79. This offer, valid until March, saves 49–53% on the hotel's direct rates. Or, stay two nights for £139 and save even more–up to 59%.

Saltmarshe Hall is a stately Grade II-listed manor that stands beside the River Ouse. It is surrounded by East Yorkshire's peaceful countryside. Travelzoo members praise the "magnificent" grounds and "lovely" staff in their reviews. An overnight retreat for two is £89 until March. Our research found savings of 30–50% on direct flexible rates, depending on which room you stay in.

Escape to Llandudno, the 'Queen of the Welsh resorts' . St George's Hotel is a historic property that sits on the Victorian promenade and looks out over the bay. An overnight stay is £99 and saves an average of 26–56% against the hotel's direct rates.

The Thatch Inn is close to the Cotswolds and Gloucester Cathedral . This offer includes cream tea and dining credit towards the à la carte menu. Our research found savings of 42–47% compared to putting this package together yourself with the hotel's flexible rates.

Perched on the waterfront at Brighton Marina, Malmaison Brighton is in a splendid location. The hotel is set in a peaceful seaside spot, yet a short stroll to explore this lively coastal town. We've negotiated overnight breaks with breakfast for £109. Plus, you can stay as late as March, 2026 .

Set near the Surrey Hills and many National Trust Sites, Hartsfield Manor offers a peaceful countryside retreat . Sunday stays with dinner save 16–33% compared to packaging it up yourself. Stay throughout the rest of the week for £6 more.

Tucked on the historic Leith waterfront, Malmaison Edinburgh is in a peaceful spot just 10 minutes' drive from the city centre. You'll be right in the "cool" area of Leith–"a must for foodies and history buffs", according to Conde Nast Traveller . We've negotiated overnight breaks with breakfast until March, 2026 for £109.

Spend a night at Hellidon Lakes Hotel & Resort set in 220 acres of countryside with lakes , gardens, and a golf course. The offer includes meals and thermal suite access. When compared to the hotel's rates, we found savings of 47–48%. Two-night stays over Christmas are £379.

Stanton House Hotel is tucked away in the quiet village of Stanton Fitzwarren. From this peaceful base, discover the Uffington White Horse or Wiltshire's ancient stone circles. This offer is £139 for two nights. You'll save 45–53% against the hotel's direct flexible rates.

On the outskirts of the Cotswolds, the Marlborough Arms is a short walk from Blenheim Palace. An overnight stay at this 15th-century former coaching inn is £99, including a sparkling cream tea. Travelzoo members save at least 51% on the cheapest flexible rates we found in the market.

A Georgian country house in Northumberland, Marshall Meadows Manor House has a 99% approval rating from Travelzoo membe rs . It gets special praise for its "picturesque setting" and "excellent service". Book dinner-inclusive stays for £149. When compared to the hotel's flexible rates, we found savings of 37–48%.

Betws-y-Coed is well known as a walker's paradise, set in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Stay a short stroll from the picturesque village centre at The Waterloo Hotel. This offer saves at least 51% compared to rates we found anywhere else.

Sturdy's Castle Inn is a 400-year-old coaching inn near Blenheim Palace. The Cotswolds countryside and the city of Oxford are within easy reach. This offer saves Travelzoo members 29–35% compared to the hotel's flexible rates.

This winter, the Blackpool Illuminations 2025 will run until 4 January, 2026. They stretch approximately six miles along the promenade. Spend two nights within touching distance of this famous light show for £149. Save £113–£167 on the hotel's direct pricing, depending on the date of stay. This offer expires on 22 December.

The Bull Hotel in the centre of Peterborough is five minutes' walk from the cathedral . Two-night stays in the new year are £139, saving £128–£146 on regular prices.

Woodlands Lodge Hotel is a former hunting lodge within the New Forest National Park. Travelzoo members praise the "exceptional food", "great location", and "easy access" to the surrounding woodland. Overnight stays are £129 including dinner, saving 26–28% on the direct flexible price.

The Holiday Inn South Normanton has been rebranded and is now called the Holiday Inn Mansfield-Alfreton. It is 10 minutes' drive from Alfreton and 30 minutes from the Peak District . One hundred percent of Travelzoo members who previously stayed gave the hotel a thumbs up. You'll save £53–£60 with this 2-night offer compared to putting the package together yourself.

The Riverside Hotel is a 17th-century former tannery on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. An overnight stay is 28% off until spring with this offer. Dinner is included, as is access to the hotel's leisure facilities.

The Holford Arms is a traditional country pub , a short drive from Tetbury. Explore surrounding honey-hued villages like Castle Combe—"England's prettiest village" ( The Daily Telegraph ). Travelzoo members save 33–39% on the hotel's rates, depending on your date of stay.

The Camelia Hotel is set on the seafront esplanade in Southend-on-Sea. Overnight breaks with dining credit are £105, saving £70–£100 depending on the date you stay.

Ivy House Country Hotel is a Suffolk gem in the Broads National Park. A favourite among Travelzoo members, its "lovely" setting and "welcoming" staff receive particular praise. Two-night breaks are £149 in January and February. That saves £151–£211 on the hotel's direct flexible rates .

Corse Lawn House Hotel is every inch the idyllic rural retreat . It has a pink-brick facade, large duck pond, and is surrounded by fields and paddocks. Overnight stays, with dinner, are £149 with this offer, which saves 46% on booking direct.

Kingscliff Hotel looks over the waves with seaside towns, wildlife havens, and sandy beaches nearby. A 2-night break is £139 and saves an average of 24% against direct rates.

Get away for two nights with this offer at Durdle Door Hotel and save 34–36% on the lowest price we found online. A short stroll from Lulworth Cove beach, the hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Durdle Door . Travelzoo members praise the "idyllic setting", "friendly" staff, and "comfortable rooms" here.

A 16th-century farmhouse-turned-hotel in Dorset, the property has the South West Coast Path on the doorstep. Take in sea views from your room and save £40 on overnight stays with this offer.

Explore nearby  chocolate box villages of the Cotswolds from Number Four at Stow. This picture-perfect property has a 100% approval rate from Travelzoo members who stayed and reviewed their stay. They praised the "superb food" and "very comfortable room[s]".  An overnight stay here is £119, saving £20–£70 on the hotel's rates. Plus, you'll be treated to complimentary wine and a goodie bag on arrival.

The Southgate Hotel, which opened in 2024, has direct links to central London in just over half an hour. Bed-and-breakfast stays start from £75 until March.