Choose from 11 rural retreats for a winter mini break

Windermere is a well-connected base, surrounded by scenic lakeside trails and lookout s  like Orrest Head. The Lamplighter Dining Rooms is right in the town centre. Save £48–£67 compared to booking the same dinner-inclusive stay yourself.

Thames Riviera Hotel sits beside the River Thames in Maidenhead. An overnight stay for two is £79 and includes a bottle of prosecco. Travelzoo members save between 34% and 45% on the hotel's usual rates.

The View Hotel Eastbourne is steps from the promenade and surrounded by  coastal trails . This offer saves 26–44% on the hotel's 2-night B&B promotional rate. Travel in April to save even more.

The River Tweed gently babbles beside Ednam House Hotel in Kelso. This "lovely Georgian hotel" in the Scottish Borders "is full of character " (The AA). An overnight stay is £139. Save 18–22% on putting this package together yourself.

In the heart of Colchester, The George Hotel blends old-world charm with contemporary design . Two-night stays at this stylishly renovated coaching inn are £139 until March. That's a saving of 18–37% on the hotel's regular rates, depending on date of stay.

The emerald-hued Metropole Hotel & Spa is in the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells. It's close to one of Wales's most picturesque spots : the dam- and reservoir-filled Elan Valley. Overnight stays are £119 for Travelzoo members, including dinner. This offer saves 42–48% on the lowest rates offered by the hotel.

The ivy-clad Abbey Hotel sits at the foot of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. It offers direct access to walking trails , making it easy to take in those scenic vistas. Overnight stays are £99, saving 28–42% on the direct price.

Get away to West Sussex with stays at The Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath. Breakfast, cream tea, and prosecco are included for £99. You'll save £57–£71 compared to the direct flexible price.

The Queens Arms is a 12-room country pub in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Travelzoo members who have reviewed their stay praise its "great location with many beautiful walks nearby". Stay two nights for less than £65 per person with this offer, saving £104 on the direct flexible price.

Discover the wild-looking beauty of the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales. The seaside town of Criccieth features a 13th-century castle, beaches, and views of Eryri's mountains. An overnight stay at The Lion Hotel Criccieth is £65, including prosecco, and saves 34–44%.

Clear-water lakes, tranquil sunrises and sunsets, and valleys and fells alive with colour. The Lake District is a walker's delight as winter turns to spring. Stay overnight at the Wild Boar near Windermere for £109. That's a saving of 16–25% on the hotel's lowest rates.

The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester is five minutes' walk from the hip, bohemian Northern Quarter. Overnight stays at this stylish property, including breakfast and a bottle of prosecco, are £94 until August. Our research found savings of 30–49% on the direct advance prices . A nightly City Visitor Charge of £1.20 per room is payable at the property. So, the total cost will be £95.20 for an overnight stay.

The Mill Hotel overlooks water meadows and weeping willows on the banks of the River Stour . Wander through the market town of Sudbury, where you can join the Talbot or Gainsborough Trails. This 2-night break saves 18–27% on the hotel's prices.

Spend a night at a 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 at least 47%.

The Rising Sun is a 14th-century thatched inn overlooking Lynmouth harbour . With both coast and moor available from its doorstep, it's one of Devon's most picturesque locations. An overnight stay is £89. This saves 10–38% against the hotel's direct flexible rates.

Lindeth Howe is a "blissfully private" ( The Daily Telegraph ) retreat, once owned by Beatrix Potter. The inviting Victorian house is also just 10 minutes' stroll from Lake Windermere . An overnight stay for two with dinner is £149, which saves 21–28%.

Riverdale Hall Hotel sits on the boundaries of the vast landscapes of Northumberland National Park . Room-only stays aren't usually available to book, but we've negotiated a 2-night room-only stay for £79. A 2-night stay with breakfast is usually £316—so this offer is packed with value.

The Trecastell Hotel overlooks the Irish Sea from Wales's northernmost coast. Explore nearby ports, hidden bays, and coastal trails. This 2-night escape saves 32–41% compared to the hotel's flexible rates.

Handsomely built from honey-coloured stone, The Devonshire Arms is in the village of Middle Handley. This South Yorkshire gem is around 20 minutes' drive from the Peak District National Park . Overnight stays with dining credit are £119, which saves 41% on the hotel's direct semi-flexible rates.

The Skipton Hotel enjoys a waterside location by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal . The Yorkshire Dales and Skipton Castle are on the doorstep, too. Stays, including dinner, start from £119, saving 43% on putting the package together yourself.

With ornate Georgian features and grand fireplaces, Stratton House Hotel combines elegance and cosiness . Two-night getaways at this Cotswold manor near Cirencester start from £139 in the new year.

Thistle Holborn is a historic Edwardian hotel situated  steps away from The British Museum . An overnight stay in January or February is £149. Direct rates fluctuate but we found an average saving of 38%. It's £20–£40 more to stay in March or April.