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

Winchcombe is a handsome Cotswold village of honey-stone and timber-framed buildings. Spend a night at The White Hart Inn and save 31% on the hotel's flexible rates. Additionally, you'll get a complimentary 2-course dinner . Two-night stays, with dinner on both nights, are £189.

Gem Hotels is offering Travelzoo members 30% off breaks at its boutique London properties

On the edge of the market town of Shifnal , Park House Hotel is within easy reach of Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, and Telford. A dinner-inclusive stay is £99, saving 37–45% on the lowest price we found online.

Explore the 500 acres of grounds at this peaceful rural retreat

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.

Travelzoo members can save 30% on self-catering family breaks in the Lake District from March–November, including during school holidays.

Park Central Hotel in Bournemouth is minutes from the seafront and the Christmas Tree Wonderland. Two-night stays are 18–32% off compared to the hotel's direct flexible price.

Explore the Cotswolds National Landscape, a member-favourite location

The hotel sits within 17 acres of Oxfordshire countryside

Slaley Hall is in a prime spot on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape

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.

This restful retreat is in a super spot for exploring the birthplace of William Shakespeare

Steeped in history and criminal intrigue, Great Scotland Yard has been mentioned in the works of Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle. Spend a night in the former home of London's Metropolitan Police, including a dining experience at the acclaimed Ekstedt at the Yard . You'll save 34–41% on the hotel's direct flexible package. This is a Club Offer, negotiated exclusively for our Club Members.

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.

Set by the coast in Exmoor National Park, The Bath Hotel is well placed for ramblers. Discover Lynmouth's maritime roots and Victorian charm during your stay. This offer saves 24–27% compared to putting this package together yourself. The earlier you purchase, the more you can save . Vouchers at £269 were limited to 50 on publication. Each voucher gets you all the same inclusions; simply select the cheapest available voucher option when purchasing. Supplements for room upgrades and weekend stays are payable to the hotel directly when you book.

The Belfry Hotel and Resort is an AA 4-Silver-Star property set in a 550-acre estate. It's been named England's Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards every year since 2015. Travelzoo members can stay on Sundays until spring for £169, saving 16–30%. We've also negotiated 8% to 29% off rates for Monday–Saturday stays.

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.

Holdsworth House Hotel is a historic Jacobean manor in the heart of West Yorkshire. It has welcomed many celebrity guests, from The Beatles to Margot Robbie . Travelzoo members save 30% on the hotel's pricing for the same dining package.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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. 

The Dunes is an AA 4-Silver-Star Bed & Breakfast on the spectacular Tenby coastline . Overnight stays, including dinner at its 2-Rosette restaurant, are £149 until 31 March. This offer saves 23–37% on the property's direct advance-purchase 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.

Waterton Park Hotel & Spa and Walton Hall are set amid rolling parkland near Wakefield. The property includes a 26-acre lake and woodland , and has a championship golf course. Overnight stays are from £159. Our research found 30–42% savings compared to the hotel's direct price.

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.

The Bull & Swan is set within the Burghley Estate in the Lincolnshire market town of Stamford. Think honey-stone walls, hearty pub grub, stylish bedrooms, and cosy fires. Two-night stays in the new year, with dinner and wine, are £275. This offer saves 18–25% on direct prices, depending on the room you stay in.

Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa is a 16th-century country house outside Stratford-upon-Avon. William Shakespeare is said to have written As You Like It in its library and married Anne Hathaway in the church in the grounds. Spend two nights here with this offer and save 25–34% on the direct price.

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.

Combe House Hotel is set in a historic country house in Somerset's Quantock Hills . The area has red deer, wild ponies, and even an extinct volcano. Travelzoo members describe it as a "beautiful, peaceful setting". Two-night stays are £189 with this offer, saving 47–53% on the direct flexible price.

Lea Marston Hotel offers a countryside escape, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Explore the nearby lakes of Kingsbury Water Park, or Medieval castles of Tamworth and Warwick. A 2-night break here, with  nightly spend on food and drink , is £249. We found savings of 12% on one date, and up to 36% across the rest of the travel window.

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.

The Villiers Hotel is a 400-year-old former coaching inn in Buckingham. Tickets to the historic Bletchley Park, 20 minutes' drive away, are included with this offer. You'll save 29–42% on the direct flexible price and the first 200 members to book will get a complimentary room upgrade.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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 Scott Hotel is a handsome, turreted 18th-century mansion next to Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. Breaks at this "elegant" and "seductively grown-up spot" ( The Times ) range from £149 to £209. A midweek stay with welcome drinks saves 10–39% on the property's direct promotional rates, depending on the month chosen.

Explore Broads National Park and spot seal colonies along Norfolk's coastline . The Boathouse is a great bolthole from which to base yourself. One hundred percent of Travelzoo members who have stayed here, gave it a thumbs up. Save 32–36% compared to putting this package together yourself.

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.

Sitting within a 500-acre parkland, alongside two golf courses and vineyard, is Leonardslee Wine Estate in West Sussex. Here, you will find The Vineyard Hotel. Travelzoo members can visit for an overnight stay, plus entry to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, for £169. This saves £88 on the regular price.

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.

Set on Cornwall's Roseland Pensinula, The Rosevine boasts "splendid sea vistas" ( The Daily Telegraph ). A 2-night getaway is £279 with this deal, including breakfast and a 3-course dinner. The offer saves £137–£169 on booking direct.

Best Western Valley Hotel is set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge. Discover the iconic 1779 Iron Bridge, the valley of invention, and birthplace of the Industrial Revolution . A 2-night break is £219. This saves an average of 31% compared to putting this 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 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.

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.

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.

Springbank Manor is a Victorian manor house dating back to the 19th century. The 15-room property has undergone a complete refurbishment this year . Two-night stays are £199, including a gin-making class for two. Our research found savings of £151 compared to the direct price.

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 Speech House is a historic property in the Forest of Dean. Originally a lodge for King Charles II , the house retains many of its 17th-century features. Two-night stays for two are £319, including dinner on both nights. Our research found savings of £63–£121 on the direct flexible rates.

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 .

Get away for two nights to Warbrook House Heritage Hotel in Hampshire. The property lies within a 121-acre garden, with a Versailles-style canal and oak woodland . Our research found savings of 49–50% compared to the direct price.

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.

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.

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.

Dating back to 1598, the 20-room Royal George Hotel in the Wye Valley reopened in August after a complete restoration . The ruins of the iconic Tintern Abbey are five minutes' walk away. Travelzoo members save £173 against the direct flexible price at this "very well finished and appointed property in a good location".

The Old Quay House Hotel is a stylishly converted former seaman's mission on the River Fowey. Overnight stays at this picturesque property in Cornwall are £169 with £40-per-person dining credit. Valid until March, the offer saves 28% on booking the hotel's standard flexible 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.

Stay in Uppingham, a charming market town in the UK's smallest county. This 2-night deal at The Falcon Hotel includes dining credit on both nights. 99% of Travelzoo members who visited this "lovely old building on the Square" and rated their stay gave it a thumbs up. You’ll save an average of 33% compared to the hotel's direct flexible rates.

Stay in a tasteful, spacious cabin aboard the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel. From its mooring in the Royal Victoria Dock, you can catch the cable car across to Greenwich, or the Elizabeth line into central London. This offer saves 20–40% compared to putting this package together yourself.

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.