Expect a "charming cottage ambience" (Daily Mirror) at the Bearslake Inn

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. This offer is better than any deals currently available in the market.

The Greyhound Hotel is five minutes' walk from Cromford Mill in the Derwent Valley. Both were built by inventor and mill owner Sir Richard Arkwright. Today, it's a great base for visiting his historic mills or the Peak District National Park. Overnight stays are £79 until March, saving 31% on booking direct.

The Keswick Country House Hotel occupies an elegant building set in four acres of gardens. It's only a few minutes' walk from the charming centre of Keswick . For £299, this 2-night offer includes meals and wine, and saves 17–39% depending on the date of stay.

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.

The Headland Hotel is an elegant Victorian villa overlooking Tor Bay . We've negotiated 2-night mini breaks there, including dinner, for £129 per room. Our research found regular prices of £198–£217.

Family-owned Mortons Manor is steeped in Tudor history , having hosted Elizabeth I. It's a great base for visiting Corfe Castle or fossil-hunting on the Jurassic Coast. Overnight stays are available until April, and include £90 credit towards a 2-AA-Rosette dinner. This offer saves 32–39% on direct prices.