9 Beautiful Hotel Stays To Gift This Christmas
Do away with the novelty presents this holiday season and gift a UK getaway that they’ll actually enjoy.
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The one-stop shop for travel and foodie experiences, Travelzoo is helping to make gift-giving extra magical this year. Whether you’re after presents for newlyweds, a girls’ getaway idea or want to spoil your parents, Travelzoo boasts exclusive Christmas deals to choose from.
From countryside getaways for two to city breaks, these are Travelzoo’s top UK getaway experiences to gift this winter.
1. Canterbury City Centre 2-Night Break
Best For: Boutique shopping
A short stroll from Canterbury’s historic centre, The Falstaff is a beautiful hotel surrounded by Medieval beauty. Set on the site of a former coaching inn from the 15th century, The Falstaff is home to modern guestrooms and a beautiful beamed lounge with a cocktail bar.
Spend your stay wandering around the city’s historic alleyways and shops, visit the World Heritage-listed cathedral and see the remains of a Roman courtyard and mosaics at the Canterbury Roman Museum.
With the hotel located next to the Westgate Towers – some of the country’s oldest surviving Medieval gateways – Travelzoo’s offer will see you enjoy a two-night stay in a classic double room with a full English breakfast for two and a complimentary house cocktail upon arrival.
2. Lake District 2-Night Break With Meals & Wine
Best For: Cycling enthusiasts
This Lake District break is perfect for the outdoorsy couple in your life. Set just a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque market town of Keswick, The Keswick Country House Hotel is set within four acres of beautiful gardens.
Home to plenty of walking and cycling routes on the hotel’s doorstep, you’ll be able to wander until your heart is content. The hotel is located next to a disused railway line from Keswick to Threlkeld which has been converted into an accessible walking and cycling route. While the nearby route near Derwentwater offers a more challenging hike but will see you rewarded with a glistening lake view.
Travelzoo’s offer comes complete with a two-night stay in a standard king or twin room, with a full Cumbrian-style breakfast for two, a three-course dinner each on one night of your stay, a bottle of house wine and a packed lunch each, perfect for picnicking with on your cycle or walk.
3. Cornish 2-Night Break With Entry To Lost Gardens Of Heligan
Best For: Quaint seaside trips
Cornwall always makes for a magical getaway, and where better to say for a short break than The Kingswood? Located next to an ancient woodland, this family-owned restaurant and bar is home to modern rooms and its prime location makes it the perfect spot to visit all of the local attractions.
Get your walking boots out and enjoy a 40-minute walk through the woodland or drive out for 10 minutes to visit the world-renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan. You’ll be able to soak up the different horticultural design styles and take a photo in front of the Mud Lady. The quaint fishing village of Mevagissey is just 10 minutes away by car, where you might spot a grey seal bobbing in the water or can grab a local delicacy at one of the area’s pubs.
Travelzoo’s deal includes two nights in a super king ensuite room with daily cooked breakfast for two, £50-per-room dining credit on both nights, cream tea for two on the first day, late checkout and two tickets to the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
4. Surrey Hills Retreat
Best For: A quick country getaway
Home to 56 boutique rooms, suites and residences, Barnett Hill makes for a perfect quick countryside getaway. A short distance from London, this luxury property is perched atop a Hill, with sweeping views looking out over the Surrey Hills.
You’ll be spoiled for dining choices during your stay, from afternoon tea experiences located in the cosy lounge to a formal fine dining experience in 2-AA-Rosette Oak Hall Restaurant and Bar. Moments from the hotel, you’ll find yourself in the pretty Surrey village of Wonersh, home to Tudor buildings and great walking and cycling trails, while Guildford town centre is just 10 minutes by car.
With Travelzoo, look forward to an overnight stay in a comfy king room with a full English breakfast for two.
5. Buckinghamshire Getaway With Prosecco
Best For: Cosy countryside vibes
For a getaway packed with character, look to this charming Buckinghamshire inn. Once the posting house in the little town of Amersham, The Kings Arms is a lively pub boasting cosy bedrooms. Bed in for the night and soak up the Medieval high street setting, bursting with boutiques, antique shops and Michelin-star eateries.
The inn’s Wyvern Restaurant – named after the two-legged dragon on King Henry VII’s coat of arms – serves up a seasonal British menu, hearty Sunday roasts and a quintessential English afternoon tea experience.
This Travelzoo offer will see you enjoy overnight accommodation with a full English breakfast for two, late checkout, 20% off food and a 200ml bottle of Prosecco each on arrival.
6. Rye 2-Night Break With Dining Credit
Best For: Celeb spotting
It’s not just everywhere you might find George Clooney or Sir Ian McKellen, but if it’s anywhere, it’ll be at The George in Rye. With respective celebrities having stayed at the inn, you know you’re in safe hands.
Dating back to 1575, the George in Rye sits in one of Sussex’s most old-fashioned towns. Expect to uncover charming cobbled streets, antique shops, art galleries, independent boutiques and restaurants serving fresh seafood. The property itself is brimming with historic character, with old beams, dark antique furnishings and lovely double rooms.
Book with Travelzoo and enjoy a two-night stay in a classic double room for two and £50 dining credit per room on the first night.
7. Snowdonia 2-Night Stay
Best For: Long hikes
The gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and Mount Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) can be found in the idyllic village of Betws-y-Coed. Hidden within you’ll find the Waterloo Hotel, a cosy lodge-style inn with breathtaking views over the Welsh landscape.
In between long hikes across the National Park and Mount Snowdon, bed down for two nights with Travelzoo’s great deal. It comes complete with a two-night stay in a superior lodge room with a daily full Welsh breakfast for two. You’ll have complimentary access to the hotel’s leisure facilities, including a gym and a swimming pool.
8. Stratford-upon-Avon 2-Night Break With Wine
Best For: History lovers
Treat the history buffs in your life to a two-night break in Stratford-upon-Avon. The historic village of Shottery is renowned for its Shakespearean legacy, noted for being the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway. Located just a five-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon’s centre, the Burnside Hotel makes for a perfect getaway location.
Originally a 19th-century manor house, the Burnside Hotel features 24 rooms, with complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities and L’Occitane amenities. Travel with Travelzoo and enjoy two nights in a deluxe double room, with a full English breakfast for two, a bottle of house wine and late checkout.
9. Deluxe Kent Coast Break With Tasting Menu
Best For: Beach strolls
Let them escape the mayhem of city life and enjoy a sweet seaside break along the South East. Located in Broadstairs, you’ll have walking access to the Victoria Gardens, clifftop promenade and Viking Bay. Back at the hotel, you’ll be able to tuck into a seven-course tasting menu curated by head chef Sam Spratt. Having worked in AA-Rosette and Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK, you’ll be able to enjoy his expertise firsthand.
Travelzoo’s brilliant deal includes an overnight stay for two in a deluxe double room with a full English breakfast for two and a seven-course tasting menu experience.
We’ve teamed up with Travelzoo to offer one lucky winner the chance to win a 2-night-break in Cornwall.
