Incredible Escapes Within 3 Hours Of London
While we love London, it’s sometimes nice to swap the cityscapes for seaside views and sprawling countryside every once in a while. With summer finally here, it’s the perfect excuse to nip away for a break and explore the best that England has to offer. From spa getaways to rural retreats, we’ve teamed up with Travelzoo to find the seven best hotels outside of London for a dreamy few days away.
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Escapes & Hotels Outside Of London Worth The Drive
The Orchid Hotel, Bournemouth
Swap your apartment view for golden sandy beaches and coastal walks this summer and stay at The Orchid Hotel. Travelzoo’s offer will see you enjoy two or three nights in a king double room with cooked breakfast daily and £25 credit per person towards dinner on the first night.
This newly refurbished hotel is situated just a ten-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach, where you can enjoy long, leisurely strolls beside the sea along the seven-mile stretch from Sandbanks in Poole to Hengistbury Head.
Less than a 30-minute drive away is the New Forest National Park, where you can tread verdant woodland trails, spy free-roaming ponies and visit pretty villages.
The Court House, Worcestershire
Love classic cars? Located in the idyllic village of Shelsley Walsh, The Court House is moments away from the oldest motorsports venue in the world. Travelzoo’s offer to this boutique B&B comes with a tantalising twist: a unique driving experience in a hand-built Morgan sports car.
You’ll have the opportunity to spend up to five hours behind the wheel, on a route curated by the hotel owners that will take you through the idyllic Herefordshire and Worcestershire countryside.
Round out your stay with a trip to Malvern, the birthplace of Morgans and a 30-minute drive from the hotel. You can take a factory tour and learn more about the Morgan Motor Company’s 100-year history or why not head up into the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?
The Welcombe Hotel, Golf & Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon
Expect a very warm welcome at The Welcombe Hotel, Golf & Spa near Stratford-upon-Avon, complete with an overnight stay with breakfast, a two-course set-menu dinner for two, a bottle of wine on arrival and access to the thermal spa, courtesy of Travelzoo.
This Grade II-listed country house hotel was originally built in 1886 and retains many of its original features, from its striking Jacobean-style façade and Italian-style landscaped gardens to its oak-panelled lounge with open fireplace. On-site there’s an 18-hole golf course, spa facilities and an al fresco terrace perfect for sundowners.
Nearby you’ll find the historic market town and birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as Warwick Castle.
My Brighton, Brighton
For those seeking a seaside escape, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Brighton. Set moments from the iconic pier, Royal Pavilion palace and the city’s quirky lanes, My Brighton is home to individually styled rooms designed by award-winning designer Karim Rashid. Expect bursts of colour, floor-to-ceiling windows, geometric artwork and crystal light displays.
The hotel’s canteen-style Indian restaurant, The Chilli Pickle, is a local favourite, serving up street food staples, thalis, flavour-packed curries and succulent kebabs.
Travelzoo’s offer includes a stay in a superior room with full English breakfast for two, the perfect coastal getaway.
Stoke Place, Buckinghamshire
For a countryside getaway, Buckinghamshire’s Stoke Place is the ideal spot and just an hour’s drive from central London. Surrounded by 26 acres of gardens designed by Capability Brown, the landscape architect of his era, head down for a stroll through the formal gardens before dinner.
This grand country house is a 15-minute drive from Windsor, where you can visit the castle or stroll along the River Thames. Other local must-visit attractions include a leisurely afternoon around Colne Valley Regional Park, home to country parks, farmland, woods, rivers and lakes.
Travelzoo’s deal will see you settling in for an evening that includes a bottle of Prosecco on arrival, a three-course dinner for two in the King & Lamb restaurant and full English breakfast the next morning.
Balmer Lawn Hotel, New Forest
Riverside views? Check. Roaming wild ponies nearby? Check. Heated outdoor swimming pool and spa? Triple check. Balmer Lawn Hotel is a former 19th-century hunting lodge and has since been transformed into a peaceful getaway near the Lymington River.
Situated in the heart of the New Forest, there a whole host of walking and cycling trails to enjoy with the chance to see ponies grazing in the wild or you can stay at the hotel and make the most of spa offerings. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, a sauna, a gym, a heated outdoor pool and dreamy spa treatments.
Travelzoo’s offer includes an overnight stay in a superior double room with a bottle of Prosecco on arrival, £30 credit per person towards dinner in the Berefords restaurant or Lodge Kitchen & Bar, cooked breakfast for two and late checkout.
Corse Lawn House Hotel, Gloucestershire
If a charming Gloucestershire retreat is what you’re after, look to Corse Lawn House Hotel to tick off all your countryside needs. With Travelzoo, you can look forward to a one- or two-night stay inside this pink-brick Queen Anne-style hotel, complete with breakfast and dinner credit to spend at the hotel’s restaurant or bistro.
Set within 12 acres of gardens, this property is home to a private indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, a croquet lawn and paddocks where the owners’ ponies graze.
It’s just a 10-minutes-drive from Tewkesbury, a market town rich with history, a medieval abbey and a high street lined with timber-framed buildings. Venture further out for a day trip to Cheltenham, Gloucester or the stunning natural beauty of the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills.
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