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With a stay at Duke of Buckingham in Portsmouth, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Gunwharf Quays and Clarence Pier. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Spinnaker Tower and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blue Reef Aquarium.

With a stay at Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport in Crawley, you'll be steps from Manor Royal Business Park and a 3-minute drive from Gatwick Aviation Museum. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cineworld Crawley and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Crawley Town Hall.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG in Harlow, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre and Bouncers Dog Park. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Harlow Falconry.

Located in Derby, Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Derby Hospital and Kedleston Hall. This hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Peak District National Park and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit.

When you stay at The Imperial Hotel in Exmouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Exmouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This hotel is 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from University of Exeter.

• 18-hole golf course
• Elemis spa
• Close to Norwich

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, has been serving as a country retreat in some way, shape or form since 1859. It sits in 150 acres, on the outskirts of Norwich. You can reach the city centre, with its cathedral, castle and popular market within 15 minutes’ drive. But there are plenty of reasons not to leave.

Starting with an 18-hole golf course and a 22-bay floodlit driving range for practising your swing. There’s also an Elemis spa and a health club with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The trio of dining spots includes a Bar & Lounge and Bunkers Bar, by the golf course, where you can grab sandwiches and lighter dishes, as well as hearty mains. The Brasserie Restaurant serves the likes of pork belly, goat’s cheese risotto and baked cod fillet, all in sight of the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

As for rooms, the ones in the main house are the best. They flaunt original features and extra perks, like a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and fluffy robes. Lots of the rooms come with views of the countryside or golf course, as well.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island in Hinckley (Burbage), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Coventry Building Society Arena and Cineworld Hinckley. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from University of Warwick and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Concordia Theatre.

Located in Gatwick, Sofitel London Gatwick is within a 10-minute drive of Manor Royal Business Park and K2 Crawley Leisure Center. This eco-friendly hotel is 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Hickstead All England Jumping Course and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at ibis London Stratford, you'll be centrally located in London – a 9-minute walk from Westfield Stratford City and 15 minutes by foot from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Tower Bridge and 5 mi (8 km) from O2 Arena.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

With a stay at The Ship in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. This inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Admirals Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park.

Located in London (Southgate), Southgate Hotel London is within a 10-minute drive of Alexandra Palace and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Russell Square and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Jumeirah Lowndes London, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and 6 minutes by foot from Harrods. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hyde Park Corner and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sloane Square.

A stay at St. George hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oxford Street.

Located in Northampton, Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 by IHG is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from Hillmorton Vale and 6 minutes from Manor Farm Shop. This spa hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ashlawn Cutting Nature Reserve and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Barby Moorings.