Last-minute family-friendly hotel deals in the UK

Just 10 minutes’ walk from St Helier, Merton Hotel boasts a water park with slides and a spa. There is free parking on site, and a choice of 5 restaurants.

Bedrooms at the Merton each have a private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with free 24-hour movies and free WiFi.

Merton Hotel has a unique Aquadome, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room and hot tub. There is also a surf machine, fitness centre and tennis court.

Belvedere Restaurant serves cooked breakfasts and evening buffets, whilst Jersey Joe’s offers an American dining experience. There is also Bonetti's Italian Brasserie, a sports bar and Star Room with live entertainment and a kids club.

The Merton is 10 minutes' walk from St Helier and a 20-minute walk from St Helier Harbour.

When you stay at Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel in Louth, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Lincolnshire Wolds and St James's Church. This golf hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sessions House and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Louth Museum.

With a stay at TLH Victoria Hotel - TLH Leisure, Entertainment and Spa Resort in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre and Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew. This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Torre Abbey.

With a stay at ibis London Sutton Point in Sutton (Sutton Central), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wimbledon Tennis Club and Epsom Downs Racecourse. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Hampton Court Palace and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel in Brighton (Seafront), you'll be steps from Brighton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Brighton i360. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Churchill Square Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Brighton Pier.

With a stay at Best Western White House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Watford, within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Wembley Stadium and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

With a stay at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Grantham, you'll be in the historical district, just a 1-minute walk from Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club and 11 minutes by foot from Belton House. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from St. Wulfram's Church and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Wyndham Park.

1 mile from the famous white cliffs of Dover, this hotel is located within St. Margaret's Bay Holiday Park. Guests have free access to 2 indoor pools, a sauna and various entertainments.

Each of the modern guest rooms is well-equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom.

A 22-metre swimming pool and small relaxation pool is free for guests. A range of relaxing health and beauty treatments are offered at the Balance Spa, whilst there is also a fully equipped gym.

A wide range of activities and free entertainment is available on-site for both children and adults. With day-time kids clubs, there is also live music, cabaret and family shows in the evenings.

Guests can order food from the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant for takeaway, and eat it in their accommodation.

Located just 2.1 km from Red Rock Beach, Camping Pods, Golden Sands Holiday Park offers accommodation in Dawlish with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar, as well as a kids' club. It is set 16 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and features a minimarket. The luxury tent provides parking on-site, an indoor pool and an ATM.

For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

At the luxury tent, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves British cuisine.

Sightseeing tours are available in the area. A children's playground is also available at Camping Pods, Golden Sands Holiday Park, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 18 km from the accommodation, while Powderham Castle is 7.4 km away. Exeter International Airport is 23 km from the property.

Boasting lake views, Camping Pods, Carlton Meres Holiday Park offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a terrace, around 10 km from Framlingham Castle. It is situated 26 km from Saint Botolph's Burgh and provides a minimarket. The campground features parking on-site, an indoor pool and a kids' club.

For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The family-friendly restaurant at the campground specialises in American cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Camping Pods, Carlton Meres Holiday Park has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Bungay Castle is 32 km from the accommodation, while Eye Castle is 35 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 64 km away.

Novotel Leicester is centrally located in Leicester – a 3-minute walk from Highcross Shopping Centre and 6 minutes by foot from De Montfort University. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Athena Conference Centre and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Curve Theatre.

Located in Solihull (Marston Green), The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club is within a 5-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Bear Grylls Adventure and 12 mi (19.3 km) from University of Birmingham.

A stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London – a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Located in Macclesfield, The Tytherington is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Gawsworth Hall and Capesthorne Hall. This golf hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Bruntwood Park.

With a stay at Mercure Milton Keynes in Milton Keynes (Two Mile Ash), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bletchley Park and National Bowl. This golf hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Silverstone Circuit and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Woburn Safari Park.

With a stay at The Grand Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Torquay – a 9-minute walk from Riviera International Conference Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Princess Theatre. This beach hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Paignton Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens.

With a stay at The Z Hotel Bath in Bath (Bath City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Thermae Bath Spa and Milsom Quarter. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from University of Bristol.

With a stay at Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club in Norwich, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Norfolk Broads and Mousehold Heath. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Catton Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sewell Barn Theatre.

A stay at Worcester Whitehouse places you in the heart of Worcester, within a 10-minute walk of Commandery and Tudor House. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ancient Houses and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Worcester Racecourse.

Located in Bingley, Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Bingley Five Rise Locks and University of Bradford. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from National Science and Media Museum and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Ilkley Moor.