A family weekend getaway is one of our favourite things about winter, so here’s our pick of places for short UK breaks, or longer stays, if you can’t bear to leave the cosiness!
Children’s room, New Park Manor
Put some Peppa in your family weekend getaway
Young guests stay free at New Park Manor in the New Forest, plus you get free childcare too. And Peppa Pig World is a near neighbour, if you can tear your kids away from the hotel’s indoor pool and all its school holiday activities.
Find out more and book your family weekend getaway
Spooky and cute, Bodmin Jail Hotel
Get locked into winter fun at Bodmin Jail Hotel
Not one for the fainthearted, but a lot more luxe than it sounds, Bodmin Jail Hotel is locking families in for longer this winter. Stay three nights for the price of two, sleep in a very swanky cell and – depending on your nerve – take one of the Heritage Guided Tours or dare The Ghost Walk. We like this UK short break a lot right now.
Find out more and book a short UK break at Bodmin Jail Hotel
Amberley Castle, near Arundel
A family weekend getaway in a medieval playground
More royal than rogue? Amberley Castle near Arundel describes itself as a medieval playground, calls kids VILP (very important little people) and indulges families with the likes of four poster beds and decadent afternoon teas.
See Amberley Castle and book here
Wizard Chamber, the Georgian House
Plan a wild weekend for would-be wizards
Another one that’s ready made for a family weekend getaway this winter, the Georgian House in London is rustling up fabulous afternoon teas, offering thrilling Wizard Experiences and inviting you to sleep in its most enchanted chambers – keep a watch out for owls.
Explore the Georgian House and book here
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A House for Essex
Possibly the most original short UK break this winter
Designed by Grayson Perry and overlooking the River Stour, A House for Essex is now available for short breaks. It sleeps four and everything from the pots to the mosaic floors is an artwork. Children over-10 are welcome and a two-night stay costs from £995.
See A House for Essex and book here
Family weekend getaway, The Esplanade Hotel
Discover the wonder of Cornwall’s winter beaches
Cornwall takes on a different meaning at this time of year and we like that. Bring your boots and decamp to The Esplanade Hotel overlooking Fistral Beach for free kids’ activities every weekend, an indoor pool, playgrounds and as much rockpooling as you need. If you like the idea of Christmas by the coast, The Esplanade has the perfect festive offer for families this year too.
Find out more and book a winter weekend here
Blacksmith’s Cottage, Norfolk
Pick a cosy cottage for a family weekend getaway
Satisfy all cravings for a cosy hideaway this winter at The Blacksmith’s Cottage close to the Norfolk Coast. One of the few remaining thatched cottages on the Blickling Estate, it might be all dinglydell from the outside, but it’s sleek as a sleek thing indoors.
See The Blacksmith’s Cottage and book here
Boathouse, The Tawny Hotel
Long views, lakes and high chance of rollercoasters
If long views, lakes and rollercoasters are your thing, let The Tawny tempt you with a stay in its family Boathouse. The architecture is impressive, cosy bunkbeds will appeal to kids and both Alton Towers and the Peak District are practically next door.
Visit the Boathouse and book a short UK break
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