10 hot hotels
Nip away for a night
of romance, rest or
relaxation at one of
these bargain hideaways
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U N DE R £100
2 Cosy in the
Cotswolds
The Kings Hotel is an 18th-
centurytownhousein the
heartofChippingCampden.
Theintimatehotelhasa
home-from-homefeelwith
just 13 bedroomsin thehouse
anda furtherfivecottageroomsin thegarden.Fresh, seasonal
cuisineis servedin theJackrabbitrestaurantwhere you’ll find Cotswold
gin-curedmackerel,roastedcodloinandsmokedsquash. Delicious!
lRooms(twosharing,includingfullEnglishbreakfast), from £99,
kingscampden.co.uk
1 Nowhere like
Northumberland
Miles of crowd-free beaches, more
castles than any other English county,
seals, puffins and fantastic walks are
all here. In the southeast of the county,
the seafront town of Blyth is enjoying
a resurgence. At the heart of it is The
Commissioners Quay Inn – a modern,
waterfront inn with amazing sea views.
Blyth’s famous golden South Beach
stretches for miles towards fashionable
Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.
l Doubles (inc breakfast) are from
£99.95, commissionersquayinn.com
The Commissioners^
Quay Inn,
Northumberland^
3 Mad for
Manchester
Set on Oxford Road in the heart of
Manchester’s Innovation District is The
Lume Hotel. Housing two hotels –
Manchester’s newest Crowne Plaza (on
the lower 12 floors) and Staybridge
Suites (on the upper seven) – it’s a
modern, affordable hub for your
northern break.
l Rooms from £63, thelume
manchester.com
4 Scottish gem
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal has the
distinctive feel that reflects the vibe
of the Scottish capital. Located just
a short distance from the UNESCO
heritage site of the Old Town, which
boasts the famous Royal Mile and
imposing Edinburgh Castle, this is the
perfect hub for guests looking to soak
up all the history and culture for which
the city is renowned.
l Rooms start from £59, motel-one.com
Artist
Residence,
Brighton
The Kings Hotel,
Chipping
Campden