Easter staycations to book this spring

Family fun with Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross
Enjoy a weekend in London with the family this Easter at Great Northern Hotel. Discover the vibrant King’s Cross area, visit Harry Potter’s Platform 9¾ and enjoy a luxury night’s stay where children between the age of five to 12 years old dine for free, receive a chocolate Easter egg and enjoy a turn-down service with milk and cookies. Parents will also enjoy truffles on arrival, a complimentary three-course dinner at Rails Restaurant and cocktails at Little Bar. 

Available to book from now until 16th April, prices start from £269 per night per room. To book please click here www.gnhlondon.com 

A sweet Easter escape with Pan Pacific London, The City
Designed with children in mind, enjoy an egg-citing city break bursting with variety at Pan Pacific London this Easter. The fun will begin with the VILPs (very important little persons) check-in where children choose their stay preferences and receive a ‘Sweet Easter’ welcome pack. Then it’s time for an Easter treasure hunt followed by a splash during the dedicated children’s swimming session. Kids can also enjoy 50 per cent off meals and a turndown service with a surprise sweet treat whilst parents can head for a delicious dinner at Straits Kitchen or access to the wellbeing floor and 24hr gym. 

Prices start from £480 per room, including breakfast. To book please click here www.panpacific.com

Wildlife and adventure with Down Hall, Hertfordshire
Down Hall has teamed up with leading local attraction Paradise Wildlife Park for a fantastic overnight package. Families can enjoy facetime with penguins, tigers and zebras, before stepping back in time to the World of Dinosaurs where 30 life-size, moving and roaring dinosaurs await! Back at Down Hall, kids can race through the ‘Trim Trail’ woodland gym, before grabbing racquets for a fun game of tennis on the hard or Padel tennis courts.

The package is priced at £295 per room, based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing, and is inclusive of tickets to Paradise Wildlife Park and breakfast. Available Sunday to Thursday throughout the Easter holidays (3rd – 14th April), to book click www.downhall.co.uk

The Montagu Arms, New Forest
Escape to a beautiful corner of the New Forest and enjoy the new ‘Feasting & Foraging’ break from The Montagu Arms. Foodies will enjoy a two-night stay with a foraging workshop with experts Bellord & Brown, English wine tasting, a pub supper at the hotel’s own Monty’s Inn pub on the first night and a delicious six-course tasting menu featuring guests’ foraged produce from the workshop on the second day at The Terrace, the hotel’s award-winning fine dining restaurant. 

The ‘Feasting & Foraging’ package starts from £599 per room and is available for a two-night stay on the 7th or 8th of April, 2023. To book, please click here www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk

An island escape with The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey
Located in the heart of St Helier, Jersey’s idyllic seaside capital, The Club Hotel & Spa offers luxury accommodation in an unrivalled location, close to many of the island’s most breathtaking beaches and local attractions. With its chic, stylish rooms and suites, and the island’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Bohemia, rooftop terrace, heated outdoor pool and luxurious spa, plus access to world-class spa facilities, The Club Hotel & Spa is the ultimate destination for a Spring getaway and is just a short flight from London. With children’s mocktails and afternoon teas also on offer, there’s something for families, couples and solo travellers alike. 

Rooms at The Club Hotel & Spa start from £129 per night with breakfast and can be booked here www.theclubjersey.com

Charming Cornish escapes with Rick Stein, Cornwall
Escape to the beautiful Cornish coast for two-night breaks for less with Rick Stein. Blend breathtaking scenery with comfy lodgings and affordable luxury at the vintage-chic  Shepherd’s Huts. Tucked away on the private grounds of Rick Stein’s pub, The Cornish Arms, try something unique this Easter! Shepherd’s Hut breaks start from £344 for two nights and include a generous breakfast spread delivered each morning. Or, venture to St Petroc’s Bistro, Rick Stein’s Café or the acclaimed The Seafood Restaurant - located in the centre of Padstow and a stone’s throw from the beautiful harbour – to experience a two-night stay with breakfast each morning, plus a sensational three-course à la carte dinner each night. 

Rates start at £526 based on a Cosy Room in Rick Stein’s Café. Book packages here: www.rickstein.com

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Cotswolds
For a charming Easter break in the country, head to the cosy surroundings of The Wheatsheaf. Nestled near Cotswolds’ hotspots including Bourton-on-the-Water, this 17th coaching inn is now home to a traditional country pub with 14 boutique bedrooms upstairs. Part of Young’s Rooms, settle into the classic British pub or head outside to a heated garden terrace, adorned in foliage and covered for all weathers. Menus feature the best of locally sourced produce, from pub classics to hearty Sunday roasts, while staycations can relax in one of the stylish bedrooms, which blend style and elegance with statement wallpaper and contemporary lighting mixed with original beams and wooden furnishes, an ode to its historic roots. 

Rooms start from £227 per night. To book, click here www.cotswoldswheatsheaf.com

The Farmhouse At Mackworth, Peak District, Derby
Getaway with the family this Easter at The Farmhouse at Mackworth, located amongst the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Just a stone’s throw from the Peak District, this 18th-century farmhouse is home to 10 beautiful bedrooms and a charming traditional pub, serving up seasonal delights and a selection of craft beers. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in one of the lavish King or Family bedrooms, or for ultimate luxury, splash out on the Suite with its super-king bed and rolltop bath. 

Room prices start from £90 per night. To book, click here www.thefarmhouseatmackworth.com