UK: great money-saving travel offers

Save money with our roundup of UK holiday deals and bargain British breaks: cheaper cruises, bargain city breaks, ferry fares, voucher codes and more

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Jersey, three nights at the four-star Radisson Blu Water Front from just £159
 
Located in the heart of the marina this modern property exudes the luxurious Jersey lifestyle. Nestled along the promenade, this elegant hotel is found in an ideal location offering boutique shopping nearby, and easy access to the Island's array of activities. Boasting spectacular views over the Elizabeth Marina, Castle and St Aubin's Bay the hotel's Waterfront Brasserie serves a combination of local and French cuisine. The onsite Leisure Suite features a swimming pool, gym area, steam and sauna room as well as four treatment rooms. To book, go to www.Jersey.com. Offer valid until 31 March 2010 and includes travel by sea from Weymouth and free car hire
 
 
Jersey, three nights for the price of two at the four-star Somerville Hotel
 
Perched on a hillside, this country house hotel offers breathtaking views over Jersey's picturesque yachting harbour and village of St. Aubin. This bustling area has a vibrant atmosphere and proves a popular meeting point for boat owners and food lovers given its perfect location for fresh seafood restaurants. Close-by to the Island's capital, St Helier, guests can equally indulge in a spot of boutique shopping or local nightlife. The hotel's awarding winning Tides Restaurant is surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking the heated pool and terrace area. To book, go to www.Jersey.com. Offer valid until 1 February 2010
 

 

Warwick Castle for half-term: £154 per family of four for one night

Experience a day out at Britain's ultimate castle. Immerse the whole family in over 1000 years of jaw dropping history, where ancient myths and spell-binding tales will set everyone's imagination alight. The Pageant Playground is now open and fit for any Prince or Princess to enjoy. Or why not visit the Princess Tower - home to Warwick Castle's very own fairytale princess, Princess Arabella. Featuring beautiful interiors and decorations and finished with a good dose of pixie dust, the Princess Tower tells tales of preparations for a forthcoming Castle wedding.Budding knights and princesses help with the arrangements for the day, and may be lucky enough to try some princess outfits for themselves. A package costs from £154 per person including one night's accommodation at the three star Legacy Falcon Hotel in Straford Upon Avon and tickets to Warwick Castle for all the family. Breakfast is included for the adults, children pay locally. Valid any day of the week from 1-28 February. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055 or visit www.superbreak.com 
 
 
Animal magic in Hertfordshire for half-term: £218 per family of four, for two nights

Take the kids to Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire and get up close and personal with tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, reptiles, birds and camels. What makes Paradise unique is the fact you can touch and feed many of the animals. Paradise is widely regarded as the most interactive zoo in the UK. The Park has lots of new attractions including white lions, white tiger, penguins, beaver colony, plus there are three themed adventure playgrounds, children's rides, Paradise Lagoon paddling pool, tractor trailer rides and for a small additional charge the Dinosaur Woodland Railway, On Safari Adventure Golf and Tiger Falls Gold Panning. A family of four can stay at the four star Marriott Cheshunt, just two miles from the park from just £218. Price includes two nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner on the first night for the adults, children pay locally and entrance to the park for the family. Valid any day of the week throughout February. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055 or visit www.superbreak.com 
 
 
Enjoy Edinburgh's dungeons for half-term: £108 per family of four

Treat the family to a stay in the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh which is bursting with things for all the family to do. From the Castle and the Zoo to the Dungeons and the Royal Yacht Britannia there is plenty of fun to be had all around. A package costs from £108 per family of four including one night at the four-star Holiday Inn Edinburgh which is located just a minute from Edinburgh Zoo and a ticket to Edinburgh Dungeon for all. Breakfast is included for the adults and children under 12 - 12-16yrs pay locally. Valid any day of the week from 12-28 February. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055 or visit www.superbreak.com 
 
 
Viking fun in York: £108 per family of four

Travel back 1000 years to the Vikings of Jorvik. Journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been in the year AD975, complete with sounds and smells, exactly where archaeologists found the remains of the original city. See genuine Viking artefacts, meet the real-life Jorvik Vikings. The Jorvik Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a 'Viking.' Packages cost from £108 per family of four including one night's bed and continental breakfast at the three star Ramada Encore hotel ideally located within the city walls and entrance to Jorvik Viking Centre for all the family. Validany day of the week until 28 February. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055 or visit www.superbreak.com 
 
 
Zoom off to London Zoo: £222 per family of four 

London is bursting with thing to do for the family and the ZSL London Zoo is a great choice for a day out. Meet life on earth face to face and discover over 650 amazing animal species right in the heart of the capital! Walk inside a real zoo enclosure with cheeky squirrel monkeys, or come eye to eye with a giraffe. Take an African Bird Safari then watch the animals show off their leaping and flying skills in Animals in Action. And don't miss Gorilla Kingdom and Clore Rainforest Lookout. Young one's will enjoy the Children's Zoo! With daily talks and animal displays. Children's activities, picnic and play areas, London Zoo is an experience that inspires people of all ages! Packages cost from £222 per family of four including one at the four star London Regents Park Marriot hotel within walking distance of the Zoo and entrance to London Zoo for all the family. Breakfast is included for the adults and children under 12 - 12 -16yrs pay locally. Valid at weekends until 28 February. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055 or visit www.superbreak.com 
          

 

Eric Clapton in London for Valentine's Day: £165pp

It doesn't get much more romantic than hearing Eric Clapton singing Wonderful Tonight on Valentine's Day. Treat a loved one to a night out to see Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck live at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday 14 February. Top it off with a night at the four-star Cavendish Hotel on prestigious Jermyn Street, Piccadilly which is ideal located for exploring London. Packages cost from £165 per person including one nights b/b accommodation and a seated lower tier ticket to the concert. Based on two sharing and valid on 13 or 14 February.
 

Cuddling up in Chester for Valentine's Day: £145pp

Ideal for those who want to get away from it all, why not enjoy a special Valentine's weekend at the four-star Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. Perfectly located on the outskirts of Chester offer the opportunity to combine a trip to this popular Tudor city with the chance to relax and enjoy the hotel's spa, gym and indoor pool. A Valentine's packages costs £145 per person including two nights accommodation with breakfast (arriving on 12 February), a five course candelit dinner on Saturday 13 February, a three course meal on Friday 12 February, a half bottle of champagne and a Decleor gift product in the room on arrival. Based on two sharing. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055
or visit www.superbreak.com
 

Phantom of the Opera, five-star in London for Valentine's Day: from £185pp

The ultimate romantic musical! Set in a Paris Opera House circa 1911, Andrew Lloyd Webber's romantic musical follows the story of a mysterious masked man who falls in love with Christine, a singer who inspires The Music of the Night. For the ultimate in luxury, stay at the five star The Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, which has recently undergone a multimillion pound restoration programme including four new dining options. A five star package costs from £185 per person including one night's b/b accommodation on 13 February and a top priced ticket to see the show that night. Based on two sharing. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055
or visit www.superbreak.com
 

Fond memories in Falmouth: £199pp

Fancy wintry walks on the beach? Or relaxing in a spa? The three star St Michael's Hotel and Spa is set within four acres of gardens and offers romantic sea views across the bay and is opposite Falmouth's sandy beach. The hotel's spa offers a large heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness suite. A package costs from £199 per person including two night's dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation with champagne truffles and strawberries in the room on arrival. Based on two sharing. For more information and bookings call Superbreak 0871 222 3055
or visit www.superbreak.com

 

Save money on small-scale accommodation for Valentine's Day

On www.bookdirectrooms.com you can book thousands of  B&Bs, guesthouses, restaurants with rooms, inns and small, independent (including boutique) hotels across the UK. The site has lots of late deals and money-saving offers. You can check real-time room availability, pay online and get instant booking confirmation. Their offers include:

Hastings, Sussex: from £95 per couple
 
The Senlac are affordable but stylish Bed and Breakfast apartments located in the heart of Hastings' famous seaside resort. Every room is tastefully decorated and equipped with free wireless internet access, flat screen televisions with built in free-view and DVD players, mini fridge, radio alarm clock, iPod docking station, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee, biscuits and hairdryer. The property offers 12 guest rooms and 2 self-catering apartments and is only a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Hastings town centre and its excellent restaurants, trendy bars and traditional pubs. The beach, boutiques, book shops and cafes are also just a short stroll away. www.bookdirectrooms.com is offering a two-night stay in a double room arriving on 12 February from just £95 per couple including breakfast. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.
 

Ringwood, New Forest: three nights from £270 per couple
 
This exclusive B&B is located near the market town of Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest. Little Paddock features four star B&B accommodation and 8 luxury wooden lodges equipped to a high standard and uniquely decorated. Each lodge has a double bedroom, kitchenette, lounge diner & wet room. Welcome hampers  and 'Dine in' meals  supplied by the local farm shop can be pre-booked and delivered to your room prior to arrival.  www.bookdirectrooms.com is offering a three night stay in a luxury lodge (arriving 12 February) from £270 per couple including 12 red roses and a bottle of Moet Champagne. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.

 
Brighton, East Sussex: three nights from £278 per couple, saving £24

The Oriental is a boutique guesthouse, set within a Grade II* Regency listed building bursting with character. The property boasts nine stylish rooms and a funky lounge style cocktail bar and is centrally located off the seafront, just a minutes walk from the beach and close to Brighton's "Lanes", lively nightlife and top restaurants. Once the home of the notorious "Brighton Belle" nightclub the hotel has attracted famous DJs from Boy George to Norman Cook. www.bookdirectrooms.com  is offering a three night stay from £278 per couple (saving £24) including breakfast arriving on 12 February. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.

 
St Austell, Cornwall: three nights from £300 per couple
 
Located just a mile from Cornwall's famous Eden Project and set in five acres of private gardens, Boscundle Manor offers boutique style accommodation and a fine dining restaurant featuring award winning food - the perfect place for a Valentine's getaway. The property has 14 individually designed rooms ranging from standard manor rooms through to giant suites, with some luxurious touches including Molton Brown toiletries, fresh fruit and lovely fluffy bath robes. It also features a day spa and heated indoor swimming pool. ww.bookdirectrooms.com  is offering a three-night stay arriving on 12 February in a double room from £300 per couple including breakfast. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.
 

 

Edinburgh: from £190 per couple, saving £60

Thes stylish Ocean serviced apartments provide the comfort and standards of a hotel with the space and flexibility of a private residence. Set in Edinburgh's fashionable waterfront, they offer views of the castle and old town and offer a fully equipped kitchen, spacious lounge and dining area. Facilities include TV and DVD player, WiFi access plus luxurious bath and powerful shower. A three night stay in a double apartment is on offer for Valentine's weekend (arriving 12 February) from £190 per couple, saving £60. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.


Okehampton, Devon: from £384 per couple, saving £89

Nestling on the North West edge of Dartmoor, this beautiful 15th-century manor house, Collaven Manor, stands in four acres of picturesque gardens and paddocks. All of the nine ensuite rooms have gorgeous views and are individually and tastefully furnished. Couples can unwind in the cosy bar lounge beside a log fire. The gardens offer glorious views of magnificent countryside, with the vista of Cornwall in front and the ragged tors of Dartmoor towering behind. The hotel features the Hamilton Restaurant offering the best of British cooking and fine wines.
Close by there are  walks directly on to Dartmoor. Pony trekking and riding can also be arranged. Horse racing at Newton Abbot and Devon and Exeter are just 40 minutes away and the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within easy reach. The hotel has a special offer for Valentine's weekend (arriving 12 February), a three night stay in a double room with breakfast from £384 per couple, saving £89. To book, visit www.bookdirectrooms.com.
 

 

Stay from £9 with Travelodge

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has a sale, offering rooms from £9 for stays between Feb 1 and June 6, 2010. To book a room and for further information on the sale (and full terms and conditions) just go to www.travelodge.co.uk.

 

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MONEY-SAVING VOUCHERS

 

Obtaining voucher codes online for money off almost everything is a new trend, and you can save money on travel too. The offers on VoucherSeeker.co.uk currently include 10% off everything at SuperBreak; Disneyland Resort Paris - 40% off, plus under-sevens stay, play and travel free; Hilton Hotels - 30% discount at Worldwide Resorts; Ramada Jarvis - kids stay free when sharing with two adults; Thomas Cook - travel insurance from £8.99; Avis UK - 20% off UK car rental, prices from £14 a day; Virgin Holidays: 100,000 holidays from just £499; Warner Holiday - up to 25% off for new guests.

For full details, visit VoucherSeeker's Travel section

  

 

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