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Counting House is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Bank of England Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Tower of London. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The Shard and 2 mi (3.2 km) from London Eye.

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

A stay at Statt Hassleholm, BW Signature Collection places you in the heart of Hassleholm – a 8-minute drive from Tykarpsgrottan and 11 minutes from Hovdala Castle. This golf hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hovdala Nature Area and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from MultiLevel Ziplines and Climbing Park.

With a stay at Scandic Regina, you'll be centrally located in Herning, just a 4-minute walk from MCH Herning Kongrescenter and 6 minutes by foot from DGI Huset Herning. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Herning Kirke and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Herning Museum.

With a stay at Ringhotel Weißer Hirsch, you'll be centrally located in Wernigerode, steps from Wernigerode Marktplatz and Wernigerode Town Hall. This golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Museum of Aviation and Technology and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wernigerode Castle.

Bio-Hotel Helvetia is located in the small village of Schmilka. It lies directly on the Elbe cycling trail and the Malerweg long-distance hiking trail.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

At Bio-Hotel Helvetia you will find a garden and a terrace directly on the Elbe. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service for public transport, luggage storage and a children's playground.

A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking.

The hotel borders the Saxon Switzerland National Park, 5.5 km from Thermae Toskana Bad Schandau and 6.7 km from Bad Schandau.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel in Dundalk, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Louth County Museum and Saint Leonards Garden. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Halo Beauty Haven and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oriel Park.

This elegant and intimate exclusive retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands overlooks the mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness.

Bringing together the very best of traditional Scottish architecture and contemporary design, Loch Ness Lodge is a luxurious venue in a truly inspirational setting. The lodge features 9 sumptuous, individually designed bedrooms, elegant reception rooms, a therapy area, and access to some of Scotland's most stunning scenery.

Whatever your needs may be, the perfect venue awaits you at Loch Ness Lodge whether you are planning a corporate event with a difference, a house party celebration or an intimate wedding.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, The Saints Hotel is set in Den Bosch, 4.3 km from Brabanthallen Exhibition Centre and 26 km from Efteling Theme Park. The property is located 47 km from Theatre De Nieuwe Doelen, 48 km from Breda Station and 49 km from Landhuis Wolfslaar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast city views.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

Eindhoven Airport is 34 km from the property.

With a stay at Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns in Dunfermline, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yellowscott Country Park and Dunfermline Abbey. This inn is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns in Stirling, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stirling Castle and Gowan Hill. This inn is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Museum of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Located in Stevenston, Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns is within a 5-minute drive of Ardeer Golf Club and Artastic. This inn is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kilwinning Abbey Tower and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Stevenson Beach.

With a stay at Stadthotel am Römerturm, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Phantasialand and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chocolate Museum.

When you stay at Wychnor Park Country Club in Burton on Trent, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Branston Water Park and National Memorial Arboretum. This spa aparthotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from St. George's Park and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Catton Hall.

This delightful 4-star hotel on the outskirts of Hattingen sits amid 15,000 square metres of scenic park area, close to the beautiful landscapes of the Elfringhauser Schweiz district.

Guests at the Zum Hackstück Hotel will benefit from an undisturbed night’s sleep in the farm house-style rooms and a comprehensive daily breakfast buffet. The cosy, yet stylish hotel restaurant invites you to sample a delicious selection of regional and seasonal dishes.

Countless recreational activities can be enjoyed in the hotel’s immediate vicinity. These could include a bicycle tour around the Ruhrtal Radweg (cycle route), or a hiking trip along the area’s well-signposted trails.

The Zum Hackstück Hotel offers good connections with the A43 motorway, making the city of Bochum accessible in less than 30 minutes.

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all areas of the hotel.

With a stay at The Garrison in Fort William, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Highland Way and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre.

With a stay at The Bosville in Portree (Portree Town), you'll be steps from Portree Harbour and 3 minutes by foot from The Lump. This hotel is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Fairy Pools and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Somerled Square.

With a stay at The Fat Badger, you'll be centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Treasurer's House.

With a stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Puzzling Place.

With a stay at The Feathers Holt in Holt, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Norfolk Coast and Holt Country Park. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Cromer Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Letheringsett Watermill.