Splash out on a luxury hotel experience with a pool

• 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.

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.

Royal Oak Ramsden features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ramsden. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Blenheim Palace.

All guest rooms in the inn are fitted with a kettle. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms in Royal Oak Ramsden are equipped with a flat-screen TV and bathrobes.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

University of Oxford is 26 km from the accommodation, while Cotswold Water Park is 47 km away. Birmingham Airport is 89 km from the property.

With a stay at No 38 The Park, you'll be centrally located in Cheltenham – a 2-minute drive from Cheltenham Racecourse and 14 minutes from Gloucester Docks. This boutique bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pittville Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Holst Birthplace Museum.

With a stay at H10 London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of London Eye and Big Ben. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Westminster Bridge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This eco-friendly inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.

With a stay at The White Buck in Ringwood, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Burley Park. This inn is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

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.

With a stay at The Globe in Exeter, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Topsham Pool. This inn is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Pynes Hill Estate.

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.

When you stay at The Golden Sands in St. Brelade, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of St Brelade's Bay Beach and Port of Jersey. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Gardens and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Brelade's Church.

With a stay at The George & Dragon in Westerham, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Quebec House and 10 minutes by foot from Squerryes House. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

Located in Sheffield, Mercure Sheffield Parkway is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Sheffield and English Institute of Sport Sheffield. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Sheffield Hallam University and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, The Upper House is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from World of Wedgwood and 6 minutes from Trentham Monkey Forest. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Trentham Gardens and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Bristol, just a 4-minute walk from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 10 minutes by foot from University of Bristol. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

Savour the majestic atmosphere at the wonderful Beach Hotel and explore De Haan from its very heart, right at the sea front.

Absorb the warm and friendly ambience of this stylish hotel. Start your day off with an early walk on the beach to wet your appetite for breakfast or head straight for the extensive buffet. Explore the charming, picturesque centre of De Haan and go for a hike through the beautiful dunes in the surroundings. Visit other coastal villages nearby, such as Ostend or Blankenberge, or simply stay near the hotel and enjoy the refreshing sea air from the hotel’s terrace at the beach. Pamper yourself with a free visit to the on-site sauna and unwind completely.

Enjoy your favourite drink in our bar and finally return to your comfortable, elegant room.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Milton Keynes, within a 5-minute drive of Xscape and National Bowl. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Silverstone Circuit.

With a stay at Oliver Plaza in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at The Petersham in Richmond (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Thames River and 6 minutes by foot from Richmond Park. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Comet London Hatfield, you'll be centrally located in Hatfield, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Galleria. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Hertfordshire and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fielder Centre UH.