Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in England

• 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.

Located in Velizy-Villacoublay, Mercure Paris Velizy is connected to a shopping centre – a 1-minute drive from Velizy 2 Shopping Center and 5 minutes from Velizy-Villacoublay Air Base. This family-friendly hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Villacoublay Golf Club and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Palace of Versailles.

With a stay at Hôtel Astra Opéra - Astotel, you'll be centrally located in Paris, just a 4-minute walk from Palais Garnier and 14 minutes by foot from Champs-Élysées. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Galeries Lafayette and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore.

Located in Richmond, Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Easby Abbey and Richmond Market Place. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Richmond Castle and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Set in Ewenny, 28 km from Cardiff Castle, The Golden Mile Country Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Principality Stadium.

All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Golden Mile Country Inn also feature a garden view.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The Golden Mile Country Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ewenny, like hiking.

St David's Hall is 28 km from The Golden Mile Country Inn, while Cardiff University is 29 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 21 km away.

Situated in Gangelt, 36 km from Eurogress Aachen, Mercator-Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hammam. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Mercator-Hotel have a balcony. At the accommodation, rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Mercator-Hotel offers a children's playground.

Aachener Soers Equitation Stadium is 36 km from the hotel, while Vaalsbroek Castle is 37 km from the property.

With a stay at Novotel Massy Palaiseau, you'll be centrally located in Palaiseau, within a 15-minute drive of Espace Jean Monnet and HEC Paris. This family-friendly hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Palace of Versailles and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Paris Expo.

L'Hostellerie de La Claire Fontaine is situated in the green surroundings of Parc Naturel des 2 Ourthes , a 3-minute drive from La Roche-en-Ardenne.

The luxurious and colourful accommodations have a private bathroom. There is free Wi-Fi.

Logis De La Claire Fontaine also offers quality cuisine and a wide choice of sports and cultural activities. You can enjoy the garden when the weather is nice. A buffet-style breakfast is offered every morning as well.

Parking is free of charge.

When you stay at Novotel Evry Courcouronnes in Évry-Courcouronnes, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Coquibus Park and Évry Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Évry 2 Regional Shopping Center and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marques Avenue Shopping Center.

When you stay at Best Western Plus Paris Orly Airport in Rungis, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Paris Expo and Luxembourg Gardens. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Notre-Dame and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Louvre Museum.

When you stay at Novotel Paris Roissy CDG Convention in Roissy-en-France, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Villepinte Exhibition Centre and Stade de France. This family-friendly hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Canal Saint-Martin and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Parc Astérix.

With a stay at Hotel Elysée Secret, you'll be centrally located in Paris, steps from Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore and 3 minutes by foot from Champs-Élysées. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Avenue Montaigne and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Place de la Concorde Urban Park.

With a stay at Novotel Reims Tinqueux in Tinqueux (Muire - Haubette), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Champéa Shopping Center and Champagne Music Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Parc Léo Lagrange and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lanson.

With a stay at Les Maisons de Campagne – Maison du Val in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, you'll be 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Château de St-Germain-en-Laye and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Palace of Versailles. This family-friendly hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Arc de Triomphe and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Champs-Élysées.

With a stay at Novotel Rennes Alma in Rennes (Bréquigny), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Palais du Parlement de Bretagne and Écomusée de la Bintinai. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hotel de Ville and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Halles Centrales.

Hotel & Aparthotel Casteau Resort Mons Soignies is located in secluded woodland surroundings just outside the village of Casteau, close to the E19/E42 motorway. Guests can make free use of the spa bath, sauna and fitness room (the Spa and Fitness are not private).

All the rooms at the hotel are equipped with a 26" flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. Each room also has a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

The restaurant located next to the hotel offers traditional French cuisine as well as international specialties. In the evening you can relax in with a drink at the bar that serves a large choice of Belgian and regional beers.

For your convenience, the hotel offers a large free car park. A bus departs every hour to Mons. The Shape Military Base, a 2-minute drive away. The Strépy-Bracquegnies boat lift is a 20-minute drive away. The Zoo is located 15 km from the property, Brussels is 50 km away.

Ferme de la Rançonnière - Hôtel & Restaurant is 3 km from the Normandy Coast. It offers traditionally furnished rooms, each with a private bathroom, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

The restaurant at Ferme de la Rançonnière - Hôtel & Restaurant offers regionally inspired French cuisine and a buffet breakfast. Guests can also relax with a drink in the hotel bar, garden or terrace

Located in Maffliers, Demeures de campagne Domaine de Maffliers – Novotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Domont Montmorency Golf Club and Isle Adam Golf. This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Castle of Auvers and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Château de Chantilly.

Located in Brussels (European Quarter), New Hotel Charlemagne is within a 10-minute drive of Royal Palace of Brussels and European Union Parliament Building. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from La Grand Place and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Manneken Pis Statue.

Located in Paris (14th Arrondissement), Novotel Suites Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is within a 5-minute drive of Paris Expo and Paris Catacombs. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Luxembourg Gardens and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Louvre Museum.