Last-minute romantic hotel deals in England

In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food.

Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery.

Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace.

The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant.

With a stay at The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns in Clacton-on-Sea, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre. This inn is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Clacton Pier and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from The Wheel Experience.

The Duke of Marlborough is a quaint building just outside Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It offers free parking and hearty, locally-sourced food.

Rooms at the Duke of Marlborough are warm and spacious, and the pub features both a bar restaurant and an area for private functions. Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Located just 2 miles from Woodstock, the Duke offers easy access to the historic city of Oxford, which is just a 25-minute drive away. Blenheim Palace is only a 5-minute journey by car.

With a stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Winchester, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, within a 5-minute drive of South Downs National Park and The Deanery. This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from New Forest National Park.

When you a stay at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf in Hythe, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Hythe Beach and Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hythe Pool and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Dolls House.

Located in Witney, Old Swan is on a river – a 1-minute drive from River Windrush and 5 minutes from Witney Lakes Golf Course. This luxury inn is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Blenheim Palace and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Thames River.

Located in Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Resort is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Bury St Edmunds Abbey. This golf hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fuller's Mill Garden and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Newmarket Racecourse.

Located in Bury St Edmunds, Six Bells is a 5-minute drive from Flo-ridaz Hovercraft and 5 minutes from Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Bradfield Woods and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Smith’s Row.

Located in Eastleigh, Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, jct13 by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Marwell Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Mayflower Theatre and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from WestQuay Shopping Centre.

Located in Fareham, Lodge at Solent is a 1-minute drive from Solent Business Park and 15 minutes from Portsmouth Guildhall. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Marwell Zoo.

Set less than 1 km from Pegwell Bay Beach, The Bedford Inn offers 5-star accommodation in Ramsgate and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 12 km from Sandwich Railway Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 22 km away from Deal Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Granville Theatre.

At the hotel, each room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The Bedford Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ramsgate, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling.

Sandown Castle is 23 km from The Bedford Inn, while Canterbury West Train Station is 27 km from the property. London City Airport is 120 km away.

Situated in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities.

Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property.

Harwich Town railway station is 0.4 miles away. The Electric Palace Cinema is a 3-minute walk from The Pier Hotel.

Boasting fantastic food, wines chosen by an award-winning expert sommelier, and luxury rooms, this gastropub is located in the old market town of Romsey. Set in pretty gardens, The Cromwell Arms provides free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Freshly prepared dishes made with local produce are served in the pub. Food ranges from classic, hearty British dishes to creative cuisine including pork tenderloin wrapped in Parma ham, or fillet of cod topped with Welsh rarebit. The wine list is thoughtfully picked to match the food, and wines of the week or month are available.

Individually designed, each stylish room overlooks the countryside and includes an en suite bathroom. Guests can relax with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee in the room.

The River Test is just a short walk from The Cromwell Arms, and the natural beauty of New Forest National Park is only a 5-minute drive away. Southampton and its cruise terminals are 15 minutes’ drive from the gastropub, while Winchester and Salisbury are both a 20-minute drive.

With a stay at The Lakes By YOO in Lechlade, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Sailing Lake. This luxury aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Conservation Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lechlade Marina.

Located in Cheltenham, The Lamb Inn Great Rissington is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Dragonfly Maze and Rissington Kart Club. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Thames River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Birdland Park and Gardens.

The Bull is a historic coaching inn located in the center of charming Woodbridge. The property overlooks Market Hill with the impressive Elizabethan Shire Hall and the beautiful St Mary’s Church.

The current building has been extended over the years and stands on the site of an older hostelry of the same name. The present building dates from the days when it was a posting house for the stagecoaches which ran from London to Great Yarmouth.

Around the bar, you will see parts of the original timber-frame which pre-dates the current structure and could possibly date from the 15th century in common with several other buildings around the market square.

All rooms have private ensuite facilities, free high-speed Wi-Fi, telephone, central heating and a modern high-pressure shower system.

The restaurant features traditional British dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. The bar has an extensive wine menu and a good selection of local real ales and beers.

Woodbridge is a small country town on the River Deben - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town boats an impressive array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Sutton Hoo is a short drive and the coast is 15 miles away.

With a stay at The Bell at Stow in Cheltenham, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Fosse Gallery Fine Art and 7 minutes by foot from St. Edward's Church. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Old Mill and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington.

Set in Rickinghall and with The Apex reachable within 26 km, The Bell Inn, Rickinghall offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 33 km from Ickworth House, 16 km from Eye Castle and 23 km from Thetford Castle Hill. St Edmundsbury Cathedral is 24 km away and Dunston Hall is 37 km from the inn.

At the inn, all rooms include a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The Bell Inn, Rickinghall offers a children's playground.

Framlingham Castle is 38 km from the accommodation, while Saint Botolph's Burgh is 38 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 50 km away.

With a stay at Manor House Hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Wellington Aviation Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Cotswold Falconry Centre. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bourton House Garden and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Batsford Arboretum.

Located in Market Harborough, The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire is within a 10-minute drive of Kibworth Library and Kelmarsh Hall. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from The Rec and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Unique Pursuits Paintball.