£129 -- Oxfordshire stay near Blenh eim inc meals, 50% off

For £129, you can escape to a stylish townhouse hotel that's a few minutes' walk from Blenheim Palace. The Feathers Hotel is a 4-star retreat with log fires, antique furniture and one of the largest selections of gin in the world.

Overnight stays include a gin and tonic, and breakfast and dinner at the hotel's 2-AA-Rosette restaurant. Extra nights are £80 on a bed-and-breakfast basis.