Why you should go: Knoll House has a "sensational" setting (The Daily Telegraph) on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, five minutes' walk from the National Trust's Studland Bay coastline. The hotel is family-friendly, with facilities including a pitch-and-putt course, tennis courts, and an indoor swimming pool. And you’ll be in excellent company — former guests include Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, and Winston Churchill.

What’s the big deal? Overnight dinner, bed, and breakfast stays from 19 September-30 December, 2022, now start from £119 for Travelzoo members. This deal saves up to 26% on standard rates.