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In the heart of charming Winchester only moments from the buzz of the high street, the Winchester Royal Hotel offers elegant accommodation. The hotel blends classic and modern style, with an awardwinning restaurant overlooking its beautiful walled garden, as well as 81 charming, tastefully decorated bedrooms.

Its cuisine features unpretentious dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The hotel is the perfect place to make the most of the winter months.

Kathryn Liston, Telegraph Travel writer, says: “This

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Enjoy a luxury stay in the heart of York, only a five-minute stroll from the historic city centre. The Grange Hotel will provide the perfect backdrop for your festive getaway this winter. The Ivy Brasserie, the hotel’s contemporary restaurant, has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its delicious former bishop’s home in the centre of Winchester provides warm hospitality and a pretty walled garden. It’s only a short stroll to the shops and gothic cathedral.” Book by Sept 30 for stays from Nov 1 to Dec 22. Quote TELB3108; call 0330 162 7338; see terms; telegraph.co.uk/ttwinchester-royal

fusion of French cuisine with fresh Yorkshire ingredients.

Rob Cowen, Telegraph Travel’s Yorkshire expert, says: “The Grange is an elegant Georgian town house hotel with a careful contemporary style, within walking distance of the city centre but away from the tourist crowds.” Book by Sept 30 for stays until Dec 23. Quote TELB3108; call 0330 162 7629; see terms; telegraph. co.uk/tt-the-grange-york

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Two nights from £158pp Telegraph Travel’s destination expert, says: “North of the Welsh capital is New House Country Hotel, a Georgian manor dripping with original period details and sprawling views of Cardiff ’s skyline and the sea beyond.”

Book by Sept 30 for stays from Nov 1 to Dec 22. Quote TELB3108; call 0333 060 6149; see terms; telegraph. co.uk/tt-new-house-country