A Guide To Staycations In The South

Enjoy a staycation in the South! Find out about our hotels and the local adventures they offer.

Explore Our Southern Hotels

Save with our staycation package…

Save on your break with our exclusive staycation package, offering you a 2-night stay with breakfast and a 3-course meal at our hotels!

You can book your break online or by contacting our hotels directly.

How to book your stay online

  • Click ‘book online’ next to the hotel you’d like to stay at below
  • Select the dates for your 2-night stay and your preferred room type*
  • Choose ‘Special rates’ and add the booking code LOVSPR into the ‘Preferential code’ box
  • Book your getaway!

South

  • Exterior View of Leeds Castle

Visit Watford

Mercure London Watford

The 4-star Mercure London Watford Hotel is located on the outskirts of London, close to the main areas of Watford like Harry Potter World. Wellbeing is key in The Feel Good Health Club, a space made for visitors who are searching for revival. The Health Club offers a huge indoor heated pool and a modern fitness center for all guests to appreciate.

Harry Potter World

Experience a magical day out at the famous Harry Potter World.  Only a 15 minute drive away, Harry Potter World is the perfect family day-out for every member. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter creatures, and wander down Diagon Alley.

  • The Great Hall at Harry Potter World in Watford

Visit Maidstone

Mercure Maidstone

If you’re looking for stylish and comfortable Kent accommodation this Mercure Maidstone Hotel is the finest. Complete with a newly refurbished gym, 16-meter swimming pool, male and female saunas, hot tub, steam rooms, beauty Spa salon, and hair workshop enjoy the perfect spa break. Looking for a leisure break? Take advantage of our tennis court and 9 hole golf course.

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle has more than 900 years of history, the first was a basic stone fortification developed by Robert de Crevecoeur, which filled in as a base in Norman invasions into England. In the thirteenth century, it came under the control of King Edward I, for whom it became his favourite residence; in the sixteenth century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first spouse, Catherine of Aragon.

  • The Exterior seating area of the restaurant at mercure maidstone
  • Exterior View of Leeds Castle

Visit Tunbridge Wells

Mercure Tunbridge

This Four-star Mercure Royal Tunbridge Wells Hotel was built around the 18th-century Georgian oast house in the Kent countryside and is one of the most desirable hotels in Kent. After a day of exploring, enjoy and unwind in the impressive gardens, revive in the Feel Good health center or take a plunge in the amazing indoor warmed pool.

Scotney Castle Garden

A 15-minute drive from Mercure Tunbridge Wells, The beautiful Scotney Castle offers a lovely day out. Take a Walkthrough of the curated gardens and take a look at the moated castle. Scotney Castle is saturated with hundreds of years of history with new insights and history being discovered. The earliest record of inhabitance dates from 1137 yet from 1778, it was the Hussey family who was in-home at Scotney until 1970 when it was given to the National Trust.

  • Exterior of Mercure Tunbridge Wells
  • Mercure Tunbridge Wells Feature Bedroom
  • Scotney Castle Garden

Visit Norwich

Mercure Norwich

The Four-star Mercure Norwich has an extraordinary blend of comfort, area and magnificent capacity rooms, total with walled garden, which places Mercure Norwich Hotel among one of the premier hotels in Norwich.

City of Norwich Aviation Museum

Enjoy a day out at the Aviation Museum. Explore iconic aircrafts such as Avro Vulcan B.2, SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 and more. Get up close and personal by getting into the cockpit and learning the stories of each aircraft from the knowledgeable staff.

  • Mercure Norwich Entrance

Visit Bristol

Mercure Bristol

Not many hotels in Bristol can compete with The Grange Hotel Bristol North for sheer style, solace, and views. The Four-star Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel has recently refurbished throughout making it perfect for leisure breaks. Mercure Bristol is also home to one of the finest restaurants in bristol  – The Brasserie at The Grange.

Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Step back in time when you board the Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Discover the genuine stories behind the ship that changed the world. Experience the sights, sounds, and scents for Victorian travelers and crew. Dive beneath the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first incredible Ocean liner.

  • Mercure Bristol Superior Bedroom
  • Sunset view with Brunel's SS Great Britain

Visit Brighton

Mercure Brighton

The grade II listed Four-star Mercure Brighton is a recently renovated which has made it into one of the finest hotels in Brighton. The sea-front hotel is home to one of Brighton’s most exquisite restaurant, The Goulty.

Sea Life Brighton

Explore life under the sea with the Sea Life Center in Brighton. Only a 7 minute drive away, dive in and see over 5,500 different creatures which include sharks.