January Escapes 2026 UT

EUROSTAR DESTINATIONS

Avoid the airport with a short break by train this year – with Eurostar from St Pancras you can arrive refreshed in the heart of Paris in just two and a quarter hours, Lille in less than an hour and a half, Brussels in less than two hours – with straightforward connections on to Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges – and now both Rotterdam (for the charming city of The Hague) and Amsterdam in less than four hours.

PARIS Le S é nat *** Deluxe

BRUSSELS Amigo ***** Deluxe

Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Le Sénat is next to the Luxembourg Gardens, and a stone’s throw from all that the artistic Left Bank has to offer. Decorated in a contemporary style, the 41 bedrooms have marble bathrooms and many have

A member of Rocco Forte Hotels, the Amigo is in one of the city’s best locations; just behind the Grand’Place and City Hall. Olga Polizzi has created a hotel of understated luxury.The 182 beautifully designed modern bedrooms are decorated in cool creams, expensive

balconies or terraces with impressive views across the city.The hotel has a breakfast room and lounge. 3 nights for the price of 2 for Friday or Saturday arrivals until 31 March. Price from £848 per person, saving £120.

soft furnishings and include prints from Belgian artists such as Broodthaers and Magritte; the recently-reopened Magritte Museum is an essential highlight of any Brussels short break. 3 nights for the price of 2 for stays arriving on a Sunday night all year. Price from £948 per person, saving £300.

Includes a 48hr Paris Museum Pass

GHENT Harmony **** Deluxe

BRUGES The Pand **** Deluxe

One of the most delightful historic cities in northern Europe, Ghent is best known for its mediaeval architecture and the works of Van Eyck.The privately owned Harmony is an intimate and luxurious hotel located on a quiet canal 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral.The two historic buildings that

The Pand is a beautifully restored 18 th century mansion located in a tree-lined street, just two minutes’ walk from the Market Square.The hotel has 26 delightful and individually furnished rooms including eleven junior suites decorated with Ralph

Lauren fabrics.There is a cosy bar, a stylish lounge and an attractive breakfast room where a Champagne breakfast is served and hot dishes are prepared on the Aga. 4 nights for the price of 3 all year. Price from £786 per person, saving up to £172.

make up the hotel stand either side of a courtyard garden where drinks are served in fine weather.There are just 40 bedrooms and all are beautifully decorated in contemporary style. Many have views of the canal or the rooftops, and some have balconies. 3 night price from £568 per person

Includes a 72hr Bruges Museum Pass

THE HAGUE Des Indes ***** Deluxe

LILLE Grand Hotel Bellevue **** Superior

Located on a leafy square in the heart of the city, this famous hotel is across the street from the Escher Museum and a short walk fromVermeer's masterpieces at the Mauritshuis.The 92 bedrooms are extremely opulent, and the restaurant is one of the city’s most popular meeting

Situated right on the Grand Place, the Bellevue is walking distance from Lille Europe station as well as the Palais des Beaux-Arts, one of the oldest and finest art collections in France. Recently renovated, the historical building still has a beautiful traditional Flemish façade, and it once hosted a nine-year old Mozart with his family.The 64 rooms are bright and comfortable,

combining contemporary furniture with classical furnishings – we recommend those with a view of the Grand Place. 3 night price from £998 per person

places with a great culinary reputation.The lounge, where high tea is served, is an institution in The Hague, and the hotel also has spa with a small indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym and offers a range of personalised massages and treatments. 3 night price from £819 per person

AMSTERDAM Ambassade **** Deluxe

Includes entrance to the Mauritshuis

LEIDEN Golden Tulip ****

Rated as ‘one of the 100 best hotels in the world’, the Ambassade consists of ten beautiful 17 th century Dutch houses, overlooking the Herengracht and Singel canals.With a wealth of original paintings, porcelain, antique clocks and furniture, this small, privately-owned, very characterful and exquisitely furnished hotel offers impeccable service and attention to detail.

Just 30 minutes from Amsterdam and 15 minutes from the Hague by train, Leiden is a charming town of canals and cafés, and the birthplace of Rembrandt. It makes for a crowd-free alternative short break destination, or an excellent day trip, and visitors should certainly include The National Museum of Antiquities, home to an ancient Egyptian temple gifted from Egypt to the Netherlands in the 1970s, the historic botanical gardens, and the Wereldmuseum of Ethnology. 3 night price from £798 per person

4 nights for the price of 3 until 31 March. Price from £1,256 per person, saving £294.

Includes entrance to the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum

Prices are per person based on two sharing and include Eurostar and onward rail, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing, and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

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