Valentine’s Weekend Retreats you’ll never forget
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and if you’re looking for that perfect break with that perfect person, we have just the place…
Romance in Lavenham – Suffolk from £140 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels
During February, treat your loved one to a luxurious stay at The Swan at Lavenham, a picturesque 15th century property with oak beams, open fires and two restaurants. The overnight Valentine’s Weekend of Romance break costs from £280 per room per night/£140 pp (two sharing) and includes a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival, Temple Spa goodies including massage oil and a lavender-infused pillow, three-course dinner from the House menu and full Suffolk breakfast. Guests can make use of the hotel’s luxurious Weavers’ House Spa which has a heated open-air vitality pool, hot stone sauna and extensive treatment menu.
To book please call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (prideofbritainhotels.com).
A fairytale break away – Chateau Rhianfa from £125 pp
This idyllic Welsh chateau dates back to 1849 and was built by the Baronet of BodelWyddan as a gift for his wife Lady Sarah Hay Williams. To this date it remains inkeeping with its fairy tale background, making this romantic corner of the country the ideal venue to celebrate Valentine’s day with your other half. You will receive a red rose on arrival, a bottle of Bottega Prosecco and a chocolate fondue served with strawberries, meaning the indulence will begin as soon as you step inside the idyllic venue. During your stay, you can also enjoy time spent exploring the venues facilities, including a hot tub and sauna and Wine Caves, as well as a four-course meal in the Banqueting Hall and a traditional Welsh breakfast.For more information on the Valentine’s Day weekend packages, prices start at £125 per person, visit chateaurhianfa.com or call 01248 880090.
Romantic Valentines Break at Bovey Castle – Dartmoor National Park from £375 pp
Celebrate Valentine’s in style with a romantic break at Bovey Castle in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. This cosy break includes a two night stay with breakfast each morning, a bottle of Champagne and a red rose on arrival, a couples 25 minute spa treatment, a six course Valentine’s menu in the Great Western Restaurant on one evening and dinner in Smith’s Brasserie the next evening.
From £750 based on two people sharing. Valid 12/02/16 – 15/02/16. Dinner in Great Western available on 13th or 14th February. £30 per person allocation for dinner in Smith’s Brasserie.
Romance in the Scottish Highlands – three nights from £513 pp with Pride of Britain Hotels
Overlooking a magnificent sea loch in Scotland’s Western Highlands, The Torridon is about as romantic as it gets with sweeping views and Rapunzel-like turrets. Delicious food is sourced from the hotel’s kitchen garden and the bar is famous for its 350 malts. An adventurous complimentary activities programme includes kayaking, gorge scrambling and guided walks. Based on a minimum three-night stay, the Romantic Experience costs from £342 in a Classic room per night (two sharing) including hand-tied flowers and a bottle of chilled champagne on arrival, dinner (think five-course tasting menu) and full Scottish breakfast. Call Pride of Britain Hotels (0800 089 3929; www.prideofbritainhotels.com).
Pop the question on a punt – Cambridge for £499 per couple at Hotel Felix
Few settings can be more suitable for proposing to your loved one than the historic city of Cambridge. And, what could be more romantic than popping the question while gliding along a scenic stretch of the River Cam? The proposal package from Hotel Felix includes a chauffeured private punt tour along the iconic (and idyllic) Backs, complete with chilled champagne and red roses. Propose in Style costs £499 (two sharing) including an overnight stay in a Premier Room, full English breakfast, a box of homemade truffles, a pre-dinner cocktail, three-course dinner, return taxi fare to the city centre and a 60-minute chauffeured punt tour. Call Hotel Felix on 01223 277 977 (www.hotelfelix.co.uk).
