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Love is in the Air! Our Top Romantic Places to Stay

7 February 2020

This one’s for all you love birds out there! Inspired by the giddy romance that St. Valentine’s Day brings each year, we’ve brought together some of our favourite couples’ retreats, just for you.

Think roaring fireplaces to snuggle in front of, downy beds with crisp sheets (you may even be able to cover them with rose petals if you ask nicely enough!) and indulgent, freestanding bathtubs for two.

Better still, these beautiful boltholes can be enjoyed at just about any time of the year… because why should romance be confined to just one measly day in February?

Author: Nina Jervis
Main Image: Orchardleigh Boat House | Somerset

Belford Folly

Belford, Northumberland, England
A fairytale folly in the grounds of a historic mansion house, Belford Folly offers an exquisite retreat for couples in the heart of Northumberland. 
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£158 / night

Vedetta Lodges

Scarlino, Tuscany, Italy
Five-star, dog-friendly glamping in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, complete with a warm Italian welcome!
Bedrooms: 1 per lodge
Sleeps: 2-4 per lodge
From
£123 /night

DDG Retreat

Casares, Andalucia, Spain
The ultimate in unique Andalusian luxury; a peacefully private glamping haven featuring the world's most opulent tents.
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Sleeps: 2 per unit
From
£300 / night

Cartshed Cottages

Sharrington, Norfolk, England
Experience a stylish set of barn conversions, ideal for exploring the unique beauty of North Norfolk.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per cottage
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cottage
From
Std£217/n Lo£175/n

Kagga Kamma

Cederberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Escape the din of city life, in a culture-rich South African nature reserve and spa, surrounded by unspoilt wilderness under pristine, star-filled skies
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Up to 2 (+2)
From
£106 / night sharing

The Observatory at Frieda and the Moon

Lanreath, Cornwall, England
A uniquely romantic, ‘wow-factor'-packed celebration of the universe in an off-grid Cornish hideaway.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£95/ night

Orchardleigh Boathouse

Frome, Somserset, Somerset, England
A tranquil and romantic dog-friendly hot tub retreat for two, nestled on the edge of a sparkling lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£270 / night

THEKRANE

Copenhagen, Denmark
Scandi Noir in its most unique and luxurious form - a private, soul-enriching Danish retreat set in a former coal crane.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£1,069 / night

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