Romantic getaways
Fabulous food, cosy fireplaces and the perfect romantic getaways whether for Valentines or just because…
Romantic Weekend at The Lodge
An aphrodisiac cocktail, a bottle of champagne, two nights and breakfast in bed; The Lodge is a boutique city break with London at your doorstep and a warm and inviting home away from home, you can enjoy that little bit more from a London property without the capital prices. Dinner is also included in the new Hide & Seed restaurant at the hotel, with a starter of grilled asparagus, caramelized figs and fresh tomatoes cream with walnut & chillies warm vinaigrette. Main course of roasted salmon, breaded razor claims & and salmon eggs with purple potatoes and champagne sauce or pork tenderloin, sauté wild mushroom and fresh orange jelly with cinnamon & onions glaze and dessert of chocolate, rose & berries.
2 nights in a Classic Double B&B from £239 for 2. Includes a Bottle of Champagne, Valentine's Dinner on the Saturday Evening, Breakfast in Bed on the Sunday and late checkout
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Escape to Shakespeare's England
Visit the luxurious Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club in Stratford-upon-Avon, set in over 150 acres of stunning landscapes gardens, relax by the open roaring fire and enjoy spa treatments with your loved one in the new dual spa room, where you and your partner can relax and unwind whilst having a treatment side by side. Enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at the hotel's restaurant before retiring to one of the hotel's beautiful suites, complete with four-poster beds and views across the hotel's gardens.
2 night's accommodation, 4 Course Dinner on Saturday, flowers and chocolates, light entertainment throughout dinner, a bottle of Champagne in your room and 1 spa treatment each during your stay. £510 for 2 people, classic double, upgrades are available
menzieshotels.co.uk
An Art Lovers Weekend
Take in the Crescent Victoria Hotel in Margate and this up and coming destination has captured imaginations in 2014 with regeneration continuing in Emin's hometown and Timothy Spall's newest film highlighting this coastal town. Experience sights which JMW Turner himself painted and visit the Turner Contemporary's newest Exhibition 'Self' in Margate.
The hotel has received 4 stars and this coastal retreat is just around the corner from Botany Bay, a beautiful beach perfect for wild swimming, surfing or strolling along. Visit neighbouring Broadstairs, you'll find Bleak House, Charles Dickens' summer home, on the clifftop of a pretty old smuggling town.
Classic Double B&B from £100 per night for two
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The Epicurean Lovers Retreat
Flitwick Manor Hotel is a romantic break, perfect for foodies. With it's four poster beds, and bridal suite complete with bathroom with its own sauna (we believe the only hotel in the country to provide this!) and its own two kissing baths, this hotel also boasts award winning fine dining restaurant, headed up by Masterchef The Professionals Finalist 2011 - Steve Barringer, this is the countryside escape for food enthusiasts looking for a romantic break and peaceful retreat. The exquisite menu offering Barringer's modern twist on British cuisine, includes modern dishes of Pork Fillet, Belly and Braised Cheek and Sea Bream with Butternut Squash, Spring Onion and Ox Cheek, as well as mouth watering desserts such as Banana Parfait with chocolate mousse, peanut brittle, chocolate soil and salted caramel. The restaurant also offers beautiful views on the terrace and the tranquil gardens.
2 nights B&B with dinner on the first night. £144 per night based on two people sharing
menzieshotels.co.uk
Cosy up in a Scottish Castle
Stonefield Castle, once the home of the Campbell family and now a popular retreat, is on the shores of Loch Fyne a stones throw from Tarbert. Ponder by the loch as it laps at the fishing boats, and recline in highland luxury beside a roaring fire. Escape and recharge with a whisky from the local distillery in hand, or take a tour yourself. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with fish caught from the loch by chef, and wake up to a hearty breakfast.
From £99 per room per night includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for two people
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A Costal Break and Seafood Retreat
More comforting and romantic than a Richard Curtis film, The Lugger is the perfect romantic getaway for watching dark skies and dramatic waves crashing on the beach on stormy days and walking the roseland peninsula when the winds have died down. All of which can be followed by a hot toddy and buttered crumpets in front of the open fire back at the hotel.
Dinner is prepared by Chef Jonathan Done and his team, who take inspiration from the stunning coastline, Chef picks rock samphire, nettles and wild garlic when in season. Jonathan's menus regularly include crab, turbot, rabbit, lamb, pigeon and game. The menu changes daily to ensure it is supporting the local environment and is truly sustainable.
Moonlight & Romance in the most romantic settings along the Roseland Peninsula with 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast, 3 course dinner on the first night, Bottle of champagne and box of chocolates in your room. From £149 per room per night based on a minimum 2 night
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