Love is in the Dorset air

Love is in the air next month, so why not spend a romantic Valentine’s Day break in beautiful Dorset at a cosy, rural retreat, with the help of local specialists, Dorset Coastal Cottages.

The Tack Room, sits adjacent to a superb Grade II listed 18th century Manor House in Winfrith Newburgh, near Lulworth Cove. The property offers a double bedroom with vaulted ceilings and oak floors, a conservatory and a cosy sitting room with log burner. A romantic dinner can be taken at Pebbles restaurant in Lulworth Cove, which specialises in game and seafood. The cottage costs £275 for seven nights from the 13th February.

The two bedroom Stonechat Cottage is fabulously located in the village of Worth Matravers, just a couple of miles away from Swanage. The property is romantic and quirky, oozing character and charm. Within walking distance is the renowned Square & Compass Pub – one of only ten in the UK to feature in every issue of the Good Pub Guide. Enjoy a romantic pint and a pie in the cosy dining room with log fires but watch out for the precipitous staircase that leads up to the bedrooms on you return to the cottage! Stonechat costs £340 for seven nights from 13th February

When you walk into the Secret Garden, you won’t be surprised to know that it is owned by a local interior designer. This gorgeous cottage, is small but perfectly formed and has everything you need for a romantic weekend including a magical secret garden just a few steps from the property. Within walking distance is one of the areas best fine dining experiences – the Bridge House Hotel. Enjoy a five course Valentine’s dinner on either the 13th or 14th including a complimentary welcome Kir Royale, for £49.50 per head. The Secret Garden sleeps three in two bedrooms and costs £340 for seven nights, for the week commencing 13th February.

For more information and bookings, log on to dorsetcoastalcottages.com.