Valentine's retreats on Dartmoor

Whisk your partner away for a long weekend Valentine’s break for romance in an old beamed, thatched cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Available through Helpful Holidays Rookwood Cottage is just two minutes stroll from the village pub and restaurant at Drewsteignton with country walks from the door and there’s a big open fire and squashy sofa to snuggle up on your return.

It’s just £220 for three nights from Saturday, 14 February taking in Valentine’s evening.

Helpful Holidays also have a beautifully renovated late medieval cottage sheltered by mature oak trees near Gidleigh on Dartmoor. Lots of exposed beams and a huge inglenook with a cloam bread oven add charm and character to this delightful romantic retreat. A three night break over Valentine’s weekend from Saturday 14 February in the Bakehouse is priced at £217.

For details log on to helpfulholidays.com searching for refs A15 and A85.