Find the perfect Valentine’s love-nest

Whatever type of holiday makes your loved one go weak at the knees, you’ll find the perfect match for them on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, which lists thousands of romantic hideaways to rent throughout the world.

By booking a holiday home direct with the owner online, you can find an idyllic private love-nest at an affordable price and there’s an unrivalled selection of properties and destinations to choose from, whether you're looking for a beach, city or country break.

A romantic setting at an affordable price
On a romantic break the main priorities are privacy and a breathtaking setting, which usually don’t come cheap, but by booking a holiday home direct with the owner online, you can find an idyllic private love-nest at an affordable price.

Choose from chic city pads, lake-side cottages and beach-front villas
There’s an unrivalled selection of properties and destinations to choose from: sun, sea and sand lovers can find their own beach or island paradise; chic city pads are a classic; or for hopeless romantics, perhaps a chateau suite, cosy cottage or chalet would suit.

Find the perfect match in just a few clicks
Finding the ideal property is easy. The site’s easy to use advanced search enables site visitors to search by various themes, including ‘romantic’, and a variety of one-click filters help you quickly narrow down the search to find your perfect match.

Barbados, Mauritius, Paris, Venice, Tuscany, Cumbria, Cornwall and more.

Below are some of the best properties available for a Valentines’ break, including beach-front bolt-holes in Barbados and Mauritius, stylish apartments in Paris and Venice, rustic rural retreats in Italy, and two romantic, cosy homes in England. Click on the links for more information, or visit Holiday-Rentals.co.uk for more…

Beach front bolt-holes

Mauritius

Péreybère, North Coast
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/51491
Exclusive beach front property located on intimate beach
This exclusive beach front property is located on the calmest and most intimate beach in Péreybère, overlooking the mysterious islet of ‘Coin de Mire’. This property is ideal for two love birds looking for a romantic getaway; there is one bedroom with a fantastic sea view and the property is surrounded by bright blooming bougainvillea flowers. The villa also comes with a daily maid and security service, beach chairs and beach mats, and guests can enjoy the facilities of the two nearby hotels, including snorkeling and water skiing.
Price: £478 per week (£239pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Péreybère, North Coast
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/52412
Luxurious suite with stunning infinity edge pool
This beachfront villa in Péreybère is in a prime location surrounded by private, lush, tropical gardens and is designed to combine comfort and functionality. Furnished in a contemporary minimalist style the villa features natural timber furniture, a king size bed, electric door lock and digital safety box, plus a kitchenette with Smeg gas cooker, wash basin, microwave and fridge. Guests have access to a luxurious infinity pool with massage corner, and airport welcome and transfers are also available.
Price: £980 per week (£490pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Barbados

Battsrock, Prospect, St James
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/62794
Spectacular ocean-front property with private steps down to beach
‘Coralita’ is a spectacular ocean-front property located on the west coast of the island, close to the Four Seasons resort on Paradise Beach. The building consists of three apartments, including a one bedroom apartment on the ground floor. This apartment has a private balcony affording stunning views of the ocean and guests may even see turtles swimming by! Each apartment has its own entrance and is furnished to the highest standard; there is a comfortable living area and a light and airy double bedroom. Private steps lead down from the property to the beautiful clear waters and white sands of the Caribbean below.
Price: £1,150 per week (£575pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Chic city pads

Paris, France

9th arrondissement: Opera
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/1607 - Luxury apartment
Large, luxury, open-plan studio apartment in the trendy ‘So-Pi’ neighbourhood
This luxury apartment is located in what has recently become a very trendy neighborhood called So-Pi (South of Pigalle) outside of the main tourist area, yet within a five-minute walk of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The apartment looks out directly on to the street and the surrounding area is home to a variety of both hip and traditional restaurants and shops. The 330 square ft. studio space was decorated by Parisian artist Bruno Pascal and was completely refurbished in June ‘05. It offers state-of-the-art modern conveniences, including an immense and romantic Michael Graves bath-tub, an adjustable bed system, microwave, dishwasher, TV system with NEC plasma screen, plus broadband internet and professional Espresso-maker (Miele).
Price: £986 per week (£493pp per week based on 2 sharing)

17th arrondissement: Batignolles-Monceau
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/68514
Large, elegant apartment with antique furnishings, near the Champs Elysées
Large one bedroom apartment in the Batignolles-Monceau area, situated on the ground floor with views over a pretty garden courtyard. Lovingly furnished and decorated with beautiful paintings and antique furniture, there is an open plan kitchen with all mod cons, and the bedroom is the size of a large suite with a sitting area. The property has a very central location and is just few minutes away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. The area is full of Parisian shops, restaurants and parks, ideal for romantic outings and strolls.
Price: £536 per week (£268pp per week based on 2 sharing)

18th arrondissement: Montmartre
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/13968
A quintessentially French apartment near Abbesses; the setting for Amélie
Located in the Lamarck Caulaincourt area of the 18th arrondissement - an excellent area to experience the “Real Paris” and explore Montmartre. Straight up the road from the apartment is the Sacré Coeur and the lively Abbesses area, which was the setting for the film ‘Amélie’ starring Audrey Tautou. The apartment itself has one bedroom; there is a fully fitted kitchen and a cosy sitting room with satellite TV and stereo system.
Price: £493 per week (£123.25pp per week based on 4 sharing)

Venice, Italy

Dorsoduro district
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/63751
Light and airy apartment with stunning roof top terrace
This light and airy apartment is in a fabulous position, just behind the lovely Campo San Barnaba in the dreamy Dorsoduro district, five minutes walk from the Accademia Bridge. Set on 2 floors, it has been carefully restored and boasts great views over the Grand Canal. There are two double bedrooms plus many original features, such as beamed ceilings and Venetian flooring. The pièce de résistance is a stunning roof top terrace, where you can sit with your loved one and gaze out over the roof tops of Venice.
Price: £1,223 per week (£611.50pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Salizzada San Lio
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/65361
Lovely apartment just 3 minutes from the Rialto Bridge
‘Corte Del Dose’ is furnished in a refined style and ideally located, very close to Salizzada San Lio, and just 3 minutes from the Rialto Bridge and famous St Mark Square. This wood-beamed apartment has one double bedroom, a comfortable, spacious living area, fully fitted kitchen and a bathroom with shower and is very quiet, despite its central location. Just a few yards from the apartment there is a large well stocked supermarket, a bakery, a fresh fruit and veg shop and also one of the best ice cream parlours in Venice!
Price: £540 per week (£270pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Rustic rural retreats

Tuscany, Italy

Castello di Comano Massa Carrara Area
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/12989
Picturesque cottage with spectacular scenery and sunny terrace
Amidst spectacular scenery dotted with medieval villages, castles, green meadows, chestnut woods and mountain streams, lies this lovingly restored stone cottage. Nestled on the edge of a picturesque village, it has been renovated to a high standard retaining traditional features such as its wood beamed ceilings, old cotto (Italian unglazed tiles) and stone-flagged floors. There is a delightful sunny terrace which overhangs the mountain stream, with a pretty view up to the castle and hills beyond; perfect for a romantic candle lit dinner ‘al fresco’. Inside there is a cosy sitting room and well-equipped kitchen with fireplace and upstairs is the shower room and bright, airy bedroom. The surrounding area has some excellent restaurants and the stunning Ligurian coastline is just a 40 minute drive away.
Price: £325 per week (£162.50pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Impruneta, Chianti, Florence Area
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/75520
Old farmhouse surrounded by orchard and olive trees
This romantic old farmhouse has recently been renovated and is located in one of the most beautiful and untouched parts of Chianti, the ideal place to enjoy a magical Valentines’ Day. The house is surrounded by vines, cypress, orchards and olive trees; here guests can forget the stresses of city life and enjoy the slow pace of Italy. The house itself includes a large living room, with a unique view over the hills, and upstairs is a charming double bedroom with shower. Outside is a lovely private garden and guests are invited to make use of the barbeque and watch the sun go sown from underneath the little loggia.
Price: £500 per week (£250pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Cosy domestic delights

England

High Wray near Hawkshead Cumbria
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/60736
Stunning cottage with private stables, jetty and beach
Set close to the western shore of Lake Windermere, with its own private jetty and beach, the Groom’s Cottage is set in acres of peaceful country side, providing total privacy for the perfect romantic getaway. Totally renovated in 2005, the opulent interior includes chandeliers, antique furniture, fluffy towels, a huge bed and a designer kitchen with a welcoming open fire to enjoy the champagne by! The cottage has stunning views to the lake and the hills beyond, there are also private stables and guests are welcome to bring their horse with them! As well as all this guests also have access to their own private beach, perfect for romantic strolls this February.
Price: £425 per week (£212.50pp per week based on 2 sharing)

Coverack Headland Cornwall, West Country
Holiday-Rentals.co.uk/87567
Romantic south facing apartment with wide bay windows overlooking the sea
This beautiful holiday home near the lovely, unspoilt village of Coverack is the ideal place for a romantic holiday for two. Striking views of sea and sky greet you from the wide bay window in the large, bright sitting room almost hanging over the sea and a path leads down to the private cove with its own sandy beach. The romantic and stylish south-facing apartment, which is on the first floor of a converted 1903 hotel, has a dreamy bedroom with sea views and French windows opening on to the balcony. There is an open-plan living area with a comfortable sitting room and a fully equipped, streamlined kitchen area. Double glazing and electric storage heating mean guests stay cosy in the cooler months too.
Price: £300 per week (£150pp per week based on 2 sharing)