Romantic breaks and getaways
Spoil your loved one with a romantic weekend break in 2024. England is full of fairytale castles, pretty cities and tranquil beaches; the perfect backdrops to a romantic getaway. Discover hot-tubs hiding in forests, castles with four-poster beds and an array of Michelin-starred romantic restaurants and vineyards on a romantic weekend break for couples right here in England.
13 places for a romantic getaway in England
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Treat your other half to a couple’s weekend away or a visit to England’s most romantic restaurants.
Is this the most romantic hotel in Falmouth?
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Whisk them away for a loved-up hot tub hotel stay in Cornwall.
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Treat your loved one to a VisitBritain Gift Card this Valentine’s Day. They can choose from over 300 experiences across the country, including romantic river cruises and the London Eye.
Enjoy a romantic escape to a secret corner of Lincoln
Escape with your special someone to a medieval palace hidden beside Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln’s Medieval Bishop’s Palace.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Indulge with Champagne on the London Eye
Whisk someone special away on a sunset 'flight' on board the London Eye, gazing at the cityscape below as you sip Champagne.
Location: Waterloo, Greater London
Dine like Lords and Ladies at Langley Castle
For those with a taste for the finer things in life, Langley Castle Hotel near the historic market town of Hexham is the ideal gastro getaway.
Location: Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland
Woo your loved one on the Lord Byron trail
Discover the romantic escapes of poet Lord Byron, England's most notorious romantic poet, on a visit to his ancestral heartland in Nottinghamshire.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Plan a romantic escape to Malmaison Oxford
Enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries in a converted prison on a romantic break in Oxford.
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Relax in style at England’s oldest hotel
Enjoy a stay at this historic hotel on the edge of the Cotswolds, which has been welcoming guests since 1220.
Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Relax in sustainable style in The Geo Ekopod on Bodmin Moor
Escape the rat race to enjoy the unique peace and tranquillity of Bodmin Moor in a luxurious, sustainable Geopod.
Location: Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Spoil yourself with a bit of luxury at Ellenborough Park
Indulge in classically beautiful surroundings and enjoy a hotel that strives for excellence.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Pamper your partner with a stylish rural retreat in Yorkshire
In a serene setting on the edge of the stunning North York Moors, the Feversham Arms boasts superb dining options, elegant rooms and a full spa.
Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Revel in a riverside romance at Norfolk Mead Hotel
The Norfolk village of Coltishall, only 6 miles from Norwich and set on the edge of the Broads, offers plenty of romantic things to do by the river.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Look for love in the heart of Cropton Forest
Whether it’s the sight of roe deer at dawn or the hoot of an owl at dusk, there’s animal magnetism at work at the Forest Holidays site at Cropton.
Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire
Book your very own butler on a romantic getaway to York
Treat your loved one to a luxurious break at the five-star Grand Hotel & Spa in York, including a penthouse suite with your very own butler.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Add sparkle to a romantic break in Brighton
Spoil your loved one with a glass of English sparkling wine and breath-taking sea views.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Escape on a romantic break to Merchants Manor Hotel
Hot tubs hidden away in a secluded garden, snooze-inducing massages, and an award-winning restaurant serving sublime locally-sourced dishes; welcome to Merchants Manor.
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
Is this the most iconic steak house in London?
For steak with a side of glamour, look no further than this romantic restaurant in the centre of London.
Location: London
