Landscapes that melt together rambling moors, rolling hills and postcard-shot beaches dotted with medieval market towns and cathedral spires. South West England shouts 'picturesque' from every corner. Hiking and biking trails criss-cross valleys and ridgeways, wind between stone-built villages and traverse towering gorges. Legends of mystical moorland beasts and stone circles lead you through endless Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Foodies should fast well in advance for a gourmet trip stuffed with cream teas, fruity cider and crumbly cheeses.
South West England
Enjoy a romantic break at Cotswold House Hotel and Spa
Chill out and rekindle your romance with a wonderful summer luxury break at the contemporary Cotswold House Hotel and Spa in Chipping Campden.
Location: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
February events: Seek serenity at the Rebalance Bath Festival
Bathe in Bath’s natural spring waters and reinvigorate at the city's annual wellbeing festival
Location: Bath, Somerset
Escape on an autumn adventure to Scilly
Stay in a 16th Century castle, a 19th Century Townhouse or a harbourside inn and enjoy a romantic break on the stunning Isles of Scilly.
Location: Isles of Scilly
Enjoy romantic winter strolls in Ramsgate
Enjoy a bracing walk, blow away the cobwebs, and then enjoy a warming drink in front of a roaring fire on a romantic weekend break in Ramsgate.
Location: Ramsgate, Kent
Enjoy michelin-starred dining at Casamia
Splash out on a romantic Michelin-starred meal with wonderful waterfront views.
Location: Bristol
Enjoy a romantic weekend retreat on Scilly
Experience real island life and hunker down for the ultimate romantic coastal retreat this winter.
Location: Isles of Scilly
Climb rocks and explore caves of the Mendip Hills
The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is made up of dramatic limestone ridges which offer spectacular views
Location: Mendip Hills, Somerset
Look to the night sky on Exmoor
This National Park of diverse landscapes, woven together in a rich tapestry, provides inspiration day and night
Location: Exmoor, Devon/Somerset
Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB
Experience rural England on a visit to Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Location: Wiltshire
Lose Yourself in Cotswolds Beauty
Discover charming villages and beautiful countryside on a visit to the Wiltshire Cotswolds.
Location: Wiltshire
Enjoy the sleepy charm of Bradford on Avon
Make a visit to Bradford on Avon, where you can relax and enjoy the charm and character of this Saxon town.
Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Explore Malmesbury and Abbey House Gardens
Discover the hilltop town of Malmesbury, with beautiful walks and spectacular gardens, it's the ideal place to unwind.
Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Get Romantic on a Break to Scilly
Stay in a 16th Century castle, a 19th Century Townhouse or a harbourside inn and enjoy a romantic break on the stunning Isles of Scilly.
Location: Isles of Scilly
Be richly rewarded at the Bristol Harbour Hotel
Bristol’s new Harbour Hotel & Spa is sure to make you feel a million dollars - or should we say, Bristol pounds.
Location: Bristol