Amberley Castle

You wouldn’t think somewhere with a portcullis and 60ft stone walls could be that romantic. Unless you’ve been to Amberley Castle. Its 19 individually designed bedrooms are named after Sussex castles and bishops, and feature four-poster beds, open fireplaces and Whirlpool bathrooms.

As you can imagine, it’s not easy walking away from this level of comfort, but when you do eventually emerge, why not take a wander around the 1920s landscaped gardens?There’s plenty of rose-covered arches to kiss under and serene ponds filled with Koi Carp, as well as a tennis court, 18-course golf course and croquet lawn (ideal if your relationship is the competitive kind).