Spoil your loved one with a romantic weekend break. England is full of fairytale castles and tranquil beaches; the perfect backdrops to a romantic getaway. Climb to the top of a historical cathedral and propose, or punt your special someone down the serene River Cam; there are a plethora of romantic break ideas to choose from. Discover hot-tubs hiding in forests, suites in castles with four-poster beds and an array of Michelin-starred romantic restaurants and vineyards. Find the perfect romantic weekend break for couples right here in England.
Romantic breaks and getaways
Spoil your loved one with a romantic weekend break. England is full of fairytale castles and tranquil beaches; the perfect backdrops to a romantic getaway. Climb to the top of a historical cathedral and propose, or punt your special someone down the serene River Cam; there are a plethora of romantic break ideas to choose from. Discover hot-tubs hiding in forests, suites in castles with four-poster beds and an array of Michelin-starred romantic restaurants and vineyards. Find the perfect romantic weekend break for couples right here in England.
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Enjoy an unforgettable romantic weekend with a special someone at one of these locations.
Escape to a romantic penthouse
Book a room at the penthouse at the St James Hotel in Nottingham for the ultimate luxurious and romantic getaway.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Romantic Langrish House countryside retreat
Plan a romantic winter break in Hampshire and explore the rolling hills and forests of the South Downs National Park.
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
Rekindle your love with a romantic weekend break in Chester
Stroll hand in hand around the ancient Roman Walls, take a romantic boat trip along the River Dee and go for a delicious dinner in Chester.
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Take a luxury break at Kesgrave Hall
Treat yourself to a stay at Kesgrave Hall, a boutique hotel housed in a Georgian building just outside Ipswich.
Location: Kesgrave, Suffolk
Book a romantic winter break at Wootton Park
Treat your loved one to a romantic break by staying in a farmhouse set amidst Warwickshire's countryside.
Location: Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
Escape to a romantic rural retreat at Champneys spa
Enjoy some time out for just the two of you with a sumptuous pampering and walking break in the heart of Hampshire’s countryside.
Location: Liphook, Hampshire
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
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
Treat yourself to the ultimate spa break in the Pennines
Stay in deluxe serviced apartments and treat yourself from head to toe with heat, ice and mud experiences at Titanic Spa.
Location: Marsden, West Yorkshire
Treat your loved one to a romantic weekend in Manchester
Enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline, indulge in fine food and stay in luxurious settings on a romantic weekend break in Manchester.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Enjoy a romantic escape at The Castle Hotel
Make time for each other at one of the most charming hotels in the unspoilt market town of Bishops Castle.
Location: Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Enjoy a romantic boathouse break in the Lake District
Escape with your loved one to the idyllic shores of Lake Windermere in your very own luxurious boathouse bolthole.
Location: Pullwood Bay, Lake District
Enjoy romance and relaxation at Brocco on the Park
Enter an oasis of calm with luxurious surroundings, great views and a very special terrace restaurant at Brocco on the Park.
Location: Sheffield, South 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 to the Lancashire countryside on a romantic spa trip
Indulge yourself at Woodland Spa in Lancashire and take your pick from a wealth of relaxing treatments – from facials and manicures to holistic treatments.
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
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
Relax and unwind at the Callow Hall Hotel & Restaurant
Use this luxury hotel as a base to explore the breathtaking Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside.
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Fall for Lavenham’s medieval charm on a romantic winter break
Cobbled streets, great shopping and quaint buildings make this village one of the most romantic places in the UK.
Location: Lavenham, Suffolk
Fall in love at the Lion & Pheasant Hotel
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Lion & Pheasant Hotel whilst on a short break with your loved-one in stunning medieval Shrewsbury.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Fall in love in the Durham Dales
Explore the rugged beauty of the Durham Dales’s rolling pastures and open moorland among the falling leaves and changing colours of the landscapes on a romantic break.
Location: Durham Dales
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