Spoil your loved one with a romantic weekend break designed just for the two of you. England is full of classic castles and tranquil beaches; the perfect backdrops to a romantic break. Climb to the top of a gothic cathedral and propose with a champagne toast, or punt your special someone down the serene River Cam; there are a plethora of romantic getaway ideas. There are hot-tubs hiding in forests for a more risqué escape, or suites in castles designed for royalty with four-poster beds. Alternatively, the way to the heart, they say, is through the stomach, so there are also a sparkling variety of Michelin restaurants, breweries, and vineyards to sample too. Find the perfect romantic getaway or romantic weekend break for couples somewhere in England's historic manors or sprawling countryside.
Romantic breaks and getaways
Spend some quality time together in a luxury forest lodge
Treat your loved one to a weekend of pleasure and pampering in a five-star rural retreat.
Location: Darley Moor, Derbyshire
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
See a play under the stars at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Experience theatre performed in the open air, amid the beautiful, green surroundings of Regent's Park.
Location: Regent's Park, Greater London
Stay in a cottage built by an amazing Victorian inventor
Experience Cragside in Northumberland as many have never seen it before – by staying in the spectacular and dramatic grounds of the Cragside Estate.
Location: Rothbury, Northumberland
Dine at London's Most Romantic Restaurant, Clos Maggiore
Enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at romantic restaurant Clos Maggiore, a slice of chic France in historic Covent Garden.
Location: Covent Garden, Greater London
Enjoy a rural escape at Kitley House Hotel
This 500 year old country house is set in the heart of the South Devon countryside making it the perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable break.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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
Enjoy a romantic escape at Overwater Hall
Book a table and a room at this elegant 18th century country house hotel within the Lake District.
Location: Ireby, Cumbria
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
Hide away in a period apartment for two
Escape the everyday by dropping off your bags off at Foxwood, a charming 18th century bolthole near Norwich.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
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
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
Enjoy a stay in this unique holiday home
Stay in Hill House Hall on Woodbridge’s Market Hill, one of the oldest houses in Suffolk packed with personality, a split personality in fact.
Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
Enjoy a fairytale stay at Truro’s Water Tower
You’ll feel like a hero or heroine in your very own fairy story as you mount the stairs of Truro’s Victorian Water Tower.
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Enjoy a relaxing & romantic break at Eden Hall Spa
Visit Eden Hall Day Spa to refresh and revive your body and mind; then unwind and relax at Kelham House Hotel for a peaceful getaway.
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Retreat to your very own wood cabin in the forest
Double sunken baths, riverside walks and panoramic views make this luxury forest retreat a truly romantic destination.
Location: Shadwell, Norfolk
Escape to a romantic penthouse in Nottingham
Book a room at the penthouse at the St James Hotel in Nottingham for the ultimate luxurious and romantic getaway.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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
Enjoy being pampered in your own moorland lodge retreat
Indulge in a full range of spa treatments in the comfort of your own luxury Scandinavian lodge before setting off to explore the English countryside.
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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