From stargazing to couples therapy

By | February 2, 2024

Gas, rose petals and classic spa romance in Carden Park (Carden Park)

Whether it’s the love of your life or your latest partner on Hinge, you can roll out the romantic red carpet with a one-night Valentine’s Day package at one of these UK hotels.

Ritz, London

OTT romantic restaurant at The RitzOTT romantic restaurant at The Ritz

OTT romantic restaurant at The Ritz

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach. If you agree that romance is best served through shared intake of excessive calories, you and your lover can’t do better than the Ritz, where decadent V-Day-themed afternoon teas and four-course dinner menus take center stage on February 14. The former (from £110 per person) includes delicate finger sandwiches, thin scones, pink champagne and live music in the greenery-lined Palm Court; the latter (from £395 per person) features the culinary wizardry of chef John Williams MBE and the swoon-worthy surroundings of the Ritz Restaurant; it’s all gilded chandeliers, swirling frescoes and flickering candlelight. Later, full and tipsy, your couple can fall asleep lovingly in an elegant Louis XVI-style room.

From £1,550, theritzlondon.com

St Michael’s Holiday Village, Cornwall

Interior of the spa at St Michaels ResortInterior of the spa at St Michaels Resort

Interior of the spa at St Michaels Resort

Spa breaks are sexy, aren’t they? (So ​​much steam, so little clothing.) It’s even sexier when the spa is held in a subtropical corner of Cornwall, steps from the beach. St Michaels Resort in Falmouth has a double spa break, including a 40-minute dirty rhassoul mud experience in the Moroccan steam room, a muscle-melting 55-minute massage and a sultry soak for you and your plus one in the south west’s largest hydrotherapy pool. . You’ll also enjoy breakfast, a two-course spa lunch, and a three-course dinner overlooking the water.

From £796 for two, stmichaelsresort.com

Grosvenor Pulford, Cheshire

Go swinging at Grosvenor Pulford this V-Day (Paul Winch-Furness)Go swinging at Grosvenor Pulford this V-Day (Paul Winch-Furness)

Go swinging at Grosvenor Pulford this V-Day (Paul Winch-Furness)

You’ll find the perfect V-Day break for swingers (that is, those who love swing music) at this four-star hotel outside Chester, where the evening of February 14th is soundtracked by live Rat Pack and jazz performances by Matt Roberts. The ‘King of Swing’ will be playing crowd-pleasing, romantic tunes from 19:00 to 22:00 as you sip your welcome cocktail and enjoy a three-course set menu with truffles and lobster by candlelight. The package also includes an overnight stay in a comfortable room, a full English lesson the next morning and time to enjoy the on-site spa facilities (treatments are available at an extra cost).

From £295 for two, grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

Glennapp Castle, Ayrshire

Tea for two at the luxurious old-style Glenapp Castle (Glenapp Castle)Tea for two at the luxurious old-style Glenapp Castle (Glenapp Castle)

Tea for two at the luxurious old-style Glenapp Castle (Glenapp Castle)

Classic romance is on the menu at this historic 21-bedroom pile on the West Scottish coast. Book the two-night All You Need is Love package and experience not only the rich fairytale atmosphere of turrets, towers and whiskeys by the roaring fire, but also bucket-list loving touches like rose petals in bed, breakfast underneath. Caps and a bottle of soda on arrival.

Spend your days exploring 110 acres of gardens and woodlands; You and your other half can enjoy everything from falconry to Scottish fiddle lessons for an extra fee, then enjoy the included cream tea or three-course dinner with canapés and petit fours. Your ultimate Scottish holiday ends with a late check-out so you can make the most of it before going to bed the next day.

From £428 for two at Glenappcastle.com

Inhabit Hotels, London

Take your loved one to Inhabit Hotel for a romantic night of couples therapy (Inhabit Hotel)Take your loved one to Inhabit Hotel for a romantic night of couples therapy (Inhabit Hotel)

Take your loved one to Inhabit Hotel for a romantic night of couples therapy (Inhabit Hotel)

Whether you’re a single person in need of self-care or a couple in need of relationship renewal, the Inhabit Hotel in Bayswater offers a unique twist on V-Day with soul-searching therapy sessions. Along with Self Space, a series of workshops will be led by mental health experts and a psychosexual therapist focusing on self-love, communication and emotional availability, leaving you with an inner loving glow. An overnight stay in one of the Scandi-chic rooms also includes a bottle of Provence rose, plant-based macarons, a healthy breakfast at Yeotown and a School of Life Intimacy Gift Set to help you build on what you’ve learned in the session. .

From £295 for two at Queensgardens.inhabithotels.com

Bovey Castle, Devon

Curl up as a cozy couple at Bovey Castle (Bovey Castle)Curl up as a cozy couple at Bovey Castle (Bovey Castle)

Curl up as a cozy couple at Bovey Castle (Bovey Castle)

A walkers’ delight, Dartmoor National Park is perfect fodder for couples who love working up a delicious sweat in the great outdoors. Set on 275 acres in the heart of the moorland’s rugged valleys, neo-Elizabeth Bovey Castle is a cottage pile ideal for relaxing after an outdoor exercise. You can keep active with croquet, tennis, cycling and golf on site by booking one of the 60 rooms or 22 self-catering lodges between 14 and 17 February. Then we are at Elan Spa for a sauna session and private dinner.

From £374 for two, boveycastle.com

Carden Park, Cheshire

There's something for every couple in Carden Park (Carden Park)There's something for every couple in Carden Park (Carden Park)

There’s something for every couple in Carden Park (Carden Park)

When it comes to couples with eclectic interests, Carden Park lives up to expectations; It’s got a little bit of everything, including a spa, golf course, extensive sculpture garden, and even an adventure trail with a zipline, climbing wall, and a giant stunt pillow. People who require courage. When it comes to V-Day, slow seduction comes with a Twilight Spa Evening under the stars; It combines soaking in sparkling outdoor hot tubs, snuggling by the fire pit, and sips of the hotel’s own sparkling wine (made from grapes picked here). building, property, real estate). You’ll also receive a grazing platter to share, consisting of chicken liver parfait, salmon, baked Camembert, strawberry mousse, and chocolate hearts.

From £125, cardenpark.co.uk

Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast

City meets country love at The Culloden Estate & Spa in BelfastCity meets country love at The Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast

City meets country love at The Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast

Can’t decide which will sweep your love off their feet the most: a break in the city or a break in the countryside? You can access both from Culloden Estate & Spa, a palace built in 1876 on the wooded slopes of the Holywood Hills, a short train ride from Belfast. Explore Belfast’s cultural delights in the morning, from the Titanic Museum to St George’s Market, then enjoy the 12-acre gardens overlooking Belfast Lough and the on-site health club and spa in the afternoon. The Love Sweet Love package includes a full Irish breakfast on arrival, along with Prosecco and chocolates.

From £305 for two, cullodenestateandspa.com

Claridge’s, London

Bespoke dresses are part of the deal at Claridge'sBespoke dresses are part of the deal at Claridge's

Bespoke dresses are part of the deal at Claridge’s

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a monogrammed robe. That and an overnight stay at one of London’s most exclusive addresses: Claridge’s in Mayfair. The hotel’s Room for a Little Romance package includes the opportunity to sleep in one of the luxurious Art Deco-inspired rooms with a bottle of Laurent Perrier Rosé soda and wake up to a full breakfast in bed. And (actually) you’ll also be given two comfortable hotel robes with your initials on them; so the indulgent memory of life in W1K can last even in your Zone 3 apartment back home.

From £1,210 for two at Claridges.co.uk

Montigo Resorts in Charlton House, Somerset

Is there bath time for two?  (at Montigo Resorts Somerset, Charlton House)Is there bath time for two?  (at Montigo Resorts Somerset, Charlton House)

Is there bath time for two? (at Montigo Resorts Somerset, Charlton House)

For singles looking to mingle ahead of the big day, this Grade II-listed Regency hotel near Wells and Glastonbury offers elegant settings to do so in the Somerset wilderness. On Friday, February 9, it will host a speed dating night (£20 including cocktails) with eligible local bachelors and bachelorettes. Ideal if you see the Countryfile lifestyle in your future. For those already gathered, the Romantic Vintage Cinema Night package on February 17 includes a two-course dinner and a movie screening in the elegant conservatory, complete with cute bean bags and bottomless popcorn.

somerset.montigoresorts.com from £360 for two

Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire

Gift your loved one the wow factor of a 12th-century castle stay (Roch Castle)Gift your loved one the wow factor of a 12th-century castle stay (Roch Castle)

Gift your loved one the wow factor of a 12th-century castle stay (Roch Castle)

This six-bedroom accommodation in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park combines the understated charm of a 12th-century castle with the comfort of a modern hotel. Panoramic views across St Brides Bay and the Pembrokeshire countryside from many of the bedrooms are enough to make you weak in the knees – and that’s before you’ve even enjoyed the handcrafted truffles, a bottle of Prosecco or the nearby three-course dinner. sister hotel Twr y Felin. You’ll also receive rose petal decor for your room and your own love spoon (a traditional Welsh art form) to take home.

From £310 for two, rochcastle.com

Hotel 41, London

Dreamers will fall in love with Hotel 41 (Hotel 41)Dreamers will fall in love with Hotel 41 (Hotel 41)

Dreamers will fall in love with Hotel 41 (Hotel 41)

If your other half is a stargazer – or they’re just a huge astronomy buff – show them you care with a themed break at the intimate Hotel 41 near Buckingham Palace. The Night Under the Stars package includes one night in the Conservatory Master Suite, equipped with a glass roof so you can gaze at the twinkling skies, plus a ‘star naming’ certificate, a telescope for stargazing and an astronomy star book. Additionally, a bottle of champagne and a variety of sweet and salty treats served between 20:00 and 01:00 will power you both through the night.

From £3,264 for two, 41hotel.com

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