Are you in the mood for love? Or just want to spice things up a little? Then check out these lovely hotels and their indulgent offerings that are bound to stir up those romantic feelings:
ENGLAND
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, North Warwickshire – Seven-course tasting menu and overnight stay – from £178 per couple.
HOTEL: The 300-room Belfry Hotel & Resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire has several restaurants and bars a leisure club and a Spa. There’s three golf courses, including The Brabazon and PGA National that are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup four times.
WHAT: A gourmet dining experience, a relaxing spa treatment and an overnight stay. The candle-lit seven-course tasting menu includes dishes such as herb Crusted North Sea Halibut; noisette of English lamb, shoulder bolognaise, spinach puree and salsify; Jerusalem artichoke and spinach flan. Do try the salted caramel and passion fruit delice with freeze-dried strawberries and pink Champagne sorbet for dessert.
Bainland Lodge Retreats (self-catering lodges), Lincolnshire, Romance Package – £549 for 3-night stay per couple.
HOTEL: Bainland Lodge Retreats are self-catering picture-perfect lodge retreats nestled in the heart of tranquil Lincolnshire. Imagine being in a hot tub overlooking lush landscape and a lake.
WHAT: For all bookings over the weekend of 11th – 14th February 2022, Bainland is offering a complimentary Romance Package worth £40. This includes a heart-shaped helium foil balloon and two red balloons, rose petals on the bed, a box of gourmet chocolates and a bottle of Prosecco.
Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst, one-night package for two with dinner and bubbly – £310 per couple.
HOTEL: The iconic, four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel is on the edge of Brockenhurst in the heart of the forest.
WHAT: A one-night package available from 11th-14th February includes overnight accommodation, Champagne breakfast in bed – with the bedroom ‘Valentine ready’ on arrival with a bottle of Prosecco, strawberries dipped in chocolate and rose petals on the bed. Also included is the seven-course Tasting Menu in Beresfords fine dining restaurant and use of the hotel’s leisure facilities.
The Mitre I Hampton Court, London, Month of Love, 2-nights and dinner – £324 per night per couple.
HOTEL: A riverside boutique hotel close to Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens where each room is unique – think country house meets the joy and colour of Britain’s boating tradition, or, Wind-in-the-Willows does Henley Regatta.
WHAT: Two nights, a bottle of champagne, dinner and breakfasts and lovely roses for a bit of romance. Breakfast/brunch can be enjoyed in CopperNose, a stylish venue overlooking the River Thames. Sample dishes include Paprika Spiced Chorizo Shakshuka, Eggs Royale & Rosemary chips and Clarence Court Scrambled Eggs served with cured Scottish salmon and chopped chives. Dinner is served in the riverside 1665, a stunning all-day riverside brasserie. Sample dishes include Creamy Burrata & Crispy Quinoa served with pomegranate, heritage tomatoes, basil and baby rocket, Tortellini of Devon Crab and Lobster and Flaming Baked Alaska.
The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, Celebration Package – £249 per room per night.
HOTEL: Located in the heart of Mayfair, the deluxe four-star hotel is perfectly situated for exploring some of London’s most famous attractions, including Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Regent Street and Oxford Street, and West End theatres.
WHAT: You and your loved one will get a bottle of chilled Champagne and a box of chocolate on arrival, followed by a full English Breakfast each morning and a wonderful leisurely late 1pm check-out.
Ellenborough Park, Cotswold, Be My Valentine Package – from £147 B&B per couple.
WHAT: On arrival at 5-star Ellenborough Park Hotel, guests will be treated to a bottle of Taittinger Champagne and an indulgent selection of chocolates in their room. The Elemis spa offers couples massages, or choose a pair of Dubarry boots and a wax coat from the boot room and take a romantic stroll through some of the prettiest English countrysides.
WALES
Palé Hall, North Wales, Romance Package, Overnight Stay, breakfast and a five-course tasting menu – from £495 per night.
WHAT: A Romance Package for two, with a glass of Kir Royale on arrival, ½ bottle of Rosé Champagne and a handmade box of chocolates waiting for you in your luxury room. You can enjoy the five-course tasting menu in the candlelit dining room and breakfast the next morning.
SCOTLAND
YTL Hotels’ The Glasshouse, Edinburgh, exclusive Romance Package – £275 per night.
HOTEL: The Glasshouse with its 140-year-old Gothic facade, is located right in the heart of Edinburgh. Rooms come with floor to ceiling windows to make the most of the dramatic city views.
WHAT: Overnight accommodation, a chilled bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival, a romantic turndown service, pamper and relax toiletries, Champagne breakfast in bed and an extended late check-out until 1pm. Choose additional items from the Surprise & Delight Menu to make your romantic getaway extra special. The Suite Romance Package is also on offer which includes a stay in one of their spacious suites, a private 3-course dinner served in the room and a deluxe 1-hour couple’s massage.
IRELAND
Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland, Romance & Celebrantion – £1,673.77 per night.
HOTEL: A spellbinding 19th century castle hotel, Adare is located in the charming Adare Village in the lush greens of Ireland. Steeped in glamour and romance, the property boasts Neo-Gothic architecture, stately design, and 840-acres of lush green estate providing a breathtaking backdrop for couples to retreat the world.
WHAT: Adare Manor’s Celebration offer includes a bottle of champagne to share on arrival, three peaceful and pampering nights in one of the indulgent Deluxe Rooms, with an elegant breakfast in The Gallery. Enjoy the state-of-the-art spa by 111SKIN (UK/Ireland’s first and only 111SKIN Spa), championship golf course (re-designed by the famed Tom Fazio) or indulge in the four exceptional culinary destinations, including the recent Michelin-starred Oak Room. Opt for outdoor pursuits like Falconry, Archery, Clay Shooting on the reimagined 842-acre estate (the size of Central Park!) or fishing on the famed River Maigue.
ITALY
Baglioni Hotel Luna, special Valentine’s in Venice package – from €623 per night.
WHAT: The hotel is offering a special Valentine’s in Venice package, which includes a candlelit gourmet dinner at the Canova Restaurant – winner of the Fogher d’Oro and Gambero Rosso awards, a romantic 50-minute couples massage, breakfast in the magnificent Marco Polo Ballroom and a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability).
FRANCE
Mandarin Oriental, Paris, Be My Valentine, – from €1,200 per night per couple.
WHAT: Mandarin Oriental, Paris is offering a Be My Valentine accommodation package available from 11 to 15 February in the city of love. Couples can treat themselves to a romantic dinner menu created by Chef Thierry Marx, a soothing retreat in the private Spa suite and a choice of eternal bouquets from the floral pop-up store in the lobby. Romantic treats include Louis Roederer champagne and macarons, hotel credit per stay of €150 per room or €300 per suite to be used towards hotel accommodation, bar, Spa and private car transfer, a Les Couronned de Victoire bouquet to pick up at the pop-up store in the hotel lobby.
PORTUGAL
Magnolia Hotel, The Algarve, Quinta Do Lago, Portugal, an overnight stay with dinner – from €210 per couple and 20% discount on extra nights.
HOTEL: The Palm Springs inspired Magnolia Hotel is a boutique hotel on the doorstep of the Quinta do Lago resort in the Algarve, Portugal. Paying homage to the iconic 1950’s motor-hotel it is unique in the region.
WHAT: A romantic dinner with wine pairing at either Bovino Steakhouse or Casa do Lago.
SPAIN
Marbella Club offers an overall romantic escape – €627 per night.
HOTEL: The beachfront resort Marbella Club is an alluring escape this Valentine’s Day. An institution of style by the sea, the property sits under the La Concha mountain which means it enjoys a unique microclimate and is an idyllic year-round destination. Situated in the heart of Andalusia’s ‘Golden Mile’, the Marbella Club was originally founded by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe in 1954 and still retains its original magic.
WHAT: You can go hiking, cycling, horse-riding, tennis and even do couples aerial yoga. The Marbella Club is home to one of the very few Thalasso spas in Spain, and wellness journeys can be crafted for couples looking to reconnect. A blissful evening begins in the jasmine-scented orange grove in the Summer Bar with a tipple as the sounds of a piano tickle before supper at The Grill which offers up delicious recipes by candlelight, or at newly-launched El Patio for alfresco feasting in the starlit courtyard – both of which will be serving a special Valentine’s Day menu.
Almanac Hotel, Barcelona, overnight stay and dinner – €340 per couple
HOTEL: A stone’s throw from the Passeig de Gràcia, Almanac Barcelona is one of the city’s most unusual boutique hotels: a union of two buildings, one turn of the century, one contemporary, that reflects both the past and present of Barcelona as well as the traditions. Highlights are its stunning atrium and rooftop bar. The property has 91 chic and spacious rooms, 30 of which are suites spanning up to 210 sqm with private penthouse terraces.
WHAT: Stay in a chic room – upgraded – with a welcome drink, buffet breakfast and a special dinner for two at the renowned Virens restaurant (beverage excluded) headed by Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo de la Calle . You will also get a late check-out for a leisurely sleep in on 14th February.
MONTENEGRO
Regent Porto Montenegro’s Valentine’s Day package – €4,510 two nights per couple.
HOTEL: Regent Porto Montenegro, a luxurious Mediterranean retreat situated in the heart of Porto Montenegro village WHAT: As part of their Valentine’s Day Package, the loved-up couple can experience a private hydroplane tour for two from Boka Bay to Skadar Lake, an intimate private spa evening, and a candlelight dinner in an 18th-century Franciscan monastery. Reminiscent of a luxury cruise liner, the elegant hotel emulates the vibe of a private first-class cabin throughout the entire property creating the perfect romantic dream environment for guests.