Global hospitality tech company, eviivo, has collated ten properties perfect for a romantic getaway, mini-moon, or last minute weekend away.
Woolmarket House – located in the gorgeous Gloucestershire Cotswolds, Woolmarket House is a stunning property with an authentic feel. Parts of the building date back over 300 years, making the property rich with history. Enjoy a romantic date night meal in the Mediterranean restaurant, cooked by professional chef and property owner Michael Alexiou, followed by a relaxing soak in a free-standing bath in a charming, characterful room.
The Norfolk Mead – Escape to Norfolk and enjoy a tranquil getaway in secluded luxury. Whether you board the hotel’s own boat to explore the Broads, explore the eight acres of grounds, indulge in an in-house spa treatment, or take afternoon tea (or enjoy a cocktail or two) in the stylish restaurant, the Norfolk Mead delivers a truly memorable Georgian country house experience.
Lower Barns Boutique B&B – Set in the heart of Cornwall, Lower Barns is a gorgeous, luxury boutique retreat where you and your partner can relax and unwind in your own personal sanctuary away from the busy outside world. This quirky bed and breakfast offers a place to make new memories or kick back, relax and indulge in a therapeutic massage or holistic treatment.
The Grooms Cottage & Pepperpot Lodges, St Giles House – Dating from the 1650s, St Giles House fell into disrepair after the Second World War but has now been painstakingly restored. Groups can stay in the C17th Riding House, but for a more intimate stay, the Grooms Cottage and quirky Pepperpot Lodges offer the perfect couple's getaway and are ideal for exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Old Downton Lodge – Experience a taste of the past in Shropshire at the historic Old Downton Lodge. Get lost in the grounds or immerse yourself in history, with exposed timber beams, high ceilings and quirky original features, antique dressers and solid oak four-posters, as well as an award-winning restaurant. Old Downton Lodge is situated just six miles from Ludlow, yet those six miles seem to transport you through time to a bygone age.
Glenridding Manor House – Discover Charles Darwin’s Lake District retreat where he holidayed with his family in 1881. Surrounded by water and greenery, this magnificently beautiful getaway offers rooms with views of the lakes and mountains that are ready to be explored from the front door. You can even get married in the lakeside pavilion! Darwin stayed for 5 weeks – you’ll wish you could too.
Blervie House – Set on a 300 acre Scottish estate overlooking the Moray Firth near Forres, Blervie House offers elegance and romance in equal measure. Its large rooms and relaxed feel make it an ideal for a relaxing stay, but with castles, distilleries and beaches nearby, there are a range of activities to keep guests busy. Alternatively, enjoy a drink on the terrace while looking out for resident deer and red squirrels.
The Old Hall – This superb country retreat is located within a mile of historic Ely in Cambridgeshire. Set in manicured grounds, it holds views over a picturesque lake to Ely Cathedral. A restored Jacobean manor house, the hotel offers a variety of individually designed bedrooms and suites, furnished with antiques and handmade furniture, four poster beds and bathrooms with a view!
Tavistock House Hotel – Awarded Tripadvisor Best Small Hotel and Most Romantic Hotel in the UK, Tavistock House Hotel lies at the edge of brooding Dartmoor. Stylish bedrooms have been individually decorated in soothing colours, with comfortable Hypnos beds, designer furniture and stunning bespoke fabrics. Rooms come with their own 40” smart TVs and personal tablets to use with free digital newspapers.
Plas Tan-Yr-Allt – This multiple award-winning Welsh country house B&B in Gwynedd sits close to the coast and Snowdonia National Park. Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the major English Romantic poets, once resided at ‘The Plas’ and its relaxed charm, amazing views and 3 luxuriously appointed bedrooms with period features make it a welcoming home away from home for your romantic break.
