Welcome to Romantic Retreats ~ a handpicked selection of the most romantic hotels and luxury holiday cottages in the UK
We've found some spectacular new retreat locations for couples this month. New to the site is the tranquil Cornish hideaway The Cabin and gorgeous coastal escape The Cottage in Rye. We have also welcomed the beautiful Dovecote Cottage, a three storey roundtower tucked away in the Wye Valley. Also new to Romantic Retreats is Gesail Barn, a spectacular hideaway in the rugged countryside of the Cwm Cywarch Valley, in Welsh Snowdonia. Also joining our family of romantic escapes is The Studio, in the tranquil harbour of Charlestown, in Cornwall - a beauty spot on the very southern coast of England. We have also welcome the historic Argyll Coach House to our team, with its unique interior and great location for exploring Cirencester and the Cotswolds.
We were busy in April! First we welcomed Memorial Cottage, a very romantic cottage in the lovely village of Eyam near Bakewell in the Peak District. We're also proud to feature The Orangery at Frampton Court, a breathtaking historic building on the edge of the Cotswolds, as well as the very special Framton Court B&B itself. This might seem impossible to match but how about this fabulous Rapunzel's dream in the stunning scenery of Wales' Gower Peninsula. Then there's Lane End Cottage, another irresistible hideaway in the romantic town of Warkworth, Northumbria, as well as many others to come... I think we might need a break ourselves!
In March we added Hill Cottage, a spectacular cottage in a breathtaking position near Cape Wrath in the Northern tip of Scotland. Read more »
Added earlier this year: Damson Cottage makes for a perfect romantic getaway in the Welsh Brecon Beacons. For an escape to one of Scotland's best kept secrets, try Cairnsmore Cottage in Galloway. If you fancy heading south to the lovely Devon countryside try Summerhill Farmhouse or Westcott Cottage; perfect for couples who would like to replace the sound of ringing phones and car traffic for birdsong and a babbling brook.
Dunsley is a romantic cottage for couples in the pretty fishing port of Staithes. Completely renovated in 2011, it is bright and spacious over three floors, with an open fire, free WiFi, original artwork and a private front yard. Nestled in a picturesque village just 5 miles from Cambridge, Blackbird Cottage is a 17th century, grade II listed, thatched cottage - perfect for a romantic getaway in Cambridgeshire.
High House Cottage is a country retreat in The Cotswolds. Inside: bright and airy with lots of original artwork, outside: impressive landscaped gardens and Grade II listed character. Borleymere shepherds hut is a very, very romantic glamping holiday in an incredibly idyllic setting by the side of your own lake - perfect in every way. Just newly available so with plenty of availability!
We've discovered a gem of a boutique B&B in some of Lancashire's most beautiful countryside. Park House in the pretty historic village of Gisburn oozes charm and luxury and is centrally located for the market towns of Skipton and Clitheroe, with plenty to do and see. Read more »
If you're a fan of windy country lanes, gently rolling countryside, incredibly pretty villages and character properties then check out our latest two entries from Suffolk. Stour Barn is a perfect combination of new meets old and makes an ideal romantic cottage for couples. Oakleys is a generously proportioned 15th century long hall in the pretty village of Long Melfort and comes with bags of character and the latest in technology - a perfect luxury cottage in Suffolk if you'd like to bring the kids or other family members.
Foxton Locks Lodges is an idyllic retreat tucked away in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Badger’s Set is a romantic one-bedroom cabin designed with its own private hot tub and large veranda with country views - Read more »
Bailbrook Lodge is a beautiful Georgian Grade II listed building is set in it own private grounds and close to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. Bailbrook Lodge specialises in romantic breaks in Bath and there are endless options of things to see and do. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, proposing to your loved one, or just want to spend some quality time together, Bath with its intimate size and laid back atmosphere is the perfect destination for a romantic break - Read more »
Escape to an enchanted valley in South Wales, awaken to river views, and explore the bluebell woods which surround this converted Watermill. Enjoy a BBQ in the cosy BBQ hut or swim all year round in the Swim4Spa. New on the site: Carders Corner at Godremamog Watermill - Read more »
A new arrival from West Wales - Awel-For means sea breeze in Welsh; a well chosen name as this very cute little fisherman's cottage is located only 150 yards from the beach near Aberaeron. This picture perfect cottage has been decorated and furnished with great care and attention to detail making it a beautiful and cosy seaside retreat. No wonder it was voted as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 UK Cottages in 2010! Read more »
Now on Romantic Retreats; a romantic hideaway, tucked away in a beautiful part of The Lake District with plenty of breathtaking walks from the doorstep, yet only minutes away from bustling Keswick - award winning Swinside Lodge Hotel combines the best of both worlds. Also on the site: something very unusual and cosy - a lovingly restored romantic Romany bow top gypsy wagon in the beautiful Welsh countryside, complete with log cabin for additional living space. Perfect for a romantic break with a difference! Read more »
This week's latest arrival is Rose Cottage in Devon - a romantic 18th century boutique hideaway with 21st century luxuries. The cottage oozes character with its wonky walls and beams, but has been lovingly updated in a French shabby chic style with Farrow and Ball paints and luxury wallpapers. Perfect as a honeymoon cottage or for romantics fancying a luxury break in Devon as it boasts an amazing double copper bath and large private hot tub in the garden. Read more »
Another new arrival is The Old Stable, a luxury holiday cottage for two near the historic town of Warminster in rural Wiltshire. Beautifully converted in 2011, it combines traditional charm with contemporary comforts and makes a perfect hideaway for couples looking to leave behind the stress of their daily lives and unwind in peaceful and luxurious surroundings. Read more »
Recently added to the site: The Cottage in the Garden must be one of the most idyllic cottages in Sussex with a picture perfect interior and some of the best views in the county. Ivydene House is a gorgeous B&B on the border of Gloucestershire and Worcesteshire where owners Rosemary & Peter offer fantastic hospitality in luxury surroundings. For a romantic and truly relaxing rural retreat we recommend Penyrallt Fach Cottage, set in the beautiful Welsh countryside with hundreds of miles of walking paths to explore from your doorstep. Darzona at Pencuke Farm, a beautifully appointed and generous luxury holiday cottage for two near Bude in Cornwall. Also new is The Retreat at The Knoll is one of the best luxury hideaways in the beautiful Lake District, close to the shores of Lake Windermere - Read more »
With the Yorkshire Dales being a firm favourite among the visitors on this site, we are excited to welcome two fabulous cottages by Yorkshire Boltholes on board: Ashknott Cottage near Ripon and Bewerley Hall Cottage near Pateley Bridge - both equally gorgeous so it's hard to choose!
New on the site: Roxbro House, winner of the Tripadvisor 2012 Traveller's Choice Awards and listed best hotel in Northumberland on the same site. Read all about it »
We're also listing another romantic cottage for couples in the most fabulous location - The Owlery at Dittiscombe is located near some of Devon's best beaches and has access to over twenty acres of private open space with ponds, woodland and meadows. Read more »
A first on Romantic Retreats: Mollycroft is a beautifully restored Showman Wagon located in Somerset's Mendip Hills - perfect for a romantic 'glamping' holiday. Read more »
We're now listing our first luxury holiday cottage in Lincolnshire that also happens to take its eco credentials very seriously. Read more about the Hayloft, a luxury barn conversion in Lincolnshire »
We welcome a new arrival in some of Devon's most spectacular scenery; Little Shotts is a unique B&B / holiday cottage oozing charm and set in between the sea and Dartmoor National Park. Read more »
We have our first arrival on the site from Somerset! Court Farm Cottage is a stunning cottage in a fabulous setting and we have an exclusive introductory offer for you: 10% discount on all bookings made before the end of January 2012 - click here for more info »
We've also updated our listing for Rudding Park - it was voted 'No 1 Best UK Hotel' by TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2010 and 2011 - click here to read just why!
We'd like to welcome two new arrivals in Snowdonia National Park on our site: Bwthyn y Gilfach - a very romantic cottage set in some of Wales' most breathtaking scenery as well as The Coach House - a perfect retreat which gets fantastic reviews from past guests.
We've just added some great new romantic luxury cottages to our site, this time in what we think is probably the most beautiful part of Scotland: the west coast of Argyll! Most of these hidden gems have plenty of availability too but be quick as they're already proving popular! Click here to view them all »
Added recently to the site: Asphodel Cottage, a picture perfect cottage in the beautiful Cotswolds, Two Hoots, a luxury cottage in Rutland finished to the highest standard, Cobbs Cottage, a quintessentially English chocolate box cottage in a beautiful location, Groom's Cottage, a perfect retreat for a romantic break in Northumberland, a page dedicated to holiday cottages with special offers, an interactive map, 53 Durweston - a luxury cottage in Dorset, two very romantic cottages in Suffolk; Primrose Cottage (sleeps 2) is a charming 16th Century Cottage in the heart of Suffolks prettiest Hamlet; Kersey. And The Coach House (sleeps 2) is very special luxury retreat for couples - it has a very special feature of having its own lovely 17th Century Walled Garden - special indeed!
Recently added to the site: Pentrusco, a romantic and secluded farmhouse in wales; Updown Cottage, set in one of England's most iconic picture settings; 2 Chapel Lane, a beautifully finished luxury cottage in Rutland; Lavender Cottage near Whitby and finally a host of romantic luxury cottages in the Cotswolds.
We're now listing one of the most romantic cottages in Devon; Moorland View in Dartmoor National Park. Moorland View is a beautiful little thatched cottage that’s often used for interior and fashion magazine photoshoots and offers boutique hotel-style luxury in a chocolate box-pretty setting.
We've added another romatic cottage in Warwickshire to our books; this time it's Welford Cottage, a luxury holiday cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, right in the heart of Shakespeare Country.
We're proud to annouce the arrival of Combe House and Combe Cottage at Romantic Retreats! Combe House is voted one of the world's top hotels and perfect for that extra special romantic retreat. Combe Cottage has got to be one of the most luxurious self catering cottages in the UK with impeccable styling and beautiful features such as a copper roll top bath!
About us
Romantic Retreats was founded in 2007 by husband and wife team Konrad and Claire.
After spending many frustrating hours of trawling through brochures and website listings searching for that perfect romantic holiday cottage for our holiday we decided it was time to create our own website with the ultimate handpicked selection of the cutest, most stylish or simply most romantic holiday cottages.
We now have a small but high quality selection of romantic holiday cottages in The Lake District, Devon and Cornwall, the Isle of Wight, Scotland and many other places and will keep adding more and more cottages as time goes by. We are not a booking agency - the cottages listed will give you contact details of the owners or link to their website for more information. Some cottages will link to the availability page of Cottages 4 You and can be booked through them.
If you own a romantic holiday cottage or know someone who does and you would like to see it added to this website then please click here for more information.
