Still some availability for this spring and summer! We’ve found a very special pint-sized retreat in the most romantic of settings. Earl Grey is part of a stunning Palladian style Georgian model farm, built by the local Earl to remind his wife of her native Italy. Finished to a very high standard and with views of the nearby castle and countryside, it’s like staying in a boutique hotel room but with your own kitchen and wood-fired private hot tub.

If you fancy a romantic break in May then these are our favourite picks for romantic cottages for couples with availability in May.

We know it’s hard to find your perfect holiday cottage in the UK this spring and summer, but they are still out there! We’ve put together this list of areas with availability in various areas.

Still some availability this spring and summer! This romantic hideaway is perfect if you want your own spot of luxury in some of the ‘most English’ countryside in England. No 1 Rose Cottage is found among the rolling hills of South Lakeland, just four miles from the renowned Lake Windermere. This is famous writer territory – with no less than children’s writer Beatrix Potter and poet William Wordsworth inspired by the area – and when you arrive you will understand why.

It’s not often we find a romantic retreat which is located right on the beach. So when we came across Bank Top Cottage, we just knew we had feature it as part of our collection. Not only does it have the most fabulous sea views from its living room and private terrace, it is also located on one of the UK’s finest white sandy beaches, Druridge Bay in Northumberland. All in all a picture perfect honeymoon retreat.

Situated among the rolling valleys and peaks of Derbyshire Memorial Cottage is a cosy nook and is perfect if you’re looking for fresh air and fine walks. This hideaway is just a few minutes’ stroll from the centre of Eyam - a tranquil village with babbling brooks and quiet country scenes - perfect for a romantic break in The Peak District.

Devon is the place to be this summer and the British Riviera is bound to get the best of the weather. So when we spotted this fabulous cottages for couples with sea views in historic Brixham, we just had to share it with you. With its additional single bedroom it’s perfect for young families too. And at the time of writing there’s still plenty of availability for spring and summer - so what are you waiting for?

Looking for a luxury romantic break for spring or summer? There is still some availability with our partner holidaycottages.co.uk - click here to see their collection of romantic retreats.

The West Country or The New Forest? We think either would make a great destination for a well deserved romantic retreat this spring or summer. Click here to view the collection of romantic retreats on offer with our partner Toad Hall Cottages.

Dorset offers some of the best seaside escapes with stunning beaches, idyllic countryside and some rather upmarket towns with excellent watering holes and eateries. Our partner Dorset Hideaways still has some great holiday cottages for this spring and summer on offer - click here for more information.

We all love to be beside the seaside! And where better to go this summer than Devon, Cornwall or Somerset? This selection with our partner Luxury Coastal is made up of properties perfect for couples who love the seaside - click here to check availability.

Our partner Rural Retreats still has some romantic holiday cottages available for this summer. And even better, these cottages also offer great value with a special offer - click here to see their availability now.

We reckon you and your loved one deserve a bit of a treat for 2021 so we’ve scoured the internet for the best hot tub cottages in the UK. You can read the article on our new online magazine Cool Cottages - click here to read it. Enjoy!

Are you looking for a last minute romantic and rural holiday cottage? Our partner Rural Retreats still has over plenty of romantic properties with late availability in some of the best places in the UK to get your much needed holiday or romantic fix. Click here to see their availability now.

We love this romantic cottage in The Lake District; it’s rare to find an authentic Lakeland cottage but with all the comforts you’d want on a romantic break. And Kentmere is such a romantic location, hidden away from the crowds and with spectacular mountain walks on your doorstep.

For those in search of the perfect combination of mountain views, seclusion, walks and plenty of great pubs within walking distance we recommend The Stables at Oak Bank. This romantic Lake District cottage for couples is set on the edge of the village of Elterwater in the stunning Langdale Pikes, one of the most dramatic areas in The Lakes.

Ultimately luxury in The Lake District. Twitchers is a fabulous cottage finished to the highest standards. And you will also have private access to the spa, gym and pool facilities. Located between Kendal and Windermere you have quick access to shops, bars, restaurants with the mountains and lakes on your doorstep.

We’ve been searching the internet to find you the most romantic Lake District cottages for couples. From a glamorous boat house on the shores of Lake Windermere to the rustic charm of an authentic Lakeland farmhouse, you can read all about it here.

Wake up between the lochs and forests of Scotland’s beautiful Trossachs National Park at this retreat – which mixes stunning design with an idyllic natural setting. Strathyre is a fresh air paradise, complete with 720 square miles of forests, along with stunning mountain views, rivers and lochs. Brits have marked out Scotland as the best place in the world for a stunning drive to blow the cobwebs away and you have your pick of them here – along with a thousand walking routes through valleys and along shorelines.

A hammock and private hot tub on your deck, a log burner, surrounded by ancient woodlands, pet friendly and located in one of the country’s most beautiful national parks - what more could you want? Golden Oak Lodge at Forest Holidays in Beddgelert, Snowdonia ticks all the right boxes. As just one of 16 luxury lodges dotted around this woodland location, it offers peace, seclusion and relaxation as well as a raft of activities on your doorstep.