Article Tag: Romantic Breaks by Romantic Retreats

Here’s a secret about romantic breaks: they’re not actually about money. Yes, luxury helps. Yes, a five-star hotel with a spa is lovely. Yes, champagne and fancy dinners are nice. But they’re not what makes a break actually romantic. So whether you’re on a tight budget or just want to make a regular break more special, here’s how to dial up the romance without dialing up the spending.

There’s nothing wrong with going to a nice restaurant for your anniversary. But also… it’s what everyone does. And after a few years together, “dinner at a nice restaurant” starts to feel a bit samey. So here are some anniversary ideas that go beyond the standard restaurant booking. Some are big, some are small, some cost money, some don’t. But they’re all more interesting than your usual table-for-two.

So you want to surprise your partner with a romantic weekend away? Noble intentions. Very thoughtful. Potentially disastrous if you get it wrong. Get it right and you’re a romantic hero. Get it wrong and you’re the person who kidnapped them to Cornwall when they had a big presentation on Monday morning. But don’t panic. We’ve got you. Here’s how to plan a surprise getaway that’ll actually work, with minimal risk of it all going horribly wrong.

The moment you ask your favourite person to marry you makes a memory you will treasure forever, and forms a story you will have to share with all your friends and family. But what goes into making that down-on-one-knee moment so special? Here are ten tips to get you planning the perfect wedding proposal:

Our guests love a hot tub. And we often get asked ‘which is the best hot tub cottage for couples in the UK?’ Well, we love a challenge so we set about putting together our shortlist of the top ten most romantic hot tub retreats for 2022. From Norfolk to Scotland and Devon to Yorkshire, we think you will love our selection - enjoy!

So you love the idea of the great outdoors, cooking over an open fire and looking up at a starlit sky last thing at night? But also want a comfy night’s sleep and some of the little luxuries that make a romantic break extra special? Then we have lined up some of the most romantic glamping breaks in the UK (and abroad).

​A hot tub really adds a sense of luxury to your romantic break so it’s no wonder that we’ve seen a huge increase in demand for luxury hot tub cottages in the UK. But what if you’re looking for something extra special? Then look no further; we have compiled a roundup of some of the best luxury hot tub cottages for couples in the UK.

We think a romantic retreat should be a chance to step back from your busy life and appreciate time spent together. A room with a view is a great way to instantly change your outlook and get some perspective. The windows of our cottages open up to some breathtaking sights. Let us inspire you with a selection of some of the finest outlooks you can enjoy from some of our most beautiful hideaways.

Ardnamurchan is located on the west coast of Scotland, not far from Fort William and makes up the most westerly point on the UK mainland. Even though Ardnamurchan is a peninsula most people would access it using the Corran ferry, giving it an extra ‘away from it all’ feeling. Combine this with breathtaking scenery, the fact that most roads are single track and there are no major towns or developments and you’ll understand why Ardnamurchan has been described as one of the UK’s last wildernesses making it perfect for a romantic break in Scotland. Here are some of the things we enjoyed doing when we visited this magical place.