Romantic Hotels
Whether it's for a spontaneous weekend break for couples or a special anniversary, there are any number of hotels and inns that are perfect for a romantic getaways in the UK. Most luxury hotels these days come fully loaded with all sorts of treats and surprises for romantic breaks, and are often the perfect place for thoroughly loved-up weekend getaway for a couple or just a romantic night away for two. But for those looking for a more intimate experience, there are also lots of cosy country inns with rooms and charming small boutique hotels that offer much the same level of decadence and modern comforts as a luxury hotel. Location too is important, whether you're looking for a glitzy city escape or a hideaway deep in the country for a romantic tryst. Whichever one of the love-struck venues we have selected appeals to you and your special someone, we reckon Britain is the perfect place for a couple’s romantic weekend escape. Just browse our guide to find your own special place!
The Best Romantic Retreats
A heavenly rural retreat in an idyllic corner of Oxfordshire
The Double Red Duke, Bourton Road, Clanfield, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2RB
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A historic restaurant with rooms right on Southwold's main street
Sutherland House, 56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN
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Small and charming boutique country house hotel on the edge of the Yorkshire market town of Settle
Falcon Manor, Skipton Road, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9BD
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Elegant rooms in a Durham country house hotel with a spa and golf course on site
Headlam Hall, Near Gainford, Darlington DL2 3HA
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Boutique seaside hotel, restaurant and bar on the gorgeous Northumberland coast
Beadnell Towers, The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland NE67 5AY
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A lavish yet homely country residence, courtesy of hotelier Olga Polizzi.
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot Devon PL19 0PQ
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A beautifully located boutique hotel overlooking the lovely Tamar Valley.
The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JD
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A quirky and luxurious hotel tucked into an idyllic bay between Looe and Polperro.
Talland Bay Hotel, Porthallow Cornwall PL13 2JB
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There's no better spot for a Suffolk seaside break than this fabulous Aldeburgh restaurant with rooms
The Suffolk, 152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AQ
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This Lavenham institution is a very comfortable and surprisingly up-to-date place to stay
The Swan at Lavenham, High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QA
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Lovely dog-friendly restaurant with rooms in a prime position on the main square in Orford.
The Crown & Castle, Market Hill, Orford, Suffolk IP12 2LJ
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This beautifully located Fife seaside pub with rooms recently won' Romantic Hotel of the Year'
The Crusoe, 2 Main Street, Lower Largo, Leven, Fife KY8 6BT
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A gem of a beachside property on the coast of Fife, and winner of 'Seaside Inn of the Year'
The Ship Inn at Elie, The Toft, Elie, Fife KY9 1DT
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This cool and thoroughly up-to-date coaching inn is the perfect spot for a short break in Bury St Edmunds
The Angel Hotel, 3 Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1LT
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One of Yorkshire's finest country house hotels, garnering award after award for its accommodation, food and highly personal service
Tickton Grange, Tickton, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 9SH
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A stylish seaside boutique hotel that evokes the maritime spirit of Harwich and serves great, locally-sourced food and drink.
The Pier at Harwich, The Pier The Quay Harwich, Essex CO12 3HH
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Lovely boutique spa hotel in Dedham with a pool and a sister fine dining restaurant
Talbooth House & Spa, Stratford Road, Dedham, Essex CO7 6HN
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Stunning boutique rooms and suites in a honey-coloured stone Cotswolds village inn
Wild Thyme & Honey, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5RS
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Chic country retreat with a trio of world-class restaurants in a former Cotswolds coaching inn
Bull, 105 High St, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4RG
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A Cotswolds country house hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant
Whatley Manor, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0RB
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Seriously stylish and sustainable stays in a revamped Yorkshire inn
The Penny Bun , The Penny Bun, Askwith, West Yorkshire LS21 2JQ
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Quirky contemporary design, great food and a warm welcome.
Strattons, Ash Close, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7NH
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A fabulous boutique hotel and restaurant bang in the heart of beautiful Norwich
The Assembly House, Theatre St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ
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Pedn Olva Hotel, West Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2EA
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Romantic, contemporary and stylish – a North Cornish seafront retreat for active types
Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Esplanade Road, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1PT
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To the manor born? You’ll feel like it after a night at Swinton Park in North Yorkshire
Swinton Park, Swinton Park, Masham. North Yorkshire HG4 4JH
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Is this Glasgow city centre's most decadent yet affordable hotel?
House of Gods Glasgow, 65 Glassford St, Glasgow G1 1UP
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A gracious Elizabethan manor that was one of the first country house hotels in southern England
Gravetye Manor, Vowels Lane ,West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4LJ
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Bath's coolest hotel with super-hip rooms, a spa and slick service
No 15, 15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Somerset BA2 4BS
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If it’s good enough for Lord Byron, it’s good enough for us.
Seaham Hall, Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, Durham SR7 7AG
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A genteel country house hotel just outside Hawes, North Yorkshire
Simonstone Hall, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3LY
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This famous restaurant with rooms is the most theatrical, dramatic and indulgent place to stay in Edinburgh
The Witchery, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
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Tom Kitchin's label is a sign of meticulous cooking and sophistication, all reflected in the Bonnie Badger- Edinburgh
Bonnie Badger, Main St, Gullane, Edinburgh EH31 2AB
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This friendly four-star is a perfect base for visiting Rutland Water, with comfortable guest room and a series of self-catering retreats.
The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Near Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
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Northern Ireland's oldest hotel is also one of its most comfortable
The Old Inn, 15-25 Main St, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, County Down BT19 1JH
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A historic, sophisticated restaurant with rooms in a stunning High Peak village close to Chatsworth House
Fischers Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire DE45 1RR
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Surrounded by rolling Avon countryside, The Bath Priory Hotel is a an award-winning country-house hotel
The Bath Priory, Weston Road, Bath, Somerset BA1 2XT
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A charming 15th century coaching inn renowned for its food and boutique rooms – situated in a peaceful and picturesque part of Suffolk
The Bildeston Crown, 104 High St, Bildeston, Suffolk IP7 7EB
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Seaside chic and great food in a fabulous coastal location.
The Gallivant, New Lydd Road, Camber Sands, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RB
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A lovely country-chic weekend escape, serving some of the best food in the West Midlands.
Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook Lane Hampton-in-Arden Solihull Warwickshire B92 0DQ
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The luxury lodges on this beautiful Sussex wine estate are the ultimate romantic escape for two
Tinwood Estate, Tinwood Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0NE
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An elegant restaurant with rooms situated on a glorious Sussex estate.
Leonardslee House, Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP
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This Lancashire inn is a shining beacon of good cooking and warm hospitality
The Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Near Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP
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This beautiful East Sussex vineyard has a restaurant with 10 swoon-worthy boutique rooms
Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5TU
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007 favourite inn by Loch Fyne, can't get more Scottish than that.
Creggans Inn, Strachur, Loch Fyne, Argyll & Bute PA27 8BX
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This West Sussex wine estate has it all – beautiful landscapes, luxury lodges and great wine and food
Ashling Park Estate, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex P018 9DJ
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