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A guaranteed way to win brownie points with your better half is to whisk them away on a romantic short-break. A weekend in a luxurious boutique hotel could be just the thing to reinvigorate the romance in your relationship. The best part is, the UK is full of excellent short-break options, so you won’t have to travel far. You can forget about Barcelona, Prague or Paris. Who needs Europe when we have so much right here on our doorstep? North, south, east or west, you can find an ideal luxury retreat for breakfast in bed, couples spa treatments and candlelit dinners. Powys, Wales: The Drawing Room This cosy boutique hotel is set within a beautiful Georgian country house. You’ll forget all your worries soon after arrival The quaintness of the surrounding countryside blends perfectly with the décor – in the cold afternoons you can snuggle up in by the open fires in the sitting rooms, pick up one of the many volumes lining the bookcases, and finally head up stairs to take a long bubble bath. The crisp Laura Ashley linens and mohair throws will make it seriously difficult to get out of bed. However, if you do emerge for breakfast, you’ll be rewarded with scrambled eggs and caviar. Not a bad way to start a romantic short-break, is it? Cumbria: The Lazy Fish Snuggled into the heart of the northern Lake District, The Lazy fish provides both elegance and privacy. A converted barn blending charm with modern convenience, at this luxury retreat you could engage a private chef to create a romantic feast for you and your loved one. The bedrooms are beautiful – oval baths, separate wet rooms and luxurious beds. And we mustn’t forget the beauty of the surrounds. Take a long afternoon walk and soak up the incredible views on offer. Whatever stage you are at in your relationship, this is the perfect short-break destination to spend time together away from the hectic pace of the outside world and reconnect. Bourton-on-the-Water: The Dial House Hotel Amidst the honey-coloured villages and serene country views of Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll find the Dial House Hotel. Again, it’s intimate. Again, it’s romantic. Admittedly, set within a village this picture postcard location is already a perfect romantic short-break destination – but this hotel is something special. A former seventeenth-century country house, the hotel boasts elegant bedrooms, a beautiful garden and a relaxing atmosphere. Gourmets will be satisfied with the excellent food on offer - modern European cuisine crafted from locally sourced produce. Enjoy incredible food, and walk off the excesses around the charming village. On the other hand, you could just sit by the roaring fire… Wiltshire: Whatley Manor Tea for two, and two for tea – and a hot tub made for two. Treat your better half to a relaxing couple’s spa getaway at Whatley Manor, a hotel set within a restored manor house. Bringing a healthy dose of Moroccan charm to Wiltshire, the Manor’s spa offers traditional rasul or hammam treatments here (not for the spa-shy: the full ritual comprises of lying naked on a stone slab in a private heating chamber, while you are scrubbed with clay and other muddy delights!) You will both emerge relaxed and invigorated, not to mention considerably more polished. When you aren’t busy refurbishing yourself, you can take time to explore the surrounding Cotswolds, or stay in the hotel and enjoy the décor. York: Hotel du Vin There is so much to see and do in Yorkshire. Two beautiful national parks, endless hills and valleys to explore, underground caves, and the historic city of York. However, if you’re more in the mood for lazing around indoors, then head to Hotel du Vin, which wholeheartedly promotes a lie-back-and-do-nothing approach. A former Grade II-listed property from the early nineteenth century, here you can sink into leather sofas and snuggle together in the bistro over a cosy meal. Each bedroom takes its name from a wine house, and features a hot tub and an enormous, welcoming bed ideal for breakfast in bed and lazy mornings – and if it’s snowing or raining outside, so much the better! The list goes on, but you get the picture. Whether you are after an anniversary weekend away, a valentine’s retreat or simply a chance to escape the real world and spend some quality time together, you will be sure to find a luxurious boutique hotel on UK soil perfect for your needs. And with all this choice available, not to mention a variety of options to suit every budget, there is no excuse not to treat your loved one to a romantic getaway!
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