With everyone booking restaurants and gifting flowers or chocolate, how do you show your loved one how special they are? The AA have selected the most romantic and extraordinary hotels from each UK region that offer a unique Valentine’s experience – from magical weekend adventures to plain gorgeous pampering for two; why not share an unforgettable memory with your loved one this Valentine’s Day?
Treetop views at Chewton Glen, New Forest
5 Red Star Country House Hotel, Inspectors’ Choice, 2 AA Rosettes, Notable Wine List
How about a treetop retreat in one of Chewton Glen’s private treehouse suites with stunning views across the New Forest? These spacious hideaways offer a luxury stay away from other guests, allowing couples to watch the sun set from the comfort of their own private hot tub.
Deluxe romance at Gidleigh Park, Devon
5 Red Star Country House Hotel, Inspectors’ Choice, 3 Rosettes, Breakfast award and Notable wine list
At Gidleigh Park guests can pamper themselves this Valentine’s Day with the Romantic Indulgence package. On arrival at their luxuriously appointed bedroom they are welcomed with chilled Champagne and Gidleigh Park handmade chocolates, alongside a gift box of indulgent spa treats infused with essential oils and scents, fluffy robes and rose petals. Followed by a delicious ten-course tasting menu, their stay promises decadence for all the senses.
Helicopter flight for two at Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate
4 Red Stars Hotel, Inspectors’ Choice, 2 Rosettes
Love can soar in Harrogate with a private helicopter flight over the Yorkshire Dales. Guests can start the date with a chilled glass of champagne before gliding over the idyllic countryside to the 2 AA Rosette awarded Clocktower restaurant. Here they will be treated to modern British food inspired by local producers and products, including herbs and edible flowers from their very own Rudding Park Kitchen Garden.
Bespoke wild spa experience at Gilpin Lodge, Windermere
From an exclusive firelit lakeside spa to a romantic woodland walk, The Jetty Spa Trail at Gilpin Lodge offers an intimate journey to relaxation and romance. This bespoke experience is designed to gently stimulate the senses, including a reviving Salt Scrub shower and a soothing couples massage, and a private aroma consultant will develop a unique aroma blend to take home to enjoy.
Finish the trail with a glass of Champagne in the cedarwood hot tub, and listen to the soothing tones of the surrounding woodland.
Hambleton Hall, Rutland
4 Red Star Inspectors’ Choice, 4 Rosettes
Where better to let romance bloom than the breath-taking Parterre gardens at Hambleton Hall? Guests can stroll hand in hand through the tranquil pleasure gardens, before cuddling up in one of its many secluded corners to enjoy spectacular views across Rutland Water.
Boat trips from Morston Hall, Norfolk
This intimate 17th-century country house hotel provides the perfect weekend away from which to explore the breath-taking coastal surroundings. Guests can hire a boat to cruise along the shoreline to Blakeney Point, famed for its wildlife including hundreds of seals.
Guests can then return to the elegant comfort of the hotel dining room to indulge in 3 AA Rosette quality cuisine from multi-award winning chef Galton Blackiston.
Live like royalty at Inverlochy Castle
4 Red Star Inspectors’ Choice, Small Hotel, 3 Rosettes
Inverlochy Castle, Scotland’s finest luxury hotel located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of West Highlands of Scotland allows visitors feel like royalty during their stay.
The hotel has long attracted distinguished guests from Charlie Chaplin, Sean Connery, Elton John, Anthony Hopkins and the Queen herself.
Homegrown and handcrafted at Grove, Narberth
4 Red Star Inspectors’ Choice Hotel, 3 Rosettes
Grove at Narberth in Wales have created an exclusive Valentine’s day package for a truly memorable celebration.
Nothing says romance like an open fire so couples can lay back and enjoy an evening with a fireside glass of chilled Champagne, followed by an indulgent candlelit meal designed by Executive Chef Allister Barsby. Allister creates dishes with a modern European style celebrating the best of Pembrokeshire produce from land and sea together with the fabulous vegetables and herbs from their very own kitchen gardens.
All ladies will be gifted with a hand-crafted Pembrokeshire love spoon as a memento of an unforgettable evening.
Under the stars at Galgorm Resort and Spa, Ballymena
4 Silver Stars Hotel, 3 Rosettes
Couples can raise a glass to romance under the starry canopy of The Conservatory Champagne & Gin bar at Galgorm. A magnificent bespoke glass creation, the bar offers stunning views of the cascading River Maine with a stimulating dash of theatre from a team of highly-skilled mixologists.
To complete the evening guests can be serenaded by the velvety vocals of the resident swing singer.
In the heart of it all at Dukes, London
5 Red Star Inspectors’ Choice Hotel, 3 Rosettes, Breakfast award
For secluded sophistication in the heart of the capital, city loving romantics can curl up in the Cigar and Cognac Garden at Dukes London. Overlooking Green Park, perfect for romantic strolls, and the delights of London Theatre a stone’s throw away, the hotel offers a relaxing retreat alongside ideal pastimes for two.