Old windmills, dramatic lighthouses, cosy cabins – even old railway carriages… A unique holiday home is the perfect setting for your Valentine’s Day break. Explore woodlands, footpaths and wild winter coasts before heading back to your wonderfully quirky and luxuriously comfortable retreat.
Make this Valentine’s Day a real celebration with a short stay in one of our most remarkable holiday properties.
What could be more romantic than a Victorian folly or ancient Scottish broch? We have an incredible selection of unique historic buildings among our collection, from boat houses to converted churches. Admire the sweeping views from the top of your tower or windmill, or snuggle down in your cosy old bothy. For something truly unique, how about a neoclassical temple, set in sweeping parkland?
A lakeside location is always romantic. Picture it: taking a boat out into the water from your own private shore, or sitting at a sunset table as the water gently laps against the walls. From old boat houses in country estates to Scandi-style log cabins on fishing lakes, we have a lovely choice of beautiful waterside holiday cottages across the UK.
If you prefer your water a little wilder, look out for unique holiday cottages by the sea. Curl up in the window watching the waves or head out for a bracing walk along the windswept sands. February is the perfect time for a romantic coastal escape, when the beaches empty of visitors and the harbourside streets are quiet. Old fishermen’s cottages and fish cellars make cosy retreats for two – but if you really love the sea, look out for converted lighthouses and keeper’s cottages.
How about a Nordic cabin nestled in a clearing, or a shepherd’s hut at the edge of the woods? A forest break is all about cosiness as you settle down for the night in your own woodland nest, separated from the everyday world by the trees. During the day, the pale dappled light and fresh, late-winter scents of the woods create idyllic surroundings for a stroll. After a few days of forest bathing, you’ll emerge feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Feel like the only couple in the world… Book a remote retreat in the wilds of Scotland for Valentine’s holiday. Miles away from the nearest main road or village, the skies are clear and so, so dark at night, and the only sounds are the call of night birds and little rustlings among the trees. If you want time together, just the two of you, a secluded escape cottage could be just what you’re looking for.
Maybe you don’t want to escape to the wilderness for your Valentine’s short break. We have unique retreats and romantic cottages close to towns and cities across the UK, so you can easily enjoy fine dining or an evening at the theatre. Look out for elegant apartments and townhouses in traditionally romantic cities like Bath, Edinburgh and York, or converted barns and chapels in nearby villages.
What luxurious extra details do you want for your Valentine’s Day escape? Woodburners, four-poster beds, tables for two with romantic rural views… We have a collection of cottages with hot tubs, and some of our properties come with access to swimming pools and spa facilities (book a couples’ massage as a relaxing Valentine’s Day treat). If your holiday cottage is part of a larger estate, you might be able to add extra little luxuries like a breakfast hamper or champagne delivery.
To find your luxury Valentine’s Day short break, take a look at our collection of unique holiday cottages. There’s still time to find your perfect romantic idyll.
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