With 14 February on the horizon, what better time to highlight some of our favourite loved-up accommodation? And as a romantic hotel should be for life, not just for 24 hours, our picks have a far longer life span than a dozen red roses!
Those seeking a fairytale romance need look no further than Glenapp Castle, perched high above the dramatic coastline of southwest Scotland and selected as one of the most romantic hotels in the UK by Harper’s Baazar. With its All You Need is Love Package, available from now until 29 May, couples have even more reason to immerse themselves in the 110-acre estate, complete with exquisite gardens, picturesque seascapes, fairytale turrets and imposing rooms with rich fabrics, art and antiques echoing the splendour of a bygone era. Your very own Highland fling includes two nights’ accommodation in one of the magnificent castle suites; a bottle of champagne on arrival; cream team in the Castle Drawing Room; Candlelit Three-Course Gourmet Dnner; rose petal turndown and a romantic breakfast in bed.
Ever since the 2nd Duke of Buckingham built the property for his mistress, the Countess of Shrewsbury, it’s been clear that Cliveden House was destined to be a romantic retreat of choice. Available all year round, the hotel’s Romance Package will allow you and your significant other to explore the 376 acres of Berkshire countryside that surround this Grade I listed mansion and enjoy a stroll by the Fountain of Love or along the River Thames. Later you can toast your visit with dinner for two in the chandeliered Dining Room, before retiring to one of the hotel’s 48 glorious suites. To complete the experience, you will receive a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé Champagne, a dozen red roses and complimentary use of the spa facilities.
Celebrate love at The Beaumont Mayfair, London’s iconic hotel landmark renowned for its glamorous interiors, exceptional dining and impeccable service. The Art-Décor rooms and suites are airy, light-filled, modern and designed with guests’
comfort in mind. Small but perfectly formed, the spa at The Beaumont Mayfair is one of London’s best-kept secrets. Here you can escape for a few blissful hours with a loved one with The Beaumont Haven for Two package. Begin with a soothing foot ritual, followed by an exfoliating body scrub and nourishing wrap. Relax further with a full-body massage and a customised mini facial, tailored to your needs.
Located just 45 minutes from Paris, hidden within the Chevreuse Valley, lies Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay a former 12th-century Cistercian Abbey that has been restored and reimagined by Cordélia de Castellane, the celebrated Artistic Director of both Dior Maison and Dior Baby. Perfect for you and your partner is La Pagode, a magical lakeside pavilion that was originally sent from Japan as a gift for the Baronne de Rothschild, former mistress of l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay. Today it has been transformed into an exclusive accommodation for two, a Zen retreat that seamlessly blends French and Japanese inspirations, creating a cultural fusion that captivates the senses.
Situated in the pristine Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island is celebrated as the Maldives’ most exclusive, intimate and transformative retreat. As for romance, the Pool Residence, which reopened following a renovation in 2024, is unmatched. Accessible only by boat, this one-bedroom private residence is perched above the lagoon and boasts breathtaking, oceanic views. Housing a private jacuzzi, infinity pool, sundeck with direct access to a private lagoon, gym, spa treatment room, private chef and butler – with dinners held on the outside dining gazebo perched on a floating jetty – the standard of intimacy found here is unparalleled.
