3 romantic getaways for the perfect UK Valentines Day

Weve been contacted by Interflora who are looking for you to share your Valentines Day tips. Here are a few suggestions to whet your appetite.

Romance by the riverside in beautiful Cumbria

Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. has a luxurious apartment in Kendal, between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, that opened less than 12 months ago and overlooks the River Kent towards Kendal Castle. At the time of writing, theres still availability for a Valetnines stay, reduced to 390 for either a Friday-Monday or Monday-Friday stay. Have a romantic, cosy dinner in, or wander into one of the many restaurants in town to wine and dine your loved one.

Valentines Day with cuddles and bubbles

Dont let the bubble burst on Valentines Day! Its not too late to organize a romantic getaway with Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts Cuddles and Bubbles package, featuring a bottle of Moet et Chandon Rose Imperial Champagne on arrival and a late check-out. Available between 11th-14th February 2011 at eight UK Park Plaza properties, the package includes a full English breakfast and a late check-out. Prices start from 139 per room per night.

A luxury cottage at Celtic Haven

Enjoy a Valentines escape for less than 300 per couple in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with Celtic Havens Lovers Valentines Package. The luxury cottage resort is in the perfect romantic setting, with charming 12th Century accommodation, a clifftop location and views over Caldey Island and the Atlantic Ocean.The cost of the package is 298.00 for two people for a three! night w eekend break or a four night midweek break.

What would be your top tip for Valentines Day? You can submit your own romance tips to Interflora on Twitter (via @interfloraUK). Theyll be randomly awarding Valentines bouquets to their favourite tips as we build up to the big day.

3 romantic getaways for the perfect UK Valentines Day is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog


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