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QUICK GETAWAY 022 ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
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In Bruges
Small but perfectly formed, the Belgian city of Bruges just oozes charm, whether you’re dining in style, cosying- up in quaint cafes, sampling some of the world’s best beers or enjoying a chocoholic’s idea of heaven. Set within a 15th century town house transformed into contemporary luxury, De Tuilerieen (
www.hoteltuilerieen.com) has rooms from £290. Eurostar (
www.eurostar. com) fares start from £70.
Winster Wonder
Set in the Peak District, Winster is hidden amongst limestone hills, surrounded by glorious scenery and boasts some 70 listed buildings, such as the Old Market Hall – dating from the 17th century – while the village has one of the most impressive street scenes in the area with the main thoroughfare a confection of impressive buildings and picturesque cottages. Losehill House Hotel and Spa (
www.losehillhouse.co.uk) is the only four-star property located within the heart of the Peak District National Park and has rooms from £190.
Luscious Ludlow
Considered one of the most beautiful in England, Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community, numerous festivals, and the stunning countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches on its doorstep. And, for the foodie, this place has a reputation for the quality of its produce. The Charlton Arms Hotel (www.
thecharltonarms.co.uk) has rooms from £100.
Retreat to Auld Reekie
From its medieval Old Town to the elegance of Georgian neoclassical buildings, Edinburgh packs a punch when it comes to style, great nightlife, wonderful culture, superb restaurants and more than enough to make a romantic getaway as full-on or as laid-back as your heart’s desire. Six Brunton Place (
www.sixbruntonplace. com) is a fi ve-star guest house of original marble fi replaces, ornate cornices and a magnifi cent cantilevered stone staircase rising within the 30ft high fl agstone entrance. Rooms start from £110.
Bathing Beauty
Bath is the only place in the UK where you can bathe in naturally hot spa water and visit centuries-old Roman Baths. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, this is a city where an independent, creative and unique style combine to make it one with plenty to attract lovebirds. The fi ve-star Gainsborough Bath Spa (
www.thegains
boroughbathspa.co.uk) has romance in spades – not to mention being the current AA Hotel of the Year – with rooms from £255.
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