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11 romantic weekend breaks in the UK

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Whether you’ve just met or been together for years, nothing beats a night at a romantic weekend break for pure escapism. Fluffy white robes, free-standing bath tubs big enough for two, Champagne chilling in-room, a king-size bed and maybe even a hot tub; what’s not to love? Sometimes eating breakfast in bed at home does the trick, but there really is nothing more decadent than a romantic getaway in a hotel (and you don’t have to wash the plates and sheets afterwards).

Here's our pick of the 11 best romantic weekends away in the UK.

Romantic weekend breaks - Fife Arms, Scotland

Rolltop baths, clashing prints and bonkers murals makes this eclectic pile, set in Scotland’s Cairngorms, feel more achingly cool member’s club than your gran’s living room. Plus the guests are as fancy as the sexy décor – Judi Dench has been spotted taking selfies in the hotel’s library.

Loved up couples can be found sipping the unpronounceable Mousquetaire Assis, a cocktail designed for sharing which comes served in a huge glass contraption with taps. Like a goldfish bowl for adults, it’s a lethal but delicious combination of homemade absinthe, cherry liqueur and gin. Any cocktail-induced cobwebs can be blown away with a romantic walk – the scenery is Game of Thrones level stunning, with waterfalls, woods and deep, rocky gorges nearby.

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Romantic weekend breaks - The Scarlet, Cornwall

An adult-only coastal retreat set on a cliff top overlooking the golden sweep of Mawgan Porth beach, ten minutes down the road from surfing hot spots Newquay and Watergate Bay. It’s super stylish, with glass walls, lots of colourful art work, sculptures and furniture. Rooms are spread over five levels, the higher you go the better the view, and have luxurious extras like a freestanding oval bath, Cornish aromatherapy toiletries, underfloor heating, outside terrace and slippers you’re allowed to take home.

Food is a big part of the Scarlet experience, the restaurant overlooks the beach and, as you’d expect, there’s a strong seafood offering from a kitchen that works closely with the best local fishermen and producers to create dishes like squid ink linguini with crab. Sunset drinks on the rooftop are unmissable and don’t even consider leaving without sitting in one of the log-fired, cliff-top hot tubs.

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Romantic weekend breaks - The Zetter, London

Rooftop studio suites have an outside terrace with amazing city views and a romantic free-standing bathtub, so you can have a cheeky soak together beneath the stars. There are loads of sexy extras too, like Polaroid cameras with a pack of 10 photos, in-room spa treatments and aperitivo hour (6-7pm) with free booze and snacks. No, not some day-old Twiglets, we’re talking crispy ox cheek and courgette flowers.

You can borrow bikes for the day to explore the local area or wander hand-in-hand down Exmouth Market around the corner - it’s a pedestrianised street with one of the capital’s best food scenes (try Moro if you can get in); Oxford Circus is a 20-minute stroll and Tate Modern by the River Thames is a mile away. Oh and we LOVE that brunch is served until an acceptable we-wanted-to-stay-in-bed-together 3pm, including bottomless Bloody Marys and Prosecco. Yes.

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Romantic weekend breaks - Beaverbrook, Surrey

The sweeping driveway, past lakes and woodland, is very Pride and Prejudice, then suddenly an impressive country house appears out of nowhere with a backdrop of Versailles-style gardens and rolling surrey hills. Make sure you pack your swim stuff as the pool is beautiful; there are two restaurants, including a Japanese Grill where you can feast on a 10-course tasting menu that includes a Yellowtail Tiradito and popcorn shrimp with a dipping sauce made of liquid butter that you’ll dream about forever. Sit in the romantically lit bar for a pre-dinner sharpener, the best seat in the house is the enormous velvet sofa ideal for people-watching other guests. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge, where you can lie back on the vast sofas and plan your next manoeuvre - probably ordering the homemade banana and chocolate cake filled with fresh whipped cream to share.

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Romantic weekend breaks - Grantley Hall, Yorkshire

Catch the train to Ripon, the closest town to Grantley Hall and a hub of rich history, then it’s a short taxi ride to some of the most luxurious hotel bedrooms EVER. We're talking perfect white linen, huge squishy pillows, fresh flowers, a polished wood writing desk, white stand alone bath tub surrounded by marble and a beigey-gold colour scheme that looks straight out of the Hollywood Hills.

The extras here are, well, extra, like a pillow menu and audio system that extends to the bathroom (so you can keep listening to your favourite playlist while you soak). There’s a spa too and pack some glam clothes for the evening ‘cause Grantley Hall has SIX restaurants, including zero-km Yorkshire cuisine and Pan-Asian fusion, but the chef’s table at the Shaun Rankin restaurant is top for intimate dining a deux.

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