An English Valentine's
Spoil the One You Love This Valentine’s Day with Extraordinary Experiences
When a box of chocolates just won't do, treat your other half to a special hotel experience this Valentine's Day. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has an array of unforgettable staycation ideas to spend quality time with loved ones during the most romantic time of year. Treat foodies to a special dinner in a converted private chapel, be serenaded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, or get away from it all with a weekend in the countryside complete with winter walks and warming hot toddies.
Valentine's with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Rubens at The Palace
Celebrate in five-star style at The Rubens at The Palace with an extra special evening which begins with a three-course Valentine's dinner in The English Grill, with a glass of Lanson Champagne to toast. After dinner couples will be whisked away by private chauffeur to Cadogan Hall where they will see a Valentine's Day Opera Gala concert performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. After the show, find a cosy corner in The Rubens' New York Bar to sip on a night cap whilst listening to Sourya, the bar's resident jazz
singer, and retire to one of the hotel's luxuriously appointed rooms.
www.rubenshotel.com
Sweets for your sweetheart at The Chesterfield Mayfair
For sweethearts with a sweet tooth, The Chesterfield Mayfair's Sweetshop Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to indulge in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Dine on a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, homemade chocolate chip and fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream and preserves served alongside homemade pastries and cupcakes inspired by the nation's favourite sweetshop staples, such as Cocacola slices, chocolate fudge éclairs, peanut butter cups, and of course, love heart inspired macarons. The Mayfair hotel's overnight Valentine's experience includes a Sweetshop Afternoon Tea for two, romantically-inspired cocktails in the hotel's Terrace Bar and a special sweets-inspired turndown with a bottle of Champagne.
www.chesterfieldmafair.com.
London's most romantic table at The Milestone Hotel & Residences in Kensington
With one of the most romantic and intimate dining venues in London within its walls, a reservation for dinner at The
Milestone Hotel is sure to make for a memorable occasion. Previously the mansion house’s private chapel, the intimate Oratory is steeped in history and will be illuminated by candlelight for an extra-special evening. For Valentine’s Day, The Oratory is available for private use where a couple can dine on a six-course menu served with a bottle of vintage Champagne which will be sabraged tableside for added theatre. If you’re planning to make the occasion a memorable one, The Milestone can assist with bespoke proposal surprises.
www.milestonehotel.com
A Night Under the Stars at Hotel 41 in Belgravia
Tripadvisor’s number one UK hotel, Hotel 41, is the perfect retreat for couples visiting London for a romantic weekend. The hotel’s Conservatory Suite is an effortlessly romantic, glass-topped space looking up to the night sky. Couples can spend a ‘Night Under the Stars’ in the suite, equipped with a telescope for star gazing, an astrological map and the chance to name a star after a loved one. Champagne and a hamper of treats can also be arranged to celebrate an extraspecial moment under the moonlight. Couples can also dine à la carte or can indulge in endless complimentary treats from Hotel 41’s ‘Plunder the Pantry’ in the Executive Lounge which offers cream tea in the afternoon, evening canapés, a hot dish, snacks, nibbles and treats throughout the night.
www.41hotel.com A countryside getaway at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa in Dorset
Surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside, the village of Evershot is home to the charming country house hotel, Summer Lodge. Couples enjoying a weekend away in Dorset can plan a bracing walk through frosted landscapes with a warming flask of hot toddy or hot chocolate to take with them. Summer Lodge has selected the most romantic spots on countryside walks in the heart of idyllic Dorset to make Valentine’s weekend even more special. Couples returning from a long country walk will be welcomed into Summer Lodge’s restaurant which will be serving a delicious, locally-sourced seven-course tasting menu.
www.summerlodgehotel.com A cottage escape in the grounds of Ashford Castle in the West of Ireland
The 13th Century Ashford Castle which overlooks the serene Lough Corrib is the epitome of fairytale romance, however it’s the hotel’s secluded Hideaway Cottage that makes the ideal romantic retreat. Formerly the Castle’s boathouse, the cottage has been lovingly restored and offers breathtaking 180 degree lake views afforded by its location on the shores of the lough. Couples can enjoy the amenities of the Castle and its 350 acre estate, while also dining privately on the deck overlooking the lake, or in the cosy confines of the cottage. With a host of personal, thoughtful touches and services including a dedicated room service attendant and housekeeper, couples are promised a luxurious Irish experience like no other.
www.ashfordcastle.com