Dec 2011
With oodles of cosy countryside inns and luxury boutique hotels to choose from, we've got the perfect spot for snuggling up with your loved one on a romantic weekend break.
If style is your bag, book a weekend getaway with Hotel du Vin – our 2009 Small Hotel Group of the Year. Choose from 14 luxury and boutique hotels in central locations, each boasting a trademark bistro with an outstanding wine cellar. For a special occasion, opt for a private dining experience. Alternatively, take a look at our current Small Hotel Group of the Year – Exclusive Hotels.
If a roaring log fire is more your scene, you'll find an array of cosy country hideaways offering gastronomic delights in Room at the Inn.
The Lord Poulett Arms - near Crewkerne, Somerset
Simply oozing character and charm – the perfect spot for a romantic weekend break. A relaxed, imaginatively restored interior mixes Osborne and Little with Farrow and Ball. Flagstones, wooden floors, antique tables and several open fires create a classy, comfortable look throughout. Bedrooms feature style, simple good taste and thoughtful touches aplenty. A modern menu combines a variety of influences with a twist, using local produce.
Nearby: East Lambrook Manor Garden, Forde Abbey Gardens, Willow & Wetlands Visitor Centre, Wenlock Priory.
The White Swan Inn - Pickering, North Yorkshire
This delightful rural hideaway boasts an AA Rosette and an AA Regional Food Award – which means that it sources more than 50% of ingredients from local and regional suppliers. The 16th-century former coaching inn has old beams, oak panelling, flagstone floors, log fires, four-poster beds and immaculate bedrooms.
Nearby: Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, Ryedale Folk Museum, Wolds Way Lavender, Helmsley Walled Garden, North York Moors National Park.
The Cherry Tree Inn - near Henley, Oxfordshire
A stay here guarantees a great pub atmosphere, genuine charm and fantastic food. A mixture of old beams, worn flagstones and crackling log fires combine for a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the bar areas and prove to be the classic backdrop to a wealth of stylish contemporary furnishings. Chunky wooden tables and high-backed chairs lend a sense of occasion to the dining room.
Nearby: Henley River & Rowing Museum, Museum of English Rural Life, Reading Abbey Ruins, The Living Rainforest.
The Eight Bells – Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds
A charming 14th century inn featuring flagstones, tiles, oak beams, large gilt mirrors and cosy fireplaces. The bar is strewn with dried hops and dangling tankards, whilst the kitchen serves British favourites with some Mediterranean and Asian touches.
Nearby: Kiftsgate Court Garden, Hidcote Manor Garden, Broadway Tower, Cotswold Falconry Centre, Sezincote.
If you fancy a more dramatic change of scene, you could fly to Rome or Venice for a weekend. AA Getaways offers great value breaks at handpicked hotels in Rome and Venice. If you do decide to head to Europe, don’t forget to check out our online shop for a great selection of travel guides.
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