Home Page Skip Navigation

Explore Wiltshire

  • Swindon - Swindon
  • Salisbury - Salisbury and Stonehenge
Visitor Review

 Your Itinerary Planner

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

List All My Saved Itineraries

Romantic breaks for every budget in Wiltshire

11 January 2010

As the original home of the classic country house hotel, the county of Wiltshire is the perfect choice for a Valentine's Day break. Not only is there a wide selection of these types of hotels but there are also numerous smaller, inexpensive properties offering delightful accommodation for couples.

Wiltshire is an ideal destination for a romantic break, the county is home to beautiful villages, complete with elegant shops, delis and pubs. These are all surrounded by rolling countryside where couples can enjoy a romantic relaxing walk before picking up some local goodies or enjoying an old fashioned pub lunch. Below is a selection of options for a romantic holiday:

Romance on a budget

  • Castle Combe is arguably England's prettiest village and a great location for a romantic break. Thorngrove Cottage, is a beautiful property located in a private lane in the centre of the village. The four star property offers bed and breakfast in three en-suite rooms. Prices start from just £35 per person, per night, based on two sharing. The local village offers two pubs, plus a Michelin starred restaurant meaning couples can save on accommodation yet splurge on dinner and drinks. For more information visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/where-to-stay/thorngrove-cottage-p32343 or call 01249 782607.

Romantic city breaks

  • The city of Salisbury offers plenty of romantic locations for visitors from the famous water meadows through to the stunning Cathedral where a Tower Tour takes visitors on a journey up to the base on the iconic spire - a great location for a proposal! The Best Western Red Lion Hotel is located in a vine filled courtyard in the centre of the city and offers charming character filled accommodation. Double rooms start from £105 per night including breakfast. Dining is not a problem in Salisbury as there is a huge range of restaurants on the doorstep and some excellent pubs and bars for late night drinking. For more information and reservations visit www.the-redlion.co.uk or call 01722 323334.

Self-catering breaks for couples

  • It's hard to find a more romantic town than Bradford-on-Avon, with its Cotswold stone buildings, narrow streets and river winding right through the centre. Located near the centre of town is the lovely four star Kemble Cottage, a delightful self-catering property. The property features high quality furnishings, exposed beams, stone walls and a four poster bed - it's ideal for a romantic break. Stay in February for just £395 per week. For reservations visit www.kemble-cottage.co.uk or call 01225 309399.

Ultimate luxury romantic breaks

  • Throw caution to the wind and book the ultimate romantic break at Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa. This five star hotel offers everything couples could wish for from a romantic retreat including spa with double treatment room, indoor pool, fine dining restaurants, luxury bedrooms and beautifully appointed public rooms complete with open fires. Rates in 2010 start from £280 per night, including breakfast. For further information and reservations visit www.lucknampark.co.uk or call 01225 742777.

For more accommodation and ideas of romantic activities in Wiltshire visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/days-out-and-short-breaks/romance