For lovers seeking a Valentine’s escape the North East provides a bewitching, enchanting and sensual experience. From romantic walks hand-in-hand down wind-swept beaches, to exceptional dinners by roaring fires, prepared with the freshest local food, to inspirational castles with intriguing ghost stories, the North East provides the perfect setting for couples looking for a memorable getaway.
This Valentine’s Day, courting couples can rediscover their romantic instincts by losing themselves in the passionate places of the North East. They can enjoy the region’s profusion of natural beauty, array of luxury accommodation and variety of sensual gastronomic delights.
Nature loving couples can surround themselves in the region’s exquisite and dramatic natural beauty, which will reawaken fiery passions. Northumberland’s breathtaking Bamburgh Beach, with its glimmering golden sands, will stimulate the senses Loving partners can also voyage back in time to the ancient and bewitching Bamburgh Castle and take comfort in each other as they sense lingering ghosts and hear dark tales of bloody mystery.
For lovers searching for idyllic isolation, Northumberland’s Holy Island of Lindisfarne, only accessible at low tide, offers a secluded setting for an escape from the trials of everyday life. Renowned for its spirituality, the island’s stunning views of the striking Northumberland coastline are best discovered on horseback; unearthing ancient tales of romance, scandal and seduction.
The North East is renowned for its culinary creativity and over Valentine’s weekend there is an abundance of the finest food to delight the senses. Valentine’s visitors can indulge in local gastronomy at the region’s most romantic locations. The Treehouse, located at the heart of Alnwick Garden entwined amid branches, is the perfect place to enjoy mouth watering cuisine and to rediscover the art of seduction by a roaring log fire. The restaurant boasts the best of regional food; fresh, local seafood and the most succulent organic meats from Northumberland’s exceptional farms.
Finally, when the day is complete, couples can retreat to some of the finest bedrooms in Britain. The red and velvet Victorian Le Boudoir suite at the Fallen Angel boutique hotel offers a quirky and provocative setting, with views of the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral and Castle, where lovers can rediscover their sensuality this Valentine’s. Couples can also indulge themselves in the hotels special Valentine’s Day menu and be seduced by Cupid’s ice cream glory delight.
For a more traditional experience the 5 star luxury Rockliffe Hall hotel is only 20 miles from Durham, located within the picture perfect village of Hurworth, on the banks of the sparkling waters of the River Tees. Here lovers can enjoy a gentle stroll in the gorgeous rural surroundings, or get pampered in one of the UK’s largest spas.
Or for a truly indulgent treat, the world renowned Georgian Matfen Hall Hotel is complete with 21st Century spa and set in 3,00 acres of beautiful Northumberland countryside, only a short drive from Newcastle. It offers the perfect backdrop for lovers seeking pure escapism. Over the Valentine’s weekend they are offering a once in a lifetime luxury experience, including a delicious romantic meal set in the hotel’s cosy Library Restaurant.