A Touch of Romance in Tough Times Mon 12 January 2009
This Valentine’s day, it is time to think out of the box with 74 per cent of us rejecting traditional gifts such as flowers and chocolates in favour of romantic, picturesque weekends away. A survey by holidaylettings.co.uk has shown that while we don’t have as much cash to splash this Valentines as last we are still willing to spend up to £700 on a Valentine’s trip to impress a loved one. The extra care and attention needed to plan a whimsical break for two is sure to impress and a quarter of enquiries for breaks in February made through holidaylettings.co.uk have been for a getaway of up to four days over the Valentine’s weekend. Self catering holiday homes provide the flexibility and freedom that make the surroundings feel like a home from home at a credit crunch busting price.
For those with bigger budgets the more extravagant getaways included Costa Rica, Venice, Prague and Tanzania. If staying closer to home is more your thing apparently The Old Pottery at the foot of the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire also does the trick.
Whimsical Breaks for Two…
 Il Ruscello (watermill), Comano, Tuscany
Sleeps two for £325 per week in February – prices for Valentines weekend are available on request
This lovingly restored stone mill lies nestled on the edge of a picturesque village beside a stream. The property is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the ‘Parco dei Cento Laghi’ virtually on the doorstep and within easy reach of the Ligurian coast and stunning Cinque Terre coastline. The romantic Tuscan hideaway, Il Ruscello, has kept its original character and boasts terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and exposed stone creating a lovely atmosphere. French doors lead onto the terrace and a stone arched doorway takes you into the attractive double bedroom.
Lunigiana is renowned for its castles and some are open to the public along with some interesting museums, including one in Pontremoli where you can see the ancient ‘stelle’ statues. Further afield you can explore the ancient Roman town of Luni, the marble fields of Cararra or visit the caves and thermal springs at Equi Terme.
 Badwell Ash Holiday Lodge, Suffolk
Sleeps two for £730 per week in February – prices for Valentines weekend are available on request
Located in the heart of Mid Suffolk, this luxurious, hand-crafted Scandinavian lodge, offers the ultimate luxury all year round retreat for adults only, creating a perfect romantic break for Valentines Day. The property is an ideal base for exploring the historical market towns and cities, quaint fishing villages, local attractions and stunning coastline of Suffolk and the surrounding areas. Badwell Ash Holiday Lodge comes with its own outdoor hot tub and veranda with BBQ looking out over romantic fishing lakes - private fishing is available to all persons in the lodge free of charge.
The local area includes picturesque market towns such as Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury (the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough), important heritage sites such as Eye and Lavenham and the famous “wool” towns with their tumbled, medieval houses and magnificent churches.
 Paris Tour Eiffel aparthôtel, Central Paris
Sleeps two for £1903 per week in February – prices for Valentines weekend are available on request
Paris, the city of lights, a lover's paradise, capital of style and fashion, an active, modern and trendy metropolis that holds up a mirror to France… Paris is all this and so much more! This romantic apartment stands in the heart of the Ile-de-France, a one of a kind location near Paris and near Disneyland Resort Paris.
On the banks of the river Seine, in the 15th arrondissement, the Paris Tour Eiffel aparthôtel has an imposing view over Paris and its finest monuments: the Invalides, the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero. The property is furnished to a highest standard in a contemporary but cosy style, with a comfortable and luxury furnishing.
View the full selection of Valentines breaks offered by holidaylettings.co.uk can here.
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