1 BEST FOR: A SUITE STAY
The Grove, Hertfordshire
WHY GO Just 18 miles north of London, The Grove boasts vast grounds, facilities galore and multiple restaurants. But the real draw is its clutch of recently renovated suites, combining modern design with Georgian original features. Just the thing for a special occasion splash-out.
YOUR STAY From the moment you roll up The Grove's winding drive, you'll be impressed by the resort's scale. With forests, a walled garden, art-dotted gardens and golf courses, tennis courts and laser clay-pigeon shooting, there's plenty here vying for your attention. And that's before you even see the Sequoia Spa, featuring treatments by Bamford.
However, everything else falls away when you check into one of the refurbished Mansion Suites. Overlooking the neat lawns and complete with the likes of marbled bathrooms, real fireplaces and free champagne-stocked mini-bars, they're the epitome of romance. Light pours in from rows of Georgian windows, and stylish contemporary furniture provides the perfect place for curling up with your other half. Suddenly, you might not feel like going out at all.
OUT AND ABOUT Most people come just to enjoy the estate - and with so much to see and do here, you should make the most of it. However, if you're itching to explore further afield, the National Trust's Ashridge Estate is just half an hour away.
+ Double rooms from £370 per night and Mansion Suites from £890 per night, including breakfast; thegrove.co.uk
2 BEST FOR: COSY SELFCATERING
Rose Lodge, Cornwall
WHY GO Perfectly styled for just two, this historic self-catering lodge in sleepy Perranarworthal puts all of Cornwall's walking wonders within easy access.
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