To mark Valentine’s Day 2024, we’ve rounded up some of the best and most unusual places for a romantic getaway, whether it’s on the day itself, subject to availability, or to buy as a gift for you and your partner on a future date.
5. Jesmond Dene House, Jesmond, Newcastle
One of the best, and most stylish, boutique hotels in the region, Jesmond Dene House with its ever-changing artworks and strong design aesthetic is an art-lover's dream. Its excellent restaurant boasts views of the lush green dene, while its rooms offer something different from the norm. Photo: JPI Media
6. Treehouses, Ramside Hall Hotel, County Durham
Ramside Hall's treehouses opened in 2020 and have proved a real talking point in the region. There's four larger treehouses as well as smaller A-frame treehouses designed for couples. Expect pure luxury with sunken hot tubs, copper baths and the option of food delivered to your door. A special stretch golf buggy will take you to the door of your treehouse which overlooks the hotel's award-winning golf course. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Rockliffe Hall, near Darlington
Book the Spa Garden at Rockliffe Hall for first class service and panoramic views of the immaculate grounds at this five-star golf and spa hotel in the quiet village of Hurworth, on the edge of the County Durham and North Yorkshire border. Photo: Submitted
8. The Impeccable Pig, Sedgefield, County Durham
An overnight stay and meal at this restaurant with rooms will leave you feeling as happy as pigs in muck. With so many restaurant openings following decor trends, it’s refreshing to find a venture that’s gone out on a limb and crafted its own colourful personality to set it apart from its contemporaries. Each of the boutique rooms has their own style and charm and come with either copper baths and hot tubs. Photo: Submitted