This gorgeous pet friendly barn is tucked by the trees of the Suffolk countryside and makes a great retreat for a couple seeking luxury – especially with its private outdoor hot tub. Deben Barn is named after the river which winds its way through Suffolk, all the way to the sea, which is just a half hour away.

Some of the most romantic countryside in the world can surely be found in the picturesque Cotswolds – and this beautiful thatched cottage puts you in a great place to explore all the area has to offer. Bells Cottage is a historic pet friendly hideaway – perfect for couples with their pooch – with enough charm to knock you over. It’s full of modern comfort, with a huge four-poster bed and swish kitchen perfect for time away, all twinned with 500 years of character and a gorgeous English garden.

Stour Barn is a beautifully designed Suffolk hot tub cottage with vaulted ceilings, massive oak beams and wood flooring. With its eclectic mix of antique and modern furnishing, this single storey barn offers a perfect hot tub break for two in a very relaxed setting just outside the little Suffolk village of Stonham Aspal. And it’s pet friendly too!

Head to this retreat if you want to really wind down in luxury, in peaceful surroundings. Alde Barn Cottage is full of the little – and large – extras that make a holiday special. It includes a huge private hot tub, built in its own indoor-outdoor garden room, just for you, as well as your own log burning fire, a romantic mezzanine bedroom, a nice big garden for you to enjoy, and even a Nespresso coffee machine.

Let’s skip the usual pitch about “getting back to nature,” because Hut 1898 isn’t about roughing it in a field. If you’ve been searching for a lakeside shepherd’s hut with a hot tub in Somerset, Hut 1898 takes glamping and gives it an uncompromising luxury makeover directly on the water’s edge.

Let’s talk about Candlestick Cottage. Because honestly, we might have just found the ultimate hot tub cottage Somerset has to offer. And yes, we know that’s a big statement given how many lovely hideaways dot the West Country, but hear us out.

Need a last-minute romantic escape? Sometimes the best breaks are the spontaneous ones – the “let’s just go this weekend” decisions that turn into the trips you remember for years. And the good news is that last-minute doesn’t mean settling for whatever’s left. Far from it…

Tucked away in beautiful ancient woodlands just outside of Colchester is Heath Hollow. Less than 90 minutes from central London this romantic getaway offers guests the chance to indulge in its huge four poster bed, copper roll top bath and private hot tub, all accompanied by birdsong.

Imagine a hand-crafted timber cabin sitting in a four-acre wildflower meadow by a river. Nothing around you but birdsong, butterflies, and the occasional sheep. A sunken outdoor bath where you can soak under the stars. A hammock by the riverside for afternoon naps. And inside, all the warmth and comfort you could want with none of the distractions of normal life. This is Meadowsweet Bwthyn, and it’s genuinely magical.

Right, picture this: a beautifully designed shepherd’s hut perched on a hillside in Anglesey with nothing but stunning views across RSPB wetlands, a few friendly alpacas for company, and your own wood-fired hot tub with an overhead cover so you can use it even when the Welsh weather decides to be… well, Welsh.

This multi award winning, 5* romantic hideaway sits between two superb pubs (one of which is Gin Pub of The Year and has also been winner of The Best Rural Pub in Britain) and yet, despite its superb location it feels like a secret escape from the world. With copper hot tub style bath! Winner of Best Accommodation in Cheshire 2026 and nominated by Muddy Cheshire Awards as a finalist in the Top 10 most romantic places to stay.

For lovers of luxury and the wild outdoors, we think Knoydart House Studio ticks pretty much every box. The remote location in one of Scotland’s last wildernesses combined with real boutique style furnishings and what has to be the best hot tub view in the Highlands makes this one of our top romantic retreats in Scotland. One well behaved dog welcome.

There’s a barn near Nantwich that somebody has turned into something quite unique. Unique in the sense that it used to house cows and now houses a hidden bath by a real fire, a mezzanine bedroom, a second bath tucked under the stars outside, leather sofas, surround sound, and furniture made from things that used to be other things entirely.

There are Cheshire romantic breaks and then there are the ones you find yourself describing to people months later, with the quiet smugness of someone who got there first. The Bar-th Room Suite tends to produce the second kind. It sits inside a three-storey Georgian townhouse right in the centre of Nantwich - spread across its two private floors, with no shared spaces and no other guests to accidentally encounter on the way to the bathroom. Which, given the bathroom, is rather the point

Right, let’s talk about Woodlands Glencoe. Because honestly, we might have just found the perfect romantic break in Scotland. And yes, we know that’s a bold claim given Scotland is essentially one giant romantic
backdrop, but hear us out.

Just look at that bed! This is a romantic luxury cottage with direct access to Tunstall Forest leading to Snape and the Arts & Music Centre there and onwards to the seaside at Aldeburgh. This luxury cottage will appeal to pet owners who want a more luxurious cottage and love authentic character, antique furnishings and great walks. The cottage also benefits from a bath and a cosy log burning stove.

Is this the best five star holiday cottage in the Lake District? The Old Hay Shed offers super stylish and spacious accommodation over two levels in the picturesque foodie village of Cartmel. And with its stunning vaulted master bedroom suite including a huge freestanding bath and walk-in shower this cottage can compete with some of the best hotels in The Lake District.

We know what you’re thinking. “Romantic break in Britain? But what about the weather? And Italy exists!” Fair points, all. We’re not going to pretend British weather is Mediterranean or that our beaches rival the Caribbean. We’re not delusional. But here’s the thing: the UK is actually spectacularly good for romantic breaks. Not in spite of being Britain, but because of it. Let us explain why you should seriously consider staying put.