Editor’s choice: 2016 Romantic Hotels
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looking for a romantic hotel? there’s nothing more romantic than staying in a hotel with someone you love – so we’ve handpicked the top ten of our romantic hotels to ensure you have a stay to remember. our hotels have been independently reviewed and rated for their ambience, charm and welcome.

Editor’s choice: 2016 Romantic Hotels

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Little Sark

‘Paradise,’ write readers on their ‘umpteenth’ stay at this rose-smothered, whitewashed hotel on a tiny, car-free island.
  • weddings
  • child_friendly
  • walking
  • garden
  • exceptional_value
  • honeymoon
  • seaside
  • bird_watching
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • dog_friendly
  • romantic
  • wildlife_watching
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • outdoor_dining
  • foodie
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Portobello Hotel

Portobello Hotel

London

There is still bags of bohemian spirit in this legendary rock and roll hotel converted from two neoclassical mansions, thanks to its eclectic collection of rooms containing many pieces from nearby Portobello market.
  • value
  • bandb
  • wi-fi
  • romantic
  • child_friendly
  • dog_friendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
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Porthscatho

Fiona and Paul Robinson’s New England-inspired hotel, with ‘magnificent views over Gerrans Bay’, ticked all the boxes for a reader this year, from the ‘wonderful people’ to ‘food that is too good to be true’.
  • child_friendly
  • walking
  • garden
  • wi-fi
  • romantic
  • seaside
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • gourmet
  • view
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • golf
  • parking
  • boutique
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Burgh Island Hotel

Burgh Island Hotel

Bigbury-on-Sea

This decadent Art Deco grande dame, set on its own tidal island, ‘harks back to a more glamorous age’, and a recent refurbishment has been given the thumbs up by faithful regulars.
  • weddings
  • bird_watching
  • value
  • wi-fi
  • parking
  • romantic
  • tennis
  • seaside
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • outdoor_pool
  • historic
  • view
  • eco-friendly
  • wildlife_watching
  • honeymoon
  • garden
  • spa
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Gilpin Hotel and Lake House

Gilpin Hotel and Lake House

Windermere

This luxurious country house hotel (Relais & Châteaux) offers ‘indulgent’ rooms, Michelin-starred dining, spacious grounds, legions of staff, and ‘comfort in all the right places’.
  • weddings
  • golf
  • walking
  • garden
  • value
  • spa
  • wi-fi
  • romantic
  • honeymoon
  • country_house
  • indoor_pool
  • conference_meeting
  • wine
  • hot_tub_jacuzzi
  • for_wine-lovers
  • gourmet
  • parking
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • wildlife_watching
  • vegan-friendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • disabled_facilities
  • dog_friendly
  • foodie
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Tor Cottage

Tor Cottage

Lifton

In its own secluded wooded valley, this B&B is ideal for guests who want to come and go as they please.
  • walking
  • bird_watching
  • garden
  • value
  • fishing
  • bandb
  • wi-fi
  • outdoor_pool
  • adults-only
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • wildlife_watching
  • good_value
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The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory

Boscastle

The old rector was none other than the great-grandfather of Sally Searle, who, with husband Chris, welcomes guests to their loved and lived-in Victorian home.
  • walking
  • bird_watching
  • garden
  • value
  • dog_friendly
  • bandb
  • wi-fi
  • exceptional_value
  • romantic
  • historic
  • good_value
  • parking
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • electric_charging_point
  • great_breakfast
  • hot_tub_jacuzzi
  • eco-friendly
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The Old Railway Station

The Old Railway Station

Petworth

Built in 1892 to enable the Prince of Wales to travel to Goodwood Racecourse, Petworth’s railway station has been ‘lovingly restored’ into a ‘remarkable’ B&B.
  • garden
  • value
  • bandb
  • wi-fi
  • parking
  • romantic
  • historic
  • walking
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • disabled_facilities
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • honeymoon
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Last updated: February 14, 2017