- Find peace and quiet in this idyllically placed shepherds hut on the Isle of Skye, complete with a wood-burning stove and spectacular views in all directions. You are bound to escape the hectic city life at the Skye Shepherds Hut and can hole up in the romantic retreat that is ideal for couples who like to travel with their four-legged friends as dogs are welcome too. From £90 per night.
- Gorgeously positioned on the Amalfi Coast, this little sanctuary made for two is housed in a 14th century Saracen tower. Occupying the ground floor of the historic building, La Trasita Piccola is styled with crisp white décor and furniture, with a double bedroom gazing out through to the blue of the bay. A door leads out to a private walled terrace under pine tree shade, an idyllic al-fresco dining area with fabulous sea views. Seven nights from £1,901.
- Formerly known as The Six Bells in the 18th century when it was one of the Oxfordshire town's popular inns, Central Woodstock Apartment offers a beautiful blend of the old and new, including a traditional private courtyard with a balcony overlooking the garden and a lounge with a vaulted ceiling. From £103 per night.
- Enjoy the romantic side of glamping in Atlantic Canada at Ridgeback Lodge's Dream Domes, located on the Kingston Peninsula. Each Dome is fitted with huge bay windows, offering stunning views overlooking the surrounding forest and the Lodge's 185-acre grounds. While here, you can enjoy a dip in the two-acre swimming pond and trek the various groomed trails or relax in a romantic setting by the fire. From $150 per night.
- An elegant apartment that has been lovingly and elegantly decorated in 17th-century Venetian style, Caorlina features a spacious living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, bedroom with queen-size bed and a beautiful bathroom made of exquisite Veronese marble. The apartment occupies part of an ancient building overlooking the lagoon and is ideal for a romantic trip to Venice. From £214 per night.
Looking out over the towns of Momjan and Buje from the hilltop village of Merisce, Casa Celestina has uninterrupted views of central Istria and the Adriatic. This 100 year-old Istrian house, ideal for a romantic couple, has been beautifully restored retaining its interior stone walls and beamed wooden ceilings, with the addition of locally crafted worktops and terracotta flooring. From £500 per week.
- Set within a 4,500-acre country estate in Suffolk, this enchanting one-bedroom cottage has no electricity or WiFi and is heated with a wood-fired stove that also provides hot water. Wilderness Reserve's Hex Cottage is decorated with antiques and provides a very special place for lovers hoping to get away from the world and hole up for a weekend. From £250 per night.
Located in the historic centre of Florence, a haven of peace in a garden miles away from the noise of the crowds, this garden loft apartment is an open-planned, luminous and cosy, bohemian space perfect for romantic urbanites. The owner has a house book with local information about the city, a list of their favourite restaurants and food shops, as well as a bottle of the best vintage awaiting guests. From £104 per night.
- One for those who like their hideaways with a touch of the fairytale about them, The Water Tower in Cornwall resembles the legendary tower of Rapunzel. The topsy-turvy tower has a circular room on each floor linked by a spiral staircase with the kitchen at the top, a sitting room below and a double bedroom on the first floor. Three nights from £345.
- Get amorous outdoors at Aromantica Treehouse, a wonderful suspended nest offering an amazing panoramic view of the hills, set among the fragrant linden trees and aromatic herbs of Piedmont. Lovers can relax in the garden which boasts a solarium, swimming pool and even the wine cellars of top quality producers. From £108 per night.
- Set on the shores of Little Harbour on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, Fletch’s Cove is inspired by contemporary Mexican architecture with superb views across the water to St Martin. The one-bedroom villa was designed with comfortable, casual living in mind, and features a large balcony, ideal for lounging, sunbathing or, in the evening, taking in the lights of St Martin. From $3,600 per week.
This cosy thatched cottage forms part of a wing of the owner’s impressive 15th century thatched house and is ideal for a romantic weekend away. Spread over two floors, Happy Cottage has plenty of character including beams and an inglenook fireplace – where lovers can cosy up together after a day of exploring the picturesque Devon countryside and Dartmoor National Park. From £187 for three nights.
- Romantic Salkim Evi is a Thai-style villa tucked away in the mountain village of Islamlar, around 20 minutes from Kalkan. Surrounded by forest with far-reaching views across the mountainside, the remote location makes for a perfect escape for couples. The master bedroom has glass walls, affording splendid views even from the bed - over the pool in one direction and over the mountains in the other. From £151 per night.
This hidden jewel at Kealakekua Bay is the perfect spot for adventurous couples who like to hit the surf. Fall asleep listening to the sound of nearby waves and awaken to the sound of birds at the unusual Kealakekua Bay Cottage, with its ornate wooden furniture and quirky touches, including surf boards on the ceiling. The unique bolthole is surrounded by a tropical landscape, with the ocean just steps away. From £101 per night.
- Set on the picturesque harbour in the popular Cornish village of Mousehole, Harbour Moon is an indulgent, architecturally-adventurous couples' hideaway. The original fisherman's cottage boasts an open-plan bedroom with a wood-burning stove and you can watch the tide roll in from anywhere in the room - giving the romantic bolthole unique seaside charm. From £100 per night.
- For a weekend of indulgence, head for the Indio Lakes near Bovey Tracey in Devon to relax at this wonderful lodge. Overlooking waters created by monks of the nearby In Deo Monastery, Ivy Lodge offers a breathtaking waterside setting. There is a romantic bedroom with a four-poster bed and doors that lead to the enclosed terrace, where you will find your own private summer house with a private hot tub and sun loungers. Three nights from £310.
- Nestled in the branches of a 150-year-old Sycamore, Ackergill Tower's Treehouse provides 180-degree views of the surrounding woodland. Lovers can soak in the large circular bath before retiring to the seven-foot round bed, with a twilight ceiling made for romantics to star gaze. From £995 for three nights.
- A sexy seaside home with amazing sea views, See Saw Sea is spread over three floors and complete with a designer bath and sun-filled roof terrace. The house, in Brighton, has a mirrored wet room big enough for two, a four-poster bed with satin bedding and a bright, keyless door. From £112 per night.