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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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In the mood for a get-away-from-it-all romantic break? You're in luck! We've found 10 brilliant locations - ranging from a chocolate-themed hotel to a renovated pigsty - for a loved-up trip with a difference. So what are you waiting for? Pack your naughty knickers and go...
By Jane Murphy
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Bournemouth's Chocolate Boutique
For a super-indulgent mini-break, head to the chocolate-themed hotel, in Bournemouth's fashionable Soho Quarter. You can sign up for a chocolate-making workshop to rustle up your own truffles, if the fancy takes you. But if you'd prefer to savour the atmosphere in your choccie-themed room, you may like to call room service for a chocolate fountain (£30) and bottle of Cava (£19.99) to help the romance along. Delicious!
Book it! Nightly room rates at the Chocolate Boutique Hotel range from £32.50 to £80 per person. Find out more at www.iknow-dorset.co.uk.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Lawrence Castle
Perched high on Devon's Haldon Hill, Lawrence Castle is a Grade II-listed triangular tower, the top floor of which has been converted into a plush apartment with all mod cons. If you can tear your eyes away from your partner for a second or two, take a peep out of the windows and you'll be treated to stunning views of Dartmoor, Exmoor and the River Exe valley. There's a gorgeous roof terrace, too.
Book it! Prices for a three-night stay start from £325, or you can stay all week from £485. Find out more here.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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ake Vyrnwy Hotel, Snowdonia
No, we're not talking muddy boots and mountain-climbing. For a dirty weekend with a difference, head to the four-star Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, set within a 24,000-acre nature reserve on the fringes of Snowdonia. The two-night Muddy Magic break includes a traditional Arabian-inspired mud cleansing ritual that combines the health-enhancing properties of heat and steam to leave you feeling totally relaxed. You can chill out in your lake view room or lie back in the spa pool afterwards. Bliss!
Book it! The Muddy Magic break also includes breakfast, dinner, a walking trail map of the area and chef's picnic. It costs £220 per person; available until 31 March. Find out more at www.lakevyrnwy.com.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Hopetoun Cottage, near Edinburgh
Now, this is what we call a fairytale setting! Hopetoun Cottage is situated in a sunny glade, surrounded by secluded woodland, on the Hopetoun Estate just outside Edinburgh. This gorgeous thatched home has recently been refurbished by Lady Hopetoun herself (ooh - there's posh)! During your stay, you'll get a free tour of Scotland's finest stately home, as well as access to the gardens and wider estate with its herds of roe and red deer.
Book it! Prices for a three-night stay start from £350. Find out more at www.hopetoun.co.uk/thatched-cottage.html.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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The Pigsty, Robin Hood's Bay, N Yorkshire
Don't turn your nose up! This quirky building in Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, may have originally been built as a 19th-century dwelling for two very spoilt pigs. But it's since been converted by the Landmark Trust into a snug-but-smart location for a romantic break. There are lovely views across the surrounding countryside - and the cute living room provides the perfect place to enjoy his 'n' hers bacon sandwiches first thing in the morning!
Book it! Prices for a three-night stay start from £305. Find out more here
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Windermere Suites
Does the idea of the communal breakfast table puts you off booking into a guest house for your romantic break? Well, the Lake District's award-winning Windermere Suites could provide the solution. Developed with couples in mind, each of the eight gorgeous suites features its own lounge and dining area, so guests can enjoy their meals in total privacy. (Some suites even have their own serving hatches!) Staff are also happy to offer a number of romantic extras. Want rose petals scattered on the bed? No problem! Desperate to get your hands on a tickling feather? Just ask!
Book it! Room rates start from £180 per night. Find out more at www.windermeresuites.co.uk.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Custodian's House near Falmouth
OK, maybe feeling permanently unnerved isn't the best way to spend a romantic break. But if you do fancy sharing your trip with ghosts and ghouls, book a self-catering stay in the Custodian's House at Pendennis Castle near Falmouth. The house itself sits high on the steep ramparts with sweeping views across the surrounding scenery. And while you're there, you'll get the chance to experience Pendennis at night. Be warned, though: it's rumoured to house lots of ghosts. So cuddle up and don't have nightmares!
Book it! Prices for a three-night stay start from £347. Find out more at www.english-heritage.org.uk.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Swarkestone Pavilion, Ticknall, Derbyshire
Swarkestone Pavilion is a majestic-looking building near Ticknall, Derbyshire, that's now been turned into the most romantic of self-catering properties by the Landmark Trust. Its crowning glory? A gorgeous private roof terrace with views across the surrounding countryside. The bathroom is at the top of one of the turrets, and you'll need to cross the open terrace to get to it. But just think of it as an opportunity to take an extra peep at the stars at night!
Book it! Prices for a three-night stay start from £268. Find out more here
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Barbara Hepworth House, Carbis Bay, Cornwall
Want some artistic inspiration while you're away? This romantic bolthole in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, is the former home of celebrated sculptor Barbara Hepworth. It's right next to the coastal path and just a two-minute walk from the beach. But even if you don't venture further than the verandah, you can sit back in the apartment and admire the stunning seascape and sunset views that so inspired the property's famous former resident.
Book it! A three-night stay at Pelagos costs from around £210. Find out more at www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk.
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Fancy a dirty weekend?
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Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool
'Love, love me do...' Obviously, it helps if you both love The Beatles for this romantic break to be a success - but then again, who doesn't? The Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool (where else?) is a Fab Four-themed extravaganza - but it also happens to be extremely stylish with a great restaurant and bar. But if you're in the mood for a John-and-Yoko-style bed-in, check into the oh-so-plush Lennon Suite. It boasts a baby grand piano, so you can always leap out of bed and serenade your lover - or mime along to your iPod.
Book it! Room rates at the Hard Day's Night Hotel start at £110 and go up to a more eye-popping £750 for a suite. Find out more at www.iknow-northwest.co.uk.
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