So if you fancy something for your better half this Valentine’s Day, read on to discover the most romantic things to do in the Cotswolds:
For a sluggish, snugly romantic weekend away, the Cotswolds are synonymous with these feelings. Honey-stone villages, crackling fires and sunsets so good you just have to stop mid-walk. For Cotswolds Guided Tours, visit //cotswoldtour.co.uk/cotswolds-private-tours/classic-cotswolds-guided-tour/
Pubs with a date night atmosphere
Reserve a table in someplace with low beams, real ales and an open log burner. Have dinner early but stay for dessert and a nightcap. If you are staying then choose a pub that is within walking distance (torch in pocket) as this will make the end of your evenings entertainment more relaxing and less stressful.
Where to watch the sun set in style
A simple way to generate a “wow” moment is an afternoon stroll ending at one of the peaks. Thankfully a lot of the scenery with wide rolling fields and big skies are helping to do some of that heavy lifting, particularly on clear evenings. Begin an hour before sunset, keep the route pretty straightforward and take a warm layer – one thing you soon learn in the Cotswolds is that when the sun disappears, so does most of its warmth.
Here is a list of weekend ideas which are simple and not overdone at the same time:
A half-village walk with café stop between villages
An afternoon at the day spa, then a lengthy dinner
A farm shop picnic: cheese from the neighbourhood, a locally baked loaf and something sparkling.
Sunday slow: laze, brunch then goodbye wander.
Make plans flexible, reserve the important things early and clear room for what is really best – being with each other in a stunning place.