Romance and Roses

With Father’s Day a dim and distant memory – it’s time to focus on the ladies – and the Cotswolds are the perfect place for an indulgent day or, even better, weekend away.  Whether you’re looking for rest and relaxation, romance, pampering, great food - or any combination of them - there’s something for every lady in need of a treat!


The Greenway Hotel & Spa
Check into The Greenway Hotel & Spa in Cheltenham for an indulgence spa day which can be tailored to your own personal desires.  The offer includes a glass of champagne on arrival, full use of the spa facilities, a two course lunch, your choice of selected treatments and a robe, towel and slippers.   


Film nights at Sudeley Castle
For romance on the big screen in a unique Cotswolds setting, check out the Cult Screens series of outdoor film nights at Sudeley Castle and Gardens.   From La La Land to Lost there’s a film for everyone – with lots of seating and eating options! 


Enjoy a night at The Tewkesbury Park Hotel as the town of Tewkesbury gears up for its celebrations of the War of the Roses of 1471.  The Roses Breakaway package includes two nights’ accommodation including breakfast, one three-course evening meal with rose inspired dishes, tickets to Sudeley Castle, traditional afternoon tea for two and one English Garden Spa Treatment per room.  Available until August 1st.


The Twilight Package at Thermae Bath Spa is the ultimate in romance including a light meal and glass of wine in the Springs Restaurant followed by the chance to watch the night fall from the wonderful Rooftop Pool .  Or indulge in the Thermae Together package including a choice of specially designed treatments which couples can enjoy together, a four hour spa session and a delicious meal for two.


Ellenborough Park Hotel
Enjoy a night of pure indulgence at the beautiful Ellenborough Park near Cheltenham.  Their Romantic Retreat offer is available from Tuesdays to Thursdays and includes dinner, bed and breakfast for two as well as a bottle of house champagne. 


Highgrove Gardens
There’s still space on some of the magnificent garden tours at beautiful Highgrove Gardens near Tetbury.  Choose from a Highgrove Garden Individual Tour with Supper or a Highgrove Garden Champagne Tea Tour – the perfect way to see these royal gardens.


Mulberry Cottages
Mulberry Cottages
have a gorgeous selection of romantic retreats, from cosy countryside cottages to apartments and mews close to bustling villages or towns. 


In its past a romantic bolthole to romantic couples like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, the recently refurbished Lygon Arms in Broadway has a romantic ‘Love is in the Air’ package including accommodation, dinner in the Lygon Bar and Grill, a celebratory bottle of Prosecco and a relaxing breakfast in bed for two. 


Berkeley Castle host two of Shakespeare’s romantic classics this summer so grab a picnic and head for the magnificent castle grounds for outdoor theatre to remember.  Tickets for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ are available.

Saltridge Woods (Credit: Ken Long)