The perfect retreats for Valentine’s Day: 3 extra special holiday cottages

With just over a month until Valentine’s Day, now is the perfect time to book that romantic holiday cottage.

Here are 3 extra special offerings:

The Summerhouse, Eyton-on-Severn, Shropshire

What’s so special? The Summerhouse is a rare surviving example of an Elizabethan banqueting tower, fully restored by the Vivat Trust.

Featuring two conjoined octagons, the larger one provides the living space over two floors whilst the smaller one houses the fine oak spiral staircase, which climbs round its magnificent newel to a platform, with spectacular views across rural Shropshire.

Sleeping just two, the tower is the perfect romantic retreat, with a log burning stove, impressive four poster bed and history dating back to the seventeenth century.

The Summerhouse can be booked for 7 nights for £590 from 10^th February

Rose Cottage, High Bickington, Devon

What’s so special? Nestled in a quiet Devon village, Rose Cottage is a romantic 18th century thatched hideaway with 21st century luxuries – the perfect cottage for romantics.  Decorated in a french shabby-chic style with luxury furniture, it has an amazing double copper bath and a private hot tub in the garden.

This grade II listed, 5 star cottage also features mod cons including a huge 3D TV (glasses supplied!), Bose surround sound, Blu-ray DVD, WiFi and a Sonos music system throughout.  The perfect escape for the high-tech gadget lover!

Rose Cottage sleeps up to 4 and can be booked for 7 nights for £1,300 from 10^th February

The Workshop, Badingham, Suffolk

What’s so special? Sleeping 2 in one bedroom, this 5 star spacious contemporary conversion of a Victorian stable building has huge bi-fold doors opening out on to a one acre wildflower meadow.

Complete with modern features including a wood-burning fire, large flat screen TV and iPod docking station, its open plan layout is perfect for showcasing pieces by designers such as Eero Saarinen, Tolomeo Mega and Arne Jacobson.

The Workshop can be booked for 7 nights for £676 from 10^th February