Great places for a dirty weekend

Holm House

Fancy a chic romantic bolthole near Cardiff in Wales? Then head to Holm House.

Built in the 1920s with fabulous views of the Bristol Channel, this quirky hotel has just 12 rooms, all furnished to the highest standard.

Rooms from £195-390 per night, but includes three-course dinner and full Welsh breakfast.

The Fallen Angel

Small, exclusive and extravagant is how The Fallen Angel in Durham describes itself.

Some of its ten rooms are theatrical; some simply quirky; others breathtakingly romantic. Nostalgia, passion, emotion and drama intertwine to give this hotel an indescribable personality that oozes from every keyhole. What's not to like?

Rooms from £150-300 per night including full English breakfast.

Zanzibar

Small and stylish, this new hotel in Hastings, East Sussex, is perfect for a romantic romp by the sea.

With just nine rooms, you'll feel perfectly at home. Why not push the boat out and enjoy a champagne breakfast?

Rooms from £99-190, including champagne breakfast, newspapers, parking and a raft of other goodies. For more information, go to www.zanzibarhotel.co.uk

Butley Priory

This fairytale 14th-Century monastery near Woodbridge is set in the wilds of the Suffolk coast.

The six bedrooms all have private bathrooms and the peace and tranquility of the place is sure to appeal to even the most stressed-out city dweller. Relax and enjoy the countryside while rekindling your connection with your lover.

Rooms from £90-175 including full English breakfast. For more information, go to www.butleypriory.co.uk

Malmasion Oxford

If the only way to spend quality time with your lover is to lock the door and throw away the key, this is the place for you.

Housed in an old prison, Malmaison Oxford is a stylish hotel with 94 rooms. If you're feeling wicked, you could even lock yourself away in one of the original cells, with the genuine doors and bars - plus a few more luxuries such as comfy beds and power showers!

For information about prices and booking, go to www.malmaison-oxford.com

Hotel Pelirocco

Brighton's original rock 'n' roll hotel is still up there with our favourites.

This hip boutique hotel boasts funky themed rooms inspired by pop culture, sexy sirens and maverick musicians and is unlike any other hotel in the UK.

The Play Room is the ultimate 'dirty weekend' suite. Dedicated to all things decadent and indulgent, think burlesque, kitsch and sexy boudoir all rolled into one.

For information about prices and booking, go to www.hotelpelirocco.co.uk

The Griffin Inn

This historic inn near Uckfield, East Sussex has been redecorated and modernised, and provides a real haven for the weary traveller.

Romantics should book into the Simon de Montfort room in The Griffin's 18th-century Coach House.

Rooms from £145 per night, including breakfast.

The Witchery by the Castle

Hidden in a collection of historic buildings at the gates of Edinburgh castle, James Thomson's seven theatrical and decadent suites are perfect for those looking to stay in the most indulgent and magical of settings - the perfect antidote to bland hotels.

Lavishly decorated and antique-filled, these suites scream romance with a capital R!

Suites from £295 per night, including full breakfast and a bottle of champagne. For more information, and booking enquiries go to www.thewitchery.com