Celebrate Valentine's Day in style this year with these romantic destinations. Try your luck at finding a luxury diamond pendant on your pillow, or spice up your sex life with the ultimate in spa packages
A diamond place to stay
While many hotels think champagne and chocolates are the epitome of the turndown service, The Waterhead Hotel, situated on the shores of Windermere in the Lake District, is taking it one step further.
They've declared February the month of romance, and one lucky couple will find a diamond pendant on their pillow as a permanent reminder of their stay in the Lakes. The pendant, designed by Boodles jewellers, is a Roulette Pendant set with a collection of diamonds mounted in 18-carat white gold, and is worth £2,000.
So, if you're planning a romantic break, with perhaps a little extra sparkle, check out The Waterhead Hotel. This four-star town house hotel is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. www.elh.co.uk
Head to the Highlands
This Valentine's Day, head for the Highlands of Scotland and stay in the Boat Shed overlooking the shores of Loch Awe. Voted the Most Romantic Hotel in Scotland in 2006, the Boat Shed is part of the Ardanaiseig hotel, but is set apart from the main house.
Its chic, contemporary furnishings and secluded location make it the perfect escape for insatiable romantics. Lie in the king-size bed and enjoy panoramic views of the loch through the full-length glass wall, or wallow in the double bath enjoying the picture-book views of the craggy mountain peaks.
The main hotel has 16 bedrooms which are sumptuously furnished with views of either the gardens or the loch. If you're feeling energetic, a variety of country sports are available or the hotel can organise seaplane and boat tours. Then, in the evening, relax and enjoy one of the best restaurants in the Highlands where you can enjoy a five-course tasting menu, featuring fresh, locally caught fish, seafood and game. www.ardanaiseig.com
Spice up your sex life
If you've lost your 'va-va-voom', the Leela Kovalam Kempinski Resort in Kerala may be able to help. It's offering a new spa package specially designed to relight the fire in your relationship.
The unique aphrodisiac treatment package draws on the ancient Indian art of Ayurveda and promises to improve sexual prowess for those seeking contentment and pleasure between the sheets. You can choose an intensive five-day course or a more leisurely 28-day package. Specially trained Ayurvedic therapists can custom-make a programme to suit your needs.
Aphrodisiac packages must be pre-booked before travel, but if your sex life is fine, you can always relax and enjoy the five-star luxury of the resort, which stands on top of a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea. www.theleela.com
Have a fling in Cumbria
If you fancy getting back to nature, but don't want to rough it, the Luxury in a Farm group might be just for you. The moment you fling back the curtains in your luxurious Cumbrian farm bedroom, you'll find a view to die for, as a room with a view is one of the qualifying criteria for the group.
And you'll be treated to four or five-star luxury throughout your stay, as some of the farms have original rolltop baths to wallow in, plasma televisions to curl up in front of or a Bose music system to listen to while lazing in front of a real fire. As it's in the Lake District, there's plenty to see and do, with market towns nearby and beautiful scenery to explore.
The more adventurous can book extras including a hot-air balloon, or arrange for a picnic to be delivered by Land Rover. For the romantics, they'll even place a photo of your loved one on the mantelpiece before you get there!
Some of the farms sleep just two, while others offer accommodation for up to eight people, so whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or the chance to spend time with friends and loved ones, you'll be in for a treat. www.luxuryinafarm.co.uk