Travel ideas for Valentine's Day

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 Head to the Highlands Spice up your sex life Have a fling in Cumbria

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