Cottages for couples – the perfect romantic getaway

Arranging that romantic break away is a wonderful way to spend time with the person you love. If you don't fancy the idea of a hotel break, why not arrange that special holiday at a cottage in the middle of the countryside?

Long, romantic walks, snuggling up by an open fire in a traditional cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside or next to the beach or just lazing around in mature, cottage gardens – it's the ideal way to recharge your batteries and perhaps recharge your romance!

The south west of England is one of the most beautiful and popular locations in the UK and with so much to see and do, it's hardly surprising that holiday cottages for couples are in such demand in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. From the dramatic coastal walks of the North Cornish coastline to the gentle, rolling countryside of the South Hams, the region has an endlessly changing landscape that invokes romance and relaxation. The countryside has been an inspiration to artists and writers for centuries and has been the setting for some of the greatest love stories in literature. Holidays in this glorious part of the world are perfect for couples looking to just be together without all the invasiveness of a hotel holiday.

Holiday cottages for couples are often smaller than family cottages but with excellent facilities, exceptional standards of presentation and spectacular surroundings, and they have all been chosen for their intimacy and comfort. From traditional, stone built cottages on the wilds of Dartmoor and Exmoor to thatched cottages in the green valleys of south Devon or fisherman's cottages on the coast of Cornwall, there's a perfect location to suit any taste. The West Country is renown for its exceptional local produce and has dozens of award-winning restaurants, so if you don't fancy cooking every night at your holiday cottage, the opportunities to eat out in style are always plentiful.

Many of the cottages available are also pet-friendly so if you and your partner enjoy walking the dog there's no reason for your pet to be left behind on your break away. Transport links to the West Country are now excellent, meaning that a romantic break away can be as short or as long as you like – a couple of days in a picture-postcard cottage in the heart of Devon is just as romantic as a weekend in Paris.

But it's not just old-world charm and roses around the doors – Devon and Cornwall also have some exquisite modern apartments that offer the height of luxury and ultra-modern living spaces. These holiday cottages for couples offer both five-star living accommodation and stunning surroundings, often with panoramic ocean views or in the heart of local communities. Because holiday cottages are such an important part of the local economy, suppliers go out of their way to provide outstanding quality and value for money. All cottages are fully appointed with the best appliances, furnishings and decorations, making them comfortable, homely and a pleasure to stay in.

A cottage holiday is an ideal alternative to hotels or even camping and makes a perfect romantic getaway for couples at any time of year. Choosing to holiday in the West Country opens you both up to a totally new experience in stunning surroundings – guaranteed to rekindle the romance in any relationship.