7 min readFor Valentine’s treats, honeymoons and loved-up weekend breaks, fall madly in love with Bristol’s most romantic rooms...
Love is in the air: Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin
Clifton’s elegant old lady has re-emerged as a bright young thing following a major refurbishment under the Hotel du Vin brand. Decorated in deep, dark colours, with an original fireplace and awe-inspiring views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the glamorous Laurent Perrier suite (pictured below) has his and hers bath tubs.
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Passion thriller: Harbour Hotel Bristol
The corner suites in this luxurious Old City hotel, feature contemporary roll-top tubs, lavish furnishings, lofty ceilings, high beds dressed with light-as-a-feather duvets and tall windows which look out at historic Corn Street or St Nicholas Market. Make sure to take advantage of the hotel's restaurant The Harbour Kitchen and the subterranean spa housed in two converted banks.
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Style and substance: Artist Residence
Choose from an array of individually designed rooms, with the jewel in the crown being the ‘Artist Suite’ overlooking leafy Portland Square with floor-to ceiling windows, carved wood bed and a 19th century style bathtub in the bedroom, as well as its own comfy seating area & dining table. Or opt for the ‘Club Suite’ with its exposed brick walls and French style cast iron bathtub. Don't miss the cocktails and brunch options at downstairs restaurant The Boot Factory.
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Gorgeous Georgian: Berkeley Suites
You and your beloved can experience all the romance and grandeur of staying in a stunning Georgian crescent. The 5 luxury suites have their own floor and are the perfect places to snuggle down and get cosy. Berkeley Suites is also located moments away from leafy Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower with views over the city to wow even the most romantic types.
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Period drama: Bristol Marriott Royal
Next door to Bristol Cathedral, this is one of Bristol’s oldest and most iconic hotels (Hollywood idol, Cary Grant is on the roll-call of illustrious former guests). Go for a Four Poster Suite, with a modern take on the grandest of beds.
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One of these nights: Beech House
A cut above the usual serviced apartments, this is self-catering with a dash of boutique hotel. A marriage of period features and playful contemporary design, all the studios and home-from-home apartments come with Hypnos beds, rain showers in high-spec bathrooms and a great location between Clifton Village and the Harbourside. We love Apartment 4 (pictured below) with its loungey living space and pretty pink-and-scarlet fabrics.
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Rockets on the roof – Brooks Guest House
On the rooftop of Brooks Guest House, a small collection of metal-clad ‘Rockets’ – similar to the classic American Airstream caravan – sit in an Astroturf garden, four storeys above St Nick’s Market. Each gleaming Rocket-on the-Roof (pictured below) has a double bed, a micro bathroom, disco-colour LED mood lights and views of the spires and rooftops of Bristol’s Old City.
Image - Retro Rockets at Brooks Guesthouse
Room with a view: The Bristol
Part of the Doyle Collection, The Bristol is the city’s only waterfront hotel. Boutique-style rooms overlook the bustling Floating Harbour with its boats, bridges and lively nightlife. Dine in the hotel’s River Grille, hop on board a Bristol Ferry Boat, or take a romantic walk along the wharfs to Brunel’s SS Great Britain.
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Spa spectacular: Aztec Hotel & Spa
This impressive hotel has won awards and accolades for both its spa and restaurant Curious Kitchen. The wellness suite has four treatment rooms, a tranquil relaxation suite, heated pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi with access to a lake side terrace. Their Bath Butler Service means you can order a menu of spa treatments to your room with optional fizz.
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Anatolian romance: Berwick Lodge
Named after ancient Anatolian civilisations, the rooms at Berwick Lodge - on the northern edge of Bristol - combine the grandeur of an Ottoman palace with the elegance of an English country house. Lydia has a vast half-tester bed, a huge tiled bathroom (pictured below) and large bay window overlooking the gardens with a glimpse of the Severn Estuary through a bower of trees.
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Bubbly and twin baths: Hotel du Vin Bristol
In this converted 18th century sugar warehouse, every room is named after a classic wine or a vineyard – the ultimate being the glamorous Verve Clicquot room. With a king-size bed, velvety, earthy décor, a comfy lounge and a pair of side-by-side roll-top tubs in an indulgent bathroom, the split-level city suite has got love written all over it.
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A grand affair: De Vere Tortworth Estate
Grade II* listed and set in rolling Gloucestershire countryside, this magnificent pile has been the family seat of the Ducie family since 1631. Now it’s had a 21st century make-over – freshening up old rooms with a new take on a traditional British look (tweeds, leather and linens) and adding eleven new bedrooms and suites. In the giant Kipling Suite (pictured above left) you get in-room dining, a large lounge area, fluffy robes, slippers, luxury toiletries and enough room to swing a lion. You can also enjoy drinks, afternoon tea or dinner in their grand 1853 Restaurant & Bar.
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Royal splendour: Thornbury Castle
Things didn’t turn out too well for the young Tudor Queen, but this magnificent 16th century castle once played the love-nest for Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - and the place oozes history (think oak panelling, roaring fires, and a dungeon dining room). Choose from 28 splendid bedchambers all with truly king-size beds: the 10-footer in the Tower Room is said to be the widest in Britain.
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Rural retreat: The Newt in Somerset
Enjoy a tranquil countryside escape at this country house, spa and gardens. Relax in the spa with its indoor-outdoor pool, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms, explore the Medieval Herb garden, or enjoy a proper washdown in the hammam. Book their Great Garden Escape, which includes first class train travel from London and a weekend of treats included in your stay.
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Garden relaxation: THE PIG near Bath
Combining top quality food, luxurious surroundings and indulgent spa treatments in their garden potting sheds, THE PIG is a real treat. Order from their hyper-local 25-mile menu, enjoy a foraged cocktail and explore the quirky rooms throughout this beautiful country house hotel.
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For techno lovers: The Village Hotel Club Bristol
Order room service or choose entertainment with your Amazon Echo virtual concierge at the UK’s 30th Village Hotel Club – the brand’s most high tech offering yet. In Filton, on the northern edge of Bristol, this millennial-friendly ‘urban resort’ has its own pub, restaurant and a leisure centre with an indoor pool and high-tech gym.
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Mendip memories: Yeo Valley Properties
Book into one of the luxury properties on the Yeo Valley farm estate, with converted the Wills Barn providing views of Blagdon Lake and the Chew Valley. Cosy up in front of the log fire, put your favourite flick on the film projector or toast some marshmallows at the fire pit.
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