THE BEST BABY-MAKING BREAKS
Feeling broody? Take your man on one of these breaks for a little overnight R&R – that’s romance and reproduction
THE CARAVAN OF LOVE
You won't need a sign reading 'Don't come a-knocking if the caravan's
a-rocking' if you stay at this cute Romany gypsy 'vardo'. It's tucked away
in a field, with a view of the foothills of Wales' Black Mountains. The
restored caravan is compact, but the charm of its carved and painted
interior means it's the perfect place to get intimate. You won't be roughing
it though as next door there's an adorable cabin with all the mod cons, from
a roll-top bath to a CD player. Prices start from £65 per couple, per night,
for a minimum stay of two nights. Visit Cottage-holiday-wales.co.uk
for more information.
THE AMORE ESCAPE
The Italians certainly know how to do romance, and there's something about
the water and picturesque palaces of Venice that will get every visitor hot
under the collar. The Palazzo Sant'Angelo, on the Grand Canal, is in a prime
location with its own jetty, so you can arrive by water taxi. Book the Love
In Venice package and that's thrown in, as is a gondola ride, candlelit
dinner, trip to the glass factory on the nearby island of Murano and a night
out at the casino. What happens when you return to your room is your
business... A three-night Love In Venice package in a junior suite starts
from around £1,100 per couple. Visit Sinahotels.com
for more information.
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THE DELUXE DEN
The ultimate luxury love-in, Washbourne Court in the Cotswolds combines
country house romance with uber-cool interior design. It's set in four acres
of grounds in the gorgeous village of Lower Slaughter in Gloucestershire,
but you won't see any of that if you order the hotel's aphrodisiac
room-service menu, designed to make you feel frisky. There's also a Coco de
Mer goodie bag on offer to newlyweds, containing naughty treats to get you
in the mood. Prices start from £135 per room, per night, including
breakfast, and the lurve kit is £95. Visit Washbournecourt.co.uk
.
THE HIP HIDEAWAY
With a name like Adam & Eve, it's no surprise that this stylish hotel in
Antalya, Turkey, was designed with couples in mind. Even the most basic
rooms are an artful blend of white-washed, mirrored minimalism, and have a
jacuzzi for two and a 'therapy bed' offering, erm, sensual massage. There
are also seven swimming pools to choose from, a beach and 19 restaurants and
bars. Basic 'Design' rooms start from around £210 per room, per night
(Adamevehotels.com). Flights to Antalya airport, 22 miles from the Adam &
Eve, start from £229.99 return. Visit Flythomascook.com
.
THE HAPPY ENDING
If an old-fashioned dose of romance is what you need, head to Nova Scotia in
Canada. Larkspur Cottage is one of a tiny cluster of retreats with a Cath
Kidston vibe, and there's even a rocking chair on the porch. Fly in to
nearby Halifax, a 30-minute drive away, and once you reach your destination,
there's whale watching, kayaking and sailing to keep you busy when you're
not, ahem, on your mission. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit lobster
supper, then retire to the privacy of your cottage. Larkspur Cottage costs
from around £400 for three nights (Rosewoodonthecove.com). Air Canada
flights from London Heathrow to Halifax cost from £449. Visit Aircanada.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS, GETTY IMAGES PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF WRITING
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