Curated romantic hotels in United Kingdom

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at Old Colonial Hotel Weston-Super-Mare | Marston's Inns in Weston-super-Mare, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Weston-super-Mare Beach and 6 minutes by foot from The Grand Pier. This beach inn is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cineworld Weston-super-Mare.

Located in Shifnal, Park House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Shifnal Golf Club and 6 minutes from David Austin Roses. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Telford Town Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre.

With a stay at Cosmopolite Hotel Nieuwpoort-Bad in Nieuwpoort, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Groenendijk Strand and a 4-minute drive from Middelkerke Beach. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Ostend Beach and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Plopsaland De Panne.

Situated in the World Heritage site of Blaenavon, The Lion Hotel & Restaurant offers a health suite with sauna, steam room and heated loungers. There is also a restaurant and lounge with real log fires, and free WiFi available.

The rooms have over-sized beds, thick carpets and en-suite bathrooms or showers. Each room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries and soft fluffy bathrobes with a choice of quilts for each season.

The Lion Hotel's Restaurant offers an à la carte menu of European dishes, made using fresh local produce. The property's bar also offers guests a bar menu as well as coffee and afternoon tea, complete with log burner.

The Lion offers a range of facilities including a health suite which has separate changing and shower facilities, where a private massage can be pre-booked directly. There is also an outdoor patio area, which leads to the car park and is free of charge to residents.

Located in Cardiff (Llanedeyrn), Mercure Cardiff North Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of National Museum Cardiff and Utilita Arena Cardiff. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Cardiff Castle and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Principality Stadium.

Hilton Cardiff is centrally located in Cardiff – a 5-minute walk from St. David's and 6 minutes by foot from Cardiff Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Principality Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cardiff University.

Located in Chesterfield, Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Poolsbrook Country Park and Pomegranate Theatre. This spa hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Peak District National Park and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Chatsworth House.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd in Cardiff (Wenvoe), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cardiff City Stadium and 8 minutes from Principality Stadium. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Cardiff Castle and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Utilita Arena Cardiff.

Located in Shrewsbury, Netley Hall is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Snailbeach and St Laurence's Church. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Church Stretton Teme Leisure Centre and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Shropshire Hills.

When you stay at Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Rotherham, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Utilita Arena Sheffield. This spa hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from University of Sheffield and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Treasure Island.

Nestled amid 45 acres of picturesque parkland with 3 fishing lakes, this charming hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi, and is situated in Dunkeswell, Devon. Dogs weclome in pet-friendly rooms at no extra charge. Prices include breakfast for all guests in the restaurant.

Dating back to 1201, Lakeview Manor has maintained its original features, including exposed beams and sloping ceilings. All rooms have en suite facilities and hospitality trays.

The Dabbling Duck Bar and Restaurant at Lakeview Manor creates home-cooked meals from fresh local produce, served in a relaxed atmosphere. The bar serves locally brewed Otter ales for a true taste of Devon.

The main lake covers 2 acres and is well stocked with carp, tench, rudd and perch. There are many outstanding sea-fishing venues nearby. Devon has over 40 golf courses, and recommendations can be given.

With a stay at Novotel Sheffield Centre, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield – a 2-minute drive from University of Sheffield and 10 minutes from Peak District National Park. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Chatsworth House and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Located in Grimsby, Humber Royal Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Grimsby Minster and Freshney Place Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.

Located in Crewe, Wychwood Park is in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Lyceum Theatre and Waterworld. This golf hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Royal Stoke University Hospital and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Victoria Hall.

Set in an authentic half-timbered house, this hotel provides a private access to the beach. It offers a tennis court and a large, flowery garden with a terrace.

La Chaumière features comfortable rooms with a view of the countryside or the estuary. Each room features a TV and a private bathroom.

There is a bar and a restaurant offering a view of the sea. Guests can enjoy tea with home-made brioche and jams in the living room.

The hotel offers easy access to the harbour. The famous cliffs of Etretat are 44 km away. Guests can have access to an indoor swimming pool if they reserve in advance.

Located in Crewe, Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wychwood Park Conference Centre and Mornflake Stadium. This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lyceum Theatre and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Queens Park.

With a stay at Velotel Brugge in Bruges (Sint-Pieters), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ezelpoort and OLV-ter-Potterie. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Our Lady of the Pottery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from St. James's Church.

Located in Bruges (Sint-Michiels), Green Park Hotel Brugge is within a 10-minute drive of 't Zand Square and Begijnhof. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Minnewater Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bruges Market Square.

When you a stay at Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Radnorshire Museum and National Cycle Collection. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rock Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Llandrindod Lake.