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Romantic hotel breaks in Dorset

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Rural path in Dorset
Rural path in Dorset

Take your lover "far from the maddin crowd" and enjoy Dorset's romantic rolling countryside, World Heritage coastline, ancient market towns and picture-book villages. There are few better places for a luxury romantic hotel break.

Find a room for romance

There's a plethora of truly romantic hotels, sensual havens in which to retreat and indulge yourselves at any time of year. Like Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth, often sited as one of the UK's most romantic hotels.

Make the most of your romantic break in Devon

Enjoy a peaceful break together, surrounded by fluttering butterflies and sensual wild flowers as you stroll a stretch of the South West Coast Path or discover a delightful and romantic country house garden.

Have fun hunting fossils together on the pristine beaches of the dramatic Jurassic Coast. Dorset may not quite be the land that time forgot but the pace of life still sends the stress level down and puts you in the mood for love and romance.

When you tire of communing with Nature why not browse the antique shops and boutiques or simply take time to talk in the characterful local pubs and tea rooms.

Or in the Summer soak up the sun award-winning beaches of Sandbanks or Studland, enjoy a romantic al fesco meal before collapsing together into bed.

Our selection of romantic hotels:

Langtry Manor Hotel (Bournemouth)

Very occasionally do you stumble upon a rare gem of a hotel where the building, food, service and history blend to form something quite exceptional such is the Langtry Manor Hotel home of Lillie Langtry and Edward V11. Each of the bedrooms are individually designed, many with 4-posters and Jacuzzi baths.

The Mansion House (Poole)

Perfectly located in a cobbled mews adjoining the vibrant quayside The Mansion House is a tastefully restored Georgian town house with a warm ambience and strong emphasis on food and wine. Once the Mayoral House in 1779, the Georgian style has been retained with individually designed rooms which are equipped with many thoughtful extras.

Norfolk Royale Classic Hotel (Bournemouth)

The Norfolk Royale is a fine Edwardian hotel, set In attractive private gardens in the heart of Bournemouth, close to the elegant shops, magnificent gardens and renowned theatres.

De Vere Royal Bath (Bournemouth)

Situated overlooking Poole Bay, nestling in its own secluded grounds. The De Vere Royal Bath provides the very finest tradition of first class comfort, service and hospitality.

Menzies Carlton Hotel (Bournemouth)

The Menzies Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth is renowned as one of Bournemouth's most luxurious hotels positioned on the famous East Cliff. The majority of the spacious 73 bedrooms enjoy spectacular coastal views.

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Overlooking long sandy beaches, ornate gardens and wide, open promenades, the view from the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott is worth a trip in itself.

Antelope Inn (Poole)

The Antelope Hotel is a famous old coaching house in the high street of Poole and has been a popular meeting place through the centuries. The hotel is situated conveniently to the Poole Quay, one of the liveliest paces in Poole

Antelope Hotel (Sherborne - Nr Yeovil)

The Antelope Hotel is a modernised 18th century former coaching inn situated in the historic abbey town of Sherborne. The hotel prides itself on having a warm and friendly atmosphere as well as offering excellent evening meals and an interesting and varied wine list.