pimmo2000

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Looking for suggestions somewhere to take the wife overnight for a romantic getaway.

I've looked at London, Spa days, Castles .. I'm struggling ..

Help

jaf2212

If she likes being pampered then a spa day is always a good choice

pimmo2000

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Any recommendations? there are hundreds of them .. I've never been so have no idea what all the treatments etc are, would I enjoy it?

Turbohot

Try this one in York:

http://www.middlethorpe.com/

I haven't been, but heard good stuff about it. York is a lovely place, anyway.

Give the hotel a ring to find out what they can do for a man in the Spa. Also, ask your missus if she wouldn't mind another woman giving you a massage on the table next to you, or Valentines break may turn into a horror story for you.

jaf2212

I work for one of the big brand Spa's and have spent the week going between them all on training. Having stayed in 3 off them as a guy I wouldn't say no to doing a full day chilling and relaxing.

They do a good range of treatments for both men and women, just depends on your budget

pimmo2000

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lol, thanks. She'd be fine with it, not sure how I would cope watching her getting a rub down from a woman though

stipete75

Rent out a narrow boat barge for a day and night, more for the summer ideally, candle lit dinner out side,plenty of wine under the stars.

pimmo2000

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I did the motorhome thing last year and she did enjoy it, but I'm looking more at relaxing for her ..

pimmo2000

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Looking at £400 for a night .. I could decorate the kitchen for less

jaf2212

A good spa day will set you back a fair amount, don't worry about the price think of how much she will enjoy it

Turbohot

Oh, right! To be honest, I didn't know the prices and stuff. I won't pay £400 for a night, unless absolutely necessary.

How about Soughton Hall Hotel down the road? Ok, it doesn't have a spa, but you can go to Deeside Leisure Centre for Spa experiences. That's what you do on the day, then stay the night at Soughton Hall, wine and dine there, and do one after the breakfast in the morning. You could do that, if you like.

I'll get put the link up in a mo.

Turbohot

Here we are.

http://soughtonhallhotel.co.uk/hotel-in-north-wales/

Such beautiful rooms.

The spa to go with is this one:

http://www.afonspa.co.uk/

Not very far from the hotel. May me about 9 miles, if that.

I've been to that spa a few times. It's quite good. You can stay on in the hot tub and stream rooms while your missus gets her massage done. That's if you don't want to get massaged. Some guys don't.

Turbohot

Here are some hotel-***-spa options in / around Chester:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HotelsL...s-zfp9448.html

pimmo2000

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I don't fancy a hotel *** spa .. I have two kids already

Checking the links now thank you

Turbohot

That Pulford one is nice. It was nice when I stayed there in past, put it that way.

stevebt

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Look on TravelZoo as they are constantly doing weekend break deals with meals added , even if you don't find anything they have on their site it may still give you ideas? I personally would just do the hotel and a nice meal with maybe some clubbing after that as how can booking a spa be romantic?

A spa break is more something you give as a present.

http://www.travelzoo.com/uk/uk-hotels-breaks/

Turbohot

I think clubbing is a no-no for a romantic getaway, because there're so many distractions in the club.

Spa may be good because it takes the tension out of your body, and energises you to have a good hanky panky that you haven't had for months; due to "same sh7t, different day" pattern. Also, it makes your partner feel worth it because you've pampered them, and that's why they may be nice to you while in bed as opposed to kicking you out.

Chip

http://www.captainsclubhotel.com/

Been here a few times, always very good.

Dingdongler

I've been there once (it may have even been on your recommendation iirc) and really liked it. Nice food.

Dingdongler

May I suggest taking her up the............

Turbohot

I know someone who bought his wife some vouchers for Spar, for some occasion. He thought she meant shopping vouchers for Spar, because he didn't know what Spa was, and both words sounded the same to him. Needless to cast any light on the aftermath, you can imagine what he must have been through.

donny andi

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Log cabin for the weekend bud...centre parcs etc?
A lad I know owns a load of them in Lincoln (Thorpe park lodges) , nice modern , hot tubs etc
He offered me and the missis one for the weekend but tbh I'd rather leave her at home

Turbohot

I'm sorta sure she'd say feeling is mutual. I bet she'd go away without having you dangling around her throat.

donny andi

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Dangling it down her throat..... ...naughty naughty

f1_fan

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Not much makes me LOL on here these days. but that did...a very witty repartee there

daveyj

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I can thoroughly recommend Cabin Coch (yes I know!) nr Snowdonia! Proper little getaway that! It's very basic but it is all the better for it! £80 a night and some very fresh air in those parts. Failing that, Blue Bicycle in York is very good and the restaurant was tops when we went. The Golden Fleece was also a nice stay in York.

pimmo2000

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All booked out for the 13th

Waiting to hear back from the hotels Turbo suggested

dpb

Farm the kids out

Cook her nice meal all the trimmings , bubble bath , early to bed


Very romantic ( and much cheaper )

urban

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http://www.galgorm.com/

If you're willing to travel, then this is a good shout.
She'll love it there

pacenote

Another good Irish Hotel

http://www.lakehotelkillarney.ie