There's nothing quite like being whisked away for a romantic city break by your partner. If you're planning to do just that for your other half, consider making a beeline for Newcastle. This vibrant destination is the ideal setting for some quality time together - read on to find out more.
Newcastle's most romantic hotels
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the perfect hotel for a romantic break in Newcastle. If you want to stay conveniently close to the shops, restaurants and bars of the city centre, consider booking a room at one of the following:
• Hotel du Vin (City Road) - This tastefully decorated boutique hotel is located in what used to be the home of the Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Company. Whether you opt for a generously-sized double room or splash out on a stay in a large open plan suite, your break is definitely sure to be both romantic and luxurious.
• Jesmond Dene House (Jesmond Dene Road) - Surprisingly, Newcastle's bustling city centre is home to a stretch of magnificent woodland in which you'll find Jesmond Dene House. Popular for its extravagant afternoon teas, this hotel offers the perfect escape through its well-appointed rooms and award-winning restaurant.
• Malmaison (104 Quayside) - The rich, dark interior of this modern hotel creates the ideal setting for a romantic break. The huge bathtubs are definitely a highlight, as is the shipbuilding theme that runs throughout the decor.
If you want to escape to the countryside but remain within driving distance of Newcastle, stay at one of these rural hotels:
• Matfen Hall (Matfen) - If one (or both of you!) love a good round of golf, this is the place to go thanks to its 27-hole golf course. The hotel itself is in a magnificent country house and includes the much-praised Library and Print Room Restaurant.
• Seaham Hall (Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham) - Spa breaks are fantastic for fostering romance, which is why Seaham
Newcastle's most romantic hotels
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the perfect hotel for a romantic break in Newcastle. If you want to stay conveniently close to the shops, restaurants and bars of the city centre, consider booking a room at one of the following:
• Hotel du Vin (City Road) - This tastefully decorated boutique hotel is located in what used to be the home of the Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Company. Whether you opt for a generously-sized double room or splash out on a stay in a large open plan suite, your break is definitely sure to be both romantic and luxurious.
• Jesmond Dene House (Jesmond Dene Road) - Surprisingly, Newcastle's bustling city centre is home to a stretch of magnificent woodland in which you'll find Jesmond Dene House. Popular for its extravagant afternoon teas, this hotel offers the perfect escape through its well-appointed rooms and award-winning restaurant.
• Malmaison (104 Quayside) - The rich, dark interior of this modern hotel creates the ideal setting for a romantic break. The huge bathtubs are definitely a highlight, as is the shipbuilding theme that runs throughout the decor.
If you want to escape to the countryside but remain within driving distance of Newcastle, stay at one of these rural hotels:
• Matfen Hall (Matfen) - If one (or both of you!) love a good round of golf, this is the place to go thanks to its 27-hole golf course. The hotel itself is in a magnificent country house and includes the much-praised Library and Print Room Restaurant.
• Seaham Hall (Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham) - Spa breaks are fantastic for fostering romance, which is why Seaham