Here is a list of romantic getaways for couples to consider this Valentine's Day:

Cerney House Gardens

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Beautiful snowdrops litter the gardens

Location: Cerney House, North Cerney, Cirencester

Organic in approach plants tumble happily over each other and fill the air with perfume.

Set around a Victorian walled garden it is a romantic and secret place in the Cotswolds, near to Cirencester.

Open seven days a week between 10am and 7pm - costs £5 per person, children £1

More details cerneygardens.com

The Old Bell Hotel

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England’s oldest hotel, sits proudly next to a 12th Century Abbey

Location: The Old Bell Hotel, Abbey Row, Malmesbury

Book an evening in the heart of the historic, vibrant and charming Wiltshire market town of Malmesbury.

Restored to the height of elegance, glamour English charm, the family owned hotel is a romantic haven for lovers of fantastic food, dramatic drinks and cocktails.

Admission prices vary per room - more details oldbellhotel.co.uk

See our last article on the hotel at wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

The Crown of Crucis Hotel

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The stunning Cotswold village of Ampney Crucis. Picture: Rich Tea

Location: The Crown of Crucis Hotel, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester

A country inn and hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set beside Ampney Brook and five minutes from Cirencester in the small Village of Ampney Crucis.

Treat your loved one to a fantastic three course dinner.

Costs £65 per couple - more details 01285 896179 or thecrownofcrucis.co.uk

Corinium Museum

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One of the original posters

Location: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

Watch a special Valentine’s Day screening of this 1942 Academy Award winning classic. Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II.

An American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

Costs £6.50 per adult, £5.50 concession - from 7pm to 8.45pm

More details 01285 655611 or coriniummuseum.org

The Kings Head Hotel

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The town's elegant boutique hotel

Location: Kings Head Hotel, Market Place, Cirencester

Enjoy a chilled glass of Champagne on arrival followed by a three Course delicious dinner.

Treat your loved one this Valentine's with a special menu.

Costs £85 per couple - to make a reservation please call 01285 700900 or for more details see kingshead-hotel.co.uk

Rodmarton Manor

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Outside the stunning manor. Picture: Robert Powell

Location: Rodmarton Manor, Rodmarton, Gloucestershire

Snowdrops feature strongly at Rodmarton Manor where there are at least 150 different sorts.

One of the last country houses to be built and furnished in the old traditional style when everything was done by hand.

The garden will be open for snowdrops from 1.30pm - costs £7.50 per person, children £1 for garden

More details 01285 841442 or rodmarton-manor.co.uk