With castles synonymous with romance, a castle booking is the perfect way to treat that special someone on Valentine’s night.  As always, there are a variety of packages available, a selection of which we are featuring for you.

Bovey Castle

Stay for any two nights between 11th and 14th February, from just 160 pounds per person per night, sharing a Classic bedroom, to 357.50 pounds in a Grand State bedroom, including breakfast and three course dinner on one evening and a special Valentine’s romantic dinner on the other –  either 12th or 14th February. Plus of course lots of goodies to make your stay very special, including a welcome bottle of delicious rosé champagne.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/bovey-castle/

Langley Castle

Enjoy a romantic valentines weekend at Langley Castle for only £92.50 per person. One night in a Castle View room, with a bottle of sparkling Rose on arrival. Enjoy a romantic candle lit six course dinner in the award winning Josephine’s restaurant, after a champagne cocktail and canapés in the drawing room.

Available Saturday 12th, and Monday 14th February 2011 at £185 per room, upgrades to the main Castle are available with a supplement (subject to availablity).

Local produce, seasonal fish and local game are all specialties with fine wines to compliment the innovative cuisine.

The attention to detail is second to none with attentive, but discreet service making a relaxing and intimate atmosphere.

The sumptuous drawing room with blazing log fire, stained glass windows and rich furnishings respects the relaxing atmosphere of its surroundings and is the ideal place to unwind with a drink before dinner.

Valentine’s Dinner Menu

Champagne Cocktail & Canapés

Jerusalem artichoke veloute, crispy leeks soup.
Lobster ravioli, tomato coriander chowder, lobster powder, soft herb salad.
Local game terrine, fig puree, warm balsamic toast.
Goats cheese roulade, soft herbs, beetroot mouse, pickled walnuts, roquette.

Blood orange Sorbet

Roast fillet of beef, pheasant breast, shallot puree, spinach, confit potato, truffle jus.
Roast duck breast, confit leg, caramalised chicory, sticky pineapple grenache syrup.
Poached halibut, basil and mussel risotto, roast salsify, champagne foam.
Cardamon gnocchi, carrot puree, almond spinach salad.

Passion fruit iced parfait
Assiette of strawberry and chocolate
Cheese and biscuits

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/langleycastle/

Augill Castle

Augill Castle in Cumbria, the luxurious castle for families, is coming to the aid of romance-starved parents everywhere this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its indulgent Family Valentine package.

Busy mums and dads juggling work, home and children can enjoy a much needed shot of peace and decadence without worrying about who will look after the kids at this chic family retreat.

The Family Valentine package provides goodies for both grown-ups and little ones allowing everyone an idyllic escape and includes the following treats…

• One night’s stylish bed and breakfast accommodation for two adults and two children
• A decanter of sherry and home-made biscuits on arrival
• Candle-light bath ingredients for grown-ups (bottle of champagne, bath oil, scented candle)
• A Little Cooks Valentine Class
• High tea for the little ones followed by a movie with popcorn
• A four course dinner for the parents

While the kids enjoy making heart-shaped cookies in the specially customised Little Cooks kitchen, grown ups can enjoy some much needed time-out in their room, take a candle lit soak in their huge bath-tub, enjoy a walk around the peaceful grounds or relax with a glass of wine in front of one of the roaring fires.

After high tea the children can make the most of the toys and books in the games room before snuggling down with their popcorn in front of a film, while mums and dads enjoy a civilised four course dinner in peace.

In the spacious rooms Egyptian cotton linens, indulgent toiletries and proper coffee await. Practical necessities such as baby listening
devices, cots, high chairs, nappy disposal units and essential baby and toddler supplies are all on hand too so everything is taken care of and parents can simply relax and enjoy their stay.

The Family Valentine package is available from the 11th to the 14th of February 2011 and costs £390. Additional children are welcome to stay at a charge of £35 per child and families can extend their stay with extra nights if they choose.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/augillcastle/

Clontarf Castle

Special two night package. Start off your evening with chilled champagne, handmade chocolates and rose petals in your room on arrival, followed by a romantic dinner for two in the castle’s Fahrenhiet Restaurant on the evening of your choice.

The Castle Romance Packages includes:

• Two nights’ luxury accommodation in a deluxe double bedroom, based on 2 people sharing the room
• Full Irish breakfast each morning
• Table d’hote dinner for two in the Fahrenheit Restaurant
• Chilled champagne, handmade chocolates and rose petals in room

All of the above for just 155 euros per person, including VAT.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/clontarf/

Inverlochy Castle

One night’s bed and breakfast stay at Inverlochy Castle, a chilled bottle of Champagne and a box of luxury chocolates in your room on arrival….all combined with a candlelit dinner for two in the castle’s award-winning restaurant.

Suite 590 pounds per night
Junior Suite 550 pounds per night
Superior Double Room 520 pounds per night
Large Double Room 480 pounds per night
Standard Double Room 440 pounds per night

Stay a second night for only 300 pounds for bed and breakfast accommodation.  Subject to availability and based on two persons sharing a room.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/inverlochy/

Swinton Park

Enjoy two nights’ accommodation with dinner on both nights and:

• Champagne and strawberries dipped in chocolate in your room on arrival
• A ‘Tasting Menu’ dinner on the evening of your choice
• A Swinton Park romantic gift on your second night
• 1 hour’s exclusive use of the spa.

Prices start at 550 pounds for the 2 night stay in an Earl’s category room.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/swintonpark/

Cringletie

2 night ‘Love Me Tender Package’. Classic Rooms 519 pounds and Deluxe Rooms 579 pounds for the two night stay (available 11th & 12th or 12 & 13th February 2011).

• Dinner, bed & breakfast
• Champagne in room on arrival
• Strawberries in room on arrival
• Bubble bath – massage bar – to use or take home
• Breakfast in bed
• Pre-dinner lovers’ champagne cocktail
• Tasting menu on first evening served at 8pm
• Red rose petal heart on bed
• Afternoon tea on second day
• Pre-dinner Champagne cocktail
• Three course dinner on second night
• Breakfast in bed
• Late check-out at midday

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/cringletie/

Ruthin Castle

This package includes a one night stay on either Monday 14th February or Saturday 12th February and Welsh bakery breakfast on either the Saturday night or on Valentine’s night (Monday). Either evening starts with a glass of pink champagne before an intimate gourmet candle-lit Valentine’s dinner in the award-winning Bertie’s Dining Room.

Prince of Wales Suite 330 pounds per night
Royal Salon 285 pounds per night
Deluxe Room 230 pounds per night
Four-Poster Room 210 pounds per night
Castle Room 180 pounds per night

Additional nights available as an optional extra. Prices are per room for a couple sharing.

http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/ruthincastle/