Light the fire, warm the wine and snuggle up with your loved one in any of these romantic retreats this Valentine's Day. Suffolk Secrets, the market leader in self-catering holiday properties, has over 350 properties on its books, many of them 4 star and Visit England 'Gold' Award. From a log cabin in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, to a pearl of a cottage on the Heritage coast, the 19 year old, family run company cherry picks its best romantic retreats for all kinds of lovers this Valentine's Day.

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Best for (history) lovers

Primrose Cottage, Kersey

Sleeps 2, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom

Price for a three night Valentine's Break, Fri - Mon, £386.

USP's: Visit England 'Gold' Award property ,Original features, 17th century, Grade II listed, 'Suffolk's most beautiful hamlet', close to Constable Country and the Wool Towns.

Possibly the most beautiful cottage in 'Suffolk's most beautiful hamlet', Primrose Cottage is a 17th century, grade II listed romantic hideaway in the heart of Kersey. Boasting a secluded south-west facing garden that can be quite magical on sunny afternoons, the snug sitting room comes alive with its wood burning stove making for warm and very cosy evenings. Simply enjoy being in this little beamed cottage as so many have done for well over three centuries - priceless. In the Middle Ages, Kersey was a thriving village producing woollen yarn and over 500 people occupied the timber framed houses. Nowadays, it's more peaceful place with circa 150 people occupying many of those same houses. It is a beautiful setting for exploring the wonderful local countryside, including Constable Country and the wool towns of Lavenham, Long Melford, Clare and Cavendish.

Best for (Oyster) lovers

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh

Sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Price for a Valentine's weekend break £351.

USP's: Pet friendly, close to beach, open fire

A pearl of a cottage in one of Suffolk's most attractive coastal towns, Aldeburgh, this charmingly refurbished fisherman's cottage is quaint, cosy and a stone's throw from the beach. There's a small courtyard that catches the afternoon sun, which, after a stroll along the beach (surely Maggi Hambling's Scallop Shell sculpture is a must) and nosey in the many boutiques and shops, is a must. After dark, settle in front of the open fire, crack open a locally brewed Adnams and dine on freshly caught oysters, direct from the fisherman's huts nearby.

Best for love birds

Marsh Cottage Hide, Southwold

Sleeps 2, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom

Price for a Valentine's weekend break for £371.

USP's: Birdwatching in bed, woodburning stove, surrounded by countryside, light and airy.

The ultimate 'hide-away', this lovely, light, airy cottage, with sweeping views over Southwold and the Blythburgh marshes is also a bird-lover's dream - watch Marsh Harriers, Barn Owls, Bitterns and Egrets without even taking off the bedcovers. Revel in the acre of land the surrounds the property, soak up the peace and quiet and enjoy. Southwold Harbour is a 15 minute walk away. 

Best for lovers of splendid isolation

The Stables, Ufford

Sleeps 2, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom

Visit England GOLD award property

Price for 3 night Valentine's weekend break Fri - Sun, £301.

USP's: tucked away location, newly converted, three acres private nature reserve, close to golf course and spa, cycle routes, close to coast and riverside market town of Woodbridge.

Tucked away down a quiet country lane, overlooking ancient water meadows The Stables is a beautiful property newly converted for 2014. Decorated and furnished to the highest standard, this romantic cottage offers all you could need for the perfect couples retreat. With three acres of informal garden, including large wildlife pond and private nature reserve. The cottage has its own courtyard and is surrounded by spectacular countryside and abundant wildlife.  Ufford, meanwhile, is a favoured rural village famed for its medieval church with rare font cover. The village also has two excellent pubs, The Crown gastro-pub and The White Lion, community pub of the year 2012. Nearby, The Ufford Park Hotel has a well-regarded golf-course and excellent spa. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub: 800 yards.

Willow Cabin, Wickham Market

Sleeps 2, 1 bathroom. 1 pet allowed.

Price for a 3 night Valentine's weekend break, Fri - Sun, £216.

USP's: Newly renovated, surrounded by countryside, romantic retreat, surrounded by footpaths and cycling routes.

What could be more romantic than a wooden cabin? One of the newest properties on the Suffolk Secrets books, Willow Cabin is a recently renovated, pet friendly and, tucked away as it is, the ideal couple's retreat just a short walk from the quaint village of Wickham Market. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and a wealth of footpaths, Willow Cabin is excellent for walkers and cyclists who want to explore all this area has to offer. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1.5 miles.

Located just fifteen miles north-east of Ipswich, Wickham Market is within the Suffolk Coastal Heritage Area and well placed for visiting the beautiful coastal resort of Aldeburgh and the historic town of Framlingham with its wonderful castle. The village has a selection of shops, as well as places to eat. Within a ten mile radius you will find the attractions of Easton Farm Park, Snape Maltings and Sutton Hoo.

Best for (outdoor) lovers

Middle Cottage, Westleton

Sleeps 3, 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms

Price for a three Valentine's Break, Sat - Tues, £395.

USP's: Woodburning stove, gorgeous, tucked away garden, open access to Westleton Common, conservatory, pubs and restaurant in village. 4 star property.

Make like the HRH's Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, who celebrated their first wedding anniversary in the windswept village of Westleton.  Surrounded by an AONB, the sprawling, wild, Dunwich heath-land leads on to stretches of wide open beach under Suffolk's famous skies. Even better for romance, you'll have it all to yourselves during the winter months whilst the night skies, totally unpolluted by light, allow you to star-gaze at leisure. Middle Cottage is a delightful light and airy 19th century cottage located on a quiet lane just off the village centre. There are footpaths on the doorstep with the garden gate opening directly onto Westleton Common. The owners have made the property cosy and welcoming with good quality furnishings. There is a good space for dining in the south facing conservatory with French doors to the garden. Shop: 400 yards Pub: 350 yards.

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