Blue Chip Holidays is offering couples savings of up to 10% on over 75 romantic retreats for two this coming Valentine’s Day.  Three night breaks start from under £32 per person per night if booked by 19 January, and the selection of secluded spots includes this great top ten.  

1. Plymouth, Devon: The Bosun’s Locker - under £32pppn
The Bosun’s Locker on the waterfront at Plymouth's Royal William Yard provides a romantic retreat for two overlooking the water’s edge.  Its stunning 10ft high windows open out on to a Juliet balcony providing breathtaking views up the River Tamar and across to Mount Edgcumbe. Add to this the fact that you’re just yards from the River Cottage Canteen and Deli situated in The Brewhouse, and you can really impress your partner with a perfect dinner for two.  Three nights including Valentine’s Day can be booked from under £32pppn (£189), saving £16.  For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1kfhgxM

2. South Cornwall, near Liskeard: Mrs Pearson’s Cottage - under £34pppn

Secluded away in a beautiful woodland valley between Liskeard and Callington, and only a short drive from the enchanting fishing ports of Looe and Polperro, Mrs Pearsons Cottage provides the perfect place for couples to escapefor a quiet break together.  Set in its own large private garden this tranquil cottage comes with a cosy bedroom on the mezzanine level, featuring a flatscreen TV and DVD for your favourite films.  Add to that a minstrel’s gallery overlooking the living and dining area and you can be your very own Romeo calling to Juliet.  Three nights can be booked from under £34pppn (£203) including Valentine’s Day, saving £18 in the January sale.  For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.  Deep link: http://bit.ly/Ko44Gw

3. South Cornwall, Whitsand Bay & Downderry: The Dell – under £63pppn
If you really want to wow your Valentine The Dell on the South Coast of Cornwall provides the perfect place to pop the question. This enchanting Cornish cliff-side escape, with uninterrupted views out over Whitsand Bay, provides a restful retreat where only the waves and cool sea breeze keep you company. Wood panelling finished with calming Farrow & Ball creams creates a cosy coastal feel alongside driftwood hangings, and nautically inspired furnishings and fittings.  Add to this the cosy and romantic en-suite bedroom, and the cool glass fronted decking where you can rest and recuperate, and you have the perfect place just for the two of you.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from under £63ppn (£376).  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/KmLRKd

4. South Devon, Brixham - Stonewater Barn: under £42pppn

Stonewater Barn, in the traditional fishing port of Brixham, is the kind of chic retreat that you and your partner will be talking about for ages. Built by an architect this stunning barn conversion for two provides an ideal romantic getaway, with a host of lovely touches throughout.  The cosy wood panelled living room has two sofas, a woodburning stove, and a 40” flatscreen TV with DVD and iPod docking station.  This opens onto a private decking area with views out over the enchanting garden, the babbling brook, and the yoga pavilion, which is available for use during your stay.In addition to having an exceptionally well equipped kitchen, access to an herb garden and a pretty conservatory, Stonewater Barn has a beautifully finished bathroom with a chic walk-in double shower cubicle, and a delightful double bedroom.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from under £42ppn (£250).  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1hlA0cS

5. Isle of Wight, near Godshill - Le Bel Vie: £44pppn
Le Bel Vie on the Isle of Wight is a chic 5 star platinum eco-bolt hole set within three acres of woodland, paddocks and gardens.  Nearby is the popular Isle of Wight village of Godshill, where you can visit local craft and produce shops, and enjoy a meal for two in one of its many traditional pubs.  This beautifully finished romantic retreat has many attractive features including solid oak flooring throughout, a conservatory, a cosy bedroom with a super king-size bed and bi-folding doors that open up onto a private patio and stunning rural views. It also has a  marble bathroom with a double walk in rainfall shower, a starlight ceiling, and a Smart Glass window that changes from clear to opaque at the flick of a switch. Add this to a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area, which comes with a 42” LCD TV with SKY, HD up-scaling DVD player and iPod dock, and you have a great place to spend time together whether that’s indoors or outdoors.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from £44ppn (£264), saving £25.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1i1XPE7

6. North Devon, near Chulmleigh – Old Dairy and Cider Barn: under £38pppn
In North Devon you could save up to £20 on three nights at either Old Dairy Barn or the Cider Barn, both 5 star barn conversions.  Set within 20 acres of grounds, including a lake and river, these lovely beautiful barns burst with original features including natural slate flagstones, exposed wooden beams and vaulted ceilings. Both have their own wood burning stoves and cosy double beds in beautifully finished bedrooms where you can snuggle up in together. Guests can dine out locally in the attractive Saxon village of Chulmleigh, which has a great selection of pubs and restaurants.  There’s also access to a host of pampering experiences at Highbullen Golf and Country Club, which offers Indian head massage, reflexology, facial, manicure and pedicures, aromatherapy and therapeutic massages. Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from under £38ppn (£225), saving £20.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1lF2pIi

7. Cornwall, St Ives – Sea View Studio: under £53pppn

Sea View Studio is an enchanting bolt hole for couples in the pretty seaside town of St Ives.  Converted from a former artist’s studio, it has a huge open plan kitchen, dining and living room area, which spills out into the conservatory, flooding the room with light.  As well as two comfy sofas, a dining table and a seating area in the conservatory, this gem of a retreat has a generous bedroom spanning the entire first floor with glorious sea views. Outside, the studio has access to its own private garden and shared grounds.  Just a short walk away is a classic Cornish pub serving good food and within 400 metres is Tregena Castle Hotel where you can treat your partner to its facilities and restaurant.  Porthminster Beach and its award winning restaurant is less than a mile away.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from under £53ppn (£314).  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1cqMATx

8. English Riviera, Torquay – 16 The Manor House: £39pppn
16 The Manor House is a sumptuous 5-star apartment for two located in peaceful private grounds near the sea front in Torquay.  Set within a 19th Century Gothic Mansion House, built in 1867 for William Froude, pioneer of powered flotation, this spacious apartment has high ceilings and large windows that pour light in to both the handsome living room and chic bedroom.  Both rooms have access to the large furnished patio overlooking the pretty communal gardens.  Guests also have use of the communal indoor pool, sauna and gym during their visit.  Close to local shops and a lovely village pub, the Drum Inn, you can treat your loved one to seasonal dishes and real ales in an enchanting setting.  And if you really want to push the boat out you can always book a table at the Michelin starred The Elephant Restaurant nearby. Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from £39pppn (£234), saving £21.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1iJ0uW2

9. Cornwall, Newquay – 270 North Esplanade Road: under £59pppn
Overlooking the dramatic crashing waves of Fistral beach, with views down its entire length, 270 North Esplanade Road provides an enchanting escape for couples looking for somewhere special to stay this coming Valentine’s Day weekend. Floor to ceiling picture windows span the entire length of this chic apartment and provide ever changing scenes that can be enjoyed from the large and stylish L-shaped sofa, the dining table or through the swanky porthole window in the bedroom. Cuddle up on the chic double bed or sit back on the sofa and watch your favourite romantic film on the large flatscreen TV.  For the more active there’s 15% off surfing, bodyboarding and coasteering lessons at the Newquay Activity Centre.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day, can be booked from under £59ppn (£350).  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1lxuWm4

10. Dorset, near Bridport and Lyme Regis - Benoy Cottage: under £32pppn
Escape to the country with your loved one this Valentine’s Day and stay in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful countryside just a short drive from Bridport and Lyme Regis. Stay at Benoy Cottage, a quaint farm cottage for two, and enjoy a luxury hamper filled with a fresh bread, homemade scones, jam and cream, milk, tea & coffee.  Sit under the beams of the spacious living room and gaze out over the fields and surrounding garden, or curl up on the sofa to watch your favourite film on the DVD player.   And when you’re not snuggling up together you can always venture out to enjoy the picturesque harbour town of Lyme Regis, or stop over at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage HQ near Axminster for a romantic dinner for two.  Three nights, including Valentine’s Day can be booked from under £32pppn (£189), saving £16.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1dabqtR

Notes to Editor:

For further Blue Chip Holidays information, contact Ewan Davy on 01803 881025 or 07792 625645. Email: ewan.davy@bluechipholidays.co.uk

About Blue Chip Holidays

For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

Set up in 2000, Blue Chip Holidays has become a leading force in high quality self catering with over 850 four and five star properties across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and The Isle of Wight. 

Ranging from Devon cottages and Cornish retreats to luxury self catering coastal houses, apartments and barn conversions, Blue Chip Holidays aims to provide a wide selection of stunning self catering properties to suit all tastes.  The collection includes pet friendly accommodation, family friendly accommodation, child friendly accommodation, accessible accommodation and more unusual properties such as converted chapels, eco retreats, and even sumptuous reclaimed shipwrecks. 

Many properties have a range of onsite facilities such as pools, hot tubs, indoor games rooms, gyms, and children’s play rooms.  Each is chosen for its stunning location, amazing coastal or rural views or hi-spec interior, and each is reviewed to ensure they meet the high standard set by Blue Chip Holidays, accredited by VisitEngland.