U.K. honeymoon ideas?

[Shopaholic100]

My friend is looking for a nice honeymoon destination in the U.K, to spend a few days after the wedding, the actual honeymoon is later due to work commitments. If you had a UK honeymoon or can recommend a short romantic break, please share. They are based near London. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Lake District is beautiful as is Isle of Skye, it's spectacular.

What type of vibe are your friends looking for? How far do they want to travel?

They do have access to a car but ideally don’t want to spend a whole day driving as it’s only for 3-4 days. Up to Lake District is fine, anything further will be too far. Something romantic, rural or city is fine, just not London.

Ullswater, Lake District
Skye, Scotland
Padstow, Cornwall
Isles of Scilly
Jurassic Coast
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Portmeirion, North Wales
Burgh Island, Devon
Bath

Can we have an idea of budget op please?

Are we talking budget, middle range or high end?

Mid range.

@Shopaholic100

When is the wedding, OP?

We did Devon and the Isles of Scilly which was fabulous - the Star Castle Hotel was wonderful if they're after accommodation recommendations too!

DH and I went to Scotland. It was stunning scenery and we didn't mind the drizzle. The Trossachs are beautiful in the autumn.

Portmerion. Italianate village with hotels and rooms in North Wales. Views, restaurants etc.

From London, I’d get on a 45 min flight to Jersey. Stunning beaches, fabulous restaurants, amazing hotels. https://www.relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/longueville-manor/?esl-k=google-ads%7Cng%7Cc631461608542%7Cmp%7Cklongueville+manor%7Cp%7Ct%7Cdm%7Ca143594919075%7Cg18703393854&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_jA8gJ00TYQk0wkcyGS6rhvaG5H&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4rL4rKsiAMVVZZQBh3oTTYkEAAYASAAEgKOT_D_BwE&trkid=V3ADW525381_143594919075_kwd-636872849__631461608542_g_m__

Dorset

Parkgate Hotel Cardiff is lovely and luxurious. Very close to the train station and great for exploring Cardiff and the bay.

We went to Bath for 3 nights. We went on a bigger honeymoon later. It was autumn and just lovely. Lots of hotels to suit any budget and great things to see and do (all achievable in a couple of days).

We went to The Newt.

The Pig chain is also lovey.

Buzzardry treehouse in Marklye, it's in Sussex. It's luxurious and very private, not cheap though.

Bath. Just beautiful.

St Ives or Porthleven.

Tolcarne beach hotel in Newquay is also lovely, especially out of season when the town is quieter. You can fly from Gatwick in less than an hour.

Cliveden House is lovely, especially in the summer months. Spa hotel but also a national trust property so you can go on nice walks around the grounds, lovely views etc. It is quite conservative though rather than more modern. I went there for a honeymoon of sorts.

October

Bath

We did Bath as our minimoon it was just perfect!!

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The Scarlet, Cornwall
Bovey Castle, Dartmoor
Port Lympne Safari Park, Kent
Rye