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Romantic
meal
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The
Fat Duck in Bray is an excellent place to go for a romantic
meal.
The
restaurant has 2 Michelin stars and has won the AA Chef's
Chef of the Year in 2002.
Check
out their website for the finer details at www.fatduck.co.uk
Or tel: 01628 580333
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| Horseracing |
Experience
the excitement and exhilaration of a day at Ascot Races.
The
racecourse, famous for hosting Ladies' Day in June, is offering
a Valentine's Day package including a private table for two
in the Ascot Pavilion, admission into the Grandstand & Paddock
Enclosure, Bucks Fizz reception, 3-course luncheon, wine with
the meal, afternoon tea, a special box of Champagne Truffles,
a red rose and a race programme.
It
costs £87.50 per person.
See
their website www.ascot-races.co.uk
Or tel:01344 876 876
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Hot-air
balloon ride
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Take
a hot-air balloon ride across Berkshire with Floating
Sensations of Thatcham.
Going
up, up and away costs £115 per person, £110 if
you book for two or three people at once, and £105 per
person if you're booking for more than four people.
Check
out their website for more details at www.balloonflights.co.uk
Or tel: 01635 201007
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Horse-drawn
carriage ride
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A
Horsedrawn carriage ride around Windsor is a great way
to take in the sights - and it's pretty romantic too!
The
carriage collects visitors from the High Street, opposite
the Harte and Garter Hotel in front of the castle wall, to
the left of the statue of Queen Victoria.
Rides
last half an hour to an hour, and usually run from 12.30pm-5.30pm.
It
costs £19 per carriage for a half an hour ride, £39
per carriage for a 1 hour ride.
Tel: 01784 435983
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| Spa
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If
you really want to feel beautiful, head along to the Nirvana
Spa in Sindlesham near Winnersh for a session of pampering.
For
just £70 you can buy a special Valentine's Day six hour
session for men or women which allows you to use all the facilities,
including a floatation treatment, light supper, and facial
or head massage.
For
full details go to their website www.nirvanaspa.co.uk
Or tel: 0118 977 1777
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| Roses
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If
you want to give flowers that last longer than a week, try
giving the Berkshire Rose.
It's
a ground cover rose, cherry pink in colour with some fragrance.
Ask for the Berkshire or Korpinka rose at your local garden
centre.
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If
none of this inspires you, tell us what you think the most romantic
thing to do in Berkshire is...
| Stay
in bed knowing that if you want to go out and enjoy Berkshire
you can . . . but not necessarily right now - maybe after one
more cuddle! |
| Justin,
London |
| hot
air ballon over berkshire-visit a stately home with gardens
with snowdrops-lunch there followed by dinner with theatre in
the evening |
| Mark,
Slough |
| Go
for a nice stroll around Virginia Waters with your partner then
sit down and watch the world go by with your loved one.
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| Rebecca,
Gillingham |
| To
stroll together through Windsor Great Park, passing by Smith's
Lawn to watch the polo and enjoy some Pimms before going down
towards Windsor, enjoying each other's company to a background
of the sights, sounds and smells of early summer. |
| Nick,
Windlesham |
| As
long as you love each other anywhere in Berkshire will be just
fine! |
| Jeppo,
Wokingham |
| Watch
the Royals play at the Madjeski stadium, followed by a quiet
meal for two at the George and Dragon in Swallowfield!
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| Emma,
Southampton |
| Staying
indoors, of course, with nobody else around us! |
| Tim,
Reading |
|
I would like to have a full valentines day, to be collected
in a horse drawn carriage, and to be taken for a 'pic nic brunch'
then to the spa for a sweet aromatic massage, and jacuzzi, following
that to the fat duck for a romantic meal just for 2, candlelight,
sweet music, and the air of romance.. then home for drinking
the last of the champagne & strawberrys by candelight.( i especially
love the idea of horse drawn carriage, i have had a limosine
before with 24 red roses, a meal etc but the carrage is far
more dreamy ! guess i should move to berkshire.!!! |
| Sarah,
Peterborough |
| Walk
along the Thames at Reading, go for lunch in Henley, go rowing
on the Thames in windsor followed by theatre and dinner.
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| Liz,
Littlehampton |
| My
then boyfriend took me to Windsor to buy me a diamond ring in
one of the top jewellers in town. Then said follow me, we walked
down to the Thames side got into a small boat and took a cruise
up the river, where he proposed. It was the most romantic day
I have spent in Berkshire. |
| Louise,
Bracknell |
| Romantic
full moonlight walk to Donnington Castle and a long look at
the stars (unusually its all free). |
| Angie,
Newbury |
| At
the ascot race meeting put a message on the tele printer machine
saying."To Paul Cartwright I love you now as much as I did 11
years ago Happy Anniversary,Maryxxxxx |
| Mary,
Peterlee |
| Staying
in a 5 star hotel overlooking the Thames whilst drinking champagne
with the one you love. Later, experiencing a show and retiring
back to the luxury of the hotel suite. |
| Samantha,
High Wycombe |
| Waking
up and have breakfast in bed, accompanied with a bunch of red
roses. Afterwards a nice walk in Henley, visiting all the jewelers
to pick out an engagement ring. Later celebrating with a glass
of champagne somewhere along the river. |
| Anna,
Caversham |
| Park
the car next to the ridges in finchampstead at night.Open a
bottlle of something nice and sit and listen to the silence
whilst looking down at the distant lights of Surrey and Hampshire.Taking
a few special foods such as caviar and smoked salmon along with
your favourite c.d will complete the evening. |
| Jo,
Finchampstead |
| For
me it would have to be, getting dressed up in Victorian atire
and floating around Windsor Castle with my boyfriend. Walking
in the gardens and smelling the delicious roses, Just like lovers
used to do in the old days before all this commercialism took
over, just a plain and simple but romantic day out at the castle
is defnitly for me. |
| Geraldine,
Yateley |
| Wine,
dine & love in the wonderful surroundings of Berkshire.
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| Stuart,
Ferndown |
| A
picnic and cuddle to keep out the cold, by the river a stroll
along the thames holding hands so tenderly stooping to sneak
a kiss whenever we can. |
| Christine,
Reading |
| Have
a picnic watching the races with the one I love. |
| Flora,
Chippenham |
| Lunch
& Tea at Ascot Racecourse with a lovely red rose and a private
dinner for two in the evening. |
| June,
Reading |
| Walk
in the Great Park. |
| Mark,
Slough |
| Go
to Don Benny's in Wokingham and have a romantic candlelight
dinner for two! |
| Michelle,
Wokingham |
| To
be able to go on a romantic stroll with my wife & believe that
when i let go of her hand she won't go off shopping! |
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Lewis,
Henley on Thames
Lewis
wins the day out at Ascot!
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| Riverside
dinner at London St Brasserie. |
| Richard,
Reading |
| To
sing a romantic song to your loved one in the bandstand in the
Forbury Gardens with lots of balloons and flowers all around.
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| Samantha,
Reading |
| Boat
trip from Caversham to Mapledurham and coffee and a cake at
Mapledurham, back on the boat and then across the road to Reading
Sports Club (casino) for a meal and a late night out.
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| Susan,
Ascot |
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Start
the morning late with a champagne brunch in bed with strawberries
and fresh figs.
Long
leisurely walk by the Thames in Pangbourne, then back home
to a relaxed afternoon snuggling in front of a real fire,
phone off the hook, slow music on the stereo.
Picnic
on the carpet, with lots of finger food and a candlelit bath
with plenty of scented bubbles as night falls, ready for an
'early night'.
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| Jennifer,
Reading |
| A
delicious Italian meal at Nino's Quattro in Caversham followed
by a late night walk by the Thames. |
| Christine,
Reading |
| A
quiet dinner for two at the Frenchhorn followed with a walk
along the River Thames or the Ascot Valentine, sounds perfect. |
| Ceara,
Twyford |
| Stroll
down by the river at Malpedurham. |
| Emma,
Reading |
| An
afternoon in a country pub (Crooked Billet, Wokingham)drinking
alot of red wine in front of an open fire - then a brisk walk
home through a field stopping off for nookie in a deserted farm
barnyard - Carry on style! ooo matron! |
| Emma,
Sandhurst |
| Spend
the morning in historic Windsor, admiring quaint shops and imagining
the romantic intrigues in the Castle over the centuries, charter
a boat to sail you upriver to The Waterside Inn at Bray. Michael
Roux's celebrated restaurant for an intimate and tranquil lunch
for two overlooking the glorious Thames. Feeling refreshed and
relaxed your driver will collect you in a horse-drawn carriage
and escort you through the beautiful Berkshire countryside to
the magnificent stately home of Cliveden where after trotting
past the ‘Fountain of Love’ in the sweeping driveway
you will be warmly welcomed to the elegant surroundings and
immaculate presentation of the hotel that was formerly the home
of Lady Astor. Take time with your partner to explore the stunning
gardens before a leisurely dip in the pool at the Pavilion Spa.
Return to your suite and dress for dinner at Waldo's, Cliveden's
Michelin starred restaurant, ready to enjoy Mark Dodson's fabulous
modern cuisine and the exquisite wines from the extensive cellar.
Finally, take your loved one by the hand to your suite where
the enormous bath should be enjoyed with a glass of champagne
and plenty of kisses. |
| Siobhan,
Twyford |
| Walk
around Virginia Water lakes and have a nice cup of tea in Savill
Gardens and onto a nice candlelit meal at Monty's in Eton, overlooking
the river. |
| Susan,
Ascot |
| Have
a picnic at the foot of the Copper Horse in Windsor Great Park,
whilst enjoying the beautiful panoramic view of Berkshire with
just a flask of mulled wine and your love to keep you warm...
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| Tessa,
Windsor |
| To
wake up listening to Nicki on BBC Radio Berkshire in the mornings
!! |
| Les,
Sonning Common |
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