It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to loading up the weekend bag, hitting the road and treating the one you love. (And we’re not talking about the dog.) Spring is made for romance so hit the internet and get somewhere booked for a short break. This pick of destinations spans everything from gothic lodges to bijou follies, spectacular cliffside forts to modernist Greek luxury. Forget traditional naff notions of rose petals on beds and bubble baths for two — these are magnificent properties that will wow you with their wonderful architecture, breathtaking views and seductive seclusion. Here’s to love.
INDIA HOBSON
This dinky bolthole in north Norfolk is the definition of cosy and compact and ideal for this time of year, with its wood burner,