I went to Bruges for a weekend with the missus last year and really rated it. Drove there from Calais. Don't know if you've been before but it defo ticks the 'romantic' box - it's quite like Venice with canals and churches and art etc. Struggled to find a good restaurant but that was because I didn't have a guidebook or research in advance.
How's about a miniature The Trip style tour of Michelin starred joints in Lakes/Dales/Trough Of Bowland etc? Put the flight money towards some boss food. Romantic walks in the autumn colours. Brush up on your Michael Caine impressions etc.
Quote from: dave on August 05, 2015, 11:14:57 amHow's about a miniature The Trip style tour of Michelin starred joints in Lakes/Dales/Trough Of Bowland etc? Put the flight money towards some boss food. Romantic walks in the autumn colours. Brush up on your Michael Caine impressions etc.The Inn at Whitewell is always worth a visit, stayed once but eaten many times and always left happy.
Jim, you can find some pretty unique places to stay on AirBnB if you invest the time (home and abroad).
Quote from: dave on August 05, 2015, 11:14:57 amHow's about a miniature The Trip style tour of Michelin starred joints in Lakes/Dales/Trough Of Bowland etc? Put the flight money towards some boss food. Romantic walks in the autumn colours. Brush up on your Michael Caine impressions etc.L'Enclume is well recommended - amazing food but down to earth vibe unlike some starred places; nice rooms too. Barcelona?
Budapestor Zagreb was good and cheapUK getaway? (although these can often be as expensive as abroad...) Whitby? Cornwall? Kirkby Lonsdale? to name a few I've tried
Quote from: Bubba on August 05, 2015, 06:08:36 pmQuote from: dave on August 05, 2015, 11:14:57 amHow's about a miniature The Trip style tour of Michelin starred joints in Lakes/Dales/Trough Of Bowland etc? Put the flight money towards some boss food. Romantic walks in the autumn colours. Brush up on your Michael Caine impressions etc.L'Enclume is well recommended - amazing food but down to earth vibe unlike some starred places; nice rooms too. Barcelona?Linthwaite house hotel in Bowness is excellent (hotel and food).. Great taster menu..
Quote from: ashtond6 on August 05, 2015, 09:04:47 pmBudapestor Zagreb was good and cheapUK getaway? (although these can often be as expensive as abroad...) Whitby? Cornwall? Kirkby Lonsdale? to name a few I've triedTravel lodge. Slough?