It's true that the New Forest is the place to be for cycling, horse riding, and water sports—but you're also just as likely to cross paths with a hiker as one of 3,000 wild ponies that wander the woodland. Whether your idea of winter romance is chasing each other through the snow or quietly watching the wildlife outside your window, you set the pace with this week's Escape to the region's beautiful Beaulieu Hotel.

Stay
Be still, my beating heart: one night in an Agister room at the sumptuous former coaching inn is just £95 for two lovebirds (up to a £226.45 value), while two nights are £174 (up to a £410.90 value). You'll cuddle up in the double bed in your tastefully decorated accommodation—all light wood, neutral walls, and orange and gold detailing—complete with en suite, flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and welcome mince pies and mulled wine.

Eat
You'll be drawn to more than your beloved when you see the menu for your inclusive à la carte breakfast: fall head over heels for dishes such as the classic full English or Continental, as well as porridge with jam, smoked salmon and scrambled egg, or buttermilk pancakes. Return for dinner at the AA Rosette restaurant and embrace a complimentary bottle of wine when you dine.

Do
Adventurous couples can get their pulses racing out in the crisp air with any of the New Forest's heart-pounding activities: think walking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, yachting, and more. Meanwhile pairs who prefer to take things slow can indulge themselves with use of the hotel's heated pool and cosy steam room, before curling up together in front of the crackling log fire. Still looking for more? Nip over to the next-door pub, The Drift Inn, for a nightcap where you'll be greeted with a warm, friendly welcome.

Know
This Escape is for two people. Dogs are welcome. The hotel is a very short walk from Beaulieu Road train station, accesible by trains from Waterloo.

Beaulieu Hotel National Deal