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Romantic Getaways Near London

Published 2nd June 2025

Looking for a romantic escape without spending half the weekend getting there?

These gorgeous cabins, cottages, treehouses and hideaways are all within two hours of London, making them perfect for a spontaneous weekend away.

Think private hot tubs, outdoor baths, crackling fires, woodland views and secluded spots made for two.

Here are some of our favourite romantic getaways near London.

Check out all our romantic retreats.

Our quick picks

Best for a hot tub - Hawthorn Hideaway, West Sussex

Best treehouse - The Old Oak, Essex

Best spa cabin - The Red Cabin Rolvenden, Kent

Best cabin by a lake - Little Wren, Essex

Best guest favourite - The Jungle Cabin, Kent

Romantic lakeside cabins near London

The Lakeside Lodge

The Lakeside Lodge

Thorpe le Soken - Essex

Sleeps 2
A stylish lakeside cabin for two with cinema screen, wild swimming and outdoor tub, in rural northern Essex.
Kingfisher's Nest

Kingfisher's Nest

Near Colchester - Essex

2+1
Secluded cabin with hot tub and sauna on the banks of a lake just south of Colchester, perfect for rural romantic getaways.
Little Wren

Little Wren

Colchester - Essex

Sleeps 2
A dreamy cabin for two on the shores of a lake in peaceful rural Essex.

Romantic country cabins near London

Heath Hollow Hideaway

Heath Hollow Hideaway

Layer de la Haye - Essex

Sleeps 2
Marvellously quirky romantic Essex cabin with driftwood bed, free-standing bathutb, hot tub and roaring fire.
Jungle Cabin

Jungle Cabin

Dover - Kent

Sleeps 2
A luxurious, hand-built cabin hidden in a lush, tropical garden with a private hot tub, just a few miles from the charming coastal town of Deal, Kent. Slightly over two hours away, but we couldn't leave it out!
The Trap

The Trap

Ongar - Essex

Sleeps 2
Sleep under the stars in a gorgeous cabin on ancient farmland just one hour from London in Essex.
The Observatory

The Observatory

Houghton - West Sussex

Sleeps 2
Cosy retreat for two offering incredible views of the River Arun Valley and the South Downs National Park.
Reconnect Cabin

Reconnect Cabin

Hitchin - Hertfordshire

Sleeps 2
Relax, switch off and reconnect in this contemporary cabin with a lovely outdoor bathtub in rural Hertfordshire.
The Coop

The Coop

Ongar - Essex

Sleeps 2
Cosy cabin with its own hot tub on a 200-acre farm an hour from London - Perfect for romantic getaways near Epping.
The Red Cabin Rolvenden

The Red Cabin Rolvenden

Rolvenden - Kent

2-4
Beautiful cabin with contemporary Scandi interiors offering a peaceful retreat in the Kent countryside with a hot tub, sauna, plunge pool and log burner.
The Chilterns View

The Chilterns View

Ewelme - Oxfordshire

2 per lodge
A collection of six secluded and charming timber lodges in Oxfordshire, with individual hot tubs and sweeping vistas of the hills.
Ember Cabin at The Wild Root

Ember Cabin at The Wild Root

Little Kingshill - Buckinghamshire

Sleeps 2
Cosy countryside cabin in Buckinghamshire with outdoor brass bath, sauna access and peaceful meadow views.
Mirror Houses Kirtlington

Mirror Houses Kirtlington

Kidlington - Oxfordshire

2 per cabin
Luxury mirrored woodland cabins in Oxfordshire with hot tubs, saunas and lakeside tranquillity near Kirtlington.

Romantic cottages & barns near London

Tack Barn

Tack Barn

Lewes - East Sussex

2 adults + 1 under 1.
A beautiful eco-friendly hideaway in woods beside a lake in the Sussex countryside.
The Hay Loft at Eye Hall

The Hay Loft at Eye Hall

Cambridge - Cambridgeshire

Sleeps 2
Luxurious Grade II listed barn conversion in the Cambridgeshire countryside with a hot tub and underfloor heating, a romantic escape for two.
Cowshot Manor Barn

Cowshot Manor Barn

Woking - Surrey

Sleeps 2
An awesome, spacious, yet cosy barn with 21st century comforts and super views, located in the Surrey countryside.
The Hovel at Housedean

The Hovel at Housedean

Lewes - East Sussex

Sleeps 2
Romantic converted barn in the South Downs National Park with a private patio and wood-burning stove, close to Brighton and Lewes.
Holstocks

Holstocks

Petersfield - Hampshire

Sleeps 2
Comfy and spacious retreat that offers modern amenities and a fabulous nod to farmhouse style, offering a relaxing break in the Hampshire countryside.
Owl's Perch

Owl's Perch

Alton - Hampshire

Sleeps 2
Tranquil oak barn retreat on a Hampshire vineyard with South Downs views and a private balcony for two.
Oast Apartment

Oast Apartment

Sevenoaks - Kent

Sleeps 2
Unique apartment in the rondel of an oast house with uninterrupted views across pretty Kent countryside.

Romantic treehouses near London

Tinkers Treehouse

Tinkers Treehouse

Ticehurst - East Sussex

Sleeps 2
See the Sussex countryside from a new angle at the immaculately styled Tinkers Treehouse, with a cosy interior and acres of woodland all around
Hoots Treehouses

Hoots Treehouses

Mayfield - East Sussex

2 per treehouse
Luxurious designed treehouses in East Sussex with all the creature comforts, an outdoor bath, gas BBQs and gorgeous decks overlooking nature.
HappenOak Treehouse

HappenOak Treehouse

Balsham - Cambridgeshire

Sleeps 2
A luxurious and romantic treehouse for two with an outdoor bath, Finnish-style sauna and views across the Cambridgeshire countryside.
The Old Oak at Coleman's Farm

The Old Oak at Coleman's Farm

Ongar - Essex

Sleeps 2
A magical treehouse in Essex where a fabulous oak tree is literally part of the furniture
The Hobbity Treehouse

The Hobbity Treehouse

Canterbury - Kent

Sleeps 2
This enchanting treehouse in rural Kent sets the perfect scene for a cosy, romantic stay with a difference, complete with hot tub, roll top bath and log burner.

Romantic glamping retreats near London

Hawthorn Hideaway

Hawthorn Hideaway

Horsham - West Sussex

Sleeps 2
This charming shepherds hut offers couples or pairs of friends a fabulous stay on a working farm with a private hot tub and luxurious outdoor bath.
Oxford Glamping Dome

Oxford Glamping Dome

Beckley - Oxfordshire

Sleeps 2
This spacious glamping dome has a luxury hot tub, firepit and a tranquil location, offering couples a wonderful romantic retreat in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Willow the Wisp Cabin

Willow the Wisp Cabin

Ticehurst - East Sussex

Sleeps 2
This luxurious woodland cabin brings a glamping vibe to the woods of East Sussex, complete with wood burner, dining terrace and gorgeous hot tub.
Kingfisher Yurt at Chiltern Yurt Retreat

Kingfisher Yurt at Chiltern Yurt Retreat

Wendover - Buckinghamshire

Sleeps 2
Beautiful and rustic yurt in the Chiltern Hills offering couples a romantic retreat with a hammock, sauna and hot tub.
Skoolie Stays

Skoolie Stays

Pulborough - West Sussex

Sleeps 4
Off-grid glamping in a converted American school bus near the South Downs with a wood-fired hot tub, firepit and hammocks.