A romantic trip away or a one-off gift experience – great options for loved-up couples at Central England Co-operative this Valentine’s Day

Posted by james brindle | Published: 21/01/2019


The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner and Central England Co-op Travel has some fantastic options available this Valentine’s Day to make the occasion extra special.

Loved-up couples looking to get away for a romantic break can find a fantastic deal at one of Central England Co-op’s 26 Travel branches.

There are a wide selection of great city breaks in the UK on offer including two-night stays in London, Edinburgh, Brighton, York or Cardiff, including hotel, breakfast both days and dinner on the first night.

There is no need to break the bank either with these great deals – prices for the Edinburgh trip for example, which includes a two-night stay at the four star Holiday Inn in Edinburgh, full breakfast and dinner on the first night, are from just £90 per person.

There are also more great deals for trips to London available, including two nights in London at the four star Cranley Hotel in South Kensington, with bed and breakfast, a Thames River Cruise and afternoon tea on day of arrival from just £135 per person.

Party-loving couples looking for a night on the tiles to mark the day are also catered for – Central England Co-op Travel is offering ‘Friday Night Out’ packages until January 31 with destinations including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Newcastle.

From just £64 per person these packages include a stay in a three or four star hotel, a bottle of prosecco in the room on arrival, a three course meal at Zizzi’s Italian restaurant and guestlist entry in to one of the city’s prime nightspots.

The Travel team also have some great gift ideas for those wanting to surprise their partner with something a bit different on February 14.

A London theatre break is always a popular choice and the team have a great offer available which could make the perfect gift. The deal includes a night’s stay at the three star Ambassadors Hotel, in Kensington, breakfast and dress circle tickets for the Broadway smash 9 to 5 The Musical, which has only recently premiered in the West End – prices from only £144 per person.

Great offers are also now available including a Pamper Day for Two (was £199 for two, now £99), a Hands-on Cookery Lesson for Two (was £198 for two, now £88) and a Winery and Brewery Tour with Tasting for Two (was £34 for two, now £17).

There are also a range of fantastic gift experiences from just £9 per person, from afternoon teas and spa days, to driving experiences, paintballing and even flying lessons.

Paul Dale, Head of Specialist Business at Central England Co-op, said: “Colleagues in our Travel branches are all experts in their field and customers return to us again and again, as we really look after them.

“We have some fantastic offers available this Valentine’s Day so call in to or telephone one of our  Travel stores and the team will be able to help people plan the perfect break or gift to make the day special.”

More details on the nearest Central England Co-op Travel branch can be found at www.centralengland.coop/travel