Valentine’s Treat On Romantic Jersey

‘‘OF the four Channel Islands Jersey is the prettiest,’’ according to Victor Hugo who began writing his epic novel Les Misérables during his exile to the island in 1853. Jersey’s dramatic 45-mile shoreline with its storm-lashed caves and rugged cliff paths, its dolmens and Druidic monuments, served as inspiration for Hugo’s classic love story.

To write your own romance, Planet suggests booking Longueville Manor’s two-night Valentine’s Break. From £220 per night (2 sharing) the Islands’ only Relais & Châteaux property is offering accommodation, car hire and pink Champagne and chocolates on arrival and a dozen red roses in your room on Valentine’s Night. Also included are full English breakfast each day, Longueville’s seven-course Discovery menu on one evening and a three-course à la carte dinner on the other. 

Longueville Manor – Relais & Chateaux stalwart

Longueville Manor is the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. The hugely comfortable 14th century manor house is a secluded haven with gorgeous gardens on the edge of St Saviour. Victor Hugo said it best: ‘You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.’’

Valid for two nights between Thursday, February 13 and Saturday, February 15 2014. The price quoted is based on two sharing for a minimum of two nights, subject to availability; a 10 per cent discount is offered if payment is made in full at the time of booking.

For reservations: ring 01534 725501 or visit www.longuevillemanor.com; Flights to Jersey are widely available from Channel Islands specialist carrier Blue Islands Airways, British Airways, easyJet and FlyBe.

Tourism information: www.jersey.com