What type of Valentine are you? Do you wear your heart on your sleeve or do you wait to be wooed? Are you planning a special Valentine’s Day surprise or are you hoping that someone is secretly preparing to sweep you off your feet?
Well if you’re the secret planner here are a few ideas for where to go in and around Maidstone, and if you’re the one hoping to be romanced on Valentine’s Day the following suggestions may feature in your dreams over the next few days… But remember: dress to impress! Guys don’t let your Valentine down by under-dressing, the girls will have made a huge effort to look great just for you! If you want to do more than just scratch the surface you’ll need to ooze feel-appeal by looking cool and alluring too!
The 14th Century Cock Horse Inn on the Pilgrims Way at Detling near Maidstone looks like the perfect setting for a Valentine’s meal. Steeped in history romance can’t be very far away at this traditional Kentish pub. For more details and to reserve a table contact The Cock Horse Inn, 39 The Street, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JJ. Tel: 01622 737092.
If you’re looking for romance on Valentine’s night but have no one special to spend it with, then why not go along to the White Horse at Sandway near Maidstone where a Valentine’s Party Night for Single People will be in full swing from 7.30 onwards. There will be live music all night, starting gently to get you in the mood and give you the chance to get to know the other guests, before the tempo is upped and dancing commences! This promises to be a fun evening with the emphasis on meeting like-minded people. You never know, Cupid might score a direct hit! For more details contact The White Horse, Lenham Heath Rd, Sandway, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME17 2HY 01622 859511 .
The Grange Moor Hotel is holding a Valentine’s Candlelit Dinner on Valentine’s Night. The cost is £21.50 per person to include a 3 course meal with choices. For more details contact The Grange Moor Hotel, St Michaels Road, Maidstone ME16 8BS, tel: 01622 677623 or email reservations@grangemoor.co.uk
If you can’t wait to be with your Valentine until the day itself, then The Angel at Addington Green is the place for you! On Sunday 13th February you can enjoy a 2 course meal for £19.95, or if you want to linger over your romantic meal you can choose 3 courses for £24.95. But worry not, they will be doing it all again the following night, on Valentine’s Day itself, for lovers who can wait a little longer. For more information contact The Angel, Addington Green, Addington, West Malling ME19 5BB, tel: 01732 842117
You don’t have to go out though! Staying in on Valentine’s Night can be a really intimate alternative. Getting to know someone over a romantic candlelit dinner for two in the privacy of your own home may sound like the ideal way to spend the evening! Doing it just the way you like it with flowers, chocolates, mood music and home-cooked food is a well established way of finding your way to your Valentine’s heart!
Don’t leave it to chance, plan your evening and have a really romantic time! I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood already!
I'll love you and leave you until next time ...
India J