subject: Rural Retreats Make Grand Gift Ideas [print this page] Ever considered giving someone a mini break as a gift? It might be time to consider this as your next grand gift idea. This is a sure-fire way to delight your recipient... after all, who wouldn't love to receive a break away in the country? Whether you're looking for gift ideas to surprise your partner, or to spoil your favourite newlyweds, a rural retreat is a wonderful idea. These days a break away from the city is the ultimate way to relax, and the good news is, they won't break the bank.
From country castles to boutique inns, the chance to spend a night or two in rural Britain is an unbeatable way to break away from routine. You might opt for a winter weekend lazing by the fire in a Scottish hotel, or go walking in vast castle grounds in spring. Many country abodes have their own spas on site, and visitors come here simply to unwind with regular massages, body treatments, and pampering. Here you can sit in the sauna after a long day of walking in the rolling countryside.
Given the level of luxury associated with rural retreats, these make great wedding gift ideas too. Certainly in the early stages of marriage any chance to get away for a romantic break is not going to be passed up! Also, not all couples can afford a honeymoon whether they are saving for a home or simply trying to manage the cost of the wedding - so this would be especially appreciated as a chance to get away and relax after the hype of the ceremony itself.
If you want to spoil someone close to you who has been working too hard and needs a break, this is a lovely option. Present someone with a voucher for a weekend break, or arrange it all for them and turn it into a ready-to-go surprise. Hardworking parents, exhausted spouses or friends who have had a stressful year will be forever grateful for the chance to get away and find some breathing space. And where better than the clean green countryside?
Of course, it doesn't have to be a whole weekend, either. Even a day out in the countryside is a breath of fresh air. There are all kinds of options for great days out for couples. This will make a wonderful gift for your parents, couple friends, or even for you and your other half. Whisk your loved one away with a picnic lunch for some walking through the rolling hills, or just head out for a day of lunch and leisure at a countryside retreat. There is something very romantic about being in the great outdoors, where the tranquility and beautiful scenery set the scene for luxury and leisure.
