February is all about making a little more room for love. And as cheesy as it may sound, this year we are all about spreading love like confetti. With less than a week until the loved up holiday, let’s get planning your festivities for the day, or if you are anything like me, a whole month of celebrating love, whether it is with your partner or that special someone.

ROOM FOR TWO: Even before social distancing was the so called ‘new normal’, many of us preferred to spend Valentine's Day away from the hustle and bustle. If that sounds like you, we have just the perfect idea for an intimate Valentine’s Day staycation. Ashwood’s King & Queen suits come with a private access to the garden and everything else you will need to set the mood for a romantic weekend. Order in or pick up your Valentine’s Day dinner from one of Bayfield’s restaurants and we will supply a chilled bottle of prosecco and a box of chocolates for a memorable celebration. Read more about Ashwood’s King & Queen suits.

WALK IN LOVE : As much as we love to hate the lockdowns, to be entirely honest, the past few months made us truly appreciate the little joys of life. A romantic walk in the Ashwood trails, holding hands with someone you like to spend time with and basking in the breathtakingly beautiful sunsets of Bayfield. So much better than getting shoved and pushed in a crowded bar in the city, no?

VALENTINE’S DAY MOVIE MARATHON: Your romantic staycation can’t be complete without a Valentine’s Day movie marathon. Grab the popcorn, light a few candles, snuggle up, and press play. You could trade the movie for a Karaoke night or dance party for two. Head to our Instagram stories on 13th and 12th evening if you need inspiration.

LET’S GET BAKED: Two words, banana bread! If there's an unofficial snack for the year 2020, it's a sweet, soft loaf of home-baked banana bread. And somehow, if you missed this 2020 trend, this Valentine’s Day is ‘sort of’ the perfect occasion to try it out with your special someone. Here is the OG Chrissy Teigen’s banana bread recipe for your Valentine’s day evening.

PLAN THAT GETAWAY: We all need something to look forward to, now more than ever! While we wait for the ‘stay at home’ orders to lift, it’s never too early to plan that weekend staycation! Gift your partner a romantic getaway with Ashwood’s custom gift cards. Arrive to a bottle of sparkling wine and all the essentials to set the mood for your romantic staycation in the beautiful village of Bayfield.

The Ashwood Inn is open under the essential business guidelines and we have enhanced measures to ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the community. Read about our COVID 19 guidelines here.

CONTAGIOUS LOVE