It doesn’t get much more romantic than a Valentine’s sojourn in an actual castle. In Ireland, you can plan your own dreamy getaway to historic Dromoland Castle with the Dromoland Castle Valentine’s Day escape.

Enjoy two nights in luxury accommodations, a full Irish breakfast each morning and the pleasure of an afternoon estate activity. Treats include a bottle of house Champagne, handmade chocolates and an indulgent Mrs. White’s afternoon tea one day of your stay. Named in honor of a long-ago kitchen maid, this feast is replete with delicate pastries, fresh scones, finger sandwiches and a selection of confections.

Activity choices include golf, a 50-minute spa treatment or a falconry session. There’s also plenty of time to explore the estate and its lovely nooks and crannies. Welcoming guests since the 16^th century, the castle estate is the 450-acre ancestral home of the O’Brien’s of Dromoland, whose lineage dates back more than 1,000 years to Brian Boru, one of Ireland’s last High Kings.

Located on Ireland’s dewy green west coast of County Clare, the grounds feature the enchanting Hermit’s Grotto, a small stone structure located beneath a mossy hill. Pathways also lead to the Temple of Mercury positioned on a small hill and created as a Greek temple replica, supported with stone pillars and offering a soothing setting for contemplation or whispering sweet nothings in the ear of your companion.

While you’re there, be sure to wander through the Walled Garden, designed by the same landscape artist who planned the magnificent gardens at Palace of Versailles in France. The cost for two persons sharing the Valentine’s escape begins at approximately $1,702 USD.