{"id":6173,"date":"2016-01-29T08:53:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T08:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/?p=6173"},"modified":"2019-02-26T10:36:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T10:36:21","slug":"valentines-day-love-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/renting\/valentines-day-love-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine&#8217;s Day love in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Heart-on-Valentines-Day-1357921918_99-e1453380198851.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1905\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Heart-on-Valentines-Day-1357921918_99-e1453380198851.jpg 1905w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Heart-on-Valentines-Day-1357921918_99-e1453380198851-200x89.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Heart-on-Valentines-Day-1357921918_99-e1453380198851-900x401.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nIt\u2019s February and love is in the air, which can only mean one thing: Valentine\u2019s Day is on the horizon! Deciding what to do for your partner on February 14<sup>th<\/sup> can be tricky; do you do something traditional and romantic, or something slightly off-beat? Whatever you choose, you can be sure that London has it covered.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we explore the best places to spend Valentines with your other half. We\u2019ll also show you some of the lovely rental properties fit for a snug night in with your loved one.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Valentine\u2019s cooking for two<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London, E14 <\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6176\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Canary-Wharf-E14-\u00a3580-per-week.jpg\" alt=\"2 bed flat, Canary Wharf, E14 - \u00a3580 per week\" width=\"252\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Canary-Wharf-E14-\u00a3580-per-week.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Canary-Wharf-E14-\u00a3580-per-week-200x123.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2 bed flat, Canary Wharf, E14 &#8211; \u00a3580 per week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s traditional to dine out at a fancy restaurant on Valentine\u2019s night. However, if the <em>typical<\/em> \u00a0set menus aren\u2019t your cup of tea, consider taking part in a couple\u2019s cookery course, where you\u2019ll learn to prepare either Rockefeller Oysters or seabass with bisque sauce. There will also be expert advice on hand, advising you on the best\u00a0wines to enjoy your meal with.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the Docklands, this two-bedroom apartment enjoys skyline views of the local area and would be an ideal place to enjoy your freshly-cooked dinner, as you admire each other and those fabulous views of London.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dance the night away<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Dirty Martini, 158 Bishopsgate, London, EC2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Who says Cupid\u2019s favourite day needs to be a romantic date for two? If you\u2019re single, we recommend enjoying a night at Dirty Martini in Bishopsgate. Happy Hour goes on until 9pm and entry is free before 10pm. Who knows, you may meet the love of your life? And if you don\u2019t, you can certainly enjoy shaking a leg to some top tunes.<\/p>\n<p>This stylish three-bedroom apartment is located in Moorgate, moments from Bishopsgate &#8211; and combines\u00a0impressive views of the City with plush modern interiors. Living in this apartment means you probably won&#8217;t be single for long.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Start the day with love<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Mr. Buckley\u2019s, 277 Hackney Rd, E2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just any Valentine\u2019s Day pop-up breakfast restaurant; this is a Valentine\u2019s Day symmetry pop-up breakfast restaurant. Start your day off in love, at a place where everything is served symmetrically. At least there won\u2019t be any arguments about who got the bigger portion.<\/p>\n<p>After a romantic breakfast, why not view this two-bedroom apartment, just over a mile away from Hackney Road? You can enjoy the vibrant area of Hoxton while being located a short journey from the hipster area of Shoreditch.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dinner for two<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, 66 Baker St, London W1<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6178\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Baker-Street-NW1-\u00a3695-per-week.jpg\" alt=\"2 bed flat, Baker Street, NW1 - \u00a3695 per week\" width=\"252\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Baker-Street-NW1-\u00a3695-per-week.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Baker-Street-NW1-\u00a3695-per-week-200x123.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2 bed flat, Baker Street, NW1 &#8211; \u00a3695 per week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most popular thing to do on Valentine\u2019s is to book a table at a romantic restaurant, where you\u2019ll enjoy fine cuisine as you gaze into each other\u2019s eyes, aww.\u00a0 The food is so good at Galvin Bistrot de Luxe that you may forget about the gazing as you chow down on an excellent a la carte menu for just \u00a319.50.<\/p>\n<p>This two-bedroom apartment on Baker Street is moments from Marylebone and the West End, giving you quick access to some of London\u2019s most popular amenities. You can even enjoy a romantic walk in Regent\u2019s Park before settling down for dinner.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day from the Shard<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>The Shard, 32 London Bridge St, London, SE1<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What is it that\u2019s so romantic about views? There\u2019s just something about a city skyline, lit up at night, that brings out the love in people. The Shard is offering the chance to watch the sun set in London with a chilled glass of champagne. They even have a marriage proposal concierge service, just in case you\u2019re thinking of popping the question.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something cosy and stylish for you and you partner, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/wapping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studio apartment<\/a> set in the redeveloped South Bank Tower, nearby The Shard, is an ideal choice.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day at Keats House<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Keats House, 10 Keats Grove, London, NW3<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Keats House, home to one of the most romantic poets, John Keats, is hosting a Valentine\u2019s evening with poetry readings and love-letter writing classes. And if you struggle for something romatic to write, a\u00a0pop-up bar will be on hand to help relax those nerves.\u00a0Tickets are currently on sale for \u00a315 per person<\/p>\n<p>Keats House is located in Hampstead; one of London\u2019s most romantic areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/hampstead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This two-bedroom Georgian Cottage<\/a> is moments away from the open spaces of Hampstead Heath and the charming boutiques in Hampstead Village.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Comedy Carnival<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6179\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Mayfair-\u00a32000-per-week.jpg\" alt=\"2 bed flat, Mayfair - \u00a32,000 per week\" width=\"252\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Mayfair-\u00a32000-per-week.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2-bed-flat-Mayfair-\u00a32000-per-week-200x123.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2 bed flat, Mayfair &#8211; \u00a32,000 per week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are plenty of laughs to be had at the Comedy Carnival in Soho where you can enjoy an alternate Valentine\u2019s evening. This year\u2019s show is headlined by the award-winning Boy With Tape On His Face.<\/p>\n<p>If Central London catches your eye, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/hyde-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-bedroom apartment<\/a> in Mayfair. Mayfair is one of London\u2019s most sought-after areas and is located less than one mile away from Soho and Leicester Square.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Love is in the air<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a romantic dinner, watching the sun go down, partying all night or something slightly different from the norm, we hope you find love this Valentine\u2019s Day. And if you\u2019ve fallen in love with any of the properties you\u2019ve seen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> for more information and we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s February and love is in the air, which can only mean one thing: Valentine\u2019s Day is on the horizon! Deciding what to do for your partner on February 14th can be tricky; do you do something traditional and romantic, or something slightly off-beat? Whatever you choose, you can be sure that London has it &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/renting\/valentines-day-love-in-london\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Valentine&#8217;s Day love in London&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[442],"tags":[285,97],"class_list":["post-6173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-renting","tag-events","tag-valentines-day"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6173"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15799,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6173\/revisions\/15799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}