Guests staying at Storrs Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion in 17 acres of grounds on the shore of Windermere, can choose from a range of classic sports cars for a drive around the Lakes.

The cars include a 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite MK1, a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine MKV and a 1987 Morgan 4/4.

The breaks will be ideal for anyone who wants to surprise their loved one with a romantic break, or women planning to propose to their partners for leap year on February 29.

The Lake District has some of Britain's most spectacular drives including the 21-mile route, between Windermere and Keswick, which recently came top in a YouGov poll.

A two-night break with dinner, bed and breakfast, plus a bottle of champagne in your room on arrival, costs from £478. Cars start at £105 for one day.

Hit www.elh.co.uk/cars or ring 0845 6015 478.

Here are some other great Valentine's ideas, at home and away:

- Step into the heart of Africa with Acacia Adventure Holidays and more than 180 exciting tours in comfort class safaris. Options include an 18-day Mountain Gorillas to the Mara itinerary, Kruger and Adrenaline and Botswana In Depth. Hit www.acacia-africa.com or ring (0207) 706 4700.

- Give a Wild West twist with Ranch Rider's stays at a range of cosy ranches in the US. Meander through stunning scenery on horseback and try an overnight trailride package, a highlight being a troupe of cowboy balladeers who will serenade lovers around the campfire under the stars. Hit www.ranchrider.com or (01509) 618811.

- Get in the mooooood at The Cowshed, Cornwall's newest spa, at the St Moritz Hotel, in Trebetherick, Wadebridge. There you'll discover a range of luxurious treats for a relaxing, quality time together or for an individual looking to show their significant other just how much they mean to them. Packages include the Preened Cow for the ladies and Clean Bull for men. Hit www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk or ring (01208) 862242 for prices.

- Take a five-day trip across the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights. Couples can snuggle up on board the M/S Kong Harald as it sails up the Norwegian coast past the picturesque fishing villages that look particularly beautiful in winter as they sparkle in the Arctic twilight. The trip, departing February 13, costs from £695 per person with The Classic Traveller. Hit www.theclassictraveller.co.uk or ring 0800 988 5843.

- Libra Holidays is offering seven nights bed and breakfast at the Elysium Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus, from £500. The hotel combines colonnades, mosaics and waterfalls to create a tranquil and secluded location for couples wanting to spend quality time together. Situated adjacent to the famous Tombs of the Kings, guests can explore the timeless treasures of the island as well as relax and enjoy the luxury of the hotel. Hit www.libraholidays.co.uk or ring 0871 226 7825.