L'amour without the fromage: Six alternative Valentine's escapes ...

Burley Manor Hotel (0808 144 9494, www.theburleymanorhotel.co.uk) has a horse-riding school, where you can hire a trusty steed for a day of clip-clopping on forest trails. You can rent horses for a one- or two-hour hack, or for a guided ... Mark Smith of www.seat61.com claims it is his favourite British train journey, and that the destination matches the travel experience. Prices start from £59 each way. Visit www.scotrail.co.uk for more information, and to book tickets. ...