Holiday cottage specialists, Helpful Holidays, introduces romantic cottages where love will blossom this Valentine's Day.

What could be more romantic than a cosy thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside or in a hidden little cove with a glorious beach? Helpful Holidays have the perfect cottages for couples, divine hand-picked retreats across the beautiful West Country, from Cornwall and Devon to Somerset and Dorset, which will make hearts beat a little faster this Valentine's Day.

Junket Studio,Noss Mayo, South Devon
A relaxing waterside haven with captivating views up and down the river. £442 for Valentine's week.

Rock View Cottage, Gulworthy, Devon/Cornwall border
A peaceful woodland retreat, once part of a long abandoned copper mine (think Poldark!), with hot tub and walking and cycling trails from the door. £407 for Valentine's week.

Coast Barn, Noss Mayo, Devon
An enchanting cottage, beautifully designed in soothing Wedgewood blues, creams and whites. £442 for Valentine's week.

Boycombe Barn, Farway, East Devon
A sweet cottage converted from a barn in rolling Devon countryside. £319 for Valentine's week.

Saltwind Granary, Clovelly, North Devon
A gorgeous cottage surrounded by flower-filled meadows, with the coast just a field away. £448 for Valentine's week.

Acorn Cottage, South Brewham, Somerset
A cosy single-storey cottage with views across Somerset countryside to St Alfred's Tower. £323 for Valentine's week.

Rose Cottage, Rawridge, East Devon
A comfy cottage for wandering on the beach hand in hand, looking for fossils. £319 for Valentine's week.

To view other Valentine's Day cottages and Helpful Holidays' portfolio of over 700 places to stay sleeping two to 47 guests in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, visit www.helpfulholidays.co.uk or call 01647 434063 for a free brochure.