Whether you are a hopeless romantic or believe it to be just another commercial holiday, there is no denying Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there is already a buzz in the air.
There are many enchanting fables surrounding the origin of Valentine’s Day, now celebrated on 14th February. Leading the way since the 5th century, Saint Valentine finds himself at the heart of one of the more famous Valentines tales!
Believing unmarried men made better soldiers, the Roman Emperor Claudius banned the marriage of all young men. Imprisoned for defying this law and choosing to marry young couples in secret, Saint Valentine lovingly wrote to his own fair maiden from within the prison walls signing each letter ‘From Your Valentine’. It is said that the 14th February was later chosen to celebrate such love, as this was the date in which the birds took to the sky to find their own mate, hence the term ‘love birds’.
Whatever the reason, today’s society finds itself embracing the day to celebrate their chosen loved one.
Whether you plan to spend this day with your partner or opt to do as the Finnish do and use the day to celebrate the good friends in your life, here are a few ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Perth:
- Sunset Picnic – Load your wicker basket up with home-made treats, as our properties have full cooking facilities, and cold sparkling wine and head down to Cottesloe Beach to take in one of Western Australia’s most famous sunsets.
- Dine at a Beach Front Restaurant – Plan ahead and book a romantic table at one of Cottesloe’s highly reviewed beachfront restaurants. We have short term rentals available just a short walk away!
- Trendy Bar – Flying solo this Valentine’s Day? Grab your friends and head down to one of the many trendy Bars in Perth.
- Swan Valley Wine Tour – Take in the views of the Swan Valley wine region as you are chauffeured between the unique vineyards, stopping to taste their world class wines and nibbling on cheese platters .
- Swan River Dust Cruise – ‘Push the Boat Out’ (pardon the pun) and cruise in style along the Swan River whilst indulging in a 3 course meal aboard a luxury vessel.
- Rooftop Movie – Either as a couple or as a group join the masses at one of Perth’s up and coming rooftop bar and movies.
Do all or any of these whilst staying in one of Cottesloe Beach House Stays short term rentals! Check out our Valentine's Day special.