

Sandwich in Kent is an easy leap from London, and one of the most complete medieval towns in England. The Bell Hotel, on the quays, has been part of the fabric of the town since Tudor times. Simon recommends staying in one of the hotel's 24 en suite rooms, then paying a visit to Arthur Lock of Locks of Sandwich (www.locksofsandwich.co.uk), the country's top tandem specialist, to rent a bike and take a turn about the town with your beloved.