How did you get engaged? Tell us your story. The one that makes us smile most will win a romantic Valentine's Night stay at the four-star Redworth Hall Hotel, plus dinner.

Redworth Hall, near Heighington, County Durham, is one of the region's premier hotels.

The manor house dates back to 1744 and has many original features. There are 100 lavishly decorated bedrooms, including three suites and four-poster rooms, and an award-winning Bodysense Health and Leisure club.

Send your stories to: Valentine Competition, The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington DL1 1NF. The closing date is next Thursday.