{"id":1346,"date":"2022-12-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/love-lake-district-two-go-hand-hand\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:08:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:08:15","slug":"love-lake-district-two-go-hand-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/love-lake-district-two-go-hand-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"Love And The Lake District \u2013 The Two Go Hand-in-Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>There\u2019s surely nowhere else which exudes romance and magic like the Lake District.<\/h3>\n<p>Long regarded by Britain\u2019s best\u2013loved poets, authors and thinkers as a place which inspires romance, the Lake District can\u2019t be\u00a0knocked for not oozing enough charm and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>So, what better place for a romantic Valentine\u2019s Day break \u2013 or even to bend down on one knee and pop \u2018the\u2019 question?<\/p>\n<p>It has been a lovers\u2019 haven for centuries and more recently a favourite with celebrities.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a Celebrity star James Mcvey\u2019s proposal on Derwentwater, popping the question on a cold winters day on Friars Crag, The Vamps star and jungle celeb James set the perfect romantic scene to propose to long time girlfriend Kirstie Brittain.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5077 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/Shutterstock_1200107194-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"272\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pooley Bridge also saw Sir Paul McCartney\u2019s romantic declaration to former wife Heather Mills.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Clinton famously proposed to his First Lady Hillary while walking the beautiful shores of Ennerdale.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the lakes has had its fair share of famous loved-up couples heading to the hills for romance.<\/p>\n<p>They include\u00a0the Beckhams and One Direction\u2019s Harry Styles with pop princess Taylor Swift, who took\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/buttermere-cottages.html\">Buttermere<\/a> breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A Lake District Cottage \u2013 Perfect For Two<\/h2>\n<p>But rather than having to share space in a hotel with lots of other loved-up guests (and those not in love, just on business or a friends\u2019 weekend away), how about whisking your loved-one to your very own private and secluded holiday cottage in the Lake District?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1196996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/badgers-shack.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1196996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lakelover\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Garnett-Bridge\/The-Badgers-Shack-1066267.html\">Badger&#8217;s Shack<\/a>, Garnett Bridge, near Kendal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Outside, views of the majestic towering mountains, the idyllic lakes, the sprawling lakeshore lawns, while inside pure unadulterated luxury \u00a0\u2013 the sumptuous bedrooms, the roaring fires, the balconies.<\/p>\n<p>Sit in the hot tub sipping champagne under the stars, a night-cap on the shoreline before returning to your lakeside lodge \u2013 all deliciously secluded, just the two of you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1196994\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/goody-raise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1196994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Lakelover\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Goody-Bridge\/Goody-Raise-1042138.html\">Goody Raise<\/a> Grasmere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Imagine the face of your loved-one lighting up as you step through one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/5-star-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District luxury cottages<\/a> \u2013 oh, the whisper of romance, the oozing of serenity and the air of amour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where to pop the question in the Lake District?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already decided to get down on one knee in the Lake District \u2013 well done, a great choice! But, if you\u2019ve not made up your mind, the Lake District surely speaks for itself?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/Shutterstock_1633233697-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"291\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the best backdrops for your marriage proposal in the Lake District:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wastwater \u2013 Voted Britain\u2019s favourite view ( pictured above).<\/li>\n<li>Surprise view near Ashness bridge, overlooking Derwentwater \u2013 sublime scenery.<\/li>\n<li>Aira Force, near Ullswater \u2013 one of the Lake District\u2019s most impressive waterfalls.<\/li>\n<li>On the shores of Ennerdale Water \u2013 a very pretty spot.<\/li>\n<li>Peel Island, Coniston \u2013 an island with wooded rocky headlands and secluded sandy coves.<\/li>\n<li>Orrest Head \u2013 If you don\u2019t fancy a \u2018big\u2019 walk in the lakes with the precious gem in your pocket, then this is the perfect place if you want a scenic and lofty view. Only a 30-minute stroll will see you gazing towards the lakes and mountains of the National Park<\/li>\n<li>Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick &#8211; Possibly one of the most atmospheric sights to propose. Make sure you time your visit for sunset for that added touch of romance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/Shutterstock_722686957-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A castle or a ruin \u2013 whether Medieval, Norman or Roman, there are many castles dotted around Cumbria, including Ambleside, Ravenglass and Kendal.<\/li>\n<li>High Sweden Bridge, Ambleside \u2013 definitely a bridge with a gorgeous view.<\/li>\n<li>In one of our romantic homes \u2013 perhaps over a meal, in the hot tub with champers, on the terrace or lake shore with a majestic mountainous backdrop (Derwentwater views image below), by a roaring fire\u2026. endless possibilities.<\/li>\n<li>At a romantic namesake \u2013 Darling Fell, near Loweswater or Hartsop, near Brotherswater.<\/li>\n<li>Over a fine meal at one of the top Lake District restaurants \u2013 such as the Michellin-starred L\u2019enclume in Cartmel, Gilpin, The Old Stamp House, Forest Side Hotel, the list is endless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/Shutterstock_1854558943-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"331\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Whisk, Whisper and\u00a0Wedding Bells!<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no excuse not to book it all right now and whisk your loved-one off their feet in a romantic\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1197487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/lovies.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1197487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictlodgeholidays.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Hartsop\/Lovies-Place-Crossgate-Luxury-Glamping-1122840.html\">Lovies Place<\/a> &#8211; Hartsop, near Glenridding, Ullswater<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/little-how.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Grasmere\/Little-How-1110309.html\">Little How<\/a> &#8211; Grasmere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many of our romantic cottages have been awarded VisitEngland Gold Awards because of their exquisite excellence and some of our 100-plus love nests accept up to 3 dogs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1196997\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/01\/pennys-cottage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1196997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Townend\/Pennys-Cottage-1041276.html\">Pennys Cottage<\/a> &#8211; Troutbeck, near Windermere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To wow your loved one this Valentine\u2019s Day, book\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/romantic-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romantic Lake District Break<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you stayed with us and have a Lake District love story? We\u2019d love to hear it, just comment here!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentines Breaks in the Lake District this February, the possibilities are endless! 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