The Lake District is the most romantic proposal spot in the UK
Are you thinking of proposing but are unsure of where to pop the question? You might want to consider booking a trip to themost romantic proposal spot in the UK, the Lake District. New research by holiday home provider, Sykes Holiday Cottages, has found that the Lake District is the dream UK location for proposals to take place.
With its endless picturesque spots and breath-taking back drops for the all-important ‘ring-selfie’, a Lake District proposal is sure to impress your other half. Coming in as the second most popular UK destination for a proposal to take place is Cornwall, with its quaint fishing villages and idyllic beaches around every corner. This was closely followed by The Highlands in Scotland, with its beautiful, dramatic landscape.
Thinking of proposing? Lake District found to be the most romantic engagement spot in the UK
- Lake District voted most romantic National Park in the UK
- The National Park also tops the list for the UK destination where those in relationships most want a proposal to happen
- Open fires, hot tubs, and four-poster beds are the most sought after holiday extras couples think make a UK stay romantic
When it comes to proposals, the Lake District has been voted as the top UK destination couples would most like to get engaged, according to new research1 by holiday home provider, Sykes Holiday Cottages.
The Lake District has endless picturesque spots to get down on one knee, and breath-taking back drops for the all-important ‘ring selfie’ photo. Coming in as the second most popular UK destination for a proposal to take place is Cornwall, with its quaint fishing villages and idyllic beaches, this was closely followed by The Highlands in Scotland, with its beautiful, dramatic landscape.
The top ten places for engagements to take place in the UK, according to the research are:
- Lake District
- Cornwall
- The Highlands
- Yorkshire
- The Cotswolds
- Devon
- Peak District
- North East
- Lancashire
- South Ireland
Our interactive map of the nation’s favourite proposal locations, can be viewed here
If you’re looking to plan the perfect proposal, it might also be worth noting that the holiday extra most likely to impress your other half is an open fire or log burner, with 66% of adults voting it as the most romantic extra touch on a UK getaway. Other holiday extras most likely to make your partner feel special are hot tubs (48%), a four poster bed (48%) and champagne (45%).
It wasn’t all extravagant additions either; a bunch of flowers (33%) and chocolates on the pillow (35%) were also rated highly on the list to win someone’s heart during a UK break.
The research looked at peoples’ preferences when it comes to different types of proposals and found that popping the question in the countryside (21%) was most favoured by couples, followed by a secluded spot (15%) and a beach proposal (13%). Only one in ten (10%) respondents said that they’d like to be asked in a luxury restaurant, showing that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a ‘yes’ from your partner, and a more intimate proposal may actually be the best idea.
Sykes Holiday Cottages also discovered which National Parks in the UK people find the most romantic, with the Lake District (31%) coming out on top again, followed by Lock Lomond and The Trossachs (9%) and the Yorkshire Dales (9%).
The top ten most romantic National Parks as voted by the UK public are:
- Lake District
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
- Yorkshire Dales
- Snowdonia
- New Forest
- Peak District
- Pembrokeshire Coast
- North York Moors
- Dartmoor
- Northumberland
James Shaw, Chief Marketing Officer at Sykes Cottages, said: The Lake District has long been a favourite destination for our customers at Sykes Holiday Cottages, so we were thrilled to see it be voted as the top UK location where couples most want to get engaged.
It’s also no surprise that Cornwall and The Scottish Highlands rank highly on the proposal locations list, since they offer such unique and jaw-dropping scenery. We have some of the most picturesque landscapes in Europe right on our doorstep here in the UK, and we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the perfect spot for a romantic break or an unforgettable proposal.
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