Lake District romantic locations

[lard]

Hello. I'm going to the Lake District next week with my girlfriend and intend on proposing. Does anyone know of any particularly romantic locations for such an occasion? Thanks.

[Dave Potts]

The area around Loweswater and Buttermere is stunning, unspoilt and not swarming with tourists (as most places in the Lakes wil be at this time of year - be warned). If you're looking for a nice (albeit pricey) hotel in the area Holbeck Gyhll is nice, near Troutbeck - http://www.slh.com/england/windermere/hotel_ylleng.html and Linthwaite House is very nice too - http://www.linthwaite.com/hotel/but only if you fancy being nearer the centre of things. Windermere will be swarming this summer so you would be better perhaps using it as a base from which to explore the rest of the region. If you prefer somewhere more remote The Kirkstile Inn in Loweswater is secluded, romantic and surrounded by gorgeous views - http://www.kirkstile.com/index.html

[Dave Potts]

As far as specific (spectacular) locations/views which might suit your purpose are concerned I'd check out the Langdale Valley around Hardknott and Wrynose Pass (if your car'll make it), Skelwith Force, Tewit Tarn, Skiddaw, Blencathra and of course Scafell. Bear in mind that a lot of the great Lakes views look even more spectacular and romantic at nightfall. Having said all that I proposed to my wife in a hotel room and only after she dropped a not-so-subtle hint (I was busy taking off my socks and picking out toe-jam) so what do I know?

[molly]

I'm sure Dave Potts has given you all the info you need, but can I just add --- good luck and I hope it all goes well. :o)

[Lindylou]

And please let us know!!

[Wispy68]

That's lovely! I hope you find the perfect place and hope all goes well for you. Good luck.

[apricot]

Afternoon tea at Sharrow Bay Hotel an the banks of Ullswater with views across the lake to Helvellyn to die for. Nobody could resist you at such a romantic place. PS Paul McCartney proposed to his new wife there (can't remember her name)

[lard]

Asked her on the summit of Sciddaw!! She had a cold and yet she still climbed the mountain for me!