Where could possibly be more romantic than the Lake District - and this stunning 17th century farmhouse is slap bang in the middle of the National Park. Set in about 59 acres of private grounds, it has five bedrooms, several generous sized reception rooms, a cellar and an indoor swimming pool. This would be a great place to host weekend parties or for a young, well heeled couple to relax away from the madding crowd. On the market for £2,995,000.
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This charming cottage offers plenty of privacy has a prestigious history, having previously been occupied by the estate manager to Lord Newton. This cosy romantic getaway also boasts 18th century features, an Aga to warm the happy couple on cold winter mornings and a modest cellar. A range of outbuildings and a large detached garage could also help house the newlyweds’ staff. If those weren’t reasons enough for the young Royals to buy this property, the town of Newton-Le-Willows has Will’s name written all over it.
£659,000, Ashtons 01925 232146 Photograph: Ashtons
OK, so a huge ski chalet isn’t the traditional romantic cottage usually suggested for young couples, but tomorrow’s newly weds love skiing, and Zermatt offers both great skiing and exclusivity. It’s quite pricey at £9.2m but Chalet Grace has stunning views of the Matterhorn over the main town, and is luxuriously fitted out, with five en suite bedroooms, an open plan living and dining room, professional kitchen, games room and cinema, spa and gym.
Savills 020 7016 3740 Photograph: Savills (L&P) Ltd
Aptly named, The Nook, this cosy Grade II listed home is set at the bottom of a narrow cottage-lined street in the picturesque village of Dittisham, Devon. Situated next to the River Dart, the village has a church, two pubs, a village shop and a thriving sailing club. The nook has been modernised in recent years and has had a new roof, wiring and plumbing. It has two beds a mature garden and off street parking and comes in at £395,000.
Marchand Petit 01803 424 018 Photograph: Marchand Petit
This gazebo shaped cottage on the south-west coast is just the kind of place a love-sick young wife might wait for her sailor-husband to return home from sea. This thatched roof home is set on Peak Hill and benefits from stunning sea views. Designed and built for the English novelist RF Delderfield the Gazebo has two bedrooms and the dining room could be turned into bedroom or nursery. Outside the property boasts secluded gardens and an ornamental pond.
£695,000, Fulfords Country and Waterside 01392 660 007 Photograph: Fulfords
