A SOUTH Lakeland holiday home has been named as the most romantic property in the country.

The Lodge, at Bouth near Newby Bridge, beat 250 others to win the Best for Romance category in an awards scheme run by rental agency Sykes Cottages.

A number of marriage proposals and honeymoons have taken place in the cottage since it opened for business in 2015.

Owner Ian Winn said: “To win gold in such a fiercely contested category was such a wonderful surprise.

“The Lodge offers couples everything they’d need for the perfect romantic break so it’s not surprising our guest book is full of stories of proposals, anniversaries and ‘mini moons’.

Judges picked out the cottage for its style and facilities as well customer feedback on cleanliness, comfort, location and value for money.