Data reveals Devon is the third most romantic destination in the UK

As the most romantic day of the year is fast approaching, holiday cottage company, Lyme Bay Holidays, have analysed data to find the UK’s most romantic destination.  

Devon has featured in third place based on four different metrics:romantic activities, romantic restaurants, Google searches for proposal ideas and features in wedding hashtags on Instagram.  

Whether it’s watching the sunset together at Croyde Bay and taking a romantic walk on the beach or perhaps hiking through the rugged and romantic Dartmoor landscape together it’s easy to see why Devon is ranked so highly.

The data has also cemented the south coast as a romantic destination in general as Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, Kent and Bristol all feature in the top ten alongside Devon. The Most Romantic Places in the UK

1. Edinburgh
2. Cornwall
3. Devon
4. Glasgow
5. Cumbria
6. Dorset
7. Somerset
8. Kent
9. North Yorkshire
10. Bristol

In addition to making the overall top list, Devon also features in third place for the most romantic things to do.

Counties with the Most Romantic Activities

1. Cornwall
2. North Yorkshire
3. Devon
4. Kent
5. Cumbria

Greater London takes the top spots for both popular proposal destinations, and for the most popular UK wedding destinations, whilst North Yorkshire has the most romantic restaurants.

Most Popular UK Proposal Destinations

1. Greater London
2. West Midlands
3. Greater Manchester
4. Berkshire
5. Tyne and Wear

Most Popular UK Wedding Destinations

1. Greater London
2. Essex
3. Kent
4. Surrey
5. Cheshire

Counties with the Most Romantic Restaurants

1. North Yorkshire
2. Greater Manchester
3. Kent
4. West Yorkshire
5. Greater London

Whilst we might not be able to travel to these places this Valentine’s Day, the romance will still be there for when we can.