Engagement season - the time between late autumn and Valentine’s Day when almost half of all proposals take place - is upon us. And in the heart of the Peak District, one boutique retreat is laying claim to being the region’s most romantic place to say “yes.”
Losehill House Hotel & Spa combines a secluded valley setting, the Peak District’s only full-service spa, award-winning fine dining, and walks straight from the door to some of Britain’s most beautiful viewpoints. It’s this rare blend that makes Losehill the natural choice for couples looking to propose, celebrate an anniversary, or escape together.
111 years of romance and retreatBuilt in 1914 by the CHA philanthropic walking charity to give people the chance to experience the beauty of the Hope Valley, Losehill House has always been about restoration and connection. More than a century on, that original spirit still holds. Family-run for the past 18 years, the hotel feels personal, soulful, and quietly luxurious - described by owner Kathryn Roden as a building with “good bones.” Many of the team have worked at Losehill for years, becoming part of guests’ love stories as couples return time and again.
What makes Losehill the most romantic hotel in the Peak District?
• Secluded setting: Cradled by hills in its own private valley, Losehill feels hidden from the world yet is only a short train ride from Manchester or Sheffield. It is easily reached without a car.
• The only full service spa in the Peak District National Park: Couples can swim in the heated pool, unwind in the sauna, and soak in the outdoor hot tub with uninterrupted hillside views.
• Fine dining with intimacy: The two AA Rosette restaurant offers refined but relaxed dining, seasonal tasting menus, and candlelit suppers designed for lingering. Ingredients are sourced from trusted local suppliers, ensuring a true taste of the Peak District.
• Walks from the door: From Losehill’s front steps, couples can wander directly onto the Great Ridge, Mam Tor, or Ladybower - all romantic backdrops for a proposal.
• Heritage & heart: At 111 years old, the Arts and Crafts building is unique in the region and still fulfils its original purpose: a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
• Moments that last: Countless proposals have taken place at Losehill, from Champagne in the hot tub to candlelit dinners by the window.
A place where romance happens naturally
Paul Roden, owner of Losehill House Hotel & Spa, said:
“Romance at Losehill isn’t staged - it’s felt. It’s the hush of mist lifting off the hills in the morning, the quiet clink of Champagne glasses in the hot tub, or the candlelight of a dinner you wish would never end. We’ve had countless proposals and weddings here, but the real magic is how couples can simply pause and reconnect in a setting that feels made for two.”
A natural fit for engagement season
With 40% of couples getting engaged between November and February (Bridebook), Losehill House offers the Peak District’s most romantic setting to pop the question - or simply celebrate being together. With train links from Manchester, Sheffield, and London, it’s as accessible as it is secluded.
Losehill isn’t a grand country pile or a corporate spa resort. It’s something rarer - an independent, artful retreat that invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what matters most. This winter, it’s inviting couples to discover why it has earned its reputation as the Peak District’s most romantic hotel.
