Romantic engagement proposal locations in Cornwall

For those of you looking for a romantic location in Cornwall for an engagement proposal, here are some suggestions.

 

Chapel Porth / Wheal Coates / St Agnes Head

If you’ve never been up to the top of Chapel Porth you must! Park at the National Trust car park at Chapel Porth and walk to the top, or you can park closer at Wheal Coates car park, again another National Trust car park. The views are stunning with the scenic coastline and the historic tin mine of Wheal Coates provide an amazing backdrop. St Agnes is equally an amazing spot.

Engagement Photograph in Cornwall taken by Mark Shaw Photography
Captured by Cornwall engagement proposal photographer Mark Shaw Photography

Lizard Point

The most southerly point in mainland Britain, not only does it have stunning views out across the Atlantic, violent waves crashing over treacherous rocks and a picturesque, working lighthouse, there’s also a lovely cafe where you can celebrate your engagement afterwards. You can even bring your own champagne. Nearby is unmissable Kynance Cove, another amazing spot in Cornwall for a wedding proposal.

Kynance Cove, Cornwall
Kynance Cove, Cornwall

Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre near Porthcurno in Cornwall has got to be the most romantic theatre in the country. Cut straight out of the granite cliff, the setting is dramatic, its history inspiring and the views are stunning.

Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Minack Theatre, Cornwall

 

Tintagel Castle

What could be more romantic than the legend of King Arthur, Guinevere and Sir Lancelot? Whether you believe the stories or not, they really do add something to the windswept wildness of this stunningly atmospheric place.

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall

 

Rough Tor, the highest point in Cornwall

The beautiful, stormy wilds of Bodmin Moor would make an amazing backdrop to your proposal of marriage. My choice would have to be one of its highest points – Rough Tor with spectacular views across the moors towards the north coast.

Rough Tor, Cornwall
Rough Tor, Cornwall

Best Beach?

Cornwall has many beaches, and we all have our favourite. One of mine is Pedn Vounder Sand Bar near Porthcurno and west of Logan Rock. It does require some effort to reach it – it’s not close to any car park, you need to climb down steep rocks to reach the beach, and it’s only accessible at low tide. But this beach really is worth it. And if you want to make your proposal even more memorable, you could use a boat.

Pedn Vounder Sand Bar, Cornwall
Pedn Vounder Sand Bar, Cornwall

 

Cornwall engagement proposal
Gwithian proposal, captured by Cornwall engagement proposal photographer Mark Shaw Photography

 

Another favourite is Gwithian with beautiful dunes and a 3 mile long beach, even in busy summer season you can find a quiet spot to be alone together either in the dunes or on the beach.

cornwall engagement proposal photographer
Gwithian proposal, captured by Cornwall engagement proposal photographer Mark Shaw Photography

 

Best Gardens?

Cornwall is rightly famous for its gardens, especially in the spring when the camellias and rhododendrons are in their prime. What could be more romantic than the Lost Gardens of Heligan on the Roseland? These amazing gardens have a moving history and an abundance of unexpected corners to give you all the privacy you need.

Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall
Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall

 

Romantic restaurant

If you’re going to pop the question, why not do it in style at one of Cornwall’s very best restaurants? You’re spoilt for choice in Cornwall if you like seafood restaurants, our personal favourite in Falmouth is Hooked on the rocks at Swanpool

Breakfast with a view…

Again you really are spoilt for choice for a romantic breakfast in Cornwall. Our personal favourite is IndiDog Eatery on the Harbour also in Falmouth; amazing food, sea view, great atmosphere.

indidog, falmouth, cornwall
indidog, falmouth, cornwall

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