We would love to hear your story! 😊 What led you to Springkell? She said "𝐘𝐞𝐬!" 💍 A lovely couple, Jo and Jonny, joined us last month to celebrate their engagement, and we would like to share their wonderful romantic story with you ❤️ Jonny: “I took my girlfriend (Jo) away for a romantic weekend, to what she thought was North Yorkshire. As we toured on the Sunday, heading towards the North Lakes, I told her to close her eyes and take a nap to recover from the evening’s merriments and the previous day’s long drive. As she gently drifted away to the sounds of Classic FM and the rumble of the M6, I drove us to our beloved Scotland and straight into Gretna Green. When she awoke, to say she was surprised was an understatement! We were not met by open expanses of water but a “Welcome to Scotland” sign I convinced her we were stopping for a cream tea, but of course I had other plans! I popped into the gift shop and begged the lovely lady to help me find a temporary ring that would fit her in under 4 minutes…. and she did! After sipping our tea in the lovely Scottish Autumn sunshine (whilst trying not to let Jo see my saucer shaking) I suggested that we have a few pictures taken by the Gretna Green sign outside the Old Blacksmiths Forge. It was at this point I took my chance! I pretended that my back was playing up and went to the ground, falling onto one knee to ask the love of my life to marry me. Luckily, she said yes (I pretty much knew because she had hinted a few times 😂) But there it was, we were just laughing and hugging and kissing like teenagers. I knew that we needed somewhere extremely special to stay that night, so with shaking hands I browsed online and found the most beautiful hotel I had ever seen in my life. I booked the honeymoon suite and the staff were incredible. The room, the food, just the whole experience was one we both will never forget. We cannot wait to get back to Springkell. They will be a massive part of our wedding plans and we also plan to return as soon as possible for a long weekend, because it really is our new favourite place! . . . . #engagement #wedding #bride #love #prewedding #engaged #bridetobe #engagementring

It’s no secret that the recent pandemic has affected us all - missing loved ones, home schooling, working from home and feeling isolated has taken its toll. As we begin to navigate our way through a “new normal” it’s time to start living and make memories 💝 with friends, family, and partners (in groups of 6 or less of course). Times have been difficult; life is too short, and you deserve to be spoilt! ☺️ Springkell House offers the ultimate luxurious stay, with plush white towelling dressing gowns, white waffle slippers, and a multitude of thick, freshly laundered towels 🛀 Wake up feeling rejuvenated after a night’s sleep on our supremely comfortable mattresses from @hypnosbeds 🛏 Enjoy complimentary room refreshments: tea, coffee ☕, hot chocolate biscuits 🍪 and still & sparkling water. Finish your stay with a full Scottish Breakfast! 😋 We are ideally situated just 5 minutes off the M74 – the perfect 👌 location for those travelling North or South 🚗 . . . . #hypnosBeds #wakeupbeautifully #hypnos #luxuryhotel #hotel #travel #luxury #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #luxuryhotels #hotellife #beautifulhotels #beautifuldestinations #hotelroom #scotland #visitscotland #scottish #thisisscotland #scotlandtravel #scotlandlover

Just the two of us 💞 (📸: @jamiemacphotography)

Have you ever wondered why the holiday after a wedding is called a "Honeymoon"? It is thought that this originates from the old terminology ‘hony moone‘: Hony (Honey): 🍯 A symbol of the sweetness of marriage. It also relates to the custom for the bride's father to supply newlyweds with mead (made with fermented honey and water). Moone: (Moon) 🌗 Refers to how long that sweetness might probably last, or from the changing aspect of the moon (as we know, it takes a month for the moon to wax and wane). The bride's father often thought this was an acceptable period to supply alcoholic honey to his daughter and new son-in-law. 📸 Photograph courtesy of Michael & Kate (who celebrated their wedding at Springkell House this year) and taken by @avenuewhitephotography We certainly hope they enjoyed their Honeymoon! ❤️ . . . . #honeymoon #wedding #bride #love #weddingdress #weddingphotography #weddingday #bridetobe #weddingphotographer #weddings #groom #party #etymology #language #words #vocabulary #love #dictionary #definition

Great reviews like these always make us smile. We love to hear what you think, so if you've enjoyed your stay here at Springkell, we would love you to leave us some feedback about your experience! ❤️ . . . . #customerreview #customerfeedback #review #happycustomer #customerappreciation #customersatisfaction #customerservice #weddingvenue #wedding #weddings #luxurywedding #weddingvenues #scottishwedding #scotland #scotlandwedding #scottishweddings #bridetobe #scottishbride

Indulge your senses! Enjoy a long soak in a hot and fragrant bubble bath 🛀 in one of our honeymoon suites, overlooking the stunning grounds of Springkell 🌷🌳 Absolute bliss! As the season draws to a close and the darker nights are drawing in, just imagine - candles lit and a glass of wine relaxing in the bath before going down to enjoy dinner in our beautiful restaurant, knowing that the lovely gardens await you in the morning to blow away the cobwebs 🍂 . . . . #weddingvenue #wedding #weddings #luxurywedding #weddingvenues #honeymoonsuite #bath #bathtime #bubbles #bubblebath #relax #scottishwedding #scotland #scotlandwedding #scottishweddings #bridetobe #scottishbride

🌹🌹🌹 Taken by James on his Fujica ST605

Photos taken this summer by James on his Fujica ST605 🌾

The Cupola at Springkell ⛅️ (📸: @duncanireland)

‘Hidden Gem’ 💎 Many of our guests say this when they discover Springkell, and we couldn’t agree more 🍃(📸: @duncanireland)

🌈The garden at Springkell is in full bloom - here are some close-ups 💐 Get in touch to book a show round - either virtual or from a distance at Springkell! 🌞

Weekends at Springkell 🌞 We love this video filmed by @grim.shaw 🌲

Room 10 • Now en-suite, this is one of our family rooms with beautiful south-facing views. We are also in the process of adding TVs to our luxury rooms, too.🌛 (📸: @naomihouse.photography)

•Kennel Cottage• Hidden between the woods and the stables, our cottages are a short walk (200m) away from the main house. Available for wedding accommodation, or just for a weekend away, the cottages are a peaceful haven. Contact us to book 🌲☁️🌞 (📸 @duncanireland)

We have finally re-opened! 💥 Tonight is our first night for B&B guests, and we are so happy to have you all here. We are prepared to welcome you, with enhanced cleaning regimes, personal protective equipment, temperature checks, and spaced out dining areas. We really can’t wait to see more of you in the coming weeks and months. Please get in touch to book. 💖

Friday feeling⚡️🌈🕺🏻🎉🎷 📸 @duncanireland

We have spent a rainy Saturday doing virtual show-rounds for potential weddings next year and for 2022. If you would like to have a look around Springkell via FaceTime with James, please do get in contact. 🌿🌷 (📸: @fotogenicofscotland)

The flowers in the garden soaking up the sun 🌸

Springkell from the air, a few summers ago 🚁

Clear skies at Springkell 🌞

Summer evenings in the Orchard 🌾🌳

Springkell basking in the sun 🌞 (📸: @duncanireland)

Happy memories; happy times ahead 💗 (📸: @duncanireland)

❤️💜💙 We are preparing to re-open, and planning ahead for more weddings like these. We can’t wait. (📸: @duncanireland)

The Black and White Hallway, captured by @naomihouse.photography 🖤🤍