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Tie the knot in a hotel or spa venue

LOW WOOD BAY RESORT & SPA, LA23 1LP

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01539 433 338 | www.englishlakes.co.uk/low-wood-bay

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel nestled on the Lake Windermere shoreline in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With several of the Wainwrights’ walks a stone’s throw away and the town of Ambleside a mile away, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is the perfect base for relaxing and exploring the Lakes.

Unwind in The Spa with revitalising spa treatments, an indoor swimming pool and thermal journey packages.

The four-star hotel is also home to 130 luxurious bedrooms and two sophisticated restaurants, which are perfect for pre-wedding celebrations.

Celebrate in style

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa’s wedding packages include a personal wedding coordinator, flexible menu options including a sponge wedding cake, a complimentary Lake View Room and lake access with a jetty –perfect for wedding photos.

Those of you with a smaller guest list will love the Buckley Room, beautifully decorated, it’s capable of holding 20 to 30 guests throughout the day and has direct access to the hotel’s lawns.

The Lakes Suite is larger with room for 30 to 280 friends and family. This charming space is full of natural light and offers impressive views of the grounds.

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Guests will receive a discount on hotel bedrooms so you can turn your big day into a weekend-long celebration.

HOLLAND HALL HOTEL, WN8 0QZ

01695 624 426 | www.hollandhall.co.uk

Nestled in the picturesque West Lancashire countryside, Holland Hall Hotel is a Grade II listed wedding venue that dates back to 1654. The manor house hotel is accessible via a long driveway, adorned by luscious greenery, which leads onto a private car park with a charming stone fountain. The stone pillared entrance has grand wooden doors that provide a dramatic entrance into the foyer. Elements of the original Baroque architecture balance perfectly with the recent refurbishment, creating a classic yet rustic charm throughout. There are 24 elegant and spacious en suite bedrooms/suites for guests to choose from, a luxurious apartment that sleeps six, and two beautifully appointed cottages with landscaped gardens.

Celebrate in style

The Ultimate Purveyors is a modern space decorated with luxury handcrafted tiles, heritage fixtures and large shuttered glass doors that open onto the private patio area with seating for up to 40 loved ones.

Alternatively, the Terrace Suite is a large, elegant room full of natural light with access to the private garden area and space for 100 guests. Outdoor celebrations are held under the Garden Pagoda with up to 100 friends and family.

Boasting a wall of bi-folding doors that open up to the terrace suite, The Garden Suite is a spacious room capable of holding 250 people.

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Lovebirds will have access to the bridal suite on the night of the wedding and a complimentary master of ceremonies.

THE NETHERWOOD HOTEL & SPA, LA11 6ET

01539 532 552 | www.netherwood-hotel.co.uk

Netherwood Hotel & Spa is a Grade II listed manor house with glorious gardens and sweeping views across Morecambe Bay. The hotel is located within extensive grounds that feature a beautiful topiary, landscaping which is sympathetic to its historical past, and woodlands at the back of the hotel that lead into a National Trust walk. Netherwood is filled with traditional features that are a photographer’s dream, such as original fireplaces, stained glass windows, impressive ornate carvings and winding staircases.

Celebrate in style

The charming hotel can host up to 120 friends and family for the ceremony and reception.

The Deakin Suite is a bright and airy room with flexible space and breathtaking views across the grounds.

In addition, The Ballroom and Terrace Bar Lounge can also be used for your special day. This magnificent oak-panelled room has an adjoining bar lounge and an original stone fireplace that dates back to 1893.

The Residents Lounge is a cosy room with oak-panelled walls, an original fireplace and room for 30 loved ones throughout the day.

Small celebrations can take place in The Library, a grand room with period charm and character, that has space for up to 20 nearest and dearest.

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If you’re getting married on a Saturday, you can have the whole hotel (including all the accommodation) for Friday and Saturday, which means you can celebrate in style and make the space your own. All packages include a complimentary bridal suite on the night of the wedding and a tasting from the extensive menu.

ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL & SPA, CA12 4RE 01768 776 551 | www.armathwaite-hall.com

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is a 17th-century property situated near Keswick on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. This four-star former stately home is set in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland and is framed by the dramatic Skiddaw Mountain and Lake District Fells. As you arrive at this privately owned hotel, you will receive a warm welcome within the grand surroundings. Explorers will find luxurious wood-panelled lounges complete with roaring fires, elaborately framed paintings, luxurious bedrooms and an award-winning spa.

On the grounds, there are Meet the Hawk and Alpaca Experiences and the Lake District Wildlife Park, home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, reptiles, and birds of prey, is close by.

Celebrate in style

There’s a choice of wedding spaces available, with options to suit a range of budgets and styles. Intimate ceremonies for up to 20 guests are ideally suited to the privacy of The Estate Office Room, while the Broadwater Suite, with its floor-to-ceiling windows boasting magnificent views out to the lake, is perfect for services of up to 120 loved ones.

For a more contemporary feel, the Lime Tree Suite, with glittering chandeliers, stylish furnishings, and room for 70 nearest and dearest, is ideal.

Alternatively, the grandeur of the Lake View Lounge with its beautiful garden terrace can hold 80.

Al fresco celebrations are held in the Woodland Gazebo, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa’s outdoor ceremony space, which allows you to wed in a natural lakeside setting.

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Those of you booking the Platinum Wedding Package will receive a complimentary two-night stay, champagne, use of the spa facilities and breakfast the following morning.

THE NORTH LAKES HOTEL & SPA, CA11 8QT

01768 868 111 | www.northlakeshotel.co.uk

The North Lakes Hotel & Spa is located on the edge of the picturesque town of Penrith and is easily accessible from the M6 motorway. Just a short walk from the hotel is the historic Penrith Castle and a wonderful selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.

The venue’s beautiful décor was chosen to reflect the rustic environment and rural heritage that makes the region so well known. Inside is a gorgeous spa that has been designed with luxury and comfort in mind, with exposed wooden beams, low lighting and a range of treatments.

Celebrate in style

The Cross Fell Suite has a neutral décor throughout, perfect for couples looking for a blank canvas, with space for 200 guests throughout the day.

Small weddings are held in the Little Martindale, which has exposed bricks and high wooden beams and can accommodate up to 28 loved ones for the ceremony and 30 for the reception.

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Depending on the package chosen, couples will receive a four-poster room on the night of the wedding, a bottle of champagne, breakfast and a complimentary anniversary stay. There’s also a designated wedding coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.

STIRK HOUSE, BB7 4LJ

01200

445 581 | www.stirkhouse.co.uk

Built in 1635, Stirk House exudes character and authentic features, which can still be seen today in the magnificent stone arch above the fireplace and the original doorway that has welcomed guests to this special place for over 300 years.

Stirk House is a historic property with a winding driveway, ivy-clad walls, sparkling stone mullion windows and vibrant and immaculate gardens. Boasting spectacular views of the surrounding Ribble Valley countryside and Lancashire’s famous Pendle Hill, your guests can enjoy relaxing strolls through the gardens, ancient forest and nature trail.

Stirk Tree, affectionately named by past couples, is a sycamore which towers above the grounds and is adorned with hundreds of twinkling fairylights. This is a particularly popular spot for wedding photographs, and the decking area around the tree allows you and your photographer to spend some time taking mesmerising pictures in a peaceful and lovely part of the venue.

Celebrate in style

Ceremonies of up to 115 guests take place in the timeless Gallery Suite. This charming and intimate room is surprisingly spacious and allows you to customise the décor to suit the theme of your special day.

The Ceremony Room is prefaced with a walk through the Conservatory, a serene and elegant part of the hotel which features a spectacular living wall of colour-changing ivy.

Wedding receptions of up to 250 guests are held in the magnificent Stirk House Ballroom. This room features a large dancefloor, a bar, a separate lounge area, a popular selfie wall, a fairylight corridor and a huge skylight, allowing guests to dance the night away under the stars.

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Couples will receive a complimentary stay in the fabulous honeymoon suite on the night of the wedding. This suite includes a luxurious bedroom with views of the surrounding grounds and countryside, a separate lounge area as well as a free-standing bath and double shower.

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