A new style of country house hotel and wedding venue near Penrith, Cumbria. Licensed for civil ceremonies. Weddings are available in our stunning barn, smaller house weddings also available. 19 bedrooms, spa and gardens for the wedding party.
A new style of country house hotel and wedding venue near Penrith, Cumbria. Licensed for civil ceremonies. Weddings are available in our stunning barn, smaller house weddings also available. 19 bedrooms, spa and gardens for the wedding party.
A popular option for country weddings, you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant mansion house wedding venue.
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always wanted to get married in a picture gallery or orangery before retiring to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Cumbria sounds like the perfect venue for you.
As mansions and country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds. This means that you’ll have the bonus of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
With many country houses in Cumbria being set in stunning grounds you will find plenty of options for stunning wedding photography. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, boasting a variety of features including peaceful lakes, rose gardens and mazes and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.
When having a wedding in the country it will not only mean that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The countryside views and tranquil setting make your wedding in Cumbria a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! You don’t always need to have an A-list budget to get your own mansion in Cumbria for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. A wedding in winter is the perfect fit for a mansion, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
There are a number of mansions and country house wedding venues that will allow you and your guests exclusive use for your special day. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want a luxurious weekend of exclusivity for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect option for your wedding weekend. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in Cumbria using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in Cumbria come with plenty of original features, such as grand stairways, impressive statues and glittering chandeliers. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Long trains, cathedral-length veils and ballgown skirts look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Vintage details and classic fabrics like lace are perfect too, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream mansion in Cumbria on Guides for Brides.
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