7 Of Our Favourite Lake District Wedding Venues in 2024
Author: Sue White
It’s been voted the most romantic destination in the UK, so it comes as no surprise that the Lake District is a sought-after location for the perfect wedding venue. Combine the scenery, stunning lakes and rolling hills for miles, it doesn’t get more idyllic. With that in mind, here are seven of the best wedding venues in the Lake District.
Augill Castle
It doesn’t get much grander than a castle for your wedding venue, and the Lake District isn’t short of them. Augill Castle is over 160 years old and every nook and cranny is filled with traditional features and antiques. Located in Kirkby Stephen, it’s just a short distance from North Pennies Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Home to stunning gardens and an abundance of scenery, your wedding day is sure to be remembered.
Askham Hall
A multi-award winning country house hotel in Cumbria, Askham Hall has 20 bedrooms and a Michelin Starred restaurant. A perfect location for your wedding, set within private gardens with a outdoor heated pool, wedding barn, outdoor pavilion and medieval hall. This luxury hotel is full of charm!
The Beech Hill Hotel
When you picture your perfect Lake District wedding, you probably picture lush greenery and peaceful open waters. Well, that’s pretty much what you get at The Beech Hill Hotel. Situated on Lake Windemere’s east bank, you are exposed to beautiful views of not only the largest expanse of water in the Lake District, but the scenic western fells in the distance create the picture-perfect wedding backdrop.
Broadoaks Country House
Blending traditional Victorian interiors with modern elements, Broadoaks Country House is the answer to a country chic wedding venue. With six acres of land and just five minutes from Lake Windermere, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to scenery. The gardens are perfect for an outdoor gazebo ceremony, and you can even channel you inner James Bond and arrive by helicopter! Secluded but not estranged from local towns, Broadoaks Country House is the perfect escape from urban life, giving you the chance to really enjoy the natural scenery on your wedding day.
Newby Bridge Hotel
Windermere is the biggest ‘lake’ in the Lake District, so it’s no surprise we have another wedding venue for you located in its realms. Newby Bridge hotel boasts charm and elegance, the landscaped gardens not only providing stunning views but a fantastic range of spots for your wedding photos. And the arrival of their new rotunda is a gorgeous location for not only a few pictures, but even your wedding ceremony can be held here.
The accommodation is a bonus. With 45 en-suite bedrooms available, you and your guests can stay for the night, so you can get stuck into the wedding celebrations, and even explore the surrounding countryside the following day.
Damson Dene Hotel
Rolling hills, quaint villages and gorgeous gardens, it sounds like a perfect countryside escape. Damson Dene Hotel is exactly that. The country wedding venue gets its name from the local damson orchards that grow the most stunning white blossom, something the area is famed for. Located in Lyth valley, Damson Dene Hotel is a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the stunning Lake District. The relaxing spa is just a bonus, so why not treat yourself?
Lodore Falls Hotel
When it comes to jaw-dropping views, it doesn’t get much better than Lodore Falls Hotel. Located right on the waterfront with panoramic views of the lake, the hotel is surrounded by mountains and greenery from every direction in the Borrowdale Valley. Just think of the gorgeous wedding photos you could snap here in the heart of the Lake District. With 87 suites and bedrooms, there is enough space to accommodate all your guests, whether your guest list is big or small.