Your North West Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 60)

Macdonald Leeming House is a Georgian house situated within 22 acres of garden and woodland. Sat majestically at the top of a stone external staircase, the property boasts a lake, water fountain, terrace and amazing views. The 200-year-old country house has period furniture, 40 modern bedrooms, award-winning cuisine served in the elegant Regency Restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Regency is an elegant room, with five floor-to-ceiling windows, a traditional décor throughout and space for 80 loved ones throughout the day. Alternatively, the Blue Room is ideal for more intimate celebrations. Boasting grand windows, lots of natural light and breathtaking views, this charming room can accommodate 30 guests for the ceremony and reception. WE LOVE... Couples will receive a complimentary menu tasting, overnight accommodation and exclusive use of the property. Situated in 11 acres of beautiful countryside is the Cote How Lake District Weddings. Built in 1535 on the site of a Medieval watchtower, the award-winning Grade II listed house and barn boasts a Tudor spinning gallery, an arched porch, buttressed walls and informal gardens, creating a stunning backdrop for photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Nuptials can take place in The Fairfield, a spacious room decorated with gilt mirrors and crystal chandeliers. French doors open on to manicured lawns that can be used for post-ceremony drinks. It’s capable of holding 50 guests for the vows and 24 for the wedding breakfast. Alternatively, The Wordsworth, an elegant room specifically designed for elopements of just two or intimate weddings for 12 close family and friends, is available. The Woodrow, which features a cosy fireplace, original oak panelling and a beamed ceiling, can hold 24 for the ceremony and 12 for an intimate afternoon tea or sit-down meal. The Garden Gazebo can seat 12 loved ones for the service. Outdoor humanist ceremonies can take place on the croquet lawn with 50 nearest and dearest. The barn and barn courtyard can hold 50 people throughout the day. WE LOVE... Couples will have exclusive use of the venue no matter how small their wedding is. COTE HOW LAKE DISTRICT WEDDINGS, LA22 9LW 01539 432 765 | cotehow.co.uk davidruckerphotography.co.uk MACDONALD LEEMING HOUSE, CA11 0JJ 03448 799 192 | macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/the-lake-district/ullswater/macdonald-leeming-house 16