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

THE OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA, LA23 3DF 03448 799 144 | macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/the- lake-district/windermere/macdonald-old-england-hotel-spa The Old England Hotel & Spa is a former Edwardian mansion situated in private gardens with a jetty located on the waterfront. Traditionally built using Lakeland Slate frontage, this proud building stands in the centre of Bowness. The hotel has 106 modern bedrooms for guests to choose from, award-winning cuisine and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. REST AND RELAXATION The on-site spa has a range of fitness facilities available, including a Technogym, 20-metre heated pool and thermal suite. There is a range of treatments available, including body wraps, massages, and replenishing beauty treatments. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Garden Suite is a beautiful room with picture windows, stunning views and space for 120 guests for the ceremony and 70 for the reception. The Bay Room can also be used. This intimate area has a magnificent bay window, which makes the most of the surrounding countryside, lots of light and a neutral décor throughout. It’s capable of holding 20 loved ones for the vows and 16 for the evening celebration. WE LOVE... The happy couples will receive a complimentary menu tasting and overnight accommodation with breakfast the following morning. RIBBY HALL VILLAGE, PR4 2PR 01772 685 858 | ribbyhall.co.uk Located within a five-star holiday village, The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village is the perfect place for a pre-wedding pamper, accommodation for the special day or a relaxing mini-moon. REST AND RELAXATION The Spa Hotel recently won Best UK Day Spa at the 2019 Good Spa Guide’s Awards. The hotel’s luxurious rooms, fabulous spa facilities and 2AA Rosette dining area is ideal for a romantic break before the big day. Each luxury room, suite and penthouse come with complimentary ELEMIS toiletries, speciality tea and coffee, interactive TVs, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi and a pillow menu. Brides and grooms-to-be will feel refreshed after visiting the Aqua Thermal Journey and booking a relaxing treatment with one of the highly-trained therapists. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Couples can’t get married at The Spa Hotel itself but can tie the knot within the holiday village which has several areas licensed for ceremonies. The Summer House is located within the gardens and is ideal for spring and summer nuptials. It’s capable of holding 100 loved ones for the vows. Alternatively, the charming Garden Room is available. This impressive area can accommodate 140 friends and family for the service and 110 for the wedding breakfast. The Rowan Suite is best suited for larger nuptials, with a maximum capacity of 200 nearest and dearest throughout the day. Lastly, The Woodland Suite is beautifully decorated and can hold 350 for the service, meal and reception. WE LOVE... The award-winning spa and leisure facilities. 22