Your North West Wedding- February / March 2021 (Issue 66)

14 www.dav idruckerphotography.co.uk MACDONALD LEEMING HOUSE, CA11 0JJ 01539 487 894 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk Standing in 22 acres of gardens and woodland, Macdonald Leeming House is sat majestically at the top of a stone-built external staircase that leads down to Ullswater Lake. This former Georgian private house is classically decorated with period furniture in the public areas and open fires in the sitting rooms. The exclusive-use hotel dates back more than 200 years and offers impressive views over the Cumbrian fells and houses a small meadow at the bottom of the garden, which is perfect for photographs. Macdonald Leeming House has 40 light and modern bedrooms for guests to choose from, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and award-winning cuisine served in the elegant Regency Restaurant. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Blue Room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows making the most of the views with room for 30 guests throughout the day. Larger weddings take place in the elegant Regency Room, which has five floor-to-ceiling windows, traditional décor and space for 80 friends and family. WE LOVE... The venue offers couples a complimentary menu tasting with overnight bed and breakfast on the morning of the wedding. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE, LA23 3NE 01539 488 818 | www.thegilpin.co.uk Designed with exclusivity in mind, the Gilpin Lake House is surrounded by a private lake and 100 acres of countryside. Located within a national park, the grounds are untouched and devoid of traffic, creating a peaceful oasis for weddings. The Lake House is on three levels with a grand entrance, six fabulous suites, a sweeping staircase, a large lounge scattered with sofas, armchairs and bookcases, floor-to-ceiling windows and log fires. There’s also a large conservatory overlooking the lake, traditional saunas, two outdoor hot tubs and a heated indoor pool that leads onto the gardens and lake. The house itself sits by a four-acre lake, which is home to a large collection of wild ducks, birds and red squirrels. Couples can walk to Cat Cragg from the grounds which offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Lake District, including the distant mountain ranges of Coniston and the Llangdales, where deers and birds of prey are frequently seen. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Intimate weddings of just two people take place in the Boat House, located on the private lake, it includes a ceremony room, table flowers, witnesses and a bottle of champagne to celebrate with after the service. Couples can have exclusive use of the property for two nights, with 12 people staying at the Lake House, and the wedding taking place in the Conservatory for up to 60 guests. Alternatively, the Marquee, by the lake, can be hired to accommodate 120 friends and family. WE LOVE... Lovebirds will receive a complimentary menu tasting before the big day. www.dav idruckerphotography.co.uk www.ben barden.co.uk www.ben cunliffe.co.uk