Your North West Wedding- April/May 2021 (Issue 67)

17  THEMED VENUES The great outdoors CALTHWAITE HALL, CA11 9QU 01768 894 529 | www.calthwaitehall.co.uk Calthwaite Hall is a Gothic stone country house hidden in plain sight in the centre of a traditional Cumbrian village. The sweeping driveway, accessed through a majestic wrought iron gate, leads to the arched stone portico that’s the centrepiece of the Edwardian Gothic hall. Couples will be able to admire the secret garden, historic terraces, curvaceous borders and listen to the singing birds and wildlife. This lovingly restored and private property is perfect for exploring the wilderness of the Lake District, the Cumbrian coast and the turbulent history of the Scottish Borders and Hadrian’s Wall. CELEBRATE IN STYLE There are a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces available. The formal Drawing Room, which has a grand piano and log burner, can hold 110 loved ones. The one-of-a-kind spiral staircase in the Hallway can accommodate 40 guests and provides a beautiful ceremony space with an abundance of photograph opportunities. Larger celebrations are held under the arched-stone portico, which can be decorated with a choice of flowers and garlands and can hold 200 friends and family. The gardens expand over two and a half acres with delicate water features, formal terraces, natural woodland and can be used for ceremonies. Marquees and tipis can also be hired upon request. Calthwaite Hall has invested in a new custom-built Victorian-style Orangery. This stunning building has a glass front with double doors opening onto a Mediterranean style garden with plants and herbs. The space has an elegant, neutral canvas that can be personalised to suit different themes and colour schemes, a full bar set-up with beer pumps and a designated dancefloor area. It’s capable of seating 120 formally and 150 for an informal evening celebration. WE LOVE... The happy couple will receive a discount on accommodation for all guests. BLAITHWAITE HOUSE, CA7 0AZ 01697 342 319 | www.blaithwaite.co.uk Blaithwaite House is a beautiful secluded country house set within 30 acres of grounds and 50 acres of woodland. The former Georgian frontage overlooks the former gardens leading to the sandstone summer houses that are surrounded by ornate water. The rear of the house backs onto a cobbled courtyard area, with a sandstone traditional threshing barn and a conservatory that leads onto the established orchard. The Barn with its sandstone walls, oak beams and chandeliers has a rustic charm, yet the mansion house still holds onto the features of an estate home. The reception rooms each have their own character, and the first-floor bedrooms offer fully refurbished en- suite facilities with old fireplaces, beams and sliding sash windows. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Ceremonies take place outside at Mary Jane’s Summerhouse. This sandstone building is set on an island at the bottom of the garden and can cater for more than 200 guests. Alternatively, those looking for an outside feel indoors will love the Conservatory, which can hold 94 friends and family. The rustic and characterful Barn can hold 130 loved ones, and the Drawing Room can accommodate 60. WE LOVE... The venue offers a wine and beer tasting, which can be combined with a food tasting. Tie the knot in a tent, tipi or marquee www.hele nwhitaker.com www.beth faulder-photography.co.uk www.beth faulder-photography.co.uk