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

18 ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL & SPA, CA12 4RE 01768 776 551 | www.armathwaite-hall.com Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is a 17 th -century property situated near Keswick on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. This four- star former stately home is set in the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland and is framed by the dramatic Skiddaw Mountain and Lake District Fells. As couples arrive at this privately owned hotel, they will receive a warm welcome within the grand surroundings. Explorers will find luxurious wood- panelled lounges complete with roaring fires, elaborately framed paintings, luxurious bedrooms and an award-winning spa. On the grounds, there are Meet the Hawk and Alpaca Experiences and the Lake District Wildlife Park, home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, reptiles and birds of prey, is close by. CELEBRATE IN STYLE There’s a choice of wedding spaces available, with options to suit a range of budgets and styles. Intimate ceremonies for up to 20 guests are ideally suited to the privacy of The Estate Office Room, while the Broadwater Suite, with its floor-to-ceiling windows boasting magnificent views out to the lake, are perfect for services of up to 150 loved ones. For a more contemporary feel, the Lime Tree Suite, with glittering chandeliers, stylish furnishings and room for 90 nearest and dearest, is ideal. Alternatively, the grandeur of the Lake View Lounge with a beautiful garden terrace can hold 100. Al fresco celebrations are held in the Woodland Gazebo, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa’s outdoor ceremony space, which allows couples to wed in a natural lakeside setting. WE LOVE... Couples will receive a complimentary night’s stay, champagne, use of the spa facilities and breakfast the following morning. CASTERTON GRANGE ESTATE, LA6 2LD 07498 216 865 | www.castertongrange.com The Casterton Grange Estate, designed by iconic 19 th -century architect Ewan Christian, boasts a history steeped in English tradition. Originally built for the Reverend Barclay Bevan, a member of the Barclays Bank family, the house has now been restored and updated to combine classic style with modern luxury. Designed with entertainment in mind, the flexible spaces and interconnecting rooms make the property perfect for hosting parties and events. Inside is the Billiard’s Room, spacious sitting rooms with open fires, a magnificent conservatory and enough private space to ensure guests can escape the party for a moment of calm if needed. The estate will leave a lasting impression on guests and is within easy reach of the M6, with direct rail connections to London, and there’s also sufficient space to land a helicopter. The nine double en suite bedrooms in the main house can comfortably accommodate 18 guests, and a further 18 in The Lodge House, Stables Cottage and The Barn. CELEBRATE IN STYLE At The Casterton Grange Estate, there’s something to suit grand and intimate celebrations both indoors and out. Whatever the style, the timeless accommodation, picturesque gardens and stunning interiors will set the scene for a wedding to remember. Although the venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, quintessential English churches can be found nearby at Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale and Barbon. WE LOVE... The venue has a rich history and plenty of places to explore and take photographs. www.dea nhindmarch.com www.free rimages.co.uk www.dea nhindmarch.com