Your North West Wedding- Page number 25 - June/July 2021 (Issue 68)

The Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa is situated in acres of tranquil countryside and landscaped gardens with impressive views over the Pennine Hills, Manchester Golf Club and Rochdale Canal. The original stonework walls and stained glass windows in the Grange Suite give the hotel a historic feel, and the recently constructed Pavilion is perfect for summer nuptials. Couples will also get to enjoy the five-star kitchen and 81 contemporary bedrooms. REST AND RELAXATION Inside the spa is an 18m heated indoor pool, steam room, rock sauna, bio sauna, aromatherapy room, ice room, Jacuzzi, hydrotherapy pool and six treatment rooms. There’s also a fully equipped gymnasium, a relaxation room and a refreshment area with a balcony. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Licensed to hold up to 130 guests for a sit-down meal and 200 in the evening, The Hopwood Suite is an open plan space with a stylish décor and a private courtyard. The Grange Suite, part of the original building, has beautiful full- width windows overlooking the drive and gardens with space for 130 loved ones for a wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception. Suitable for intimate celebrations, the Springhill Suite has been refurbished to a high standard and boasts twinkling chandeliers and lots of natural daylight. WE LOVE... Lovebirds will receive a six-month spa membership and a bedroom on the night of the wedding. Set in its own gardens, The Old England Hotel & Spa provides stunning views over the fells and beyond. There are on-site jetties that lead onto Windermere Lakefront, which provides a fabulous backdrop for those all-important photographs. This former Edwardian mansion is a mixture of modern and traditional décor, with an award-winning Lakeside Restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Traditionally built with Lakeland Slate, this proud building stands in the centre of Bowness. The main house is in keeping with the period that it was built in, while the Lake Wing addition is a more modern extension that’s draped in seasonal ivy. There’s also an outdoor terrace with seating that’s ideal for drinks receptions or admiring the surrounding views. REST AND RELAXATION The Old England Hotel & Spa is an oasis of tranquillity with full and half- day packages designed to let everyday stress melt away. The Celebratory Spa Day includes access to the spa facilities, pool, ice room, sauna, steam room and aromatherapy shower. Couples will also receive afternoon tea, a glass of fizz and either a Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial, Best Foot Forward Treatment or Tranquillity Scalp Massage. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Garden Suite is a charming room with picture windows overlooking the gardens and Lake Windermere with a neutral décor throughout. It’s capable of holding 120 guests for the ceremony and 70 for the reception. Intimate celebrations take place in the magnificent Bay Room which is full of natural light and can accommodate 20 loved ones throughout the day and 16 in the evening. WE LOVE... The venue offers the happy couple a complimentary menu tasting and overnight bed and breakfast. THE OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA, LA23 3DF 01539 487 894 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/the-lake-district/windermere/macdonald-old-england-hotel-spa MERCURE MANCHESTER NORTON GRANGE HOTEL & SPA, OL11 2XZ 01706 630 788 | www.nortongrangehotel.com www.stud io3000.co.uk THEMED VENUES 25