5 Dreamy Lakeside Wedding Venues in the Lake District

If you’re getting married in the Lake District, a lakeside location may be your first choice. To narrow your search down and make it easier to pick the one that is right for you, we have selected five beautiful waterside wedding venues…

1. High Barn at Edenhall Estate, Penrith

This stunning converted wedding barn is located right by the rivers Eden and Eamont perfectly positioned within the heart of the Eden Valley. It is surrounded by woodland and open fields, and there is a lawn by the lake on the estate where you can choose to get married.

The venue is fully licensed for weddings with plenty of space for marquees and you could host up to 200 guests.

To find out more about this venue, click here.

Enjoy a woodland wedding in this Penrith venue.

There is a lake on the grounds of Edenhall Estate to marry beside.

There is plenty of space for tipis and marquees!

2. The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa, Grasmere

This picture-book perfect Lake District location is ideal for weddings. From slumbering mountains to its shimmering lake, Wordsworth Hotel and Spa is definitely one to consider. It was once the holiday residence of the Earl of Cadogan and the current owners have retained its period charm.

There are 38 individually designed bedrooms, an award-winning restaurant, a luxurious organic spa and the highest standards of service. Oh, and did we mention this wedding venue is located just north of Lake Windermere and Lake Grasmere?

For more information about the Wordsworth, click here.

Choose a picture-perfect location beside a lake in this area of the country.

Marry in the orangery of this hotel for views without the weather worries!

If you do choose to marry outside, there are many options to do so.

3. Laura Ashley Hotel, The Belsfield

The Belsfield Hotel is located right on the shores of Lake Windermere. There are six acres of landscaped gardens that lead down to the lake in front of the historic country manor house. The interiors have been beautifully designed by the Laura Ashley Design Service so come rain or shine, your wedding will be beautiful.

Click here for more information on this wedding venue.

Use Lake Windermere as your photo backdrop!

With views like that, who cares if it rains?

The whole hotel has been designed by Laura Ashley.

4. MacDonald Old England, Lancashire

You can’t get much closer to Lake Windermere than this venue. The former Georgian house has boats moored on the lake and the chance for a perfect on-the-lake wedding photoshoot. In fact, your entire wedding party can enjoy an hour’s cruise with canapés and drinks.

You will receive a dedicated wedding coordinator and you can hire the venue for exclusive use.

Find out more here!

Enjoy panoramic views such as this at the MacDonald Old England.

5. Leeming House Hotel, Penrith

If you’re on the search for a lakeside location, this has to be one of our favourites. Just look at the photos! It really is like looking at a travel brochure. The venue is the epitome of a Lake District wedding venue with 22 acres of woodland, Ullswater lakeland fells beyond and even a dog friendly wedding service!

You can exclusively hire this venue and a wedding coordinator does come with the package you choose.

Just click this link for more information and to book.