As wedding venues with a view come, there are few better than Holbeck Ghyll, the country house hotel that looks out over the Lake District. Set in the Cumbrian Fells, just above Lake Windermere, from this award-winning venue you can watch boats sailing by, thick droves of woodland change with the seasons and plenty of wildlife.
The hotel has a classic-looking exterior with beautiful bay windows, a turreted roof and is completely covered with ivy and flowers. It's a gorgeous backdrop for photos outside the venue, before capturing the classic interiors inside. Indeed, the venue's elegant decor showcases original features such as wood panelled walls, accented by rich fabrics and antique furniture, setting a classic note for your day.
Holding your wedding at Holbeck Ghyll means benefitting from in-house catering and the brilliant team behind the fine dining restaurant. Helmed by Head Chef Ross Marshall, the hotel's restaurant strives to use the very best produce from around Britain and works with local suppliers from all over Cumbria. The restaurant serves up both a la carte dishes and a taster menu, but you can discuss your ideas with the team to create a dining arrangement that suits your celebration perfectly. The sample menu gives a flavour of what's possible with examples like cod with Jerusalem artichoke and kohlrabi, or venison with venison bolognase and loin, cavolo nero and parsnip. Desserts sound delicious, too, such as blood orange creme brulee and chocolate with coffee, mascarpone, Kahlua and hazelnut.
Another benefit of organising your big day with the team at Holbeck Ghyll is access to the plush bedrooms and suites. Double rooms come with comfortable king sized beds and views of the lakes or fell, while suites have gorgeous tubs, incredible views and occasionally even a hot tub! Can you imagine a better place to spend your wedding night?