Your North West Wedding - December 2022/January 2023 (Issue 77)

MACDONALD KILHEY COURT, WN1 2XN 03448 799 045 | www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/kilhey-court Macdonald Kilhey Court is home to glorious gardens, a landscaped lawn at the rear of the property and 11 acres of breathtaking woodland. The four-star venue is a stone’s throw away from the tranquil Arley Reservoir and the Worthington Lakes and offers stunning views of the local area. This Victorian manor has a traditional décor throughout, reflecting the building’s history and heritage, and a driveway that’s sure to wow guests. Celebrate in style The Victorian Garden Suite and Wordsworth Suite are decorated in a traditional style and have space for 50 guests. Boasting large windows and plenty of natural light, The Masefield Suite is accessed from the ground floor of the original house and is ideal for large weddings. It has private access, disabled facilities, a bar and a separate lounge area with room for 150 loved ones. Alternatively, The Lakeside Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the landscaped gardens and lake and is capable of hosting 350 friends and family. We love... Newlyweds will receive a menu tasting session before the wedding and a discount card to enjoy all the benefits of the hotel in the lead-up to the big day, including savings on spa treatments. CALTHWAITE HALL, CA11 9QU 01768 894 529 | www.calthwaitehall.co.uk Calthwaite Hall is a Gothic stone county house hidden in the centre of a traditional Cumbrian village. Accessed through a majestic wrought iron gate, which leads to an arched stone portico, the property has been lovingly restored and is the perfect base for exploring the wilderness of the Lake District, the Cumbrian Coast and the turbulent history of the Scottish Borders and Hadrian’s Wall. This private venue has a secret garden, historic terraces, curvaceous borders and an abundance of birds and wildlife. Celebrate in style Small weddings take place in the hallway, which boasts a one-of-a-kind staircase that’s perfect for photographs, with space for 40 guests. Calthwaite Hall has invested in a custom-built Victorian-style orangery. This striking building has a glass front with double doors opening onto a Mediterranean-style garden with plants and herbs. The space has a 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 80 loved ones formally and 100 for an informal evening celebration. Large nuptials are held under the arched-stone portico, which can be decorated with a choice of flowers and garlands and can fit 200 friends and family. Al fresco celebrations take place in the gardens, which have delicate water features, formal terraces and natural woodland. Marquees and tipis can also be hired upon request. We love... The venue has luxurious lodges with hot tubs on-site that are perfect for the wedding party. 21 FAIRYTALE SETTINGS

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