Your North West Wedding - February/March 2024 (Issue 84)

THE LAKE DISTRICT Spotlight on... STORRS HALL, LA23 3LG 01539 447 111 | www.storrshall.com Storrs Hall is a Grade II*-listed Georgian mansion house set on the shoreline of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. The hall was built in the 1790s by Sir John Legard, then more than doubled in size with a Victorian extension when it was turned into a hotel in 1892. There are 36 bedrooms, 29 of which retain their original architecture, so every room is different. The original Boathouse is a luxuriously private and indulgent getaway. The open-plan suite in the lakeland stone building is bordered by a large terrace edging the lake and includes a private hot tub and firepit to enhance the outdoor vibe and complement the facilities inside. These are complemented by the six contemporary Lakeside Suites which sit in woodland between the Boathouse and main house, facing west over the lake. Each has a private terrace with its own Japanese-style cedar hot tub. Slide the glass walls back to maximise the back-to-nature feel of these nurturing spaces. Two of these suites are suitable for people with limited mobility. These spaces are wrapped in 17 acres of private grounds and have a dual-aspect lake frontage looking along the greater length of Windermere. Celebrate in style The wedding team at Storrs Hall will be able to help you plan the wedding of your dreams, from your ceremony to the big reception. You can host your service in a choice of settings with up to 80 guests, including a drinks reception with canapés and a three-course wedding breakfast followed by tea, coffee and petit fours. We love... When tying the knot here, you will receive a complimentary menu tasting, a toastmaster service, a drinks package, wedding chairs and table linens, menus and place cards, an evening reception for up to 110 guests and a dedicated wedding coordinator. www.skylark-aerialphotography.co.uk www.skylark-aerialphotography.co.uk LANGDALE CHASE HOTEL, LA23 1LW 01539 432 201 | www.langdalechase.co.uk Standing on the shores of Lake Windermere, the Langdale Chase Hotel has reopened its doors following a careful 12-month restoration. The hotel’s new look adds a contemporary touch with calming colours to its 30 bedrooms while being sympathetic to the building’s history, which dates back to 1890. Langdale Chase Hotel combines warm service with plenty to do, offering a charming and homely lakeside getaway. Guests can choose to do as much as they wish or kick back and fine-tune the art of doing absolutely nothing at the hotel’s private waterside location. Lovers of the outdoors can enjoy 4x4 off-road driving and clay pigeon shooting, as well as lakeside activities including paddleboarding, wild swimming, boating and kayaking. The hotel’s kitchen will also make up picnic baskets for guests to enjoy while hiking popular walking routes. Those who prefer to stay indoors and relax will enjoy wine tastings led by certified sommelier Julien Hennebelle or a screening in the hotel’s cinema room, which shows three classic films per day alongside complementary ice cream and is also bookable for private screenings. Cosy activity seekers can snuggle up by one of the four original fireplaces in the new reading room or various lounges. Celebrate in style Langdale Chase Hotel is a beautiful venue, perfect for intimate celebrations. The Sitting Room can seat 10–12 people in the heart of the main house, with a real fire and bay window looking down the lake. Alternatively, The Cellar is an atmospheric setting surrounded by the hotel’s wine collection with room for six to eight guests. The Dining Room is slightly larger and can accommodate 18 loved ones. We love... Each room at the Langdale Chase Hotel is decorated to accentuate the building’s original features. The hotel’s Windermere and Lakehouse Rooms offer a great place to relax with comfortable interiors, and there are five dog-friendly rooms available for guests staying with a four-legged friend. 15 LAKE DISTRICT VENUES

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