VENUE
A special day requires a special place...
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa is set in one of the most stunning locations, with breathtaking views overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and the Skiddaw Mountains. It is without a doubt the perfect venue for your Lake District wedding.
From the delicate scents and scenery of spring to the glory of a Lakeland summer, the rich golds of autumn and the majesty of snow-capped winter fells and mountains, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa makes for perfect wedding photos and atmosphere.
MEMORIES
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa has four approved rooms for civil ceremonies in addition to a Woodland Gazebo. Each room has a unique design and flexibility for guest capacity.
As the formal part of the ceremony ends, the bride and groom can relax with family and friends at a lavish drinks reception.
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa wedding packages can provide an unforgettable wedding experience any time of year. For summer months, expect sparkling champagne on the terraces overlooking the stunning gardens and grounds. If you prefer your wedding to be a winter wonderland, expect warm Winter Pimms in our oak-panelled hall by the log fire. Whatever the season, we will guide you through all the options available for your special day.
SAY YES TO THE
HIGHMORE PACKAGE
• Complimentary venue hire for ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception
• The Boustead Drinks Package
• Canapes for your drinks reception
• Four-course wedding breakfast including the chef sorbet
• Use of our round silver cake stand and knife
• A stylish barbeque or hog roast for your evening reception
• Luxury suite for the happy couple for two nights
• A bottle of champagne with engraved Armathwaite Hall flutes for the happy couple a memento of your day
• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
• Complimentary room hire for a pre-wedding dinner the night before your wedding
• Six discounted rooms with 25% off our regular rate.
£185.00 per guest Minimum 60 guests
£45.00 per person | extra evening guests
SAY YES TO THE SPEDDING PACKAGE
• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator.
• Complimentary room hire for civil ceremony and function rooms.
• Complimentary bridal suite for two nights bed and breakfast.
• Three-course wedding breakfast, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mints.
• The Boustead Drinks Package
• Evening food includes:
- A choice of buffet of Winter casseroles
- A Feast of pie supper, finger buffet or £10 surplus charge per person for hog roast.
• Complimentary room hire for a pre-wedding dinner celebration.
• Six rooms you can offer to friends and family with 25% discount.
£8995.00 for 60 guests
£145.00 per person extra day guests
£40.00 per person extra evening guests
SAY YES TO THE HARTLEY PACKAGE
• Dedicated Wedding co-ordinator.
• Complimentary room hire for civil ceremony and function rooms.
• Complimentary bridal suite for the night of your wedding bed and breakfast.
• The Boustead Drinks Package
• Three-course wedding breakfast, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mince pies.
• Evening food includes:
- A choice of buffet of Winter casseroles
- A feast of pie supper, finger buffet or £10 surplus charge per person for a hog roast.
• Also complimentary room hire for a pre-wedding dinner celebration.
• Six rooms you can offer to friends and family with 25% discount.
£35.00 per person | extra evening guests DECEMBER ONLY
£7995.00 for 60 guests
£130.00 per person | extra day guests
SAY YES TO THE TWILIGHT PACKAGE
• Dedicated Wedding co-ordinator.
• Complimentary room hire for civil ceremony and function rooms.
• Flexible late afternoon ceremony time.
• Complimentary bridal suite for the night of your wedding.
• Drinks package including:
- Reception drink of your choice per guest.
- Toasting drink for speeches.
- Half a bottle of wine per person.
£90.00 per person | extra guests ALL YEAR
£7000.00 for 60 guests
• Evening food includes:
- A choice of hog roast or buffet of winter casseroles.
- A feast of pie supper, finger buffet or BBQ during summer months.
• 6 rooms you can offer to friends and family with 25% discount.
SAY YES TO A
WEDDING
A unique package “just for the two of you,” which includes:
• Ceremony room hire
• Wedding florals
• Two witnesses
• Champagne and canapés
• Three Course Wedding Dinner in one of our amazing restaurants
• Two-night stay in our luxurious bridal suite with bed and breakfast both mornings
£1950 for all of the above
SAY YES TO THE MENU
All dishes are the Chef’s suggestions and he will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements with you. Should any of your guests have special dietary requirements, the Chef can cater for their needs. Please choose one choice per course.
STARTERS
Oak smoked salmon dill cream cheese. crostini, pickled cucumber salad
Asian crispy chilli chicken peppers and spring onion
Roast cauliflower Velouté masala oil, sour dough croutons (V)
Duck liver & port parfait Cumberland sauce, brioche toast
Prawn and crayfish cocktail, gem, granary bread, Marie rose sauce
Compressed watermelon, feta, kalamata olives, basil pesto (GF) (V)(VGA)
Crispy fried chicken, tomato salad, garlic, rocket & lime aioli
Avocado pumpkin seeds, caramelised red onion, freekeh grain, rocket (VGA)
If you would like to discuss alternative soups or starters, please do not hesitate to ask.
STARTER:
COMPRESSED WATERMELON
MAIN COURSES
Braised Scottish beef honey roast carrot, creamed potatoes, shallot jus
Salmon fillet lemon and caper velouté, crushed new potatoes, samphire and kale
Roast breast of Cumbrian chicken, fondant potato, stem broccoli, Dijon mushroom sauce
Butternut squash puy lentils, Greek white feta, baby leek, black garlic ketchup (GF) (VGA)
Wild mushroom and tarragon croquette, kale, Torpenhow smoked cheddar sauce (V)
Roast Turkey pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, honey roast vegetables, broccoli, duck fat potatoes, red wine jus
Roast Armathwaite estate beef, Yorkshire pudding, chateau potatoes, broccoli, carrots and red wine jus (£10pp supplement)
Stone bass pea and saffron risotto, lobster bisque (£6pp supplement)
MAIN COURSE: BRAISED SCOTTISH BEEF
DESSERTS
Sticky toffee pudding, fudge, caramel sauce, Madagascan vanilla ice cream
Lemon tart mixed berry compote, mascarpone
White chocolate and strawberry cheesecake Strawberry gel, Chantilly cream
Belgian chocolate delice chocolate sauce, cookie crumbs, salted caramel ice cream
Armathwaite garden apple and blackberry crumble cinnamon custard
Chocolate chip & orange pudding chocolate orange sauce, vanilla ice cream (VGA)
Coconut panna cotta raspberry compote, pistachio ice cream (GF)
Selection of local cheeses chutney, sourdough crackers and grapes
Menu choices must be made at final details meeting.
CHILDRENS MENU
Children’s adult menu full portion £60.00 per child
Children’s menu £40.00 per child
• Melon boat
Choice of one of the following:
• Chicken goujons, chips and beans
• Sausage and mash
• Fish fingers and chips
• Ice cream sundae
DESSERT: BELGIAN CHOCOLATE DELICE
BOUSTEAD DRINKS PACKAGE
• Drink of your choice for after ceremony
• Half bottle of house wine per person during the meal
• Glass of house champagne for toast
CANAPÉS
Select two of the following:
Curried chicken Carre (square vol au vents)
Chicken liver parfait, port gel, brioche
Watermelon and feta style skewer (VGA, GF)
Mini Cumbrian Beef Burgers
Mini chicken Tikka skewer
EVENING
MENU
A choice of one of the following:
• Hog roast, stuffing, apple sauce served with seasonal salads
• BBQ: Steak, sausage, chicken, spare ribs served with seasonal salads
• Stylish Finger Buffet
Winter Packages
• Buffet of Winter Casseroles,
• Feast of Supper Pie
VEGETARIAN EVENING FOOD
A choice of one of the following:
• Grilled haloumi, basil pesto on toasted floured bap
• Mediterranean vegetable and tofu kebab
• Grilled portabello mushroom, goats cheese and thyme on a toasted bun
• Toasted cheddar and pickle bun
*Please ask your wedding co-ordinator regarding Vegan options and any allergies
Mini Fish and Chips
Mini quiches (V)
Onion and coriander bhaji
Smoked salmon and cream cheese blini
Vegetable spring rolls, sweet chilli dip
Duck spring rolls, hoi sin dip
Honey mustard Cumberland chipolatas
Tempura prawns with sweet chilli sauce
BBQ pork Bon Bons
Goats cheese Crostini’s with red onion Marmalade (V)
Thai fishcakes
Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Beef and horseradish
Mini macarons Mini strawberry and cream scones
FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES
If you have any concerns relating to the allergens detailed below, please speak to our
Wedding Coordinator:
Cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, lupin and molluscs
Followed by coffee and mints, Included in price.
SAY YES TO OUR
AWARDWINNING SPA
BRIDAL MAKE-UP
Our trained makeup artists can come to the comfort of your bridal suite on your wedding morning to style yourself and your bridal party.
• Bridal makeup, inclusive of makeup on the wedding day and one hour trial before the day, £150 (£55 to be paid at the time of trial).
• Bridal makeup on the wedding day, £95 (not including a trial).)
• Bridesmaids and wedding guests, £75 per person (not including a trial).
Set over two floors, our award-winning spa is the cutting-edge of beauty. Featuring a 16-metre infinity edge pool, hot tub with views of the surrounding woodland, thermal suite, exercise studio, gym, 10 beautifully appointed treatment rooms and our ‘Hush’ relaxation lounge.
EXPERIENCES
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa is famous for its outdoor country and adventure experiences, so take full advantage of our professional team and add some extra fun to your pre or post-wedding celebrations. We have great ideas to help you think outside of the box and create hen or stag do adventures with a memorable twist.
DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
CHURCHES
St. Bega’s Church and St John’s Church
Rev Patricia Rogers
www.binsey.org.uk
Rector@binsey.org.uk
Tel: 016973 71541
Our Lady of the Lake, Keswick
St. Charles, Keswick
St. Joseph’s, Cockermouth
Father Tom Singleton
office@keswickcatholicchurch.co.uk
Tel: 01900 822121
Civil Ceremonies
Superintendent Registrar
Carlisle Registration Office, Lady Gilford’s House, Petteril Bank Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3AJ
Tel: 0300 373 3730 northcumbriaregistration@cumbria.gov.uk
Birds and Bees Celebrant
www.birdsandbeescelebrant.com
info@birdsandbeescelebrant.com
Tel: 07796395476
VENUE DRESSING
Rheda Retreat
rhedaretreat@hotmail.com
Tel: 07593960568/07546107020
Simply Bows and Chair Covers www.simplybowsandchaircovers.co.uk
cumbria@simplybowsandchaircovers.co.uk
Tel: 07730 039582 and 01434 698699
The Memory Knot Company
www.thememoryknotcompany.co.uk info@thememoryknotcompany.co.uk
Tel: 07949941220
Dreamy Décor dreamydecor2023@yahoo.com
Tel: 07879680274
Website: Currently under construction
VIDEOGRAPHY
Graham Wilcock Video www.grahamwilcockvideo.com
hello@grahamwilcockvideo.com
Tel: 07709584821
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Glen Anderson – Wedding Singer & DJ
Wedding Singer Guitarist DJ & Host
Unique wedding entertainment, customised to your requirements. Covering all aspects of your special day. www.glenanderson.org
enquiries@glenanderson.org
Tel: 07776 487794
David Carrick Dancing in the Dark www.dancinginthedark.co.uk
info@dancinginthedark.co.uk
Tel: 01768 897000
Keswick Disco Entertainment DJ
www.keswickdiscos.co.uk keswickmobilediscos@gmail.com
Craig Smith Pianist
https://www.craigsmithmusic.co.uk
Gill Wadeson gillwadesonviolin@yahoo.com
Instagram: gillwadesonviolin
Tel: 07815 542918
Al Williams lakedistrictproductions.co.uk
lakedistrictproductions@gmail.com
Tel: 07510416985
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chris Freer Photography
Celebrating over 15 Years of Professional Wedding Photography www.freerimages.co.uk
chris@freerimages.co.uk
Tel: 01900 827243 or 07811 049866
Naomi House Photography
Creative Female Photographer with 20+ years experience. Front Cover image provided by Naomi House. www.naomihouse.co.uk
hello@naomihouse.co.uk
Tel: 07528 154005
James Hicks Photography
Natural, fun, and eye-catching photography that lets you spend as much time as possible celebrating with your friends and family.
www.Jameshicksphotography.co.uk
jameshicksphotography@live.com
Tel: 07715345170
Beth Faulder Photography www.bethfaulder-photography.co.uk
bethfaulderphotography@gmail.com
Tel: 07590 426242
Weddings By Anna
www.weddingsbyanna.co.uk
info@weddingsbyanna.co.uk
Tel: 07446 888 116
Tiree Dawson
http://www.tireedawson.co.uk
info@tireedawson.co.uk
Ladybird Photography https://www.ladybirdsphotography.com/ info@ladybirdsphotography.com
Tel: 07543668378
HAIR AND BEAUTY
Full Wedding Day Packages are available in our Spa, conveniently situated within the Hotel
Tel: 017687 88900
Jeenie Davies Bridal and Hair Stylist
jdaviesbridalhaircumbria
jdaviesbridal@yahoo.com
Tel: 07543159876
FLORISTS
Brackens of Bowness
www.brackensofbowness.com
info@brackensofbowness.com
Tel: 015394 42869
Élégance en fleurs - Floral Design www.eleganceenfleurs.co.uk
info@elegance-en-fleurs.co.uk
Tel: 07742 802 477
CAKES
Cutiepie Cake Company
www.cutiepiecakecompany.co.uk
contact@cutiepiecupcake.co.uk
Tel: 0752 8077 624 or 01228 712521
Sally Jean Wedding Cakes www.sallyjeanweddingcakes.com
info@sallyjeanweddingcakes.com
Tel: 07933 207403
Wren Cake Designs
http://www.wrencakedesign.co.uk
kelly@wrencakedesign.co.uk
Tel: 07508 911005
The stunning wedding photographs within this brochure have been reproduced with the kind permission of Chris Freer, James Hicks, Weddings By Anna, Naomi House, Peter Ostrowski Photography, Tiree Dawson and Beth Faulder.