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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: November 2023

Nestled at the bottom of the South Lakes lies Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, a luxury wedding venue near Barrow In Furness, Cumbria. This lovingly restored historic property is just a short drive from the heart of the stunning English Lake District. Surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful grounds, this elite four-star establishment is a must for an upscale country wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Six-time winner of the best wedding venue in Cumbria, Abbey House Hotel and Gardens is awash with exquisite event rooms and 40 plush suites that can handle every stage of your big day. You can start the day in one of three elegant Bridal Suites before making your way to the ceremony location. The choice remains yours whether your union should take place within the landscaped grounds, one of the unique wedding suites, or perhaps in a local church. Alternatively, you can exchange your vows in the 12th-century Furness Abbey ruins, situated at the end of the hotel grounds in the Vale of Nightshade. The Great Hall and the Cavendish Suite offer lavish blank canvases to unfurl your nuptials and wedding breakfast in full splendour. For those transfixed by the surrounding natural beauty, the venue is wonderfully suited to al fresco celebrations. Weather permitting, you can move seamlessly from the ceremony to an open-air drinks reception amidst picturesque woodland, Champagne glass in hand. Following your wedding breakfast, the celebrations can continue into the night with music or entertainment of your choosing.

Services Offered

The Abbey House Hotel and Gardens wedding service team are highly experienced and willing to do their utmost to ensure your event is a timeless, memorable affair. Nothing is out of the picture as they work to execute your vision. Dedicated wedding coordinators will also be on hand to offer advice and inspiration as they oversee every considered detail of your chosen wedding package. These comprise late availability offerings, a winter wonderland edition, and a premium package for a minimum of 80 guests. Alongside exclusive venue hire, packages can include private menu tastings, a stay in the luxurious honeymoon suite, seasonal cuisine, an in-house venue stylist and more.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Large hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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100% Recommended by couples
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Ellie B. Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The entire wedding team are amazing!!

We have just had our wedding at Abbey House and all I can say is thank you so much. You have gone above and beyond our expectations and just made such a difference to our day. The wedding team have been absolutely amazing, nothing was too much trouble and you went out of your way to make sure we had everything we needed. We are so grateful to you all and can never thank you enough. We have enjoyed our day massively and a big part of that was down to you all. Everyone was talking about how amazing the venue was and how thoughtful the staff were. Really can’t get over the day at all!

The hotel was amazing, so clean and well kept. The food was delicious and the grounds are just beautiful. We will definitely be revisiting this venue to stay, eat and even celebrate!
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Donna H. Sent on 14/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Celebration

We have just came back from my sisters wedding, we had a two night stay at this beautiful hotel. The staff were fantastic and extremely professional, the food was amazing and the rooms were perfect. Could not find fault and would highly recommend to anyone. Looking forward to make another reservation very soon. Such a perfect weekend. Thank you.
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Kate P. Sent on 30/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding celebration

Just got home from a stay here for my nieces wedding. Everything was just perfect, nothing was too much trouble for all of the staff. Very relaxed atmosphere but so professional and friendly. Food was excellent, have not had a bad meal the entire stay. Cannot recommend this place enough, you have made a very special occasion absolutely amazing, thank you.
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Jackie Sent on 29/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing was too much trouble

Thank you to all the staff at Abbey House for making our wedding day extra special, nothing was too much trouble, all the staff were professional and pleasant at all times. Food was delicious, the rooms were gorgeous, if you are looking for a venue for your wedding you will not find a better venue all our guests loved it! A special mention to Faye, Cameron and Warwick who went above and beyond ?? Thankyou! xxx
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Sarah Sent on 29/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The food was exceptional

We got married here last weekend and we want to go back and do it all over again. The day was so special and nothing could have made it any more perfect than it was. Special thanks to Cameron who just made everything run seamlessly and Steve the photographer who went above and beyond his duties. The food was exceptional and all of our guests have commented on how fantastic the day was and how nice the food tasted, our guests all said whoever gets married next has got some big shoes to fill to remotely try and top our day. From the beginning (booking the wedding, 2 years ago) right up until the morning after our big day it was just spectacular..........the firework display was amazing definitely worth the added extra. To anyone thinking of having their big day here, we highly recommend it
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Elaine Sent on 17/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue perfection

After a month we are still on cloud 9 after the best day of our lives. The refurbishment is beautiful & tastefully done. We organised everything from 150 miles away with Laura & John. Nothing was too much trouble for them. All the staff over our entire weekend were brilliant. So happy we chose this venue. The food was gorgeous. All our guests have said to us how fantastic abbey house was & that they would love to stay again. If people are considering it as a venue our advice would be DO IT . We are looking at a 4 night stay for our anniversary already .
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Anonymous Sent on 16/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

We could not thank Abbey House enough for our special day. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we wanted and the day ran smooth! Truly beautiful venue! Highly recommended!
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Anonymous Sent on 16/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives!

We cannot thank you everyone at Abbey House enough. They went above an beyond to make sure we had everything we wanted and that everything ran smoothly on the day. We viewed the venue before the refurbishment and loved it - then went back a year later and WOW! It is even more beautiful than it was before! Highly recommended! Thank you! xxx
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Karen Sent on 29/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic

Had a wonderful day and was just what we envisaged. Thanks to paul and all his staff.
Karen & Phil
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Joe Sent on 26/03/2005
5 out of 5 rating

magnificent from start to finish,thanks to everyone.

couldnt have done any more for us,5 star service from initial show round to breakfast the day after the wedding.a truly amazing place with the best staff anywhere.
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Abbey House Hotel and Gardens Real Weddings

Jasmine & Tim
11 photos · 03/11/2023
Charlotte & Ashley
57 photos · 21/08/2022
Mrs Laura Cooke & Mr Adam Cooke
27 photos · 15/01/2022
Mrs Megan Quinn & Mr Anthony Quinn
16 photos · 30/10/2021
Kelly & Claire
12 photos · 18/09/2021
Melissa & Martin
30 photos · 23/11/2019

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Abbey Road LA13 0PA Barrow In Furness (Cumbria)
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