Blencowe Hall

A 5-star rated, Grade I listed historic castle wedding venue near the Lake District. Exclusive use three-night hire includes 12 double bedrooms (with more onsite accommodation available), a licensed ceremony space for up to 100 guests, no corkage and full catering freedom or to use a variety of recommended amazing local caterers. Optional additional accommodation is available within the estate for up to 54 guests.

Facilities and Capacity

Blencowe Hall sits within a 30-acre private estate in the Eden Valley, just four miles from the Lake District National Park. The two restored sandstone castellated towers, cobbled courtyard, oak floors, flagstones, chandeliers and log fires create an extraordinary setting for a wedding celebration that feels genuinely unlike anywhere else. Guests are welcome to choose between several internal reception rooms for their ceremony or to have a garden terrace ceremony.

The Hall accommodates 24 guests across 12 individually styled double bedrooms, with additional cottage and shepherds hut accommodation on the estate bringing total onsite capacity to 54 guests. The newly renovated Byre across the cobbled courtyard is available as an optional addition at £495 including VAT, providing ceremony space for up to 100 guests and dining for up to 54, with tables and chairs included. For larger parties, a marquee or tipi can be erected in the adjoining grounds, with trusted provider recommendations available. The front lawn offers a beautiful outdoor ceremony option, weather permitting.

Services Offered

Blencowe Hall is a licensed civil wedding venue, with The Rowley Estates Wedding Coordinator present on the day to welcome the Registrars, oversee the ceremony and ensure everything runs seamlessly before stepping back to leave couples and their guests to celebrate in complete privacy.

Catering is entirely flexible — couples are welcome to self-cater, bring a caterer of their choice, or select from a curated list of trusted local providers offering everything from formal catered dinners to wood-fired pizzas and hog roasts. There is no corkage charge.

Private viewings and planning meetings are offered throughout, with coordination support from first enquiry through to the day itself, including recommendations of local photographers, florists, hair stylists, makeup artists and evening entertainment.

Pricing

Three-night exclusive hire includes ensuite accommodation for up to 54 guests, exclusive private use of the Hall, gardens and all reception spaces, with the option of hosting your ceremony indoors or on the front lawn, plus linen, towels, welcome hampers, bathroom toiletries, logs, kindling, broadband and Wi-Fi. The optional Byre provides ceremony space for up to 100 guests and dining for up to 54. Where neighbouring cottages are occupied by separate guest groups, background music levels apply; full amplified music is available when all adjoining cottages and shepherds huts are reserved exclusively.

Discounts of up to 10% are available for midweek weddings and up to 20% for midweek bookings in January, February, November and early December. A fully refundable £500 security deposit is required.

Blencowe Hall holds a Gold Award for exceptional quality in hospitality and service from Quality in Tourism, part of Visit England.

What next?

Please get in touch to check availability or arrange a private viewing of Blencowe Hall — the team at The Rowley Estates would be delighted to hear from you.