Set in 110 acres of private ancient parkland, the Town Head Estate offers the most breath-taking location for your wedding day. The family-owned venue is available for exclusive hire, providing the perfect setting for a private celebration, set against the backdrop of the impressive landscape.
The venue delivers a flexible service, with the freedom to create your dream day. You could opt for an elegant wedding, in the rustic Old Barn or make the most of the Lakeside setting, with a marquee, overlooking the shores of the Lake.
If you’re looking for a romantic hideaway, the pretty boathouse is the ideal spot for an intimate celebration and is also a great location for wedding photos.
Town Head has never before been available for private hire, although the estate has a rich history. Author Arthur Ransome fished there as a family guest while John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter were occasional visitors. It is a perfect venue for couples who love the Lake District, and there is nowhere quite like it on the shores of Lake Winderemere.
3 Reviews for Town Head Estate
Recommended by 100% of couples
Daniel S. · Married on 01/04/2021
Unforgettable Lakeside Wedding
The very best wedding venue we could have hoped for. We were desperate for a wedding venue after last year's cancellation, so checked out the brochure on 4th June last year, had a video tour in the evening, visited on the 6th, booked it and deposit paid on the 9th, we were that impressed by what we saw (admittedly a building site).
Sent on 18/07/2021
Risk paid off. The venue were on the ball enough so that the legal ceremony could be outside on the shores of Windermere, so we had an unforgettable occasion - the sounds of the waves breaking, birds in the trees, made for a really natural, wild ceremony.
The barn has been done spectacularly, suitable for 60-90 I'd think, with a smart terrace outside with decking overlooking the lawn.
There was accommodation for 9 couples, in 3 separate areas, and the best man said it would have been great if it was half as good. It's the little things - there were 25 plug sockets in one room, so it's not like those annoying hotel rooms where you have to put your phone on charge 3 metres away. The communal nature of the cottages makes it great for getting together to chill the night before and getting ready in the morning (some people can't be trusted to dress themselves). It's these little things that made it such a great venue. We chilled out the evening before with a BBQ on the beach, trying out standing up paddle boarding, which due to the size of the venue was away from the thoughts of the wedding the next day.
Cheryl and Ness went above and beyond what was required from them, they coped with my mad schemes and there were no hidden costs that popped up (nonsense you get in other venues like having to pay for a dance floor etc). With the effort that has gone into it and the potential in the estate, I think it will get better in the next few years, as the garden area matures. Cheryl was very responsive with questions, and accommodating of any issues we had.
I knew of at least a dozen guests who personally mentioned what a great venue it is. No matter what theme you're looking for, you'll not go far wrong with Town Head. The very best wedding venue we could have hoped for. We were desperate for a wedding venue after last year's cancellation, so checked out the brochure on 4th June last year, had a video tour in the evening, visited on the 6th, booked it and deposit paid on the 9th, we were that impressed by what we saw (admittedly a building site).
Risk paid off. The venue were on the ball enough so that the legal ceremony could be outside on the shores of Windermere, so we had an unforgettable occasion - the sounds of the waves breaking, birds in the trees, made for a really natural, wild ceremony.
The barn has been done spectacularly, suitable for 60-90 I'd think, with a smart terrace outside with decking overlooking the lawn.
There was accommodation for 9 couples, in 3 separate areas, and the best man said it would have been great if it was half as good. It's the little things - there were 25 plug sockets in one room, so it's not like those annoying hotel rooms where you have to put your phone on charge 3 metres away. The communal nature of the cottages makes it great for getting together to chill the night before and getting ready in the morning (some people can't be trusted to dress themselves). It's these little things that made it such a great venue. We chilled out the evening before with a BBQ on the beach, trying out standing up paddle boarding, which due to the size of the venue was away from the thoughts of the wedding the next day.
Cheryl and Ness went above and beyond what was required from them, they coped with my mad schemes and there were no hidden costs that popped up (nonsense you get in other venues like having to pay for a dance floor etc). With the effort that has gone into it and the potential in the estate, I think it will get better in the next few years, as the garden area matures. Cheryl was very responsive with questions, and accommodating of any issues we had.
I knew of at least a dozen guests who personally mentioned what a great venue it is. No matter what theme you're looking for, you'll not go far wrong with Town Head.
Town Head Estate's reply:
Daniel, thank you so much for such a wonderful review!! We absolutely loved having you and Emily, your family and friends to celebrate your wedding here with us. You both have the most wonderful imagination and we loved seeing all your ideas come to life for such a fantastic couple of days. We wish you both all the very best for the future. xxOlivia · Married on 27/07/2021
Perfect venue
What a perfect venue! Cheryl and David have done an absolutely amazing job renovating the estate into the amazing venue it is now. When we first viewed the venue in September 2020, it was a building site, with no floors and was basically a shell. It was a bit of a gamble, but it really paid off! The finish of the barn and all the accommodation is very high end. We loved the flexibility of the venue, with a number of options of how a wedding could be run from using the barn/hiring a marquee/ using the boathouse and getting married outside. The grounds were a big selling point for us with Town Head having large grounds and even its own private beach overlooking Lake Windermere. This allowed us to have a wedding morning swim in the lake with our guests and get married outside overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere. We also managed to have an activity day with our guests the day after the wedding, with yoga in the boathouse and watersports (we hired ourselves) on the lake.
Sent on 01/08/2021
It was brilliant to be able to have all our close family staying on site allowing us to spend more time with them before, during and after the wedding and an accessible room for my grandparents. Cheryl and her second in command Nessa could not have been more helpful before, on and after the big day! Thank you everyone at Town Head Estate for making our wedding day so special and memorable.
Town Head Estate's reply:
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! You were an absolute dream of a couple and I'm so pleased you managed to make such good use of each and every bit of the estate. I think every wedding should now start with a lake swim, what better way to start the day! All the best to both of you and thank you once again. Cheryl, Nessa and all at Team TH. xxxDebra L. · Married on 17/07/2021
Daughters wedding
We had the most perfect weekend at Townhead. The most beautiful venue, renovated to a very high spec and the host could not have been more approachable, nothing was too much trouble x
Sent on 19/07/2021
Town Head Estate's reply:
Thank you so much Debra! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! It was lovely hosting you all for Emma and Tom's wedding. You were a brilliant party and we loved every minute. xxx
Did you know that Town Head Estate welcomes intimate weddings? The beauty of Town Head is that with ten bedrooms on site, your wedding can become an enchanted lakeside getaway for your and your closest friends and family. Perhaps a lakeside wedding in our licensed Boat House and a picnic by the shore, or a garden celebration in our beautiful grounds with afternoon tea. Or both. Or something else. We can take care of as much or as little as you like to make your day utterly bespoke and all about you. If you want to arrange nothing more than your dress, no problem. If you want to do it all yourself in your own unique style, go for it. Day hire only? Fine. Three night stay for a Lake District mini break? Definitely. Drop us a line? You should.
We are aware that many couples are having to rebook their special days and some venues cannot accommodate them. As we are a new venue, we still have availability for midweek weddings in 2021, and we want to help. Therefore, we are delighted to offer couples 20% off our standard weekend prices for midweek weddings taking place between May and September 2021 inclusive. Our package includes two nights in our gorgeous Bridal Cottage, and we have an additional nine bedrooms on site which are available for your guests. Just get in touch and we will send you a copy of our brochure.
