Blencowe Hall

(9)
£68 - £75 pp
Up to 26
24 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

After Blencowe Hall became authorised as a civil wedding venue, we have started offering wedding breaks at Blencowe Hall but do not advertise this on a wide basis and we do not have a standard brochure, nor are we really sure that we would like to have such a thing, as we do not see ourselves as offering a set of standard wedding packages. We do not anticipate becoming a major commercial wedding venue preferring instead to remain more personal and smaller scale in terms of numbers of weddings. We offer wedding weekends with a minimum of a three night stay at our properties and do not offer single night bookings. Blencowe Hall has 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms (two rooms share a family bathroom on the Central Range hall) which means it accommodates up to 24 guests. It might be useful to know that at Blencowe Hall there are two ground floor bedrooms in the North Tower, one of which has a walk in wet room shower which we have found is really helpful for our guests with limited mobility or young children. The South Tower Dining Room, the Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Butler's Pantry, Snug, oak panelled Entrance Hall and the Billiards Room are all on the ground floor. Our bedrooms are also set out in pairs in the North Tower and Central Range so that parents travelling with young children may easily have them in a room nearby.   Blencowe Hall is Grade I listed and the restoration programme has brought the two derelict castellated towers back into use for the first time in 300 years. Our website includes floor plans etc and three of the twin bedded rooms can either be configured as twins or as 5 or 6 foot beds depending on your preference.  Blencowe Hall is 5* rated by Quality in Tourism, part of Visit England, and has also won a Gold Award for exceptional quality in all areas, in particular with respect to service and hospitality. We also participate in their affinity programmes and Blencowe Hall has been certified as a "Families/Pets Welcome".

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Joanna
The Rowley Estates at Blencowe Hall and it's Cottages will be delighted to host your Wedding and Celebrations. It is authorised for your Civil Ceremony or you can organise a Church Wedding in the nearby village of Greystoke. You can host a small wedding reception in Blencowe Hall or along with it's 3 cottages host a larger wedding with a marquee/tipi/stretch tent. It's the perfect bespoke, historic and relaxed wedding venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Blencowe Hall

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
26
Reception Capacity
100
No. of Bedrooms
24
Sleeps No. of People
48
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
04:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
10:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Blencowe Hall

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£68
Maximum Price
£75
This is the price for Blencowe Hall at a min of £68 per person per night based on full occupancy of 24 residential guests. The price is for a 3 night minimum stay on a self catering basis including all costs of the en-suite accommodation, linen, towels, guest hampers, guest bathroom toiletries, logs & kindling, broadband wifi etc
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Blencowe Hall
(9)

Clare Edwards-Smith
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
Amazing Venue for Intimate Family Wedding
We absolutely loved our stay and wedding at Blencowe Hall! The hall had everything we needed and the grounds were the perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. Christine and Joanna were amazing from booking to the big day, always on hand if we needed anything. Our families loved the weekend in the castle and we’ll never forget our stay there.
Ange & Pip
Happy couple married in May
November 2022
The most fabulous wedding weekend venue!
We enjoyed a wonderful wedding weekend at Blencowe Hall - it was a perfect venue and the team that helped with the recommendations of suppliers and preparation could not have been more helpful. All the recommended suppliers that we used were fabulous - its certainly worth using the ones on the list supplied! We were lucky enough to be able to get married outside in the gardens, with a brass band present and a wonderful reception & wedding party for 50 people in the Byre. If anyone is looking for a perfect wedding venue - look no further. It couldn't have been better and will not only be memorable to us - but also to all our guests - who all loved it too - many saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to!
Lauren and James
Happy couple married in November
November 2022
Amazing wedding weekend
We had a great wedding weekend at Blencowe Hall and the three cottages on the grounds. From the start, communication and planning with Joanna and Christine was fantastic, they always responded to emails and gave so much information, it really helped with planning from afar. Our two visits to view the venue beforehand really settled our nerves and again, Joanne helped us along with hints and tips as well as supporting us with our own ideas. On the weekend of the wedding we arrived to a clean and tidy house, with everything we needed for all our friends and family. The kitchen is well stocked with enough things for hundreds of people, let only the 30 of us! We got married in the Solar Room upstairs, with all our guests seated comfortable and with enough space for me to walk down the aisle with my dad. We used an Amp for just which worked great in the room. We also then used the same room for the party after dinner, again, plenty of room for dancing and also chatting. The fire places were well used Sunday for toasted marshmallows and chats with friends. All the bedrooms are really comfy, all our guests said how great they slept and how comfy the mattresses were. All but 2 bedrooms are en suite but still have a private bathroom down the hall. This worked well for us as a group of 3 friends were able to share. We used the South Tower main bedroom, top floor, as our wedding suite. There was plenty of room for me and my bridesmaids in the morning, along with both mums and hair and makeup being done. There is also a separate dressing room were I was able to put my dress on in private. The balcony and windows gave for some stunning views! If we could do it all again, we would pick this venue over and over again! We really can't recommend it enough and are already planning when we can next get family together to book the main house again!
Sarah and Carl
Happy couple married in August
November 2022
Amazing wedding venue, so much flexibility and fantastic accomodation
Blencowe Hall and surrounding cottages are a fantastic location for a wedding for about 50 people. As it is a self catered accommodation, your wedding can be exactly as you want, without any restrictions on which caterers/florists/hair dressers you use. You can get married in multiple locations, both inside and outside. The byre is perfect for the wedding breakfast and evening entertainment. Blencowe Hall's dining room and solor room are also brilliant for the wedding breakfast and evening entertainment for a smaller number of people. The Rowley Estate staff are lovely, kind and helpful. They respond very quickly to emails and phone calls and give fantastic advice and help. The house and cottages are beautiful accommodation, giving your wedding a lovely holiday feel for you and all your guests.
TripAdvisor
Happy couple married in March
March 2018
Perfect Location for our Wedding
Perfect Location for our Wedding Left on Mar 5, 2018 for a stay in Feb 2018 We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at Blencowe Hall for a small, intimate ceremony over the course of a long weekend. The building is absolutely stunning, mixing modern amenities with the grandeur of a centuries old building, and the location is perfect on the doorstep of the lakes, you can see the rolling countryside for miles with snow capped mountains in the distance. Gillian was exceptionally helpful in organising our day and planning our ceremony, nothing was too much trouble for her. The catering for the wedding was fulfilled by Lynn Hilditch and was absolutely exceptional, the dining room would go completely quiet with each course served. The whole wedding party was in agreement that it was some of the best food they had ever eaten, especially the pork which had been cooking since 4 am! I couldn't recommend Lynn highly enough, she really helped make the weekend and was very personable to match. If you want a small intimate wedding which will really be a treat for everyone involved then Blencowe Hall is the perfect building, in the perfect location with the perfect service.
TripAdvisor
Happy couple married in January
January 2018
Absolutely stunning!
“Absolutely stunning!” Reviewed 7 January 2018 for a stay in December 2017 We got married at Blencowe Hall in December 2017; it was the most perfect venue we could have chosen. Originally we had been looking at a number of different venues, right up until we pulled up at Blencowe Hall for the first time and instantly fell in love with it. The sheer beauty and character of the place meant this was the place for us. The hall has been immaculately restored, bringing it up to modern standards without compromising on the historical character. It feels grand, yet cosy, and the views all around are incredible. We had the ceremony in the Solar Room, which for our 65 guests was about the right size. We then hired a tipi for the reception which was placed in the field behind the cottages, keeping everything close by. All of our wedding guests commented on how amazing the place was, and some are even thinking of booking it in the future for family gatherings! The team could not have been more accommodating and did all she could to make our week-long stay there as stress-free as possible. We also booked out the three cottages that make up the whole site, meaning all of our immediate family could stay on site. We can’t recommend this place highly enough and hope to be back one day!
TripAdvisor
Wedding: December
December 2017
A Perfect Wedding Venue
“A Perfect Wedding venue” Reviewed 23 December 2017 for a stay in December 2017 A perfect Wedding venue. Historic, atmospheric and beautiful private location. More than enough wonderful rooms for all. Great kitchen facilities and well stocked with all essentials. Whether it was the ceremony itself in the main hall, the kitchen/dining area, the billiard room, the log fires and the great photo opportunities it was the location to stay as a guest for a three night large family wedding.
TripAdvisor
Happy couple married in November
November 2017
Best Wedding Weekend Ever
Best wedding weekend ever!” Reviewed 20 November 2017 for a stay in October 2017 Blencowe Hall indeed is a magnificent location, with a fabulous, genuine atmosphere that is rich in history. It was the perfect wedding location to have international guests as well as locals there. The team of Blencowe Hall have been so very helpful with every single details of our stay, we are truly grateful. It has been the BEST time for us, forever to be remembered. We certainly can recommend Blencowe Hall - do visit and stay, it's fabulous; for any kind of occasion.
TripAdvisor
Wedding: November
November 2017
A Beautiful Home in England's Green and pleasant L
“A beautiful home in England’s green and pleasant land..:” Reviewed 12 November 2017 for a stay in November 2017 This was quite simply one of the most beautiful places to stay in. The grounds, facilities and settings are all second to none, whilst the character of the building resembles that or the quintessential English stately Home. A perfect venue for family gatherings or even a wedding and surrounded by breathtaking countryside.

Location & Contact Details for Blencowe Hall

Address

Blencowe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DF, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Just on the outskirts of the little village is where you will find us

Nearest Town

Penrith

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M6 J40 or J41

Nearest Train Station

Penrith

Nearest Airport

Newcastle or Manchester

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Blencowe Hall?

All our Weddings are individual and personal to each couple

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't stress just book great suppliers whom we recommend and then relax

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Each of our Weddings have included very special personal touches which are personal to each couple

Describe Blencowe Hall in 5 adjectives

Historic - Unique - Bespoke - Luxury - Holiday

Where’s the best photo spot at Blencowe Hall?

There are plenty of choices from our extensive grounds and formal lawns to the beautiful castellated historic manor house you really can't go wrong!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Blencowe Hall?

We've hosted a popular newsreader who was also on Strictly Come Dancing

What’s your favourite canapé?

Goat's Cheese and red onion marmalade crostini

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Hot chocolate

What is Blencowe Hall most unique feature?

It's a luxury break with your dearest family and friends and you just happen to get married in the middle!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The stunning unique Halls and Cottages are located in the beautiful Cumbrian Countryside
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