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Abbey House Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, hosting 200 at dinner and 240 standing.

Abbey House Hotel

Barrow-in-FurnessEngland, United Kingdom

Abbey House Hotel is a historic building set in private grounds and gardens in Barrow-in-Furness, with 59 bedrooms sleeping up to 118 guests.

Guests
200 at dinner240 standing
Rooms
59 rooms, sleep 118
Cost
£10,000 to £37,500as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
MANabout 2 h 10 by car

About the venue

Abbey House Hotel is a historic building set in private grounds and gardens in Barrow-in-Furness, with 59 bedrooms sleeping up to 118 guests.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the hotel seats 200 for both a ceremony and a seated dinner, and holds up to 240 standing, with indoor reception space, a dance floor and an on-site bar.

Outdoor ceremonies are possible in the grounds, catering is handled in house, and corkage is permitted.

Wedding packages run from GBP 10,000 to GBP 37,500, with off-season pricing from GBP 8,850, and Laura, the on-site Wedding Coordinator, works with couples throughout the planning.

  • Historic building with private grounds and gardens, plus outdoor ceremony options
  • Seats 200 for a ceremony or seated dinner and holds 240 standing
  • 59 bedrooms sleeping up to 118 guests, from double rooms to classic and contempo suites
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with in-house catering, an on-site bar and corkage allowed

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Abbey House Hotel cost?
The venue quotes £10,000 to £37,500 as a package.
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How many guests does Abbey House Hotel hold?
Abbey House Hotel holds 200 at dinner and 240 standing.
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Can guests stay at Abbey House Hotel?
Yes. 59 rooms, sleeping 118.
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How do guests get to Abbey House Hotel?
Fly into MAN, about 2 h 10 by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
200 guests
Standing reception
240 guests
Ceremony, seated
200 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
59 rooms
Sleeps
118 guests
Room types
7 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
midnight
Fireworks
Yes
Pets
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
MAN, 130 min by car
Parking
Yes
Phone
01229 838282
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Reviews of Abbey House Hotel

“Booked here for an early birthday get away to the lake district, and genuinely cannot recommend the hotel enough.”

connie allenRead the whole review on Google

4.6out of 5, from 1,280 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How much does a wedding at Abbey House Hotel cost?
Pricing is package-based and ranges from GBP 10,000 to GBP 37,500. Off-season packages start from GBP 8,850. Full details are in the wedding packages PDF at https://www.abbeyhousehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Wedding-Packages.pdf.
Can we hold the legal ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, indoors or outdoors in the grounds, with seating for up to 200 guests.
How many guests can stay overnight?
The hotel has 59 rooms sleeping up to 118 guests in total, including deluxe double, contempo double, classic double and double rooms, plus contempo, classic and deluxe classic suites. Some deluxe double rooms and classic suites take up to 3 guests.
Do we have to book the whole hotel?
No. A full buyout is available but neither buyout nor exclusive use is required.
How do we get there?
The nearest airport is Manchester (MAN), around 130 minutes away by road. Parking is available at the venue.

Weddings held here

2023
Claire

We got married at Abbey House Hotel & Gardens in October 2023 & could not have asked for a better day.

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  • Seated dinner: 200 guests

    “Exclusive Use Maximum number of guests for wedding breakfast/ceremony – Great Hall 80/Cavendish 200 Maximum number of guests for evening reception – Great Hall 120/Cavendish 240 Accommodation – up to 118 guests”
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  • Standing reception: 240 guests

    “Exclusive Use Maximum number of guests for wedding breakfast/ceremony – Great Hall 80/Cavendish 200 Maximum number of guests for evening reception – Great Hall 120/Cavendish 240 Accommodation – up to 118 guests”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 200 guests

    “Exclusive Use Maximum number of guests for wedding breakfast/ceremony – Great Hall 80/Cavendish 200 Maximum number of guests for evening reception – Great Hall 120/Cavendish 240 Accommodation – up to 118 guests”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Smallest party taken: 2 guests

    “Ideal for an intimate celebration for just the two of you, this package starts at £1,200 and includes a dedicated wedding coordinator, handcrafted canapés, a bespoke four-course wedding breakfast, and a luxury honeymoon suite.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken

  • Rooms: 59 rooms

    “Abbey House Hotel and Gardens has 59 beautifully decorated rooms, all designed for your comfort.”
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  • Sleeps: 118 guests

    “Accommodation – up to 118 guests”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Deluxe double room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Reserve The Entire Venue”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Abbey House offers a variety of tailored wedding packages—from small “Evening Only” and “You & I” options, to full exclusive‑use experiences”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “What kind of ceremony can we have? Indoor civil ceremony”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site

  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Outdoor ceremonies add an extra special element to a Wedding Day and we are so lucky to be able to offer you the most stunning Wedding Garden in which to get married”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “In-house catering with versatile menus, wine selection, and optional corkage means you can curate an elegant, personalised dining experience for your closest loved ones.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “In-house catering with versatile menus, wine selection, and optional corkage means you can curate an elegant, personalised dining experience for your closest loved ones.”
    Read the source for bring your own wine

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Cocktails, wines, spirits, beers, teas & coffee at our bar”
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  • Price: £10,000 to £37,500 as a package

    “From £10,000”
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  • Off-season price: From £8,850 as a package

    “From £8,850”
    Read the source for off-season price

  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Abbey House offers a variety of tailored wedding packages—from small “Evening Only” and “You & I” options, to full exclusive‑use experiences”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Music until: midnight

    “As such this can involve loud entertainment and fireworks until midnight, particularly Thursday – Sunday.”
    Read the source for music until

  • Fireworks: Yes

    “As such this can involve loud entertainment and fireworks until midnight, particularly Thursday – Sunday.”
    Read the source for fireworks

  • Pets: No

    “Unfortunately we do not allow pets in the hotel with the exception of assistance dogs.”
    Read the source for pets

  • Nearest airport: MAN, 130 min by car

    “The closest airport to Barrow-in-Furness is Manchester Airport, 174 km (about 2 h 10 min by car).”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “No, we offer complimentary car parking.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Looking for a bigger space to share the day with all your family and friends? You can invite up to 200 guests and celebrate all day and night in our modern Cavendish Suite.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The evening reception includes a cocktail reception, entertainment from the Abbey House Band & DJ, a starlit dancefloor, and a hog roast buffet.”
    Read the source for space for dancing

  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens, the Abbey House hotel was designed in 1910 and built in 1914 by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869 – 1944).”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens, the Abbey House hotel was designed in 1910 and built in 1914 by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869 – 1944).”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens, the Abbey House hotel was designed in 1910 and built in 1914 by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869 – 1944).”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Laura has a wealth of experience within hospitality, and brings all of her knowledge together to be one of the best Wedding Co-Ordinators in the industry.”
    Read the source for coordinator on the day
£10,000 to £37,500as a package

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