Cragwood Country House Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ecclerigg, United Kingdom, hosting 80 at dinner and 120 standing.

Cragwood Country House Hotel

EccleriggEngland, United Kingdom

Cragwood Country House Hotel is a historic lakefront property set in private grounds at Ecclerigg, with gardens, mountain views and 22 bedrooms sleeping up to 45 guests.

Guests
80 at dinner120 standing
Rooms
22 rooms, sleep 45
Cost
£4,200 to £5,450as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
MAN

About the venue

Cragwood Country House Hotel is a historic lakefront property set in private grounds at Ecclerigg, with gardens, mountain views and 22 bedrooms sleeping up to 45 guests.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue seats 80 for a ceremony or wedding breakfast and holds up to 120 standing, with indoor and outdoor reception options, dance space and a bar.

Wedding packages run from GBP 4,200 to GBP 5,450, with off-season pricing from GBP 3,950 to GBP 4,950, covering ceremony and reception space, in-house catering, drinks and a coordinator.

Mathilda, the on-site Wedding Coordinator, works with couples from first enquiry through to the day itself.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, indoors or outdoors, seating up to 80
  • Lakefront setting with gardens, private grounds and mountain views
  • 22 rooms across nine room types, including Lake View and four-poster options, sleeping 45
  • Packages from GBP 4,200 to GBP 5,450 include ceremony and reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
120 guests
Ceremony, seated
80 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
22 rooms
Sleeps
45 guests
Room types
9 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Nearest airport
MAN
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats 80 for a ceremony and 80 for a seated dinner, and holds up to 120 standing. The minimum booking size is 2 guests.
What do the wedding packages include?
Packages cover ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator. Accommodation is not included in the package price.
Can we book the whole hotel exclusively?
Yes, a full buyout is available, but it is not required and exclusive use is not a condition of booking.
How many people can stay on site?
There are 22 bedrooms sleeping up to 45 guests, with options including Single, Double, Twin, Family, Ground Floor, Lake View and four-poster rooms.
Who do we contact to enquire?
Mathilda, the on-site Wedding Coordinator, can be reached at weddings@cragwoodhotel.co.uk or on +44 15394 88177.

Weddings held here

2025 · Cragwood
Peter

We got married at the Cragwood on 24/05/25.

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2025 · Cragwood
Giovanna

We had our wedding at Cragwood and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue for us!

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  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “Numbers can be increased to accommodate up to 80 day guests and 120 evening guests.”
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  • Standing reception: 120 guests

    “Numbers can be increased to accommodate up to 80 day guests and 120 evening guests.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 80 guests

    “The Hall With original oak panelling, open fireplace, and warm lighting with views across our landscaped gardens, this grand space is perfect for your civil ceremony up to 80 guests, with up to 48 guests in the hall itself and up to 32 guests in the adjacent Library.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 2 guests

    “Our ‘Just Us’ wedding package is designed for the couple who dream of an intimate wedding celebration in a fabulous location, with impeccable service and delicious food, just for two.”
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  • Rooms: 22 rooms

    “Cragwood has 22 beautifully appointed fully en suite guest rooms are available exclusively to your chosen friends and family to bring the day to a perfect end.”
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  • Sleeps: 45 guests

    “Sleeps: 45”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Double Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “From exclusive use of our country house hotel and landscaped gardens to exceptional catering, a dedicated wedding team, and comfortable bedrooms for you and your guests, we take care of the details so you can savour every moment surrounded by loved ones in one of the Lake District’s most romantic settings.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Whether you’re planning a private elopement, a cosy micro wedding, or exclusive use of our lakeshore country house, our expert team will bring your vision to life.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Licensed for outdoor ceremonies, the gazebo provides a perfect backdrop for your special day, where you can exchange vows amidst the natural beauty of the surroundings.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Licensed for outdoor ceremonies, the gazebo provides a perfect backdrop for your special day, where you can exchange vows amidst the natural beauty of the surroundings.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Under his leadership, Cragwood has earned two AA Rosettes, placing it among an elite group of UK restaurants.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian

    “✔ Vegetarian and other dietary options are available upon request”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “With its own bar and dance floor, and doors leading to the pretty terrace, this versatile room transforms into the perfect area for your evening celebration.”
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  • Price: £4,200 to £5,450 as a package

    “• £4,200 following a church ceremony • £5,450 including a civil ceremony”
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  • Off-season price: £3,950 to £4,950 as a package

    “- £3,950 following a church ceremony”
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  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator

    “• Exclusivity of the entire hotel and our landscaped gardens for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception • Reception drink • Three course wedding breakfast – you choose the starter, main and dessert • A glass of sparkling wine for the toast • Half a bottle of house wine per person • Evening refreshments • Traditional cake stand and knife • White table linen and napkins • Master of Ceremonies • Breakfast in bed on the morning of your wedding* • Special accommodation rates for your family and friends • Dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help plan and organise your day *If choosing to stay at the hotel the night before the wedding”
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  • Not included: Rooms

    “• Exclusivity of the entire hotel and our landscaped gardens for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception • Reception drink • Three course wedding breakfast – you choose the starter, main and dessert • A glass of sparkling wine for the toast • Half a bottle of house wine per person • Evening refreshments • Traditional cake stand and knife • White table linen and napkins • Master of Ceremonies • Breakfast in bed on the morning of your wedding* • Special accommodation rates for your family and friends • Dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help plan and organise your day *If choosing to stay at the hotel the night before the wedding”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Whether you’re planning a private elopement, a cosy micro wedding, or exclusive use of our lakeshore country house, our expert team will bring your vision to life.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Planning a Lake District getaway and don’t want to leave your dog behind? At Cragwood Country House Hotel, we know dogs are part of the family – which is why we happily welcome well-behaved dogs.”
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  • Nearest airport: MAN

    “Nearest airport: Manchester”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Parking: yes we have a car park on-site”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Hall can then be transformed to your stylish wedding breakfast whilst you enjoy fizz and canapes on our terrace.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The real magic unfolds as you and your loved ones gather inside a rustic tipi, where your wedding breakfast, heartfelt speeches, and captivating evening entertainment come to life amidst the natural splendour of the Lake District.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “With its own bar and dance floor, and doors leading to the pretty terrace, this versatile room transforms into the perfect area for your evening celebration.”
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  • On a lake: Yes

    “Nestled on the tranquil shores of England’s longest and most iconic lake and set within a secluded twenty-acre estate, Cragwood Country House Hotel offers a retreat where timeless charm meets effortless comfort.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our award-winning landscaped gardens open onto a private jetty that offers one of the most breathtaking vantage points on Windermere.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Nestled on the tranquil shores of England’s longest and most iconic lake and set within a secluded twenty-acre estate, Cragwood Country House Hotel offers a retreat where timeless charm meets effortless comfort.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Lakeside and Mountain backdrops for your wedding images”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Set on the shores of Lake Windermere and surrounded by twenty acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, our elegant Edwardian country house provides a truly magical setting for your Lake District wedding.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “For any additional wedding planning assistance, our dedicated Wedding Coordinator is on hand to guide you every step of the way.”
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£4,200 to £5,450as a package

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