Luxury County Durham hotel announces expansion with new wedding space

The historic Hardwick Hall Hotel has announced its investment in a Lakeside Marquee, which aims to be the “perfect location for summer weddings”.

And, as the glass-fronted, sailcloth structure is only available from May until August for special celebrations, demand is “already high”. Surrounded by views of the lake and grounds, the marquee can hold up to 170 guests and lends itself to everything from formal wedding breakfasts to buffets.

A private garden enables guests to mingle outside or enjoy an informal summer barbecue, while fire pits and fairy lights mean they can stay outside in warmth and comfort long after the sun sets over the lake.

Hardwick Hall Hotel, part of Ramside Estates, is known for its wedding facilities which can accommodate up to 400 guests for large scale functions, with smaller spaces and suites for more intimate affairs.

The hotel’s Floral Chapel, with its flower-filled, French-inspired décor, exposed wooden beams and exquisite crystal chandelier, can accommodate up to 80 day and 120 evening guests.

A split-level venue it also benefits from its own private bar and outside courtyard, while the hotel’s Boyne Suite, the original dining room of the 1435 Manor house, offers a traditional setting for smaller ceremonies and celebrations for up to 40 guests. At the heart of the hotel, The Coleman Suite can hold up to 400 guests.

With two reception areas lit by six crystal chandeliers, comprising tens of thousands of Austrian Strauss Crystals, it can be hired in its entirety or split into three suites with dividing walls.

Coleman Suites 1 and 3 come with their own bars keeping both suites independent and private, while Coleman Suite 2 is an alternative civil ceremony setting, renowned for a long aisle for a dramatic bridal entrance.

The 53-bedroom hotel also invites bridal couples to spend their wedding night in its Celebration Suite; a deluxe master bedroom with an ornate en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom, lounge and rooftop terrace garden with hot tub.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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