Appleby Castle, Exclusive Hire
Appleby, Brooksby, Lake District, CA16 6XH -
From
£6000 min spend
Up to
100 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
This magnificent historic castle boasts unrivalled luxury and a spectacular backdrop, making it one of the finest wedding venues in the Lake District. With a wealth of impressive ceremony and reception spaces, this venue effortlessly provides the grandeur that your wedding day deserves.
Couples can now walk the same path as renowned historic figures and be a part of the story of this incredible castle. The square stone keep, the tapestry-adorned walls and the impressive Great Hall provide remarkable backdrops for a truly unique wedding day.
When it comes to exchanging your vows, the elegant, oak-panelled Ceremony Room offers a grand setting with views over the valley below, while the enchanting Garden Rotunda lets you exchange your vows in the great outdoors, taking in your idyllic surroundings while your guests are seated around you on the lawns.
After the ceremony, The Lower Hall and outside terrace are perfect for your drinks reception, providing wonderful spots for raising a glass with your guests and taking in the authentic setting and beautiful scenery.
For an unforgettable wedding breakfast, The Great Hall provides a remarkable setting full of history and grandeur. Enjoy a feast worthy of royalty, provided by expert wedding caterers, Campbell & Rowley, on dramatic banqueting tables.
Appleby Castle boasts a number of exquisite bedrooms throughout the castle. Many of the stunning rooms are home to ornate four-poster beds and include lots of period features for a traditional stay, while the thoughtfully renovated servant's quarters provide comfortable accommodation for your friends and family.
Use of the 12 bedrooms in the castle & three holiday cottages. The total sleeping capacity is 48 people. Use of two great halls and four reception rooms, a dining room, a separate lounge room and a tavern. The bailey walls are 15 feet high enclosed in 27 acres of private land.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 75
Classroom
up to 80
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Whiteboards
Sound system
WiFi
Space rules
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Lance Holland-Keen
August 2024Awesome experience. Staying a real castle that's updated enough to be comfortable in the 21st century without losing authenticity. Food was befitting the aristocratic lineage. Superbly situated for the Lakes and North East. Highly recommend.
Mike Pupius
July 2024We had a very satisfactory stay in a spacious cottage. The restaurant meal we had was excellent. The grounds are good to walk around and the town centre is a short walk down the hill. The Norman Centre had some interesting history of the castle and had a fine view from the top. It was a good centre for walking with Dufton, and walks up Dufton Pike and High Cup Nick only a 10 minute drive.
Adam Billington
July 2024Avoid-Avoid-Avoid... How this place can call itself a Hotel is beyond me... Arrived to check-in - Total Darkness, no signs, had to use our phones to try find a Reception/Check in area... When we finally did, the door was locked, after pressing the bell many times, to no avail, a guest staying at the hotel let us in, and said she would find someone for us.... This was not a member of staff by the way. Finally, a guy came downstairs, tried to charge us again for our paid room, and after 15 minutes finally showed us our room.... Floor is on an angle, which made the bed also on an angle, the bathroom makes loud noises, the windows in disrepair, wardrobe would not close, but... We thought, what the hell, its a bed for the night... Went out with friends who had booked cottages near by (wish we did the same) and after a wonderful night, we returned to settle down in our room.... Arrived again to another locked door and no staff, pressed the bell many times, and again no response. If we did not have friends staying nearby, we would have been totally stuck as our car keys were in our room that we could not access... So, we stayed with our friends, and walked back to said hotel the next morning, again the door is locked, but after many presses on the bell, someone finally came... After telling this man of our experience, his response was "oh dear" We got our cases from our UNUSED room and left. I called the next day, as I obviously wanted a refund, to be told it was our fault for not telling them we were having a night out! When do Hotels have parental rights to Adult Customers? Rude Staff, unable to use the room we paid for, dangerous access (no lights) and a room that was way below standard.
