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Abbey House Hotel and Gardens

Barrow In Furness, Cumbria5.0 · 46 reviewsWebsite

Nestled at the bottom of the South Lakes lies Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, a luxury wedding venue near Barrow In Furness, Cumbria. This lovingly restored historic property is just a short drive from the heart of the stunning English Lake District. Surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful grounds, this elite four-star establishment is a must for an upscale country wedding. Facilities and Capacity Six-

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
20–250 guests (250 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Abbey House Hotel and Gardens

Nestled at the bottom of the South Lakes lies Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, a luxury wedding venue near Barrow In Furness, Cumbria. This lovingly restored historic property is just a short drive from the heart of the stunning English Lake District. Surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful grounds, this elite four-star establishment is a must for an upscale country wedding. Facilities and Capacity Six-time winner of the best wedding venue in Cumbria, Abbey House Hotel and Gardens is awash with exquisite event rooms that can handle every stage of your big day. You can start the day in one of three elegant Bridal Suites before making your way to the ceremony location. The choice remains yours whether your union should take place outdoors in our stunning new for Spring 2025 Wedding Garden, one of the unique wedding suites, or perhaps in a local church. Alternatively, you can exchange your vows in the 12th-century Furness Abbey ruins, situated at the end of the hotel grounds in the Vale of Nightshade. The Great Hall and the Cavendish Suite are our main function suites, with the newly refurbished Cavendish Suite having an increased capapcity for up to 250 people Services Offered The Abbey House Hotel and Gardens wedding service team are highly experienced and willing to do their utmost to ensure your event is a timeless, memorable affair. Nothing is out of the question as they work to execute your vision. Dedicated wedding coordinators will also be on hand to offer advice and inspiration as they oversee every considered detail of your chosen wedding package. These comprise late availability offerings, a winter wonderland edition, and a premium package for a minimum of 80 guests. Alongside exclusive venue hire, packages can include private menu tastings, a stay in the luxurious honeymoon suite, seasonal cuisine, an in-house venue stylist and more.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, Barrow In Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0PA

Reviews

5.0 average from 46 reviews

Imported

From the bottom of our hearts - thank you Laura, Lauren, John & everyone at Abbey House♥️ We recently got married at Abbey House and it truly was the best wedding we could have ever wished for. Laura, Lauren and John are the best at what they do and our day would never have been the same without…

Ellie · 2026-07-01

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Our daughter's wedding was absolutely incredible. We made a weekend of it and all of our guests absolutely enjoyed every moment, incredible venue, the very conscientious staff that everybody thought were brilliant, the hotel rooms and all the very tasty food. Nobody could have beaten this venue and…

Elaine · 2025-12-21

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We got married at Abbey House Hotel and Gardens in 10th August 2025 and could not have asked for a better day. We chose Abbey House after attending a wedding open day and being very impressed with the room set-up and wedding coordinators Laura and Lauren. We then booked our wedding and Laura and…

Hannah · 2025-08-27

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September 2024 We just recently had our wedding at abbey house and it was FANTASTIC! The staff could not do enough to help us, nothing was ever too much they really looked after us flawlessly from start to finish. The food was amazing with lots to chooce from. We stayed in the priness suite which…

Alex · 2024-09-22

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From meeting Lauren at the Lake District Wedding show to having our first breakfast as a married couple, the whole process was just incredible & faultless. I had a list of places that I dreamt of getting married, but after visiting Abbey House, we completely fell in love. The food, the rooms, the…

Rebecca · 2024-08-23

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We had the most amazing wedding at Abbey House on Sunday 18th August. I could not thank the wedding team enough, especially Lauren who was like a breath of fresh air from the beginning to end. I really feel like the day would not of been possible without all her and the teams hard work. Lauren…

Natalie · 2024-08-22

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Firstly, a HUGE thank you to all three of you. Lauren and Laura, you were both unbelievably fantastic in the planning process, planning a wedding throws so many obstacles in your way that you absolutely do not anticipate when you book your special day. However, Michael and I were extremely…

Bethany · 2024-08-02

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Abbey House are just amazing. Not only were they massively accommodating during a pandemic when we had to postpone, they were excellent in the build up to the wedding, ensuring our day went perfectly. The staff are so lovely and approachable, and the venue itself is just beautiful. If there were…

Becky · 2024-07-15

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