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Heather Glen Country House, wedding venue in Cumbria, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(3)

Heather Glen Country House

Ainstable, CA4 9QQ, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 9QQ, Cumbria, UK

Guest capacity
2 to 110 guests
Per person from
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About Heather Glen Country House

Welcome to Heather Glen Country House, an exclusive-use luxury wedding venue located in the quaint village of Ainstable, between Penrith and Carlisle in the stunning Cumbrian countryside and on the edge of the Lake District. Soak up the grandeur of our all-inclusive wedding venue and the attention to detail that comes from family run venues like this. You'll relax into your wedding day safe in the knowledge that everything is taken care of in your home from home, as the whole venue is exclusively yours for the day. Beautiful Spaces For Your Day Set in two-and-a-half acres of country gardens, Heather Glen boasts an array of versatile event spaces to host your entire wedding day seamlessly. The West View Room: Fully licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 110 guests. This intimate setting includes chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light to fill the room. This also offers easy access to the outdoors, where you can take cherished post-ceremony images. The Eden View Room: Banquets and receptions can follow in the Eden View Room, which seamlessly transforms for evening celebrations, complete with a permanent dancefloor. Cosy Lounge Areas: One of the many wonderful features of Heather Glen is the numerous cosy lounge areas which provide the perfect space to sit back and relax for a moment. Luxury Accomodation Heather Glen Country House offers a total of 11 beautiful ensuite rooms and suites to use during celebrations. The recently refurbished superior bridal suite has breathtaking views over the gardens and countryside, with a luxurious bathroom with a large bath and double sized walk-in shower. All of the rooms include all mod-cons and they have been finished to an excellent standard. For ultimate comfort and inclusivity, we also have: An accessible lift to the first floor. Pet-friendly bedrooms. Bespoke Packages and Excellent Service Our dedicated team at Heather Glen Country House are on hand to ensure that your wedding runs smoothly. Several wedding packages have been carefully curated to suit all wedding dreams, from large celebrations to elopement and bespoke packages, too. The Valley Package: Our most comprehensive all-inclusive package. It includes up to 110 day guests, a welcome drink, prosecco to toast, a bespoke three-course wedding menu, nine bedrooms, a bridal suite, and breakfast the following morning. A toast master can also be supplied. Expert Support: A dedicated wedding coordinator is on hand to help manage your day flawlessly. The Wedding Breakfast Our team of long standing, dedicated chefs are committed to serving delicious food made with only the best locally sourced ingredients. Your guests can choose from delicious dishes on the bespoke wedding breakfast menu at no additional charge. All Inclusive Styling: In order to help make your day as stress free as can be, our venue hire includes all setup costs, crockery, cutlery, glasses, white table linen and napkins, seating plan easel, cake knife and silver cake stand, as well as highchairs and booster seats. A Look Back at Heather Glen This 19th-century property was originally built in 1900 before opening its doors to the public in the 1950s. Having undergone renovations in 2008, this estate has been restored to its former glory, complete with modern amenities, in order to host magical celebrations.

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Styles & facilities

Historic
In the country
Unique weddings
Small hotel
Civil ceremony licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence

Reviews

5.0(3)5/5 from 3 couple reviews

5/5 review

ChelseaJuly 2026

5.0

We had our wedding at Heather Glen in May 2026 after originally being let down by another wedding venue. I am so pleased we found Judith at Heather Glen, we could not fault her or the team. Every little detail was covered which helped us to have the most enjoyable time on the day. Nothing was too much to ask, the day ran so smoothly and without a glitch. At no point in the day did we worry about anything as we knew that the staff would have it all under control. Heather Glen is a beautiful country house venue that has real character. We were lucky enough to have lovely weather which allowed our guests to make the most of the stunning surroundings whilst sat on the terrace whilst having their welcome drinks. The newly refurbished bridal suite was beautiful and was the perfect end to our lovely day. All our guests had a comfortable stay the night of the wedding followed by a full English bre

5/5 review

EmilyJune 2026

5.0

Heather Glen is an excellent place for anyone looking for a wedding venue. We got married in June 2023 and I could not fault it in anyway. Judith and her team are excellent - always so helpful, responsive and could cater to all needs. From helping in the run up to the wedding, to setting up our big day and making sure the day itself ran smoothly, they were brilliant. The venue includes so many things, such as all bedrooms, as part of the price which makes it such good value! The food is excellent, we still get positive comments almost 3 years years later about it. We couldn’t thank Judith and her team enough for making o

5/5 review

CharlotteMay 2026

5.0

Heather Glen Country House is an incredible wedding venue with a fantastic, warm and welcoming team. Judith is amazing and will go above and beyond for you. Nothing was ever too much trouble and our day was perfect. From having a wide selection of decorative items that you can use for your day to having all 11 bedrooms included in your package, Heather Glen is excellent value for money for whatever package you choose. The food is always excellent whether you choose to have a meal at a weekend or have your wedding there. There are plenty of choices and our guests were definitely not hungry. As bride and groom, we actually had our dessert at 9:30pm as we were so full after our starter and main. This was also not prearranged so a great example of how nothing is too much trouble. We love the cosy atmosphere and being dog friendly was also a huge tick for us. I cannot recommend Heather Glen more. It's now a special venue for us that we keep returning to as a couple and with family. ❤️❤️❤️

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