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Heather Glen Country House

Carlisle, Cumbria5.0 · 3 reviewsWebsite

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

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
2–110 guests (110 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

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.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • 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

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Heather Glen Country House, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 9QQ

Reviews

5.0 average from 3 reviews

Imported

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…

Emily · 2026-06-12

Imported

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…

Charlotte · 2026-05-01

Imported

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…

Chelsea · 2026-07-28

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