BROADOAKS COUNTRY HOUSE BLOG
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Latest Covid-19 Information for Broadoaks Country House
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR BROADOAKS GUESTS' & WEDDING COUPLES Following the National Lockdown and stay at home order announced in England on 4th January 2021, Broadoaks Country House is now closed until further notice. During this time, we will be running a skeleton...
Black Friday Room Sale – Ends Friday 11th December
You've been cooped up for far too long! It's time to treat yourself to a last-minute winter break at Broadoaks. Or, why not purchase as a Christmas gift for someone special? Choose ANY available room, ANY available night between now and 31st January 2021 for only £175...
Alternative Ideas for a Wedding Breakfast
You may think of a Wedding Breakfast as a very formal affair, but it does not have to be. The joy of having a Broadoaks as your Lake District wedding venue is that you can have the wedding you have always dreamed of and have any kind of wedding breakfast you want....
World-Themed Wedding Amidst A World Pandemic: The story of the first post-lockdown wedding
On 7th August 2020, it was Rachael and Phil’s turn to tie the knot, and after a tumultuous few months of uncertainty, their story is a true fairy-tale ending… Photography by Chris Freer Makeup by Alex Steel Hari by Hollie Stockton Cake by Champagne Cakes Flowers by...
Church Vs Hotel for Wedding Ceremony – The Pros & Cons
Planning a Lake District wedding? Early on, you will discover that you have a big decision - do you have a civil ceremony or go to church to get married? For those who are of strong faith or have no faith, the decision can be very simple. But for others, it is less...
Little Extras that Make your Wedding Amazing
Once you have found the one you love then getting married is a celebration of all the wonderful things that brought your two souls together. Whatever theme, size, or style that couples choose for their wedding the one thing that they all want in common is that they...
Small & Intimate Lake District Weddings
(For up to 15 guests NON-exclusive hire) Book with us to get married on ANY available date from now until 31st March 2021 and take advantage of the government hospitality VAT reduction. Broadoaks Country House is all about delivering a safe and COVID-19 free...
Guest Book Ideas for Your Lake District Wedding
Every detail of a wedding is important and if you are in the mid planning stage then you may have started to think about your guest book! The memories you make at your Lake District wedding are ones you will want to cherish forever, and a beautiful guest book is one...
Reasons to Choose an Exclusive-Use Country House for Your Wedding
If you want a traditional, beautiful Lake District wedding, you might be tempted to book an exclusive-use country house. There are so many reasons why choosing an exclusive use country house like Broadoaks is a great choice for a magical wedding to remember. Exclusive...
Using Lockdown Time to Re-Plan Your Lake District Wedding
Planning a wedding right now is going to be challenging. Many couples are replanning their wedding at the moment because it has been postponed due to lockdown. While this is a disappointment to all those couples, it does give them a chance to have a rethink about...
Adventures on Your Doorstep When You Get Married at Broadoaks
Broadoaks is a luxury hotel based in the heart of the English Lake District, so it is no wonder that one of the biggest reasons couples choose to get married in this special place is the location. A small country home, exclusively for the couples surrounded by the...
Newly Engaged? Here are our top things NOT to do!
Newly engaged? Congratulations! You are probably just starting to think about the wedding you really want to have, and have been given a lot of check lists and to do lists that may look endless at the start of your wedding planning journey – well we wanted to add...
Amazing Ways Broadoaks Fulfils your Wedding Venue Checklist
Broadoaks is a Wedding Venue in the Heart of the Lake District that is a perfect choice for many couples who are looking for a Country House that speaks to them! The wedding venue choice is central to the wedding plans of many couples, it often determines the number...
10 Wow Reasons to Have your Wedding at Broadoaks
Your wedding is special so finding the perfect Lake District wedding venue is really important and at Broadoaks we know we have a special place you will love. We have had many amazing weddings in our beautiful Country House Hotel near Windermere, so we have put...
Inspired Ideas for Your Spring Lake District Wedding
If you’re getting married in the Lake District in spring, congratulations – you’re going to have lovely surroundings at Broadoaks for your special day. With flowers blooming and some spring sunshine, your special day is going to be beautiful. Spring Weddings Lake...
How to Choose Your Wedding Suppliers for Your Lake District Wedding
Photographers, cake makers, videographers, entertainers, and florists – if you’re planning a wedding, you’re going to be booking a lot of suppliers. If you’ve got little to no experience in booking these kinds of services before, you might be wondering where to begin....
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The Lake District’s Most Romantic Valentine’s Break Package [With Lake Cruise]
Valentine's Day is just around the corner so it's the perfect time to start thinking about planning a romantic weekend away to the beautiful Lake District. The Broadoaks Country House Valentine's Weekend Break Package is back, and this year it's bigger, better and...
Sustainable Wedding Ideas for Your Lake District Wedding
For many couples, living a sustainable lifestyle is becoming more and more important – and they want to make their wedding as eco-friendly as possible, too. Sustainable Wedding Options Weddings can, if you are not careful, create some waste. For example, balloons that...
Engaged Over Christmas? Some Tips to Start Wedding Planning
Did you get engaged over Christmas? If so – congratulations! Now that the busy festive period is over, you’ll probably be turning your thoughts to wedding planning. You might be feeling pretty overwhelmed. There’s a lot to think about, after all, bridesmaids and...
Why an Adventure Themed Wedding Works So Well in the Lake District
For adventurous couples, the Lake District seems the obvious place to be married and if you are looking to incorporate that adventurous outdoor spirit into your wedding the five-star Country House Hotel Broadoaks is just the place to do it. Broadoaks has beautiful...
Why a Camping Themed Wedding Works So Well in the Lake District
If you’re considering a camping-themed wedding, the Lake District could be the perfect setting. With a dramatic, beautiful landscape, it could be the perfect backdrop to your special day – especially if you and your guests are willing to get outdoors. The Great...
How to Have a Hiking Themed Wedding in the Lake District
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it can provide a stunningly atmospheric backdrop for a wedding. If you’re in love with the Lakes and being outdoors, you might consider planning a hiking themed wedding. Here are a few ideas to...
Top Wedding Trends for 2020
Are you getting married in 2020 or 2021? If so, the big day will be fast approaching. As a wedding venue in the Lake District we love to host wedding celebrations and because we see lots of weddings, we are great at spotting trends as they start to emerge. Every...
The Pros and Cons of a Christmas Wedding in the Lake District
Winter is picture perfect! Snow, magic, warming, a truly fairy tale time of year. For better or worse a combination of Christmas and Weddings has more in common than you initially think. Have the opportunity to share time over scrumptious food with friends and...