Cote How is beautiful at every time of year. Spring heralds the onset of new life here, with daffodils, bluebells and lambs in abundance. Summer at Cote How is splendid, with the well established grounds in bloom and balmy evenings stretching well into the night. In the autumn, we are treated to a visual display of colour across the surrounding hills and fells, with a burst of orange and russet hues. And winter is a spectacular time to spend time in the Lake District, with cold frosty days, roaring log fires and warming seasonal comfort food.

Cote How is a magical place for a winter wedding. Our historical 16th century venue sets the scene to your perfect day. Guests can gather by candlelight in the sumptous 'Fairfield Room', or assemble beneath the fairy lights of our rustic barn. Whichever you choose, it's hard to tear yourself away from Cote How!

With spring now giving way to summer, it won't be long until winter is - once again - upon us. If you fancy having a winter wedding (or other special celebration) at Cote How, get in touch. We are already getting booked up well into 2016, so don't leave it too late to enquire! Call Caroline on 015394 32765.

Ok, so the Lake District isn't renowned for its balmy temperatures, but rest assured that whatever the time of year, should you choose to celebrate your wedding or special occasion with us, you'll receive the warmest of welcomes!

Whatever the occasion, Cote How offers an exclusive venue small enough for two or big enough for 80. A family run business, Caroline Langham has many years' experience in the wedding and hospitality business and knows exactly what brides want!  You are absolutely assured of the best possible service, with attention to detail and expert planning.  What more could you ask for?

Our charming and romantic, 5 star, grade II listed building offers an historic 16th century Lakeland venue in a prime central Lake District location. Warmth, character and privacy combine to make it a Cumbrian establishment that is absoluetly unrivalled.

The house offers three reception rooms, the bar and main reception area with cosy log fire and sitting area, in addition to the music room/lounge area and the Fairfield function room, which is sunny and bright (even on a dull day) and luxuriously adorned with ornate mirrors and crystal chandeliers.

By contrast, overlooking the picturesque Rydal Water and River Rothay, is our beautifully restored 16th century Lakeland barn with it's rustic charm, outdoor seating and stunning mountian views. The barn is one of only two that are licensed for Civil Ceremonies in the Lake District and is host to parties and weddings both indoors and out, eliminating the requirement of a marquee.  Our very latest addition is a stunning gazebo, which offers a charming space for drinks and photographs, overlooking the fells.

Whatever your dream wedding looks like to you, we'll pull out all the stops to ensure that's exactly what you get!

On Wednesday this week, Cote How was a hive of activity with one of our regular photo shoots underway! Despite the wet and gloomy weather, everyone turned up with a smile and pitched in to make it a fantastic day! Our gorgeous models, Nick Palmer and Gina Rojc, ignored the conditions and were complete professionals.

We have a number of key suppliers to thank, who made such a fantastic contribution to the day: Jo Bradbury of 'Jo Bradbury Wedding Photography' was there to capture everything on camera - we can't wait to see her shots! Teresa Critchlow, of 'Wild Orchid Florist' is the lady to credit for the stunning floral displays, including Gina's magnificent bouquet; Charis Drysdale from 'Daisy Daisy Bridal' in Ulverston gets a well deserved nod for our bridal couple's attire and last, but certainly not least, Zara Rigg was on hand from 'Helen Gee Hairdressing', in Ulverston. Gina's polished look is down to her skills! Many thanks to them all.

We will soon be releasing our new photographs and of one thing we're certain. If you choose to get married in the Lake District, you may need to bring your wellies, but even when the rains come, we still maintain that it's the best place in the world to get hitched. Afterall, the landscape wouldn't be what it is without a few raindrops!

When you choose Cote How as the venue for your wedding or special celebration, you can be assured of one thing. We're not too big and we're not too small. Our establishment is small enough for two, or big enough for 80! Therefore, we can be completely flexible with your wants and desires in terms of how you'd like your special day to pan out!

Not only will we attempt to put all your needs first (even the more unusual requests!) to enable your special day to be realised, but you have the option of getting married inside, with our sumptuous surroundings, or tying the knot in our rustic 16th century barn - you can even combine the two environments and there's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't!

We know better that anyone that no two celebrations are ever the same, because no two couples are the same! Each and every wedding and special occasion at Cote How is planned meticulously. And, no celebration will ever be too small to be allocated only a corner of our venue - you can have it all!

If you would like Cote How to be the setting for your special memories, get in touch! You can call Caroline on 015394 32765 or browse our website for further information. We look forward to seeing you!

Once the big question has been 'popped', you've said 'yes' and it's finally sunk in that you're getting married, the all important planning begins! It can be very difficult for bridal couples to actually 'picture' their big day. Afterall, most have never done this before! Thankfully, we're on hand to provide all the information and support that you need in order to make the necessary decisions for your perfect day to be realised.

We actively encourage our brides to come and visit Cote How early on, so that they can picture themselves here and to ensure that the environment is right for them. In the first instance, we have compiled a fantastic gallery section on our new website, which gives a great overview of the venue, accommodation and catering facilities. A picture speaks a thousand words, and we have dozens! Do feel free to browse this section and get in touch if you have any questions. 

As you will see from the images, Cote How sits in a central Lake District location that is simply unrivalled. Combining environment, service, history and charm, there is no better place for you to say 'I do'! If you would like to make it the setting for your dream wedding, give Caroline a call on 015394 32765 or see the website for further information.

Cote How is renowned for its stunning location. Naturally secluded by river fell and woodland, Cote How sits in four acres of beautiful grounds, with an adjacent field leading down to the lake shore of Rydal Water, the Bluebell woods and the River Rothay. There are few locations that offer such a tranquil and perfect environment.

If you have chosen to celebrate your wedding or special occasion with us, do allow yourself to become fully immersed in our fabulous, natural habitat. There are an abundance of activities from Cote How that will enable you to enjoy the spectacular scenery that the area has to offer. There is plenty to do for the active (and less active for that matter!)

There are many interesting and varied walks that can be accessed directly from Cote How including the famous Fairfield Horseshoe, Loughrigg Fell and the lakes of Grasmere and Rydal Water, taking in the Coffin Trail and Rydal Caves. In addition, there is much to see for those seeking a more cultural visit, in addition to cycling, hiking and water sports.

We can happily provide you with maps and walk plans, so please let us know your abilities and what kind of walking/activites you wish to undertake. We also offer organic packed lunches to keep you going until dinner! Whatever you choose to do during your time spent at Cote How, your visit will undoubtedly be memorable!

You're getting married! Congratulations! But, now for the planning - and the associated costs!

Because cost is often at the top of the list of considerations for those planning their wedding, we've put in place a booking and pricing procedure which should guide you in making decisions for your perfect day, based on your budget and your requirements.

We try our very best at Cote How to enable all our couples to realise their special occasion and can work with you to guide you through the complete process.

Our website offers a handy pricing schedule and the information provided, should help to steer you through the initial - and often overwhelming - phase of your planning.

Take a look on our website at our booking and planning page, which should act as a good initial start. You can also look on our 'Wedding Styles' page, which gives a comprehensive breakdown of the various packages that we offer at Cote How, based on budget and tastes.

Don't forget. We're here to make your life easy! If you require any further information on how to get started planning your big day, just give us a shout! 015394 32765.

So, you've got the venue booked, dress sorted, menu's chosen and all is going smoothly leading up to the big day. What you really need ON the big day, however, is the A-team! The people who are going to take care of all the tiny details, leaving you to enjoy the best day of your life!

At Cote How, rest assured, you're in VERY safe hands, with Caroline Langham at the helm. With more than 30 years' experience in the wedding and hospitality business, you are guaranteed the best possible service, with attention to detail and expert planning. Your special occasion is individually designed to suit your own unique style and we know better than anyone, that no two celebrations are ever the same!

With Caroline and her flawless team in charge up front and Executive Chef, Karen Healy and her creative team cooking up a storm behind the scenes, you won't even notice the continous activity around you. Our events are that seamless and that's what you're paying us for. You need only visit the testimonial section on our website for a long list of happy customers!

With limitless energy and creativity, you can count on us to ensure that your special day is realised, whatever your inspiration. For further information about our expertise and how we can make all your wedding dreams come true, call Caroline on 015394 32765.