Wedding Suppliers

Please note that we do not receive any remuneration or incentives to add suppliers to our recommended list.
We have had personal experience with these wedding professionals and would wholeheartedly recommend them for their professionalism and skills.

These are not direct recommendations; you must check out your own suppliers and make informed decisions. You contract these suppliers and not Cote How Lake District Weddings. Please check out our Terms and Conditions concerning subcontracting your own suppliers. 

Photographers:

Please check out our blog: Choosing The Best Wedding Photographer for You for inspiration and tips plus links to our favourite photographers!

Local Accommodation – B&B:

THE GRAND AT GRASMERE – Modern country house hotel with lake views and a restaurant accommodating 24 guests. Ask to speak to Louise or Sam – 015394 35486
HAVEN COTTAGE – Ambleside 015394 33270 – Speak to Chris or Allie (5 Bedrooms) – Min 2 nights only
CROW HOW B&B – Between Rydal/Ambleside 015394 32193 – Andrew and Jill
AMBLESIDE CENTRAL – ROOMS only Ambleside – (10 Rooms) including family rooms – 015394 34628
THE GABLES AMBLESIDE – Ambleside – 015394 33272
THE ROTHAY MANOR – Ambleside – 015394 33605
THE ROTHAY GARTH AMBLESIDE – 015394 32217 – (15 rooms)
THE SALUTATION HOTEL – 015394 32244 – Spa and Pool onsite plus Spa rooms!

Or Search http://www.golakes.co.uk for the dates you require and look for properties near LA22 9LW.
DO NOT use the Glen Rothay Hotel (Rydal), as they do not want wedding guests.

Local Restaurants:

The Lily – Pub/Real Ale and great food with live music
The Tap Yard – Great real ale and pizza/burger
Bellis – NEW restaurant
Fellinis – Vegetarian Mediterranean Restaurant attached to the cinema
Zeffirellis – Vegetarian Italian attached to cinema
Matthews Bistro

GRASMERE:
Forest Side – 1 Star Michelin 
The Jumble Room 
The Yan at Broadrayne Farm
The Grand Hotel

Pre-Booked Transport:

NOTE: We only accept pre-booked transport for weddings with guests (elopes may drinve and park here).
Booking several taxis is impractical and can cause congestion on the lane and driveway.  
Arranging transport from one of these professional carriers will save time and stress; the wedding will start on time and flow more easily.
Mountain Goat Minibuses
Cumbria Classic Wedding Cars
Traveller’s Choice – Mini Buses and Coaches
Cumbria Classic Coaches – Vintage coaches available for daytime travel only
VW Campers
7 Seater Transfers – 07979 664472 – Speak to Ron but PRE BOOK ONLY

Hair:

Aqua Hair Bowness 
Katie Simpson Hair 
Equinox Bowness

MAKE UP:

Polly Winder

BOTH HAIR AND MAKE-UP:

Hidden Beauty Ambleside 
Ely
Lucy Pearson
Hair and Make-up by Heather

DOG WALKING

Ambleside Dog Walkers – Walking Service / Pick up and drop off / Overnight boarding
07792 054307 / 015394 31479 – Speak to Tamsin
Barking Mad – Overnight Boarders