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Set in 22 acres of manicured gardens which lead down toward the Ullswater shore lies Macdonald Leeming House. This former private residence comes with a stunning picturesque backdrop, providing you with amazing photo opportunities for those fabulous wedding shots!

From the very first moment we meet you, we will work closely with you both to plan and create a day that will complement your unique style and wow your guests.

At Macdonald Leeming House we have a variety of wedding packages to suit every couple as we know every wedding is unique! Whether you are looking to plan a small intimate ceremony or a large house party style event we have the package for you.

Your deicated co-ordinator will be on hand at all times to help you to plan every small detail of your wedding day; working closely with you to make sure we brings your visions of your dream day to life!

  • Located in 22 acres of beautiful gardens in Ullswater
  • Stunning photo opportunities are available
  • Wedding event team on hand to create a perfect day
  • A wide selection of packages to choose from
  • Wedding coordinator will be on hand to ensure that we create your dream day
  • We understand the importance of providing a perfect wedding venue
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Marquees and tents
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Jade M. Sent on 25/03/2022
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Amazing from start to finish! Macdonald Leeming house!

Michelle and the staff at Leeming house were amazing, so attentive and did everything we asked for. I couldn't have asked for better. When covid hit we had to find a new date (this happened 4 times) eveytime she made sure she contacted us when thing had changed. Nothing was ever too much for ask for, and questions were always answered super fast. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, or a better venue. Finally we got to get married on the 22nd May 2021. You guys took care of every detail and we loved every second of our special day. Our wedding was magical I would definitely recommend the Macdonald Leeming house, 10/10.

Jade and Sam McKenna
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Ashleigh H. Sent on 17/01/2022
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Absolutely Wonderful

We decided to get married here after never seeing the venue before. We’re we’re invited for a free stay over a year before our wedding date and this included trying the wedding menu.
Incredibly great value for money given the location and the pure luxury of the hotel. Every time I emailed nothing was too much trouble. Even having to re-schedule due to COVID all our needs were met.
A few criticisms, we booked our wedding 2 years in advance and paid a deposit, our booking was lost which would not have been good if someone else had, luckily we weren’t double booked. Another criticism, we stayed 3 nights and had breakfast bought to our room each morning… only on our wedding Morning the breakfast was hot and correct, and finally the menu we had originally picked for our wedding was no longer available due to menu change, so the menu tasting a year prior felt pointless.
These things aside, the day ran smoothly, my wedding breakfast was outstanding and my guests were blown away. If I could do it all again, I would.
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Laura M. Sent on 19/08/2020
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Perfect intimate wedding

Romantic, intimate and relaxing; everything we wanted Leeming house delivered.
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Carrie Sent on 17/01/2020
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Will never forget!

We remember feeling uninspired with the venues we
had been to visit, but that all changed when we came to
Macdonald Leeming House. Immediately all our questions
were answered and we were struck by the freedom of choice
we had. There was no “we can’t do that” but more “what
would you like?” and we will never forget that.
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Val Sent on 17/01/2020
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Idyllic and Tranquil

To say our day was special is an understatement. The setting is
idyllic and tranquil and the staff at Macdonald Leeming House
ensured our day went flawlessly. My guests were impressed with
the service and attention by the staff and the meal was cooked
and served to perfection
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Rich Sent on 26/01/2012
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Thank you!

we can't thank the staff enough for the thought and effort you put in to make our wedding day go so well. We very much appreciate what you have done! This is a token of our gratitude.
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Tony Sent on 26/01/2012
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Amazing

Thank you so much for everything you've done since last year. All our guests had a wonderful time at Leeming House and we had the most amazing wedding!
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Jenny Sent on 26/01/2012
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Perfect

We cannot thank the team at Leeming House enough for planning our wedding! The day went perfectly thanks to the help and assistance we had in the run up to the big day!
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Ian Sent on 14/12/2011
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Seamless

The standard of Leeming House is faultless. The Manager Graham Devine and the Wedding Planner Michelle Hipwell couldn't have benn more helpful. On the day nothing was to much trouble. All the arrangements went to plan, the food was excellent, and the staff helpful and well motivated. A great experience and we would not hesitate to recommend Macdonald Hotels in the future.
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Ian Sent on 14/12/2011
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Seamless

The standard of Leeming House is faultless. The Manager Graham Devine and the Wedding Planner Michelle Hipwell couldn't have benn more helpful. On the day nothing was to much trouble. All the arrangements went to plan, the food was excellent, and the staff helpful and well motivated. A great experience and we would not hesitate to recommend Macdonald Hotels in the future.
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A592 Ullswater, Watermillock CA11 0JJ Penrith (Cumbria)
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