Brantwood Wedding Pack 2018 Brantwood / East of Lake / Coniston/ LA21 8AD

Weddings at Brantwood The historic home of

Celebrate your special day at Brantwood, the historic home of John Ruskin from 1872 until 1900. Overlooking Brantwood truly is a special place. Choose from the Drawing Room, looking almost as it was when Ruskin lived, or the Severn Studio, Brantwood’s refurbished Edwardian Artists’ studio that hosts a number of local, national and international exhibitions throughout the year. For smaller weddings we have the Annexe, located off the Drawing Room, or the Perch, located in Brantwood’s stunning upper floor apartment, as well as the Study, located off the main hall. With all options guests are free to explore the house and gardens with exclusive use of Brantwood after the ceremony. To complement your experience there is the option of staying in our self-catering accommodation prior to or following the ceremony. With room for up to 11 guests the Lodge & Eyrie provide a superb setting for you and your family. Our restaurant is also able to provide drinks and catering on site and on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Newly refurbished, our restaurant is the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast or reception. All potential wedding couples are welcome to a tour of the house, gardens and wedding locations. We hope this pack provides you with an idea of what we can offer, by no means is it limiting and we look forward to working with you to make your day truly special. For any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 015394 41396 or [email protected] to discuss your wedding ideas.

Photograph courtesy of Janine John | lakedistrictgems.co.uk Wedding in the Drawing Room - £1080 ▪ Available between 4.30pm and 6.30pm ▪ The Drawing Room can accommodate up to 40 people seated ▪ Drinks and canapés can be served by arrangement with our restaurant in the entrance hall after the ceremony. ▪ Wheelchair accessible

Wedding in the Severn Studio - £1080 ▪ Available between 4pm and 6.30pm ▪ The Severn Studio can accommodate up to 60 people ▪ Drinks and canapés can be served by arrangement with our restaurant after the ceremony

Photograph courtesy of Janine John | lakedistrictgems.co.uk Wedding in the Annexe – £540

▪ Ideal for smaller weddings the annex is available between 4.30pm and 6.30pm ▪ The Annexe, accessed via the Drawing Room, can accommodate 12 people seated ▪ Drinks and canapés can be served by arrangement with our restaurant in the entrance hall after the ceremony. ▪ Wheelchair Accessible

Wedding in the Study - £540

▪ Ideal for smaller weddings the Study is available between 4.30pm and 6.30pm ▪ The Study can accommodate 10 people seated ▪ Drinks and canapés can be served by arrangement with our restaurant in the entrance hall after the ceremony. ▪ Wheelchair Accessible

Wedding in the Perch - £540

▪ Ideal for small weddings the Perch is available daytime until 6pm ▪ Located in the Eyrie, Brantwood’s upper floor apartment, the perch can accommodate 10 people seated ▪ Drinks and canapés can be served after the ceremony by arrangement with our restaurant in the apartment.

Arrive in Style

For an extra special experience cruise arrangements can be made to Brantwood’s jetty. Passengers can embark at Brantwood Jetty either prior to or following the ceremony. Gondola Coniston Launch

Float back in time and enjoy Coniston Water as the wealthy Victorians Why not make your important day more special by taking a launch cruise once did, travelling in style in Gondola’s opulent saloons or relaxing on her on beautiful Coniston Water in the Lake District? Launches are available to open air decks and taking in the spectacular scenery. What better way to hire from 5.30pm (or earlier in winter months) from any jetty you choose. celebrate your special occasion at Brantwood than a private cruise with Treat your guests, and yourselves, to a sip of champagne on board as you family and friends to make your day truly memorable. take in the beautiful scenery of the fells and lake. Gondola has a luxurious ambience recreating the atmosphere of a bygone Charter Costs & Times era. The interior of the boat is divided into two saloons reflecting Victorian trains from the : a first class saloon with luxuriously The Gondola is available from 4.45pm and the launch from 5.30pm. upholstered seating and a ‘third’ class saloon with a rich mahogany ceiling Current prices can be found at www.conistonlaunch.co.uk and and leather upholstery. Gondola has inside seating capacity for 50 and a www.nationaltrust.org.uk steam-yacht-gondola total carrying capacity of 86 passengers. When catering is provided, the maximum number of passengers recommended is 50. The central seating in the saloons can be turned into tables for catering - the seating is fixed ‘bench’ seating around the perimeter of the saloons. To complement your cruising experience canapés and drinks are available to order through our restaurant. Please note that only cold buffets can be provided. If hot drinks are required, flasks will be made available.

The Lodge & Eyrie

Enjoy the superb setting which inspired John Ruskin.

Recently renovated, self-catering accommodation is available as a holiday let at Brantwood.

Situated on the upper floor, the ‘Eyrie’ is a self-catering apartment for two with spectacular lake views over Coniston Water and to the Lake District fells beyond. It has beautiful interiors with original artworks and is furnished to the highest standard for a comfortable stay.

The holiday accommodation comprises one double bedroom, large well equipped kitchen/diner, a Drawing Room and a spacious bathroom with one of the best views in the Lake District. Access is via outside steps, leading onto the gardens and woodland of Brantwood’s 250 acre estate. This apartment is perfect for the wedding couple.

Our delightful detached Lodge house is a 5 bedroom holiday cottage with spectacular views of Coniston Water in the heart of the South Lakes.

The Lodge is recently refurbished and comprises 2 double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and a single; a large kitchen-dining-sitting room with wood burning stove; 2 shower rooms, a bathroom and another separate loo; drying room; patio area. Four of the five bedrooms look out across the lake and have spectacular views. Ideal for family/friends up to 9 people.

The Lodge is centrally heated and a generous supply of logs is provided for the wood burning stove. Facilities include bed linen and towels, colour TV with CD and DVD player. Kayaks, canoes and small sailing dinghies can be launched from our shore.

Please note that unfortunately pets are not allowed in the accommodation.

Accommodation Rates The Lodge The Eyrie

Self-catering detached accommodation in historic listed property Large self-catering apartment at top of historic house comprising one comprising 2 double, 2 twin, 1 single, large kitchen-dining-sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom, WC, sitting room, kitchen-dining room wood-burning stove, drying room, patio Seasonal Rates Apply Rates are seasonal and for up to 4 / 6 / and 9 people 1st January - 23rd March 2018 1st January - 23rd March 2018 First 2 nights (minimum stay) £240 First 3 nights (minimum stay) £480 / £520 / £570 Thereafter £63 per night Thereafter £160 / £165 / £170 24th March - 31st October 2018 24th March – 30th September 2018 First 2 nights (minimum stay) £305 First 3 nights (minimum stay) £674 / £750 / £845 Thereafter £104 per night Thereafter £225 / £230 / £240 1st November - 31st December 2018 1st October - 31st December 2018 First 2 nights (minimum stay) £240 First 3 nights (minimum stay) £480 / £520 / £570 Thereafter £63 per night Thereafter £160 / £165 / £170

Availability can be checked at http://www.brantwood.org.uk/the-eyrie/ and http://www.brantwood.org.uk/the-lodge/ Please note that winter discounts do not apply to Christmas and New Year

The Coach House Loft - £250

Above the restaurant is our function room with spectacular views over the lower gardens and Coniston Water. Perfect for receptions and buffets. ▪ Available all day ▪ The loft can accommodate up to 60 people ▪ Bluetooth speaker system

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

With our own restaurant we can cater for all your food and drink needs here at Brantwood. The options available are just a selection of what we can offer, and we are open to your ideas and requests.

The restaurant area has been newly refurbished and is ideal for serving wedding breakfasts. The loft space above the restaurant also provides a perfect setting for receptions and buffets for up to 60 guests.

For wedding breakfasts, we recommend that you choose up to 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 desserts to make sure that your day runs as smoothly as possible. With the buffets and canapés feel free to choose as many (or as few) as you like. If there is anything off-menu that you would like please get in touch. If needed we can arrange a meeting with one of our restaurant team to discuss your options as well as any other questions or issues you may have. Further meetings can be arranged to finalise your menu or discuss decoration arrangements.

Wedding Breakfast with Canapes and Drinks Reception Buffet £15 per person £45.00 per person Available in the restaurant, loft and gondola. Will include a choice of or all Canapes of the following:

▪ Welsh rarebit shredded ham hock ▪ Selection of Salads ▪ Smoked salmon and chive cream cheese blini ▪ Hot dish of the day ▪ Fruit loaf, stilton mousse, maple roasted figs ▪ Homemade quiche ▪ Selection of sandwiches Starters ▪ Homemade sausage rolls ▪ Roasted beetroot, goats curd, lambs lettuce and toasted seeds ▪ Pittas and dips ▪ Crab tian, avocado, smoked salmon, chilli, lime and garlic crostini ▪ Selection of desserts ▪ Leek, mushroom and truffle soup, potato scone Mains Beverages

▪ Roasted beef striploin, cream and garlic pot roast potatoes, wild The ones listed are those we have in stock, we can source other beverages mushrooms, rosemary and confit garlic gravy if required. £8.00 corkage including glass hire will be charged per bottle if ▪ Pan fried bream, parmentier potatoes, charred tender stem and you wish to bring your own (£1 for small bottles). sauce vierge ▪ Smoked cheddar and caramelized onion rosti, rocket, tomato and ▪ Champagne £36.00 (75cl) wild garlic pesto ▪ Romeo & Juliet Prosecco £22.00 (75cl) ▪ Red / White / Rose Wine £18.00 (75cl) Puddings ▪ Coca Cola/Diet Glass £2.50 (330ml) ▪ Apple/ Orange / Cranberry Juice £2.00 (250ml) ▪ Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch, clotted cream ▪ Water still/sparkling £1.95 (330ml) ▪ Eton mess, strawberries, mini meringues, mint and elderflower ▪ Belvoir sparkling pressés £2.50 (250ml) ▪ Vanilla cheesecake, raspberries and white chocolate ▪ San Pellegrino cans £2.50 (330ml) Includes a glass of prosecco or small gin cocktail, petit fours, tea, coffee

Dietary Requirements & Catering for Children Alternative Wedding Cakes For guests with dietary requirements we can create different versions of ▪ Spectacular creations including cupcake tiers and cheesecakes for each dish or provide an alternative. For children (3+) we can offer smaller your special day can be handcrafted on site to your specifications. portions or a child friendly dish.

Flower Arrangements

Brantwood is happy to provide flower arrangements for the ceremony room using seasonal flowers from our 250 acre estate, at no additional cost. A quote for bouquets and buttonholes can be provided. Our wedding couples are welcome to decorate with extra floral arrangements if they wish, there are however restrictions within the historic rooms in the house.

Next Steps

Once you have chosen Brantwood for your wedding venue please get in touch and we will send out a booking form. Once this is complete and a date is pencilled in with us, you will need to contact your local registration office and provide them with the information, ensuring that a registrar is available to conduct your ceremony. Once this is confirmed, 10% of the ceremony room costs are taken, and the booking is fixed into our wedding diary. We can then talk further about all the options we can offer and plan out your perfect day.

Visiting Brantwood

So that we can get a better idea of what you are looking for a visit to Brantwood is recommended. You can explore the house, gardens and restaurant to get a feel for Brantwood. It also gives you an opportunity to have a trip on the Gondola or Coniston Launch.

Brantwood is open all year round. Usual opening times are daily 10.30 until 5.00pm, winter (mid-November until mid-March) opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am until 4.00pm

Directions To Brantwood

By Car – Exit the M6 at Junction 36. Join the A590 in the direction of Kendal. Exit at the Brettargh Holt junction. At the roundabout take the 1st exit signposted for Barrow-in-Furness. Continue to follow the signs for Barrow-in-Furness. At the Meathop roundabout take the second junction exit towards Barrow-in- Furness. At the next roundabout (junction with A592) take the first exit continuing on the A590. Turn right onto the A5902 signposted for Workington, Whitehaven. Turn right onto the A5084 signposted for Coniston. Turn right onto the A593 in Torver. Follow the signs for Brantwood from the village of Coniston.

By Bus – Take the 505 from Windermere or Ambleside to Coniston and catch either the Coniston Launch or SY Gondola to Brantwood.

By Boat – Both the Coniston Launch and SY Gondola call regularly at Brantwood’s jetty.

By Train – The nearest train stations are Windermere (trains to Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line) and Ulverston.

Brantwood is an independent registered charity no. 504743

015394 41396 [email protected] Brantwood / East of Lake / Coniston / LA21 8AD