Cote How Lake District Weddings

Nestled between Ambleside and Grasmere, Cote How provides an exclusive and intimate setting for small Lake District weddings. Our historic house and Lakeland barn sit within private grounds overlooking the Rydal Valley, with Rydal Water and the surrounding fells creating a natural backdrop. We specialise in celebrations for small groups, with every wedding enjoying exclusive use of the venue. Our setting combines licensed indoor ceremony rooms, a rustic Lakeland barn, outdoor ceremony areas, a terrace and access to the surrounding landscape. We offer several wedding formats, from elopements and short micro weddings to full small-day celebrations, with dedicated planning support throughout the process. Our venue is designed specifically for intimate celebrations rather than large events, and our wedding packages include carefully planned elements such as ceremony arrangements, drinks, canapés and wedding breakfast options. We also provide opportunities for photographs around our private grounds, Rydal Water and nearby Rydal Caves.