Weddings

Scafell Hotel

The Scafell Hotel has for a number of years been licensed to hold civil marriages on the premises. We offer a number of different rooms to suit all sizes of wedding parties up to maximum for a sit down meal of 75.

If you should decide that you would like the Scafell Hotel to be the venue for your Wedding, then you would initially need to contact the Registrar in Carlisle

Telephone number: – 0300 303 2472 or

registrationservice@cumbria.gov.uk and ourselves to see if your chosen date is available.

One night wedding bookings over a weekend ( Friday & Saturday nights ) are not usually taken, however midweek ( Sunday – Thursday ) bookings are available.

2 Night Wedding Accommodation Option – £6950
This option comprises of the following:

Bed & Breakfast accommodation for 43 people (rooming lists available upon request).
All room hire charges.
Exclusive use of the hotel facilities & residents gardens this includes the Residents bar, lounge, Sun lounge & Restaurant for both nights.
Wedding cake stand & knife available at no extra cost.
Late Breakfast on departure morning ( by arrangement ).

If your numbers should exceed our occupancy level there are Bed and Breakfast establishments in the village, all within easy walking distance of the Hotel.

This option does not include your reception breakfast or any beverages, please see below for details.

Day Time Wedding Option
This option is for those who do not wish to book the hotel for sole use or do not wish to have an evening reception. The charge for having your Ceremony at the Hotel depends on the number of people attending the Wedding and which room you hire for the Ceremony. The rates for each room are as follows ( all rooms are licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies ):

Lounge (holds approximately 20 people seated) £475

Dining Room (holds approximately 75 people seated) £575

All rooms have to be vacated by 5pm on the daytime option.

Reception Breakfast
This is normally a three course set menu meal and prices would depend on which menu is chosen, prices start from £35.00 per head. Custom menus can be catered for, as can buffets, snacks, sandwiches etc.

Details such as photographers, flowers, champagne, wine during the meal, welcome drinks and Disco/entertainment can be discussed once you have set a date for the wedding.

Terms & Conditions (The small print)

A written confirmation is required for all bookings.
A £1500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will accompany all bookings.

Final reception cost to be paid in full 6 weeks prior to the event.
The deposit secures the date booking only and does not guarantee the price any changes would be advised.
Final numbers will be required 7 days prior to the event. This number, or the actual number attending, whichever is the greater, is the number charged for.
All entertainment & bar facilities will finish at 12.30 am unless otherwise arranged.

All accounts will be settled on the day of departure unless otherwise arranged.
In the event of the cancellation of the booking the following charges will apply:
16 weeks notice or less – 75 % of the estimated booking value

6 weeks notice or less – 100 % of the estimated booking value

We do offer cancellation insurance please ask for details.

All prices are based on 2020 rates and are subject to change without any prior notice.

Discuss your wedding requirements with us

Please get in touch to discuss your specific wedding requirements with us. We look forward to hearing from you.