Seminars and company events
Lakeside Hotel & Spa hosts conferences for up to 100 delegates, meetings from 2 people, team building and private dinners on the shore of Lake Windermere at Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Weddings for up to 80 at the ceremony and private parties complete the offer.
The main business space is the Windermere Suite, a purpose-built conference center set in its own grounds less than 50 meters from the hotel. It takes 100 theatre style, 80 for a banquet, 70 classroom or cabaret, 40 boardroom and 36 in a U-shape. The room measures 15.5 by 7.5 meters with a 4-meter ceiling and has modern audiovisual equipment. A lounge can be closed off from the meeting area by a privacy glass screen at the push of a button, and the suite has its own staffed bar, its own kitchen and an outdoor terrace with fire pits and dome heaters. A group can meet, eat and network there without crossing to the main building.
Inside the hotel, the Lakeside Suite on the first floor holds up to 100 under an overhead skylight, and the Hawkshead Suite up to 30. The hotel also runs team building programs and private skippered boat trips on the lake for up to four people. Exclusive use of the whole hotel is available on request.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding packages range from an elopement for two to a small wedding for up to 30 and a classic celebration for up to 80. Ceremonies take up to 80 guests and evening receptions up to 100, although a seated meal for 100 is not possible. A winter wedding package is also offered. Couples can get ready on site, and outside suppliers are welcome for everything except food.
Rooms and capacities
Windermere Suite: up to 100. Lakeside Suite: up to 100. Hawkshead Suite: up to 30. Oak Room: 10 to 40. Brantwood: 10 to 20. Lake House: 2 to 10. Potting Shed: a private lakeside space for two. A lake cruise for up to 200 guests appears among the event options, and John Ruskin's Brasserie can be booked on request.
Accommodation
The hotel offers lake view suites and doubles, junior and family suites, classic and superior doubles, garden view rooms and dog-friendly rooms. The spa has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, poolside hot tub, gym and treatments, which suits a residential meeting or the morning after a wedding.
Catering
Food comes from the hotel's own kitchen and is tailored to each event, including dietary requirements. The Windermere Suite has a professional kitchen, so meals can be served in the conference center itself.
History and setting
The hotel stands at the water's edge at the southern end of Windermere, with views of the lake and the surrounding fells. It is part of Classic Lodges. Windermere Lake Cruises, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the Lakeland Motor Museum and the Lakes Aquarium are nearby for an afternoon program.
Getting there
The address is Lakeside Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AT. Most event spaces are on the ground floor or in the grounds, lifts serve the hotel, and there is a large car park for guests.
