The George Hotel takes board meetings, workshops, team days, private dinners and weddings, with a ballroom that seats up to 120 guests and holds 150 for a buffet. The hotel stands on Devonshire Street in the center of Penrith, the Cumbrian market town on the eastern edge of the Lake District, and keeps 35 en-suite bedrooms for delegates and wedding guests.
Seminars and company events
The hotel sells its rooms for corporate use: board meetings, training sessions, workshops and team gatherings. Its meeting rooms are flexible, so they can be set for a small working group or a larger presentation, and catering comes from the hotel's own kitchen. An information pack and a separate catering document are available from the corporate events team. Because bedrooms, meeting rooms and dining are under one roof, a two-day program with a dinner in the evening runs without any transfer. The streets of Penrith are on the doorstep for a walk between sessions.
Weddings and receptions
The George holds a civil license, with four rooms approved for ceremonies of 20 to 120 guests. The wedding breakfast usually takes place in the Ballroom, and the adjoining Regency bar is reserved for the wedding party during the event. In the evening the Ballroom takes a dance floor and a disco. A wedding coordinator follows the day and can suggest local florists, photographers and other suppliers. The hotel also hosts birthdays, anniversaries and seasonal parties.
Rooms and capacities
The Ballroom is the main room: a Georgian space with a minstrels' gallery, a decorated ceiling and tall windows looking over the town. It seats 120 for a meal and holds 150 for a buffet. The Regency Suite seats up to 36 and suits a board dinner or a smaller reception. The Cottage seats up to 20, for a family meal or a small team. A private bar upstairs and a public bar downstairs give two separate places for drinks.
Accommodation
The hotel has 35 en-suite bedrooms, so a wedding party or a seminar group can stay on site. Some rooms accept dogs, which helps guests who travel with pets.
Catering
Food is prepared in-house, with a focus on local produce. Event menus range from buffets to plated meals, and a vegetarian option is always offered. Bar 1597 is the hotel's bar.
History and setting
The listed building is about 400 years old. Inside, wood paneling, old oak beams, antique furniture and prints of the area keep the feel of an old town house, and guests still enter through revolving doors. The hotel has hosted local celebrations for generations. It belongs to Everbright Group Hotels.
Getting there
The hotel is on Devonshire Street, Penrith CA11 7SU. Guests can use a private car park, where spaces are limited, and three electric vehicle chargers. Penrith North Lakes station, on the West Coast Main Line, is a short walk from the town center, and the M6 motorway passes the town. Ullswater and the northern lakes are a short drive away.
