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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa

Country estate hotel and spa near Skipton with church, barn, terrace and lakeside ceremony options

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa sits on a large private estate at Coniston Cold, near Skipton, on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Lakes, woodland and rolling farmland surround the hotel, and it offers several ceremony settings, a choice of reception rooms, on-site bedrooms and a spa.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The range of spaces gives you real choice. You can marry in a rustic barn, a bright beamed room, a village church or outdoors with views across the estate, then keep everyone together for the meal, the party and the night. The hotel's own wedding team runs the day, and packages run from micro-weddings to full estate celebrations, so it suits couples planning a small gathering as much as those with a long guest list.

Ceremonies

The Garnet Room is a light, chapel-style space with beams and high ceilings for up to 50 guests. Winston's Barn, a rustic barn with a modern finish, holds up to 60. Outdoors, the terrace takes up to 100 guests with open views, and ceremonies can also be held in the wider grounds among the lakes and woodland. St Peter's Church, just beyond the estate, seats up to 120 for a religious service.

Receptions and food

The Bannister Suite is a private suite with its own dance floor and courtyard, seating up to 120 for the wedding breakfast. The Orangery, for around 60, works well for drinks and photographs after the ceremony, and a marquee can extend the numbers. Catering is in-house, with seasonal menus built on local produce, plus barbecue, hog roast and vegan options.

Staying

The hotel has a range of rooms and suites, including lake-view rooms, so you and your guests can stay on site. Many couples add extra nights, and the spa offers treatments, spa days and fitness facilities for a relaxed day after the wedding.

Getting there and the area

The estate lies on the A65 between Skipton and Settle. Skipton, with its castle, canal and railway station, is around ten minutes by car, and Leeds and Bradford are within an hour. Malham, Settle and the wider Dales are close for guests who want to explore.