Low Hall, The Lakes
Updated On 20 April 2026
Low Hall, The Lakes – Wedding Venue Guide
Everything you need to know about planning a Low Hall wedding or elopement
If you follow me on social media, you know that Low Hall, The Lakes, is one of the more popular Lake District wedding venues I shoot at. If you are considering Low Hall as a potential option, I’m telling you now you will not be making a mistake.
Having been lucky enough to photograph the first wedding there for Joe and Jenny. I also got to capture owners Fran & Ben’s carnival-themed wedding. This guide shares everything I know about how to make the most of your wedding day at Low Hall, The Lakes. So if you are a bride or groom who is potentially considering this venue for their marriage, I hope this guide will be of some help.
MEET JONO
Hey there, I’m Jono! As a Lake District wedding photographer and videographer, I’m lucky enough to spend my days in some of Cumbria’s most iconic landscapes, but Low Hall, The Lakes holds a special place in my heart. My history here runs deep! Not only did I have the honour of capturing the very first wedding at the venue, but I also photographed the big day for the owners themselves! You can actually see Fran & Ben’s incredible Low Hall wedding to get a feel for how they’ve poured their own souls into this place. Having been part of the Low Hall family from day one and a recommended supplier, I have documented over 50 weddings and elopements here. From my professional viewpoint, this wonderful Lake District wedding venue is a simple decision. Not only do you have the freedom of controlling your own timeline (something many venues impact) you are absolutely spoilt for choice with backdrops for your wedding photographs or film. This venue guarantees stunning settings all year round, regardless of the season.
About Low Hall, The Lakes
One of my favourite Lake District Wedding Venues Low Hall, The Lakes has been around since 2019 and has become immensely popular. The venue is situated in 2 acres of stunning British countryside with lovely gardens and woodland, plus a small babbling stream.. There are two primary locations in relation to this venue. The first is the Low Hall farmhouse itself, and the second is the Lovable Old Barn. The combination of these two locations and the grounds makes it the picture-perfect venue for lots of couples. So if you are looking for either a barn wedding or a rustic-feeling wedding venue in the Lake District this could be the perfect choice.
Venue location
Nestled in beautiful, tranquil countryside near the village of Lorton, Low Hall, The Lakes can be found down a secluded country lane. It is about 2 miles outside the small rural town of Cockermouth on the edge of The Lake District in Cumbria. The venue itself is not far off the A66 with several train stations less than 5 miles away, meaning your guests have plenty of transport options. It is near the northern lakes of Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Ennerdale
Venue Style
The historic Lovable Old Barn and 17th-century Low Hall farmhouse has a really rustic and relaxed feel. This makes it perfect for those couples looking for a chilled wedding venue they can make their own. The Lakeland stone barn has two levels and is a blank canvas allowing couples to really stamp their mark on the place and make it what they want. Alternatively, the grounds allow for a wonderful outdoor celebration on a warm summer’s day.
Venue Capacity
This is flexible wedding venue for guest capacity, that adapts to always feel perfect whatever the size of the party. Perfect for small celebrations, should you be considering a Lake District elopement or small and intimate wedding, but big enough to accommodate weddings of up to 150 and not feel cramped. Fran and Ben, the owners, will really help you get the most out of your day whatever you choose.
Venue Accommodation
Low Hall has on-site accommodation providing six ensuite bedrooms within the beautiful farmhouse. Guests can find accommodation options ranging from camping to cottages, B&Bs, and a Premier Inn near the town of Cockermouth.
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The owners – Fran & Ben
Undoubtedly, my first reason for choosing Low Hall would be because of the owners Fran and Ben. I’m not even being slightly biased when I say this because I shot their wedding. This couple and the team at Low Hall will do everything they can to make your wedding day the most special day of your life. They are always on hand to help you with everything, from getting the most out of the venue itself to assisting you with local suppliers and trusted vendors.
Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Low Hall is an exclusive use venue. Access comes as standard for 2 nights when booking your wedding, though you could of course request the venue for longer – I mean, who wouldn’t want to? The booking includes the use of everything on the site, including the 6 ensuite rooms in the farmhouse, the grounds and, of course, the Lovable Old Barn.
No Two Weddings Are The Same
Whilst Low Hall has a certain rustic aesthetic, it is a blank canvas allowing you to make your wedding day unique to you as a couple. Want a certain colour scheme? You’re not tied to the existing decor, as the barn is a bare canvas. Want a mixture of an outdoor wedding, a barn wedding, with a woodland wedding? You can. The only limit with this venue really is your imagination, and this flexibility means you can really create the wedding day you want. Having shot well over 50 weddings and elopements there now, I can confidently say no two have ever felt the same.
Mid-week intimate weddings & elopements
Low Hall offers a great mid-week package geared toward couples who are looking for a smaller, more intimate wedding or elopement. In fact, these have been some of my favourite weddings to be part of at the venue.
Key Venue Locations
Low Hall has a wealth of unique options to choose from for both your actual wedding ceremony and your reception or celebrations. The advantage of the venue, as mentioned earlier, is the flexibility to make your day exactly what you want, and as you get exclusive use of the site, you can plan your day as you see fit. Below, I’ll cover some of the key locations at this wedding venue.
The Farm House
Low Hall Farmhouse is the boutique B&B element of this site. The farmhouse is the focal point for much of the morning on a wedding day. It is where you are likely to get ready before your ceremony or celebration with close family and friends. Furnished to a high standard, it has a comfortable home away from home feel to it with its open fires, low beamed ceilings and bare stone walls. It has a really cosy feel to it in the colder months.
For smaller, intimate weddings and elopements you also have the option to choose to have your ceremony in either the library or the sung
The Lovable Old Barn
The Lovable Old Barn at Low Hall is a delightful, flexible space capable of being used for both ceremonies, receptions and much more. Split over two floors, this Lakeland stone barn has a wonderfully romantic feel to it, with its mood lighting, wooden beams and rustic stone walls. It is a great location for a ceremony or dinner reception, but also makes for a great dance floor. The location is a blank canvas that allows for couples to really make of it what they want.
The Gardens & Grounds
So one of the biggest appeals to many couples considering Low Hall are the wonderful gardens and grounds. Many couples opt to have their wedding ceremony outside (weather permitting) with the Loveable Old Barn as a backup. You can get a real festival or carnival vibe for your day. The outdoors offers flexibility with a choice of a scenic countryside or a magical woodland grove (a personal favourite of mine). Even if you opt for an indoor ceremony/reception, the outdoor space will almost certainly be popular with your guests, regardless.
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Planning Your Low Hall Wedding
There really is no right or wrong way to plan your wedding at Low Hall, The Lakes. You really can make it your own. My overall piece of advice is to speak to Fran, Ben, and the team and explain your ideal day. They will really help you maximise how to get the best from the different locations and your wedding day. If you haven’t already, I’d suggest signing up for my wedding planning email series as well for more general advice, hints, and tips. Lastly, I’ve included some FAQs below that I come across regularly in relation to couples who are considering getting or have booked Low Hall for their wedding day.
General Planning FAQs
Photo & Film FAQs
How to Make the Most of Low Hall
Low Hall, The Lakes is a venue that thrives on individuality, offering a rare level of flexibility that allows no two weddings to ever feel the same. To help you envision how your own celebration might unfold, I’ve included a selection of “case studies” from many couples I’ve photographed here over the years. These examples show how the venue’s various spaces – from the hidden woodland to the wedding barn and Farmhouse can be reimagined to suit everything from a bohemian forest ceremony to a sophisticated black-tie feast.
From the Blog
Low Hall, The Lakes Weddings
Hannah & Jaret | Wedding | Low Hall, The Lakes
I got to capture the third generation of English and Canadian unions as Hannah and Jaret follow in the footsteps of both their parents and grandparents.
MEET JONO
Jono Symonds is a Lake District Wedding Photographer & Videographer who describes himself as a visual storyteller. His goal is to create wedding imagery and film that stands the test of time and that is full of raw emotion and intimacy. He documents engagements, weddings and elopements, within The Lake District, Cumbria, while also journeying across the UK and the globe for destination weddings.
If you feel Low Hall, The Lakes might not be the perfect wedding venue for you, check out our Lake District Wedding Venue Guide for a full range of wedding venues in the surrounding area.
