10 Dreamy Lakeside Wedding Venues For Every Kind of Couple

If peace, tranquillity and natural beauty are on your wedding day wish list, you might want to consider a lakeside wedding venue. Picture yourself stood at the water’s edge as you exchange your vows in front of your loved ones, or toasting your nuptials as the sun sets over the lake, sounds pretty dreamy, right?

With the beauty of nature as your backdrop, you won’t need to worry about extra adornments or creating a romantic atmosphere. All you’ll need to do is choose whether you’d like to toast with Pimms or champagne at the lakeside and select a wedding reception musician to provide a backing track.

From the woodlands of Scotland to the Welsh hills and the Cornish countryside, there are plenty of lakeside wedding venues dotted across the country and we’ve created an edit of the very best.

While outdoor ceremonies are ideal at lakeside venues, the great British weather often has other plans. We’ve made sure each and every venue below can accommodate indoor or sheltered nuptials without compromising on those all-important views – happy browsing!

For couples dreaming of privacy and seclusion on their big day, Woodside Lodge is the perfect choice. Set within 12 acres of woodland and open countryside, newlyweds can celebrate their marriage against the ruggedly romantic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.

Weddings here are intimate, with a maximum capacity of 24 guests. You can say ‘I do’ on the lochside, in the Arts & Crafts room or within the orangery, with its views out to the loch.

Receptions can be held in the conservatory with its panoramic views of the water and surrounding countryside. Local food and drink are at the heart of the Woodside Lodge offering, with homegrown goods and locally sourced produce incorporated into every dish.

For a rustic barn wedding complete with lakeside views, look no further than Wootton Park. Set within a 360-acre valley of rolling Warwickshire countryside incorporating farmland, woodland and landscaped grounds, it’s a truly idyllic setting for your nuptials.

Wootton Park specialises in lakeside ceremonies with a stunning, purpose-built pergola sitting at the water’s edge. Guests can watch on as you say ‘I do’ beneath the shelter and look out onto the lake. As guests enjoy post-ceremony drinks you and your partner can return to the lakeside for bridal portraits.

For your wedding breakfast, you can head into the fairy lit barn for anything from champagne afternoon tea to a three-course meal or an informal BBQ with up to 150 guests.

Hilton Hall may be situated just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Wolverhampton, but you’ll feel a million miles away as you celebrate within the 25 acres of parkland and woodland.

This 17th century grade I listed building stands behind a serene lake, giving stunning wedding photo opportunities. You can say ‘I do’ in the grade I listed Forcing House which was once used as a conservatory and summer house and boasts excellent views of the lake.

The venue is available on an exclusive use basis and includes the main hall, a stable block with courtyard and a clock tower. If you’re thinking of hosting a large-scale celebration, a marquee with capacity for 400 is available.

Become lord or lady of the manor for the day and say ‘I do’ at this historic manor house in the heart of the Cotswolds. Here you can exchange your vows under the building’s stunning arches, in the decadent Maximilian room, under the shade of the Italian Pavilion or, our personal favourite, underneath the Lakeside Pavilion.

After the ceremony, you can make the most of the stunning grounds with al fresco drinks before moving into the grand ballroom for a lavish wedding breakfast and dancing. The ballroom can accommodate up to 250 guests, ideal for large-scale celebrations.

The team at Manor by the Lake are totally flexible when it comes to catering for your day. Whether you’d like three-course fine dining, a casual feast or a fully vegan spread, they can make it happen.

Fancy an outdoor festival-style wedding? Cornish Tipi Weddings is the place to go. Set just five minutes from the Atlantic coast amongst a canopy of oak and ash trees, this outdoor wedding venue is giving serious boho vibes.

You can say ‘I do’ here under the shade of the enchanting wedding pavilion before enjoying the great outdoors with a minty mojito or a fruit filled Pimms. You can even take a tipple aboard a rustic boat and paddle across the lake, stealing some precious moments alone before the wedding breakfast.

You can head to the marquee in the meadow for a sit-down meal or enjoy a casual picnic or BBQ in the great outdoors. While Cornish Tipi Weddings don’t offer catering, they do have a list of tried and trusted local caterers that can serve-up a variety of dishes.

The best feature of all? There are no corkage charges, so you can throw the ultimate party without blowing the budget! Now all you need to do is find the perfect band to get those festival vibes going.

The ultimate in lakeside wedding venues, Duncton Mill Events boasts not one but three lakes! You and your guests can enjoy the lakes along with the idyllic surrounding grounds on an exclusive use basis for your wedding day and night.

Weddings at this South Downs gem are totally flexible and bespoke and while the team are happy to recommend vendors, you’re free to bring in your own and really make the day unique.

You can say ‘I do’ in a lakeside ceremony and follow up with a marquee or tipi wedding reception. Throw in some festoon lights and haybales and you’ve got the ultimate laidback, country celebration.

Modern styling meets rustic charm at The Grand Lodge at Oaklands in Yorkshire. Here you can marry in the charming Lakeside Lodge or the open-air pavilion at the water’s edge before celebrating in the venue’s showstopping Grand Lodge.

The Grand Lodge seamlessly blends characterful touches with contemporary styling to create a unique wedding breakfast setting with wow factor. Here you can enjoy dinner and dancing until midnight.

Catering is not provided by the Oaklands team, but they’ll be happy to recommend trusted caterers. Venue hire comes with a fully stocked bar and bar staff, and you’ll have the support of a dedicated wedding team from early planning through to the big day itself.

There are few venues with a more picturesque outlook than Delbury Hall. At the heart of the estate is the imposing Georgian hall with the coach house, where the celebrations happen, to one side. The hall is surrounded by 80 acres of landscaped parkland and sits behind a tranquil lake.

You can say ‘I do’ at the water’s edge under the shade of the pagoda or in St Peter’s Church which sits at the end of the garden, an easy walk from the hall. With such stunning surroundings, we think drinks receptions outside are a must during the warmer months.

For the wedding breakfast, you can bring the party indoors into the coach house. The coach house features a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and neutral tones, giving couples the chance to add their own colour scheme and theme. Accommodation is situated just across the courtyard, so you won’t have far to rest your dancing feet at the end of the night.

A lakeside wedding venue round-up would not be complete without a Lake District wedding venue. We think Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is one of the best in the region thanks to its panoramic vistas of Derwent Water and Cat Bells Fell.

Lodore Fells will become your very own luxury lakeside retreat for the day, with fabulous natural views at every turn outdoors and opulent facilities at your disposal indoors. During the summer months you can tie the knot in the garden gazebo on the lush green lawns before heading into the light-filled conservatory for drinks and a canapé reception.

Lodore offers picture opportunities aplenty, and we’d certainly be getting some bridal portraits snapped as the sun sets over the water if we were you.

Nestled on the outskirts of Cardiff amongst a lush green landscape, Canada Lodge sits on the edge of a tranquil lake fringed with mature trees. Large windows and a spacious balcony, offer plenty of chances to appreciate the tranquillity of the water and snap some stunning wedding pictures.

You can marry here in the elegant ceremony room as a wood burning fire crackles gently in the background before heading into the lakeside wedding breakfast room. Both rooms offer breathtaking views of the lake and plenty of characterful features.

Canada Lodge offers a range of packages to suit all celebration. From off season nuptials to intimate weddings and grand bespoke affairs, there should be something for you. Each package comes with the support of a dedicated team of event coordinators, each experienced in making wedding dreams a reality.