Incredibly versatile Cross Fell is our main function suite may be used meetings, conferences, team building, dinners, receptions and more. The space can be split across the middle to create two separate rooms offering both meeting space for 100 theatre style and private dining for 60. A small enclosed courtyard with seating and decking offers direct access to the hotel grounds. There is a bar inside and one of our business lounges a few steps away. There is a lift offering disabled access
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.
The Blencathra Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.
The Hellvelyn Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.
The Blue Room at Leeming House is an ideal space for meetings and receptions.
Capable of holding up to 30 guests, The Blue Room is a unique and flexible space boasting floor to ceiling windows with views across the lake. With an open fire and traditional boardroom table - this function room is ideal for a wide range of events.
The Library at Leeming House is ideal for boardroom meetings or small training sessions.
This delightfully refined space is capable of holding an intimate group of up to 20 people, boasting comfortable arm chairs and the many books laden across our library shelves.
The Regency Room is a classic space, capable of hosting up to 80 delegates during your business meeting or conference.
Featuring an LCD overhead screen, this space is perfect for large presentations and theatre-type demonstrations. The Regency Room at Leeming House also offers guests inspiring views across the lawns, right down to the lake
Our versatile Little Martindale space set up as meeting room. The perfect intimate setting for private dining, located just off the top tier beside our restaurant and conservatory. This space can also be set as a lounge for casual conversation. Direct access to one of our Business Lounges and exit to our hotel grounds with quirky seating areas. Can be used for all natures of conference, meetings and events.
The Hartside can seat up to 12-15 people, depending on the layout of the room. This is the largest of the syndicate suites, perfect for large conference calls, workshops or training activities. Standard set up as 12 boardroom. Please enquire within for more details. Predominantly booked for meetings and used as breakout spaces for larger conferences and training/away days.
The hotel has 6 smaller meeting spaces all for up to 10 people boardroom style offering natural daylight and on the ground floor of the hotel allowing disabled access. All are situated next to each other and just down the corridor from the business lounge and our main function room the Cross Fell. Predominantly booked for meetings and used as breakout spaces for larger conferences and training/away days.
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