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Weddings at The Chetwynde Hotel
www.chetwyndehotel.co.uk (2015)
The Chetwynde Hotel is situated on Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness. Built as a Victorian Gentleman’s Residence, set in private gardens in the leafy suburbs, we are the perfect location for a civil ceremony or wedding reception. Currently ranked No. 1 on Trip Advisor for the local area by our guests, we are committed to providing a friendly and professional wedding co-ordination service. On your special day, you will have use of the entire first floor of the hotel, free of charge, including – our restaurant, function room, two lounge bars and dance floor (should you party require it) as a party of 50 plus (we are flexible dependent on overall numbers day and night). Our priority is making your day special – by providing the best quality catering and excellent service in an elegant setting. Menus, décor and seating are all discussed with you in detail as you plan your event, so we can ensure that your wedding party is a day to remember. We are now licensed for civil ceremonies and vow renewals and our 2015 fee is £350.00 for May to September Weddings and £200.00 for October to April Weddings.
Party Size and Function Rooms
All of our rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and we can accommodate parties of up to 150 guests (unseated) and 90 (seated, banqueting style). Your preferred seating plan will be discussed with you on booking – many different table and room layouts are available. Our minimum booking number for wedding ceremonies and receptions is 50 and we can guarantee you exclusive use of our restaurant,
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function space, gardens and bar lounges, without additional cost. We may also be able to offer this exclusivity to smaller parties, subject to availability for a £250.00 supplement. Or, alternatively, if you are happy to hold your reception with us without exclusivity, we can accommodate parties of 30 plus.
Wedding Menus (Prices based on 2015)
Our Wedding Lunches use the best quality, locally ingredients. We provide a selection of options for each course, and healthy portion sizes. Option A includes three courses with coffee and chocolate mints at £34.95 per person, with 4 starter options, 5 main course options and 4 pudding options, with tea or coffee to finish. Option B includes four courses, starter, fish or sorbet course, main and pudding plus coffee and petit fours at £39.95 per person. Special options for children can be arranged and children under 11 are half price. Variants on these menus can be discussed with us at your appointment, to accommodate special requests and dietary requirements. 2016 prices for Wedding Menu A will be £36.95 and for Wedding Menu B £42.95.
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Buffet Options for Evening Receptions
We offer a range of buffet options to suit both daytime and evening parties, from finger foods to meat and fish platters. We offer several options from £6.50 upwards also offer a canapé option, tapas and several hot buffet options. Our hot served buffet style foods include Traditional Pie and Peas / Hot Pot, to Toulouse Sausage Casserole, Beef Bourguignon and Thai or Indian Curries, from just £8.95 per person. If you have any special requests or dietary needs, we will endeavour to tailor our menus to suit your requirements. Special buffet prices for children are available – children under 5 dine at half price. We can provide tailor-made buffet options from £6.50 per person. For further information, please see the ‘Catering for Children section.’ Prices are subject to review in 2016.
Details to make your day special
We can liaise with you regarding room décor and the room plan, using our i-pad gallery of images, during a series of consultations. A complimentary cake stand and bridal cake knife can be provided. base mirrors for floral displays are £2.00 and hurricane lamps with coloured sand are £3.00 each. We can hire ornamental birdcages for £3.00 each.
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Wine Menu and Celebration Drinks (2015 prices)
We offer a variety of welcome drinks, toast or to accompany your meal. Our wine list has an excellent range of wines, with 19 bins, and we have three choices of House Red and White and two House Rose choices are available.
Per Glass Per Bottle
House Wine £3.50 (125ml) or £5.95(250ml) £16.95
Bucks Fizz £3.50
Kir Royale (Prosecco & Chambord) £4.25
Elderflower Presse £2.75
Appletise £2.75
Prosecco Spumante Pure £19.75
Rosato Frizzante Villa Domiziano £19.75
House Champagne, Brut NV £34.00
Moet & Chandon, Brut NV £48.50
Please let us know if you would like a copy of our wine / full drinks list or cocktail menu. Additional alcoholic and non alcoholic options are also available. Prices are subject to review in 2016.
Weddings at The Chetwynde Hotel
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Guest Accommodation and Bridal Suite (2015 rates)
We do not require any accommodation to be block booked as part of your wedding contract. All rooms are available at special discounted rates – please speak to reservations to obtain a rate quote and discount code. At our 2015 prices, the Bridal Suite with Four Poster Bed is available to newlyweds using the hotel for their function at a discounted rate of £90.00 for the room, including full English breakfast. Rates for your wedding guests are discounted to £75.00 for a Standard Double or £90.00 for a Superior Double (both are based on double occupancy and include full English Breakfast). Our earliest free check in is 2pm – earlier arrivals from 12:00 are available for a £15.00 early check in supplement (must be pre-booked). Any guests wishing to check in earlier than 12:00 would be encouraged to stay the night before. Our Family Room is available from £100.00. For a discount code for your guests please contact our reservations department. Please contact reservations for 2016 rates or off peak rates.
Parking
We have private, on- site parking for up to 40 cars.
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Disabled Access
The hotel has a disabled access ramp to allow access into the hotel lobby, and a disabled lavatory. All of our ground floor function rooms, bar and lounge areas are fully accessible. Our patio and orangery is also disabled accessible from the garden. We also have a fully adapted, ground floor, disabled access room available in our new superior room development.
Catering for Children and Special Diets
The hotel has highchairs available, and can cater for children’s portions and diets. Children under 5 eat for half price at a buffet.Half portions of Wedding Menu A and B are available at half price for seated lunches and dinners for children under 11. Additional options for children are available on request. Children’s starters and puddings are from £2.75 and Main Courses from £6.75. We can also cater for special dietary requirements such as gluten free diets, vegetarians and vegans. Prices in 2016 are subject to change.
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Entertainment, DJ and Dancefloor
We have a dance floor available in our Orangery for your evening entertainment, whether organising your own entertainment or using our in house DJ. We use Tom Brownlee (formerly Speed of Light Disco), and he charges £130.00 per night (2015 price) for a disco with a £20.00 karaoke supplement if required, booked through us, and available from 19:30 in the evening until midnight. All entertainment (other than CDs) is subject to a £40.00 plug in fee. Due to our proximity to residents, we are regrettably unable to host live bands. Our bar is open until midnight.
Gardens
Subject to weather, our hotel gardens, at the front of the hotel, are available for your party until 22:00. The orangery / restaurant / function space opens onto a two tier patio with seating which leads onto out lawns. A disabled accessible ramp is available for access via the orangery onto the patios. Garden games are available for hire.
Function Add Ons
We can provide signposting advice on a range of party services, such as balloons, cupcake catering, children’s entertainment and floristry. We do allow sweet carts, but do ask that all sweets are individually wrapped, and tongs and scoops are used. Photo booths are also allowed, with a £30.00 plug in fee.
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Booking and Deposit
To book, we require a non-refundable deposit of £500.00 and a short contract to be signed. We cannot unfortunately ‘hold’ dates without a deposit. Your payment schedule will be discussed prior to booking and is detailed on your contract.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for further information or to make an appointment for an informal viewing of the hotel.
Civil Ceremony and Vow Renewal Co-ordination Fees
Our fee for co-ordination and room hire for a civil ceremony or vow renewal is £350.00 in 2015 for May to September Weddings and £200.00 for October to April Weddings. In 2015 the fee will be £385.00.
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