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A luxurious boutique hotel in the Yorkshire Dales. Grantley Hall offers an unrivalled setting for the most decadent and memorable wedding celebration combining a rich heritage, exquisite décor and stunning formal gardens.
Whether an elaborate affair or intimate ceremony, Grantley Hall caters for celebrations of every size. Ceremonies can be held in a range of magical spaces, which include:
· Grantley Suite: Located in the Garden Pavilion, the Grantley Suite offers an elegant and contemporary setting, accommodating up to 180 people for a wedding breakfast. A private terrace overlooks the Japanese Gardens, providing a sensational backdrop for whatever the chosen theme may be
· Music Room: The perfect setting for a more intimate gathering, The Music Room is set within an enchanting ornate room, boasting spectacular high ceilings with hand-painted detailing on the ceiling cornices
· Marquee: Recommended for larger celebrations, Grantley Hall's enchanting grounds and formal manicured gardens are the perfect backdrop for a marquee wedding
Newlyweds can begin their marriage in luxury and style with a night in the Royal Suite. Set over two floors, the opulent suite boasts breathtaking views, a beautiful seating and dining area, mezzanine floors and deluxe bathroom with a walk-in shower and large roll-top bath overlooking the stunning formal gardens and parkland settings.
Couples and guests can also indulge in gourmet dining and fine wine throughout the celebrations, from delicious canapes and platters to mouth-watering deserts. With four bespoke menus carefully curated for each wedding package, the dining experience at Grantley Hall promises a taste of the sublime.
Grantley Hall's Three Graces Spa is the perfect oasis to relax and unwind ahead of the special day, either for some quality couples time or a pre-wedding pampering session with the girls. Enjoy unrivalled luxury and choose from a range of sumptuous experiences and treatments, whether a radiance boosting facial or reviving body treatment.
Rooms at Grantley Hall start from £600 per room, per night including breakfast: grantleyhall.co.uk
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