The Dunes Hotel · South Lakes
A wedding away from it all
Peaceful countryside at the end of Hawthwaite Lane, with open lawns, palm trees and Roanhead Beach nearby. Forty rooms allow many of your guests to stay close and meet again over breakfast the following morning.
Finding us
At the end of the lane
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Off the A590
Follow the brown 'Dunes Hotel' signs
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Down Hawthwaite Lane
To the end, then right
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The Dunes Hotel
150 yards on the right, 100 parking spaces
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Roanhead Beach
A minute further on, for golden hour
Congratulations on your engagement
We're delighted you're considering The Dunes as the place to begin your forever.
Your wedding day is one of the most memorable moments of your life. Our Wedding & Events team will guide you through the choices, with flexible spaces, top-class food prepared on-site, and accommodation that allows you and your guests to spend more time together.
Where to start
Five things worth knowing
- 01 The setting Lawns, palm trees and open sky at the end of Hawthwaite Lane, with Roanhead Beach a minute away for golden hour. See the gallery
- 02 The food Thoughtfully prepared menus and top-class food, all created on-site by our in-house kitchen team. A Dunes wedding
- 03 The spaces Choose light-filled ceremony rooms or an open-air courtyard pagoda set among the lawns. Each space offers its own setting for celebrations, both intimate and larger. Explore the spaces
- 04 The stay With 40 rooms and 85 beds, you and your guests can head upstairs after the final song and come together again over breakfast the following morning. Rooms and the weekend
- 05 The packages Our packages provide a helpful starting point, with options for different guest lists, seasons and styles, including full exclusive use with Platinum. Packages and pricing
Morning to the morning after
Your day at The Dunes Hotel
See how your wedding at The Dunes comes together, with your ceremony, wedding breakfast, evening celebration and accommodation all in one place.
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Morning
Guests start arriving
Start the morning at your own pace, surrounded by the people who matter most. As guests begin to arrive, you can focus on getting ready and enjoying the anticipation of what lies ahead.
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Ceremony
The moment it all builds to
Choose the Hawthwaite Suite for up to 120 guests, the light-filled Terrace Room for up to 100, the Outside Courtyard for up to 150, or the Champagne Room for up to 24. Outdoor ceremonies are weather permitting, with an indoor Plan B always prepared.
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Drinks
Raise a glass on the grounds
Gather on the covered terrace for post-ceremony drinks, with the lawns providing space for guests to mingle and photographs to be taken among the greenery and palm trees.
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Dinner
The wedding breakfast
Everything is prepared on-site by our in-house kitchen team. Choose a three-course set menu or discuss how the food can be adapted to your celebration, with dietary requirements accommodated wherever possible. Canapés and evening food can also be included.
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Evening
The licence runs late
Continue your celebration in the Hawthwaite Suite, with a private bar and space for dining and dancing. A resident DJ is included with Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.
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The next morning
Breakfast together
With 40 rooms and 85 beds at the hotel, many of your guests can stay close after the final song. Meet again over breakfast the following morning and enjoy more time together before heading home.
Not sure where to start
Build your day and see the price
Answer a few questions about your date, your numbers and the parts that matter to you, and see what your day would cost here. No obligation, and you keep a link to what you built.
Not sure where to start
Find the package that fits your day
The brochure has every package in full, or tell us your date and numbers and the team will come back to you with the options. Our online planner, Plan your wedding day, is coming soon.
A look around
Picture your day at The Dunes Hotel
Roanhead Beach · South Lakes
Take photographs among the lawns and palm trees, or head to nearby Roanhead Beach for coastal portraits in the warm light of golden hour.
After the final song, hotel guests can head upstairs and meet again over breakfast the next morning.
Reviews
What couples say
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Had our wedding here. Fantastic day at a fantastic venue. Food was brilliant. Staff were spot on. Would recommend to any and all.
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Very smart place, good food, good service, lovely staff, very welcoming, spotless clean. Great venue for a wedding, lovely outdoor areas, great for families and access suitable for wheelchairs.
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Attended a wedding and was very pleasantly surprised. The ceremony was outside on the patio which was nice. The food was very good, both main meal and evening buffet, and the beer was excellent.
Let's start the conversation
Tell us the kind of day you're picturing and roughly when, and we'll come back with dates, details and an invitation to look around.