48 | LUXlife Magazine ower Damgate Farm is the perfect home base from which to explore one of the most beautiful parts of the UK with friends and family, as its luxury accommodation is ideal for everything from a brief weekend getaway to something longer. The farm’s tranquil ambiance and rolling green hills mean that it can be effortlessly transformed into whatever a guest wants it to be, from a stellar event or workshop space to a dream wedding setting. Something a little different, this venue and accommodation is certain to tick all of the boxes for guests. With three properties located in its courtyard area, as well as a farmhouse bed and breakfast, alpaca hut, and space for camping, the accommodation afforded by Lower Damgate Farm is as varied as it is exemplary. More than 22 acres of land is made available to guests, space that encompasses everything from idyllic gardens to a private BBQ area, adding up to create the formula for a perfect nature-filled getaway in the centre of the UK – whether guests seek an intimate escape for two or an abundance of comfortable space for their large group booking. Whatever the reason for a stay, Carolyn Wilderspin and her husband Karl enjoy welcoming guests to their home and sharing the magic of the Peak District with them, including all of the animals that also call the farm home. This is because, aside from its stellar luxury accommodation, Lower Damgate Farm also houses the Dovedale Animal Sanctuary, a passion project for Carolyn that was established in 1996 and has spent the better part of 30 years providing rescued animals with a forever home, from alpacas and birds to hedgehogs. Even though all of the accommodation at Lower Damgate Farm is selfcatering, guests are provided with an array of useful information upon arrival that spans everything from the best local restaurants to details of caterers, saving valuable time that would otherwise be spent on researching the area. For guests arriving after a long journey or later on in the evening, a booking at a local restaurant can be made in their name, or a keg of local ale ordered and ready on tap for the moment that they arrive, starting their Peak District break off right. Should guests choose to have their wedding at Lower Damgate Farm, they will enjoy a three-night stay from Friday to Monday, allowing plenty of time to get acquainted with these beautiful surroundings ahead of the Saturday wedding, as well as to make a long weekend out of Hospitality & Wedding Venue Business Owner of the Year 2024 (UK): Carolyn Wilderspin & Farm Wedding Venue & Accommodation Provider of the Year 2024 - UK Lower Damgate Farm Cottages and Wedding Venue Carolyn Wilderspin is the mastermind behind Lower Damgate Farm Cottages and Wedding Venue, luxury fourstar accommodation that she and her husband set up and manage in the heart of the UK’s stunning Peak District National Park. Situated between the quaint valley of Dovedale and the River Manifold, the farm’s location in the White Peak area of the park sees awe-inspiring views and nature walks afforded from the moment a guest steps out of the door, making this the perfect place for a holiday or to a host a fairytale wedding. the celebrations afterwards! This quirky farm wedding venue sees marriages held that are as unique as the couple tying the knot, with the possibilities endless and the couple free to plan and design the wedding themselves, before passing it on to staff to make it a reality. Carolyn, Karl, and the rest of the team here will go above and beyond during the few days that a couple and their guests stay, helping with everything from setting up the room ahead of the event to assisting in the cleaning up once it is finished, as well as pouring champagne during the speeches and serving welcome drinks and canapés. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for the ceremony itself, and its convenient location in between the local parishes of Ilam and Alstonefield means ceremonies can be held at either church. In essence, Carolyn Wilderspin, her husband, and her dedicated team have transformed this beautiful rural location in one of the most remarkable areas of the Peak District into stellar accommodation and a terrific wedding venue for ceremonies of all shapes and sizes. For this, it is our pleasure to recognise Carolyn with her own award and celebrate Lower Damgate Farm Cottages and Wedding Venue with its second consecutive award in the annual Resorts and Retreats programme. Contact: Carolyn Wilderspin Company: Lower Damgate Farm Cottages and Wedding Venue Web Address: https://damgate.com L
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