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Rydal Hall
Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LR, UK
01539 432050
Rooms
Rooms: 30 bedrooms consiting of 10 singles, 14 twins / doubles, 6 kingsize
Function Rooms:
The Chapel - overlooking the Thomas Mawson Gardens, can accommodate up to 12 people.
Drawing Room - can accommodate up to 40 people theatre style.
The Library - can host 12 people boardroom-style plus 8 on comfortable sofas and armchairs.
Loughrigg Room and the Bishop's Room provide up to 8 people boardroom style plus sofa sitting.
The Bulley Barn up to 100 theatre style with its own stage area as well.
Notes
Rydal Hall the Christian centre in the heart of the Lake District is unique, with 30 bedrooms in the main hall, a campsite, wooden huts, self catering cottages cottages, 28 bedroom bunkhouse along with well manicured gardens, a woodland with its own Labyrinth all set on 30 acres within a World Heritage Site – truly somewhere to experience the beauty of God’s creation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rydal Hall and our outstanding venue to take a well-earned moment of rest and relaxation in which you can retreat from your daily routine. Recharge in a peaceful, natural and historic environment, and reconnect with yourself, with old and new friends, God and creation.