Me and my husband got married at Skitby on Friday 23rd August 2024. From our first viewing and meeting with Katherine, we knew this was the place for us! Everything went so smoothly throughout the planning process and on our big day. The staff at Skitby go over and beyond, especially Katherine who was so helpful with everything, we are so grateful we got to spend our wedding day at such a gorgeous venue. The food was amazing (huge portions!) and alcohol reasonably priced, all our guests commented on this too! Nothing was too much hassle and we cannot fault a thing! We 100% recommend to anyone Love Rhiannon & Luke Surtees!

Skitby gave us the absolute perfect setting for our son and daughter-in-law's wedding on Monday 3rd June. Chris, Catherine and their team did us proud and you really got the feeling they were enjoying us being there with them. From start to finish they were accommodating and flexible to our needs, nothing was too much trouble from food and drink to specific timings amongst other things. The decor in the building's rooms is utterly breathtaking providing the perfect backdrop for beautiful photos to capture our son's special day. The food buffet provided for our meal was delicious and nothing was 'ordinary' about the food selection choices. We thankyou from the bottom of our hearts for creating the 'perfect' day for us all to enjoy.

Fantastic venue for a wedding, lovely decor, brilliant friendly staff and great food.

After looking at loads of wedding venues and hearing such good things about Skitby we enquired about having a viewing and the wonderful Katherine got back to us and booked us in. We then visited for a meal and that was the decider. Katherine was amazing from start to finish, she helped us with decor ideas, meal and drinks options and worked with us to make everything just perfect on the day. Katherine was always on hand to answer our questions (especially a million questions from a nervous groom on the morning of the wedding!) and guide us through the process. Nothing was too much trouble and everything went so smoothly on the big day, all of the team were lovely and helpful. Skitby is an absolutely beautiful venue, inside and out, and so versatile with its different areas; accommodating an intimate ceremony, relaxed wedding breakfast and a great dance floor and different spaces for mingling. Plenty of spots for great photos as well. The food was amazing, the canapes, the wedding breakfast, the buffet, the meals we've had there beforehand, always 11/10. We loved every second of our experience with Skitby, highly recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Skitby House in Carlisle, and it was a truly remarkable experience. The historic estate exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, combined with modern amenities that catered to every need. The attentive and professional staff ensured that every aspect of my visit was seamless and enjoyable. The picturesque surroundings and well-maintained grounds added to the overall appeal of the property. I would highly recommend Skitby House to anyone seeking a refined and memorable stay in Carlisle.

This review is from an entertainer perspective. The staff at Skitby are caring and friendly and they are keen to ensure all is good. (Unsure why venue staff often ask, "are you able to speak on your microphone?" Surely it's within the job description of a mobile DJ to announce the first dance and encourage dancing etc?) Anyhow, once the satnav did its job, we noticed upon arrival the venue was clean, with plenty of space for dancing. To the left there is a smaller seating area which is jointly used for the evening food. This is a good wedding venue, with a lovely atmosphere even for smaller wedding parties. My only concern is why in November do they leave the front door open? We felt the cold wind smelling of cigarettes many times. (Sorry, on this occasion we didn't have time to visit the buffet.)