Country House & Stately Home Wedding Venues
The UK is full of beautiful country house and stately home wedding venues that are perfect for a fairytale wedding! From ceremonies in the orangery to receptions in the ballroom, country house weddings are elegant and romantic. See some of the country's best stately homes here...
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Springkell Wedding Venue
Plan a remarkable wedding celebration in the idyllic setting of Springkell, where romance and elegance intertwine.
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Mill End Hotel Wedding Venue
Escape to the idyllic countryside at Mill End Hotel for a wedding celebration nestled in the picturesque landscapes Dartmoor, on the river Teign.
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10-11 Carlton House Terrace Wedding Venue
Planning a central London wedding? Discover the elegance of 10-11 Carlton House Terrace.
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Hartwell House and Spa
Hartwell House & Spa: Historic splendour for your perfect Buckinghamshire wedding.
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Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel
For your dream Scottish wedding, consider Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel, with stunning grounds and luxurious amenities.
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Grovefield House Wedding Venue
Edwardian Country House Wedding Venue
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Secluded and Private Hotel wedding venue available for weddings with Exclusive Use.
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Cringletie House Hotel
Intimate Castle Hotel near Edinburgh
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Fowey Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
An idyllic coastal wedding venue in Cornwall for an inimate wedding. Our breathtaking views will make your special day truly extraordinary.
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Mar Hall
Luxury Weddings at the Historic Mar Hall
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Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo
Celebrate your special day in style at the award-winning Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo, with breathtaking views and an unforgettable setting.
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Goosedale Wedding Venue
Goosedale: Nottinghamshire's idyllic setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.
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Drumtochty Castle
Drumtochty Castle: Enchanting Aberdeenshire elegance for your perfect day.
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Mapperton Manor House Wedding Venue
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Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa
Escape to the grandeur of Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa for an unforgettable wedding day surrounded by elegance and charm.
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Balinakill Country House
Say "I do" surrounded by Argyll's beauty at Balinakill Country House. Discover more.
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Moddershall Oaks Wedding Venue
Escape to our picturesque wedding venue in Stone, where dreams become reality.
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Knowsley Hall Wedding Venue
Luxury & Exclusive stately home Wedding Venue
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Tredudwell Manor Wedding Venue
Romantic coastal wedding venue in Cornwall with exclusive multi-day hire, barn ceremony space, sea views and luxury accommodation.
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Port Eliot Wedding Venue
Discover our enchanting estate in Cornwall, an exquisite wedding venue amidst breathtaking coastal and parkland views
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Slindon House Wedding Venue
Slindon House exclusive use venue is set in a peaceful 14 acre rural location with breathtaking uninterrupted views
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The Hertfordshire Golf Club Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Hertfordshire wedding? Discover the idyllic Golf & Country Club.
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The Bedford Hotel Wedding Venue
Devon's Bedford Hotel: Craft your perfect wedding day.
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Two Bridges Hotel Wedding Venue
Utterly romantic Dartmoor riverside wedding venue
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The Croft - Wedding Venue in Darlington
Escape to The Croft for an unforgettable wedding day amidst the enchanting countryside of County Durham.
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The Old Rectory Weddings, Sheffield
Grade II listed Georgian Rectory
For couples who want to enjoy a touch of luxury and glamour on their wedding day, you can't go wrong with an elegant country house wedding venue! Every country house wedding venue is unique and they often come in a range of sizes and architectural styles. From Palladian Mansions to Georgian Manor Houses and Stately Homes dating back to the Tudor times, whatever style suits your personality or wedding style, you are sure to find the perfect wedding venue on Guides for Brides.
What do couples love about country houses and stately home wedding venues?
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Couples love the sheer choice of event spaces available to them as many of these venues are hired exclusively for one wedding per day, or even for the whole weekend. If you've always dreamed of tying the knot in a picture gallery or orangery before retiring to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house may be the ideal wedding venue for you.
Some venues will have accommodation on site (usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds!), which many couples love as it means they can party to their hearts content before resting their heads in a luxurious bedroom. Other venues may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds, which are ideal for extended family or wedding party members. In general, hiring a this style of venue means that you'll have the bonus of a stunning bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
The setting of country houses & stately homes also makes them gorgeous options for your wedding photography. Many have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, which may feature everything from fountains and lakes to rose gardens and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you're marrying in the winter.
Being out in the countryside not only means that you'll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The serene surroundings and countryside views make your wedding a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Country House & Stately Home wedding venues are perfect for you if:
- You've always wanted a fairy tale wedding day
- You want an outdoor element to your wedding reception
- Light and airy spaces appeal to you
- You want a variety of beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos
- You need a small amount of luxury accommodation for your wedding party
Country House & Stately Home Wedding Venues FAQ's
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! You don’t always need to have an A-list budget to get your own country house for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. Winter weddings work perfectly for stately homes too, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
Many country house wedding venues will offer you venue hire on an exclusive use basis. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want a truly luxury getaway for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect wedding weekend for you.
Country houses come with plenty of original features, such as sparkling chandeliers, sweeping staircases and romantic statues. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Long trains, cathedral-length veils and ballgown skirts look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Vintage details and classic fabrics like lace are perfect too, as they're reminiscent of English socialites.