Country House and 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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Gorse Hill
Edwardian mansion wedding venue near Woking, offering indoor ceremonies, a self-contained ballroom and on-site accommodation.
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Clissold House
Georgian mansion venue Clissold House in Stoke Newington London with historic interiors and park views for civil ceremonies
The Priests House
Grade-I listed venue The Priests House near Skipton, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive weddings with on-site accommodation.
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Highfield Park
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Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle is an exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Surrey, offering historic interiors, flexible ceremony spaces and on-site accommodation.
New House Farm
Grade II-listed barn and country house New House Farm in Cumbria’s Lorton Valley offers exclusive use and flexible wedding spaces.
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West Tower
Exclusive-use country house wedding venue West Tower in Lancashire with ballroom, gardens and on-site guest rooms.
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St Audries Park
Gothic manor estate venue St Audries Park in Somerset with exclusive house and grounds use and coastal park views.
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Bourton Hall
Italianate country house wedding venue Bourton Hall in Warwickshire with exclusive use of mansion, chapel and grounds.
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Sedgebrook Hall
Hotel and wedding venue Sedgebrook Hall, Northamptonshire, with indoor and outdoor ceremony options on 13 acres of gardens.
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Putteridge Bury
Historic wedding venue, Putteridge Bury, Bedfordshire, with Victorian interiors and 30 acres of parkland.
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Southdowns Manor
Country house wedding venue Southdowns Manor Petersfield with exclusive use and on-site accommodation in the heart of the South Downs National park.
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De Vere Horsley Estate
Surrey wedding venue De Vere Horsley Estate with a Victorian mansion, secret chapel, cloisters and lakeside lawns.
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Hunton Park Hotel
Historic Georgian mansion and garden estate, Hunton Park Hotel, Hertfordshire, with multiple licensed ceremony spaces.
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Hengrave Hall
Historic Tudor manor wedding venue Hengrave Hall in Suffolk with on-site chapel and exclusive use estate.
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Morden Hall Country House
Historic country house wedding venue Morden Hall in London, with versatile interior and outdoor ceremony spaces by the River Wandle.
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Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa
Country house hotel wedding venue, Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst, with forest access and licensed pavilion for 140.
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Berwick Lodge
Exclusive-use historic manor Berwick Lodge in Bristol with tailored catering and on-site boutique bedrooms.
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The Oak Tree of Peover
Rural wedding venue The Oak Tree of Peover in Knutsford Cheshire offering oak-structured indoor rooms and licensed Outdoor Pavilion.
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Burnham Beeches Hotel
A countryside hotel wedding venue in Burnham, with an outdoor pavilion and three licensed wedding options inside
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Matfen Hall Country Hotel
Historic estate Matfen Hall, Northumberland, offering distinctive ceremony and reception areas across an architectural setting.
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Brympton House
Brympton House wedding venue in Odcombe, Somerset on a 33-acre estate with Ballroom dining for 228 guests.
Hollins Hall Hotel & Spa
Hollins Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf in West Yorkshire with Victorian mansion character and flexible indoor suites.
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Sprowston Manor Hotel & Spa
Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club Norwich weddings situated in parkland estate with marquee, function rooms and on-site guest bedrooms.
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Vaulty Manor
17th Century Barn and garden wedding venue Vaulty Manor in Goldhanger, Essex offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremonies and on-site accomodation.
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Gosfield Hall
Georgian manor wedding venue Gosfield Hall in Essex with exclusive use of historic house and grounds.
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Leez Priory
Tudor manor house wedding venue Leez Priory in Essex with multiple licensed ceremony settings and exclusive-use grounds.
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.