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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Plas Maenan
Country house wedding venue Plas Maenan in Conwy Valley with exclusive use and valley views.
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Greenlands Hotel at Venue Henley
Riverside wedding venue, Venue Henley in Henley-on-Thames, set on the historic Greenlands estate
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Ardington House
Exclusive-use Georgian stately home wedding venue Ardington House in Oxfordshire with riverside marquee and extensive gardens.
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Wortley Hall
Historic stately home wedding venue Wortley Hall, Sheffield, set within 26 acres of formal gardens and woodland estate
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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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Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens
Exclusive use historic estate venue Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire with on-site marquee and garden ceremony options.
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Stirk House Hotel
Historic hotel wedding venue Stirk House in Gisburn, Lancashire, set within a 22-acre Ribble Valley estate.
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The Bush Hotel
Discover The Bush Hotel, Surrey's premier wedding venue, where dreams of a magical celebration become reality.
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Mercure Kenwood Hall
Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, Sheffield wedding venue combining early-1800s estate architecture with flexible bespoke and all-inclusive celebrations
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Rufford Mill
Historic mill wedding venue Rufford Mill in Nottinghamshire, seating 130 with exclusive use.
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Stallingborough Grange Hotel
Celebrate your love at Stallingborough Grange Hotel, offering a picturesque venue and exceptional service for your dream wedding day.
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Farnham House Hotel
Escape to Farnham House Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day in the heart of Surrey's picturesque countryside.
Heathy Lea
Exclusive weekend wedding venue and accommodation at Heathy Lea, Derbyshire, with space for up to 150 and on-site cottages and huts.
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The Spa Hotel
Spa hotel wedding venue in Kent offering flexible event spaces, inclusive packages and on-site accommodation.
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Orchardleigh House
Somerset estate offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation, three-day experiences, and bespoke activities for up to 250 guests.
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Highfield Hall
Historic Highfield Hall wedding venue in Northop, Flintshire featuring versatile rooms and on-site overnight accommodation.
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Logie Country House
Escape to the enchanting Logie Country House, a Scottish sanctuary nestled in Aberdeenshire, where your wedding dreams come true.
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Grand Villa Heights
Coastal wedding venue Grand Villa Heights, Ravenscar, offering clifftop ceremonies and multi-day celebrations above Robin Hood’s Bay.
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Donnington Grove
18th century manor house wedding venue in Berkshire
Colwick Hall
Historic wedding venue Colwick Hall Hotel, Nottingham, with lake views and grand ballroom for 350 guests
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Woldingham Golf Club
Celebrate your special day in style at Woldingham Golf Club, an elegant Country Mansion-style Wedding Venue
Bramall Hall
Historic wedding venue Bramall Hall in Stockport, offering Tudor-style interiors and parkland event options.
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The Windmill Village Hotel
Hotel wedding venue Windmill Village Hotel, Coventry, with 17th-century windmill and parkland setting.
The Manor Hotel Solihull
Georgian manor house wedding venue Manor Hotel Solihull offering indoor and outdoor ceremony settings in Meriden.
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Danesfield House Hotel
Extraordinary country house wedding venue
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Oakley Hall Hotel
Create your dream wedding at Oakley Hall Hotel, where stunning grounds and elegant interiors will make your special day unforgettable.
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Bridgewood Manor
Hotel wedding venue in Kent with dedicated coordinators, flexible packages and on-site accommodation for guests.
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The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court
The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court - a historic Berkshire barn wedding venue offering country charm and unforgettable celebrations.
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.