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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Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall historic house weddings in Preston, Lancashire with on-site Shepherd’s Hut and Gatehouse stays.
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Parkland Weddings
Cokethorpe School wedding venue in Witney offering exclusive use and marquee receptions
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Benham Park
Opening Spring 2026, Benham Park is a luxury wedding venue in Berkshire offering exclusive hire and a truly private countryside se
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Swinton Park and Estate
Country estate wedding venue, Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, offering castle celebrations, woodland ceremonies and outdoor receptions.
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Elaine
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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Charlton Hall
Charlton Hall, Northumberland wedding venue offering exclusive estate hire, ceremony spaces and onsite accommodation for extended celebrations.
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Thicket Priory
Historic country house wedding venue Thicket Priory, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive hire within 18 acres of private grounds.
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Retreat East
Exclusive countryside wedding venue Retreat East in Hemingstone, Suffolk with licensed indoor and garden ceremony spaces.
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Sledmere House
Create a wedding of historic grandeur at Sledmere House, a majestic stately home nestled in the heart of Yorkshire's rolling countryside.
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Charlton House Hotel & Spa
Your love story deserves the perfect setting, and at Charlton House, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings.
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Whirlow Brook Hall
A Luxury wedding venue in Sheffield with stunning scenery
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The Retreat Elcot Park
Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs
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Chateau Rhianfa
Celebrate your love in grandeur at Chateau Rhianfa, an idyllic Isle of Anglesey wedding venue.
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Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro
A stunning hotel in the heart of Central Scotland with views of the Trossachs
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Ashton Lodge
Exclusive-use Warwickshire wedding venue Ashton Lodge Country House with ceremony rooms and overnight accommodation
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The Manor Estate
Discover the charm of Manor Estate, an idyllic barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.
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Tall John's Barn
Discover the charm of Tall John's Wedding Barn, a picturesque blank canvas venue nestled in the idyllic Powys countryside.
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The Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall
Enfield’s Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall with large seated and evening reception capacity on a parkland estate.
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Tawstock Court
Devon's Tawstock Court: Your dream country wedding awaits.
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Trinity House
Exclusive-use historic Georgian venue Trinity House, London EC3N | city location with Tower of London views.
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Colville Hall
Essex barn wedding venue Colville Hall in White Roding with historic thatched barns and landscaped gardens.
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Ware Priory
Historic and contemporary wedding venue Ware Priory in Ware, Hertfordshire with riverside gardens and diverse ceremony spaces.
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Horsted Place Country House Hotel Wedding Venue
Beautiful Victorian Country House Hotel in Uckfield
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Hungarian Hall Estate
Exclusive wedding venue Hungarian Hall Estate in Suffolk offering indoor and outdoor ceremony choices with marquee reception facilities.
Kelmarsh Hall
Discover Kelmarsh Hall, a stunning historic venue in Northamptonshire, where your dream wedding awaits amidst enchanting surroundings.
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Hare and Hounds Hotel
Say "I do" with your furry friends in tow at our captivating country hotel in the Cotswolds!
The Bear of Rodborough Hotel
Celebrate your Cotswold dream wedding at The Bear of Rodborough Hotel, a charming hotel nestled in the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside.
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The Bay Tree Hotel
Historic wedding venue The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford combining a Grade II-listed setting with on-site bedrooms for overnight stays.
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.