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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The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh
Stunning Cotswold Manor House Weddings Moreton-in-Marsh
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The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds
Celebrate your special day in style at The Swan Hotel, a charming riverside setting offering bespoke weddings in the Cotswolds.
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Ashfield House
Discover Ashfield House, an enchanting manor county house wedding venue, perfect for creating unforgettable memories.
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Heaton House Farm
Heaton House Farm barn venue on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border with versatile spaces and uninterrupted landscape views.
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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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Bailiffscourt Hotel
Romantic, medieval style country house hotel wedding venue set within 30 acres of private grounds and featuring a stunning 13th Century Chapel.
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Ockenden Manor Wedding Venue
A fine Elizabethan Manor House wedding venue, set in the pretty village of Cuckfield in West Sussex.
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Battel Hall at Leeds Castle
Intimate manor house wedding venue in Kent offering historic rooms, on-site bedrooms and a private parkland setting.
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The Orangery Suite
Dorset's Orangery Suite: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Leigh Court
Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.
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The Old Rectory Hotel
Country house hotel venue The Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick, Norfolk, with licensed conservatory and garden settings for weddings.
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Bamburgh Castle
Fairytale Castle, Sweeping Sea Views
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Bickley Mill Inn
An enchanting characterful country inn, pub wedding venue, full of rustic chic charm
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Nailcote Hall Hotel
17th century house hotel set within acres of Warwickshire countryside
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Combe Manor Wedding Venue
A boutique venue in a unique setting in Berkshire
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Makeney Hall Hotel
Breath taking Gardens at our beautiful Hotel with a undercover outside ceremony area
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Highland Hunting Lodge and boutique hotel wedding venue in Gairloch, Scotland that hosts elopements and weddings of up to 60 guests.
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Vale Royal Abbey
At Vale Royal Abbey, nestled in Cheshire's enchanting landscape, create an unforgettable wedding day filled with bespoke elegance and timeless charm.
Badminton Estate
Marquee Weddings Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate in the South Cotswolds.
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Chiseldon House Hotel
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Chiseldon House Hotel, the perfect setting for your dream Wiltshire wedding.
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Cuckney House
Cuckney House is an irresistibly romantic small wedding venue for up to fifty guests which offers exclusive use of the house and grounds.
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Plas Dinam
Celebrate your love in the heart of the Welsh countryside at Plas Dinam.
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Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
A stunning 19th century manor house hotel wedding venue in set within picturesque grounds, with exceptional facilities.
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Plum Park Manor
An Exclusive Use Romantic Victorian Manor House & Orangery Nestled in the Heart of Northamptonshire.
Howsham Hall
Exclusive-use stately country house wedding venue near York, with 12 luxury suites and refined modern interiors.
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Cranford Hall
Discover Cranford Hall, a stunning stately home, blank canvas wedding venue in Northampton. Explore exclusive use hire for your perfect day.
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.