Best Country House Wedding Venues

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Country House Wedding Venues

Imagine having your very own house in the country to celebrate your love, surrounded by private parkland, beautifully cared-for gardens, and spacious appointed rooms where you can celebrate your big day in total privacy.

Choose a country house wedding venue, and you can get married in your own elegant surroundings. And because many country house wedding venues are family-owned, you’ll more than likely feel completely at home.

Get married surrounded by country charm in the UK’s most beautiful country house wedding venues. We have hand-selected some of the best to save you the hard work.

Glewstone Court Country House

Nestled deep in the heart of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside close to Ross-on-Wye, this well-cared-for, family-run country house wedding venue has been winning awards left, right and centre and is the perfect choice for your big day, framed by the magnificent Cedar of Lebanon tree on the front lawn.

A home-from-home venue whose sole focus is weddings, Glewstone Court Country House is a breath-takingly beautiful Grade II listed Georgian Manor House.

Its lush, perfectly manicured lawns and stately, sophisticated indoor spaces can be used for your civil ceremony and wedding breakfast. Inside, a grand, original spiral staircase will take you up from the entrance hall to the porticoed landing and Gainsborough suite. The huge suite with stunning views from the French doors, a 7ft Palais Royal bed and full length mirrors is the perfect place to prepare with your loved ones. Outside in the landscaped grounds, you can dine al fresco or set up a large marquee for covered celebrations. www.glewstonecourt.com

The Old Hall, Ely

Located on the outskirts of Cambridgeshire, just one mile from Ely station and just over an hour from London is the historic wedding venue The Old Hall, Ely. Set in a regal Jacobean manor boasting manicured English gardens, charming lakes, and traditional interiors with a contemporary twist… The Old Hall has commanding views of Ely Cathedral.

At the heart of this venue is a family dedicated to creating a fairytale-worthy experience for couples. The Old Hall Ely offers couples exclusive access to the manor house and grounds on their wedding day. Each cosy corner and picturesque garden can become a private sanctuary for celebrating. Ceremonies can be held in the bright and elegant indoor Orangery, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, or in the Oak Garden Pavilion overlooking the lakes and gardens.

A stay at The Old Hall Ely includes access to the entire Country House, including their 16 hotel rooms theoldhallely.co.uk

Pentillie Castle and Estate, Cornwall

Situated on its own private country estate, this Cornish Castle offers ample privacy and seclusion nestled in the southern English countryside. Its countryside spot offers a stunning backdrop for a wedding surrounded by 1,500 acres of the estate’s natural beauty.

This beautiful property can be exclusively available for your wedding celebrations. The property can host up to 200 guests (but more can be hosted for larger celebrations, using its outdoor space), dining for up to 60, and sleeping up to 22 across 11 bedrooms.

The grounds are spacious for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, home to a wisteria-covered Pavilion, a Victorian riverside bathing hut, and extensive gardens.
www.pentillie.co.uk

Chapel House Estate, Kent

A historic wedding venue in the Kent countryside between Canterbury and Ramsgate. A former farm that brims with old-world charm mixed with modern vibes. Easily accessible from London, this hidden gem has peaceful and romantic qualities but with all the mod cons.

The converted 13th-century Chapel is surrounded by 35 acres of picturesque landscapes, providing countless photographic opportunities. After saying ‘I do’, you can enjoy photos in the gorgeous gardens in either the licensed Wild Apple Orchard or the converted Old Malt Granary Barn chapel.

Large weddings of 80+ head into the modern banqueting Thorne Barn, which has floor-to-ceiling windows to enable guests to walk out onto the terrace after banqueting on large oak tables.

The Walled Courtyard provides the perfect backdrop for smaller weddings up to 60. This Italian-vibe sheltered space is perfect for intimate weddings chapelhouseestate.co.uk

Abbotsford, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Beside the River Tweed’s banks, Abbotsford is one of Scotland’s most famed manor houses. Queen Victoria herself actually visited the property and stayed there during her first trip to Scotland. In fact, she loved the home so much that she based the architecture of Balmoral Castle. And so those in search of their own royal wedding need look no further than the luxury five-star confines of Abbotsford’s within the rolling vistas of the Scottish Borders.

Wedding packages at Abbotsford include up to 16 guests hosted in the Hope Scott Wing across seven bedrooms. Dining in the property is available for 18 and 94-day guests across its grand dining areas, and additional night guests can be catered for in Ochiltree onsite if you want a larger wedding party.

Picture sharing your vows in the intimate Catholic chapel, the opulent Wedding Suite, or even outdoors at the stunning icehouse terrace before retreating for a drinks and canapé reception held in the opulent rooms or outdoors on the vast grounds www.scottsabbotsford.com

Alcott Weddings, West Midlands

A stunning countryside wedding venue in Hopwood, Alcott Weddings can be found in the West Midlands. Equidistant from Worcester, Birmingham, and Stratford with easy access from junction 3 of the M42.

Alcott Weddings can host up to 300 guests and offers an idyllic location with stunning views. for larger celebrations, you’re invited to place one of their marquees or tipis opposite the beautiful, picturesque lakes, making the most of the stunning setting.

The team at the family-run Alcott Wedding prides itself on its attention to detail. They offer a unique opportunity to make your special day exactly what you want. You can choose your preferred catering style from their list, a celebrant is available for ceremonies on-site. Wedding coordination is available, too. www.alcottweddings.co.uk

The Retreat at Elcot Park, Berkshire

The Retreat is a newly re-imagined 18th-century country house hotel and spa set in magnificent grounds in the heart of rolling West Berkshire countryside. The wedding party can enjoy stunning views of the North Wessex Downs. Home to two exceptional restaurants, an indulgent spa, the outdoor pool, tennis court, lawn games and a sun-trap courtyard featuring a wine cellar. There is plenty to entertain wedding guests!

The countryside setting, the décor, the excellent food and drink, and the experienced hosts make for a winning wedding combination. Whether couples are looking to host a more intimate wedding (9 to 40 people) a bigger wedding (40 to 70 people) The Retreat’s dedicated and experienced events team has created an extremely flexible wedding package that can be tailored to every couple’s needs. www.retreatelcotpark.com

Grove of Narbeth, West Wales

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Pembrokeshire countryside, Grove of Narberth stands as a timeless testament to romance and natural beauty. With its enchanting gardens, luxurious accommodations, and impeccable service, Grove of Narberth is the idyllic venue for a dream country house wedding.

Imagine exchanging vows in a serene setting, surrounded by established gardens and stunning views of the Preseli hills. Nature’s beauty envelops the hotel and provides a magical backdrop for a wedding. Grove of Narberth is a true intimate haven where guests can share their love with family and friends and has a selection of charming indoor and outdoor spaces.

For couples looking for complete privacy and exclusivity, Grove of Narberth offers the option to reserve the entire estate for the special day. grovenarberth.co.uk

Marine, North Berwick

Marine North Berwick is nestled between unspoiled beaches and is a captivating Victorian country house wedding venue boasting elegant decor, beautiful architecture, and original period features.

This hotel offers the perfect setting for a dream wedding with 84 newly renovated guest rooms, fabulous dining options, the Bass Rock Bar, and a tranquil spa, making it the ideal location for a wedding celebration.

With three stunning venues to choose from, including The Fidra Suite with its contemporary glass wall, wrap-around balcony, charming walled garden, private bar, and entrance. The Library with its atmospheric oak-panelled walls, impressive fireplace, and large bay windows, is perfect for an intimate ceremony. The Walled Garden, a tranquil backdrop for Spring and summer weddings with space for 170 guests. Marine North Berwick has everything you need to celebrate in style. marineandlawn.com

Tewkesbury Park

A stunning country wedding venue in the Medieval market town of Tewkesbury. You’ll understand its true distinction from the moment you set foot in its welcoming yet luxurious lobby. This historic setting boasts various suites for holding your ceremony and wedding breakfast, each with gorgeous views of the Gloucestershire countryside.

Whether you’re planning a soiree of 20 or 200 people, you’ll discover the perfect atmosphere for your big day. After the festivities, you and your guests can retire to the hotel’s 93 beautifully decorated bedrooms. If your guests want to make a weekend of it, there’s plenty to keep them busy, including an impressive 18-hole parkland golf course.

Your dream day at Tewkesbury Park will be brought to life by an expert team. The venue comes equipped with a civil wedding license. You’ll have the flexibility to hold a ceremony only or an evening reception. www.tewkesburypark.co.uk

Ellenborough Park, Gloucestershire

A stunning 15th-century manor house, Ellenborough Park offers a choice of stunning wedding venues, beautiful rooms, a relaxing spa and delicious food. The vast gardens and surrounding estate ensure the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding. The hotel can accommodate up to 150 guests and the grounds are perfect for larger marquees.

The hotel’s wedding team can tailor-make wedding celebrations with personal touches such as bespoke arrangements, decorations, and set menus collaboratively prepared with the Executive Chef.

Ellenborough Park offers a complimentary room stay with a bottle of Champagne for the evening of the wedding day with preferential rates for guests and access to all spa facilities including a special 20% treatment discount for bridal parties. www.ellenboroughpark.com

Ballygally Castle, Northern Ireland

Located on the beautiful Antrim coasts, facing the soft sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay, couples can celebrate their wedding in the magnificent Ballygally Castle. The breathtaking views over the Irish Sea and the enchanting walled gardens, make for a fairytale wedding. The castle accommodates grand and intimate ceremonies.

The hotel is one of the largest hotels on the spectacular Causeway Coastal Route and only 26 miles from Belfast. www.ballygallycastlehotel.com

Tylney Hall Hotel, Hampshire

Set in 66 acres of the Hampshire countryside near Hook, Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens boasts the longest uninterrupted views in Hampshire. The Grade II listed building remains an outstanding example of a luxury country house wedding venue with 113 individually designed bedrooms and suites.

Tylney Hall has various locations for you to host your celebration from 20 to 120 guests. The Tylney Suite is the largest of these. Its baronial style and high vaulted ceilings give it a grand, traditional atmosphere perfect for large ceremonies. You can also hold your wedding outside in the spectacular stone gazebos in the spectacular Italian Gardens.

You and your guests will enjoy staying at the hotel with its sumptuous lounges, award-winning gourmet dining and luxurious accommodation. www.tylneyhall.co.uk

Sausmarez Manor, Guernsey

Couples looking for a quirky UK country house wedding venue with an island character should look no further than Sausmarez Manor. One of Guernsey’s most beloved treasures. The only stately home in Guernsey and built over 800 years ago, this romantic country house is a melting pot of history, surrounded by lush grounds and world-class subtropical gardens – perfect for a wedding backdrop!

Guests will be transported back in time as they pull up into the driveway and ascend the stone flight of steps into Sausmarez, whose magnificent wooden staircase, a plethora of historic paintings and majestic Great Hall are guaranteed to enchant. Pose for wedding pictures on the lawn and enjoy a first dance in a magical marquee under Guernsey’s starlit night sky. On the days before and after the wedding, enjoy Guernsey’s breathtaking beaches and coastline, sumptuous local cuisine and all the best these charming islands offer. www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk

The Norfolk Mead

The perfect luxury wedding venue for a Norfolk wedding, The Norfolk Mead has an exclusive ‘Garden Room’ venue on the grounds of the hotel, which is ideal for events of any size. This flexible space accommodates up to 140 seated wedding guests and up to 250 for a party or evening reception.

Located in the hotel’s beautiful walled garden – a lovely outdoor party venue, The Garden Room has a private bar and the entire hotel can be hired if guests require rooms for the evening. It is the perfect Norfolk country house wedding venue.

The hotel holds a wedding licence, and can host civil ceremonies or civil partnerships in the beautiful grounds. The hotel is a specialist in diversity and has an inclusive approach welcoming couples from the LGBTQ+ community. www.norfolkmead.co.uk

Cannizaro House, Wimbledon, London

Cannizaro House is a 19th-century country house wedding venue dwelling. The hotel is situated within the 34 acres of rolling parkland on Cannizaro Park adjacent to Wimbledon Common. It epitomises English countryside elegance and has everything you need for your special day. You can have the run of the whole hotel exclusively for you and your guests.

Whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a larger group they can accommodate you and your guests, from drinks receptions on a private terrace or exclusively in the beautiful Orangery, to a sit-down dinner for 100 guests.

Beautiful gardens and big skies envelop the hotel’s stunning rear aspect, with an inviting terrace, creating a perfect setting for a pre-wedding drinks reception or as an ideal backdrop for those treasured photos of the day. www.hotelduvin.com

The Lost Music Hall, Totnes, Devon

Two lovers in The Lost Music Hall; the start of a fairytale. The Lost Music Hall is a luxury country house wedding venue in the land of milk and honey, a south Devon dwelling turned sweethearts’ playground.

Wrapped up in an eccentric folklore all of its own, this extravagant country manor house is no stranger to Champagne-drenched parties and sentimental revelries.

The Lost Music Hall accommodates up to 150 day guests and six overnight. www.uniquehomestays.com

Temple Guiting, The Cotswolds

A beautiful 14.5 acre estate on the edge of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, overlooking the River Windrush, Temple Guiting is an idyllic escape in the heart of the Cotswolds. Sleeping up to 36 adults and children the accommodation stretches across five immaculately presented properties.

With exceptional on-site facilities, including a private lake, an outdoor heated swimming pool and wild swimming pool, a cinema, hot tub, tennis courts, woodland playground and more – this really is the perfect place to host an intimate wedding.

Whether the bride and groom want to take a moment on the lake in the rowing boat with a glass of bubbly, some time to themselves in the hidden hot tub room, or a perfectly put-together private post-ceremony dinner in the gardens – the options are endless, and the space is incredibly special and all yours! templeguitingmanor.co.uk

Budock Vean, Cornwall

So… Whether you and your betrothed are planning an intimate boutique wedding of up to 20 people or a big bash of up to 120 – the Budock Vean country house hotel on the banks of Cornwall’s Helford River is a dreamy venue set in its own 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens, fairways and ancient woodland.

The rooms, suites and facilities are all so luxurious (with a Natural Health Spa, impressive pool and hot tub, tennis courts and a golf course), and the chefs create exceptional feasts from the very best local produce. budockvean.co.uk

Whatley Manor, Cotswolds

An idyllic setting for a quintessential country house wedding. Whatley Manor is a Cotswold manor house set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens. From small and intimate ceremonies to grander celebrations, the hotel offers multiple licensed outdoor spaces. Guests seeking privacy can take over the property for exclusive use. This includes access to all 23 individually designed rooms and suites, a cosy drawing room for drinks receptions, bespoke food and beverage offerings by the Michelin-starred kitchen team and use of the tranquil Aquarias Spa.

The Whatley Manor team are on hand to help make informed sustainable choices on every detail from planted floral arrangements to menus utilising locally sourced produce. www.whatleymanor.com

Wotton House, Surrey Hills

This grand manor house is set within immaculately manicured gardens, featuring the first Italian gardens introduced to the UK.

There are two simply stunning spaces to choose from. The beautifully finished Old Library is a truly majestic setting for exchanging your vows. The room boasts ornate, welcoming fireplaces, a grand vaulted ceiling and hand-painted detailing, giving your ceremony an enchanting and elegant atmosphere. Alternatively, the spectacular Roman-style temple within the 17th-century private walled garden is simply stunning if you prefer an outdoor ceremony. The grand structure is a delightful setting for your service and a unique backdrop for your wedding photographs.

The in-house wedding coordinator will work with you to ensure that every last detail of your day reflects your one-of-a-kind relationship with your new spouse. www.wottonhouse.co.uk