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Country House Wedding Venues: 9 Incredible Country Houses in the UK

Country house wedding venues are breathtaking settings to your big day. Often steeped in history, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, parks, and grounds, they’re some of the most sought-after wedding venues. It’s easy to see why—take a look at these!

And for more grand wedding venues, make sure you see our pick of some of the most beautiful stately home wedding venues.

 

Crathorne Hall Hotel by Jonathan Stockton Photography - Stunning Edwardian Country House in North Yorkshire | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Jonathan Stockton Photography – Crathorne Hall Hotel

Our Favourite Country House Wedding Venues

1) Hales Hall & The Great Barn

Hales Hall is a luxury wedding venue in Norfolk, a restored, 15th century medieval estate (with ties to Henry VII) “set amid exquisite formal gardens and wild Norfolk meadows”, in beautiful Norfolk countryside and on the doorstep of the stunning Norfolk Broads National Park. The estate is also home to the glorious Great Barn, a beautiful barn wedding venue, and boasts award-winning catering. The estate has its very own “kitchen gardens” full of fresh fruit and vegetables for their menus. This lovely venue is perfect for larger and more intimate celebrations, being able to accommodate 300+ guests and offering residences for 25+ guests.

Hales Hall and Great Barn in Norfolk - Luxury Wedding Venue by the Norfolk Broads National Park | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Hales Hall & The Great Barn

2) Longleat House

Longleat House, a Grade I Elizabethan mansion on the border of Somerset and Wiltshire, is one of the most luxurious country wedding venues, and indeed one of the most well-known. With its 900 acre estate, complete with landscaped parklands and a famous safari park, it’s one of the most breathtaking backdrops to your big day and offers a selection of settings from the Elizabethan Grand Hall (with a capacity of up to 150 people) and the Green Library (space for up to 50 people) to the beautiful Orangery (which can accommodate up to 130 people).

Longleat House in Winter - Grade I Elizabethan Mansion - Incredible Country House Wedding Venues in the UK | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Longleat House

3) Cressbrook Hall

Cressbrook Hall in Buxton, Derbyshire, enjoys the breathtaking backdrop of the beautiful Peak District. Set in 23 acres of woodland in Derbyshire’s Wye Valley, it’s just 5 miles from the charming village of Bakewell and, as well as offering a splendid backdrop to your wedding day, this gorgeous venue also offers on-site accommodation for more than 50 guests.

Cressbrook Hall by Shoot Photography - Derbyshire Wedding Venue near Bakewell - Getting Married in the Peak District | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Shoot Photography – Cressbrook Hall

4) Swynford Manor

Swynford Manor in Cambridgeshire is a luxury, historic, exclusive use country house wedding venue that dates back to the 1700s, with ties to Lord Byron. Its grounds are full of beautiful lawns and trees, an ideal setting for a romantic outdoor ceremony under their pergola, and inside are a few lovely function rooms to choose from, including the Study (which has space for up to 100 guests), and the Garden Room (which can accommodate up to 150 guests). Swyford Manor is even home to a “Bridal Preparation Room”.

Swynford Manor by Weddings by Anesta - Historic Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Anesta Broad Photography – Swynford Manor

5) Salomon’s Estate

Salomon’s Estate is a picturesque wedding venue in the heart of Kent (on the edge of The High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), a very elegant Grade II Listed Victorian mansion set in 36 acres of grounds that include gardens, woods, parkland, and even a lake. Choose between three lovely function rooms for your event, each one coming with stunning views of the estate—the Gold Room (which can seat up to 65 people for the ceremony), the Drawing Room (which can seat up to 100 people for your ceremony), and the Victorian Theatre (ideal for larger celebrations of up to 230 people).

Salomons Estate Grade II Listed Victorian Mansion in Tunbridge Wells by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Simon & Suzy’s Wedding at Salomons Estate in Tunbridge Wells by Olly Knight Photography | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Simon & Suzy’s Wedding at Salomons Estate in Tunbridge Wells by Olly Knight Photography

6) Mulberry House

Mulberry House in High Ongar, Essex, is a beautiful, family-run boutique hotel and wedding venue that offers “a combination of traditional Georgian architecture with modern 21st-century additions” and is set in 22 acres of grounds (complete with a lake). They have a choice of magnificent function rooms, including the Mulberry Suite with its exposed beams and stunning chandeliers, and is also home to a top-quality catering team.

Mulberry House Georgian Wedding Venue by Amelia Britton at Fresh Shoot Studios | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Fresh Shoot StudiosMulberry House

7) Saltcote Place

Saltcote Place is an intimate, exclusive use country wedding venue in East Sussex (perfect for up to 48 people) and is not only “the only wedding venue in east Sussex with two five star gold awards” but also “the only wedding venue in the UK to rank Number 1 on TripAdvisor in England.”. They offer a lovely backdrop to your wedding day with beautiful formal gardens and private grounds that overlook the Rye and Romney Marshes, and boast a highly experienced catering team.

Saltcote Place in East Sussex by Candy Floss and Bow Ties Photography - Intimate Country House Wedding Venue by the Rye and Romney Marshes | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Saltcote Place by Candy Floss & Bow Ties

8) Hellaby Hall

Hellaby Hall is a stunning 17th century manor house and luxury 4-star hotel in Rotheram, South Yorkshire. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and complete with two lovely function rooms, a restaurant and spa, it makes the perfect backdrop to any wedding. And if you love luxury, don’t miss our pick of some of the most luxurious wedding venues.

Hellaby Hall Hotel 17th Century Manor House and 4 Star Hotel in Rotheram, South Yorkshire - Photo by Neil Theasby | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Hellaby Hall by Neil Theasby

9) Askham Hall

Askham Hall in Penrith, Cumbria, is a stunning country house wedding venue that lies within the beautiful Lake District National Park. It features a charming, newly refurbished Medieval Hall (perfect for more intimate weddings), Grade II Listed stone barn (which can seat up to 150 guests), the main house (which can cater for up to 40 people), an outdoor pavilion, and even two beautiful churches just a small way away from the venue.

Askham Hall Country House Wedding Venue in the Lake District by Joel Skingle - National Park Wedding Venues | Confetti.co.ukFeatured above: Joel Skingle PhotographyAskham Hall

 

For even more stunning wedding venues, make sure you check out our pick of some beautiful castle wedding venues!

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