The 10 Best Exclusive Use Wedding Venues
Author: Sue White
Your wedding day is one of the most important and magical moments of your life – a celebration you will want to look back on with joy for years to come. At For Better For Worse, we know how crucial it is to find a venue that perfectly matches your vision for the big day. That’s why we are diving into the world of exclusive-use wedding venues, where you and your guests get the full VIP treatment – no strangers, no distractions, just your special day to enjoy.
In this blog, we’re highlighting the top 10 best exclusive-use venues that offer a blend of privacy and personality, giving you the freedom to completely personalise your celebration. Whether you are dreaming of a grand country estate, a charming rustic barn, or a sleek city hideaway, there’s a perfect spot out there waiting for you! Let’s explore your options and find the venue that’s as unique as your love story.
Orchardleigh House
Located in Somerset, Orchardleigh House is an award-winning wedding venue with 2, 3 or 4 day venue hire options. The venue offers exclusive use to all couples and has a capacity of up to 250 guests. The venue is located within 500 acres of parkland, woodlands and lakes, and has on-site activities for guests to enjoy such as golf, shooting and fishing. This makes it the perfect venue for couples to extend their wedding celebrations and spend valuable time with their friends and family.
Manor By The Lake
This award-winning wedding venue, Manor By The Lake, is located within 7 acres of grounds in the heart of the Cotswolds, and is a beautiful Victorian manor house that is steeped in history and bursting with character. The team at the Manor are focused solely on one wedding or event a day, allowing couples to enjoy their day with little stress. The venue has capacity of 200 guests, and has 12 bedrooms on-site with two local hotels within walking distance of the venue.
Pennard House
Pennard House is a family-owned Georgian Manor house that is set among 80 acres of apple orchards, wildflower meadows and gardens. It is an ultimate exclusive-use venue that has everything conveniently located within walking distance. The team are passionate in working with each couple to ensure that their wedding is completely unique to them.
Pennard House has a total of 13 spacious bedrooms and offer weekend weddings to include an evening meal the night before, a day full of wedding celebrations and breakfast the following morning before check out.
Elmhay Park
Elmhay Park is nestled behind the woods on the Orchardleigh Estate, with their own private grounds. This elegant estate has a timeless charm with an Italian-styled walled garden, stunning Orangery and beautiful outdoor spaces to be enjoyed. Elmhay Park offer 2, 3 or 4 day weddings with access to an 18 hole golf course, shooting facilities and fishing on their 23 acre lake for guests to enjoy. The venue can cater for a total of 250 guests.
Colshaw Hall
Located in Cheshire, Colshaw Hall is a beautiful Grade II listed manor that is family-owned. The venue is exclusively yours throughout each event, to allow privacy and peace for each couple. Colshaw Hall has a gorgeous Japanese-style garden and lake, perfect for photo opportunities, along with on-site accommodation for up to 30 guests.
Woodhall Manor
Woodhall Manor is an exclusive-use 16th-century historic manor located in Suffolk. The venue is situated within 9 acres of countryside on the Suffolk coast. The team are dedicated to creating everlasting memories, and only hold one wedding a day, to ensure each wedding is unique and personal to each couple. Woodhall Manor has a capacity of 200 guests and has a total of 12 bedrooms.
Eastington Park
Eastington Park is a Grade II Georgian manor house in Gloucestershire, set within 8 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. The venue is exclusively yours for the whole day, allowing couples to personalise the venue. Eastington Park also has a 24-hour bar license, along with 33 bedrooms and a capacity of up to 250 guests. Eastington Park also own The Lazy Goose which is a B&B a short-walk away with a further 7 bedrooms.
Worton Hall
Worton Hall is located in Oxfordshire and is a converted barn that specialises in weddings. Worton hall is a perfect blank canvas for couples, with three-open plan function rooms suitable for a range of events. There is also on-site holiday let cottages, offering guests convenient accommodation, along with on-site facilities such as a tennis court, cafe facilities and a heated pool.
Le Petit Chateau
Le Petit Chateau is a charming exclusive-use venue in Northumberland with a unique French-inspired design. The chateau has a Mediterranean-style garden and a grand Belle Eppoque-inspired ceremony room. This boutique hotel has a total of 30 rooms, dog-friendly and has a capacity of 160 guests. Le Petit Chateau is exclusively yours for the whole day, with options available for every budget and endless possibilities!
Kingscote Barn
Kingscote Barn is a converted barn set in its own secret valley, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside in the Cotswolds. The venue stands out to couples for its perfect blend of historical charm and exclusivity, allowing couples full access to 400 acres of grounds. Kingscote Barn can cater for up to 200 guests.