The 26 Best Exclusive Use Wedding Venues

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.

The award-winning venue, Froyle Park, is an exclusive-use country house located in Surrey.  The venue hosts plenty of luxury, multi-cultural weddings and has even won awards for being one of the best Asian wedding venues. Couples can choose from several ceremony spaces, including the Great Hall, Drawing Room, Grand Ballroom or scenic Terrace. In addition, Froyle Park offers the option of dry hire, allowing couples complete flexibility on their wedding day from timings of the day, to wedding styling and catering.

Set within 70 acres of Surrey countryside, De Vere Horsley Estate is a striking exclusive-use wedding venue centred around the grand Horsley Towers. The estate combines historic Gothic Revival architecture, offering a unique setting where couples can host their entire wedding in one private location. With 28 en-suite bedrooms across the estate, guests can enjoy a full wedding weekend experience without ever needing to leave the grounds.

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 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.

If you are looking for true exclusivity in an elegant country house setting, Kimberley Hall in Norfolk is a standout choice. This beautiful Queen Anne manor sits within Capability Brown-designed parkland and overlooks a peaceful lake. The house provides on-site accommodation for up to 40 guests, with additional cottages and lodges across the estate.

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.

Nestled in the serene Royal Deeside countryside, Ballogie Estate is an exclusive-use Scottish country house that offers couples complete privacy for their wedding day. The entire estate is exclusively yours for the day, allowing you to enjoy your celebrations with just your family and friends.

The estate features a beautiful Orangery, spacious lawns, and a glass-sided marquee – giving you the flexibility to host your ceremony and reception inside or under the open sky. In addition, Ballogie House sleeps a total of 14 guests in their 7 en-suite bedrooms, with additional lodges and cottages on the estate to accommodate larger parties.

Located in Worcestershire, Barton Court is a magical Georgian country house. Nestled on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, the area is renowned for its natural beauty. The venue offers exclusive use of the estate for your wedding weekend, with plenty of space for your guests to stay and enjoy spending time with you. The venue is a versatile blank canvas, allowing couples to personalise Barton Court to make their wedding unique and special.

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.

Nestled in the heart of Old Amersham, Kings Chapel is a beautifully restored 18th-century chapel venue full of character and charm. The historic setting is paired with thoughtful hospitality, offering 34 bedrooms on-site alongside a further 45 just a short stroll away at The Crown Hotel. With everything close by, couples can enjoy a relaxed celebration where guests can stay nearby and make the most of the entire wedding experience from start to finish.

Located in the Essex countryside, Vaulty Manor combines historic charm with relaxed countryside character. The venue offers exclusive use, giving couples access to its charming barns, gardens, and historic manor house for a beautifully flexible wedding experience.

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.

Set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Assynt House is an exclusive-use Georgian mansion that feels wonderfully remote, surrounded by sweeping countryside. The house offers seven bedrooms and is particularly well suited to intimate house party weddings for up to 50 guests, or larger celebrations in their marquee and stretch tents for up to 120.

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.

Located in the Conwy Valley in North Wales, Caer Rhun Hall is a striking Grade II listed Victorian country house set within 17 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This exclusive-use venue offers on-site accommodation for wedding guests. Its riverside setting and elegant interiors create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for couples wanting a private countryside wedding.

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!

Set in the Somerset countryside, Holbrook Manor is an elegant Georgian manor surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds. With exclusive-use hire, couples can enjoy complete privacy while making the most of the sweeping lawns, period interiors, and dedicated wedding spaces. It’s a versatile venue that suits both intimate weddings of up to 60 guests, as well as larger celebrations of up to 150. Holbrook Manor offers 15 spacious, boutique-style bedrooms, along with a dedicated bridal dressing room- perfect for getting ready on your wedding morning in comfort and style.

Froyle Park is a grand Hampshire manor house offering opulent interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens. With exclusive-use hire, it provides a luxurious and private setting for weddings of all styles.

The Grand Jacobean Manor can host up to 400 guests, with on-site accommodation for 66, making it an excellent choice for larger, multi-day celebrations.

Byre Barn is an exclusive-use 18th-century barn wedding venue in Kent, set in the beautiful countryside near Canterbury. With exposed beams and rustic charm, it offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for laid-back weddings with plenty of character.

The venue works beautifully for intimate celebrations of up to 60 guests, with space for larger evening receptions of up to 80 guests.

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.

Eversholt Hall is a peaceful countryside venue ideal for couples wanting a secluded and personal wedding experience. The main hall features exposed brickwork, an overlooking mezzanine, and a balcony with wooden beams, creating a rustic yet striking space for celebrations.

With exclusive-use hire, couples have complete privacy and the flexibility to design a wedding that feels entirely their own. Eversholt can host up to 180 guests in total, and have an in-house catering team, allowing couples to create their own bespoke wedding menus.

Overlooking the River Tamar on the Cornwall and Devon border, Pentillie Castle is a striking and romantic castle venue. With exclusive-use hire, couples can enjoy sweeping river views, elegant interiors, and expansive grounds offering a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.

Llangoed Hall is a luxury country house hotel set in the stunning Wye Valley in Wales. Known for its refined interiors and exceptional hospitality, it offers exclusive-use weddings that feel both sophisticated and deeply romantic, surrounded by rolling countryside.

The venue hosts just one wedding per day, ensuring their full attention and dedication is entirely focused on each couple.

Nestled in the heart of the Dorset countryside, Minterne House is a breathtaking stately home surrounded by one of England’s most spectacular gardens. Exclusive-use hire allows couples to take over both the house and grounds, in complete privacy, including accommodation for up to 48 guests across the estate.

The venue also includes a romantic wedding suite for two nights as part of the hire, making it a truly special setting for a relaxed, extended celebration.

And there you have it – our top 20 exclusive-use wedding venues. Now that you have got some inital inspiration, it’s time to take the next step in bringing your dream wedding to life!

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