
Looking to book an impressive British historical house for your wedding reception? At Country Cottages Online, we feature some of the UK’s best country house wedding reception venues, from elegant manors and historic stately homes to luxurious countryside retreats where you can party, dine, and celebrate your nuptials with friends and family.
Why Rent a Country House for a Wedding Reception?
If you want to party and celebrate your big day in style, at an impressive venue then renting a country house or manor makes a lot of sense. Maybe you are planning to have your marriage ceremony at a historic church or registry office and want to celebrate with your nearest and dearest at an impressive historic country house or manor. With features like large gardens, sweeping driveways and large function rooms (some even feature ballrooms!) country houses are fit for those important events like weddings! What’s more, country houses come with plenty of space both inside and out, with features at many such as grand dining rooms or banquet halls, spacious lounges and function areas for dancing or entertainment, landscaped gardens perfect for outdoor drinks or photography and space for live music, DJs, or marquee hire.
Country houses offer large sociable spaces and can accommodate large groups.
Options for Country House Wedding Reception Venues
Our collection of country houses available to book for 2 or 3 nights for wedding reception celebrations include:
• Exclusive-use properties so you can enjoy total privacy,
• Stately homes with reception halls and dining spaces,
• Manor houses with room for large gatherings,
• Self-catering venues for complete flexibility,
• Houses with grounds for marquees, tipis, and outdoor celebrations
Whether you're planning a formal sit-down meal, a buffet, a garden party or an all-night celebration, these venues provide the space and character to make your reception unforgettable.
Flexible Self-Catering or Catered Options
Whether you want to bring in your own caterers, hire a mobile bar, or manage the event yourself, many country house venues offer flexible, self-catering hire. Prefer a more hands-off approach? Some country house owners can recommend trusted local catering teams and suppliers to help make your big day stress-free.
Popular Destinations for Wedding Receptions at Country Houses:
• The Cotswolds,
• Yorkshire,
• The Lake District,
• Devon & Cornwall,
• Suffolk,
• The Scottish Borders,
Whatever destination most appeals to you and your fiance, there’s a country house for every couple.
Book the Perfect Country House Wedding Reception Venue in the UK for you
Your wedding day deserves a venue that reflects your style and gives you the freedom to celebrate your way. Browse our full selection of UK country house wedding reception venues and find a location that’s grand, private, and truly unforgettable.