Self-catering and dry hire wedding venues, hired exclusively for your wedding weekend. Bring in the caterer, bar and suppliers you love, plan the day your way, and keep your closest guests under one roof with nobody else booked in.
Wales · Swansea
Sleeps 40 - 80 · 50 bedrooms · 40+ bathrooms · Castle
Dreamstone Castle is a one-of-a-kind venue, perfect for unforgettable events and fairytale weddings. Available for exclusive hire, this magnificent castle allows guests to step into a world…
North · Doncaster
Sleeps 42 · 21 bedrooms · 21 bathrooms · Country house
The Rosewood Hall is a remarkable 19th-century estate set among beautifully landscaped grounds, offering an exceptional venue for luxury group stays, family celebrations, weddings, and…
South West · Ross-on-Wye
Sleeps 18 · 8 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms · Country house
Meadow Manor is a beautifully renovated self-catering residence near the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley AONB, the venue is thoughtfully designed for comfort and creating connection…
Wales · Blaenffos
Sleeps 21 · 10 bedrooms · 10 bathrooms · Country house
Roe Manor is a self-catering, Grade II-listed Georgian residence set within expansive private grounds in Pembrokeshire. Overlooking a tranquil lake, it offers an exceptional backdrop for…
North · Scunthorpe
Sleeps 16 · 8 bedrooms · 4.5 bathrooms · Country house
*There is a yurt located on the grounds of Chestnut Hall, which can house an additional 2 adults and 2 children to increase the overall capacity to 22 if needed. Welcome to Chestnut Hall, a…
Scotland · Mauchline
Sleeps 26 · 8 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms · Country house
Set in the heart of Ayrshire golf country, just a short walk from the historic Bachelors’ Club, this converted coaching inn offers an exclusive use retreat for up to 26 guests. With…
South East · Hailsham
Sleeps 44 · 18 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms · Estate
Greenwood Estate is a large group accommodation, nestled in the beautiful, rural area of the South East. Accommodating up to 44 guests, this is the perfect Party House for particularly…
South East · Saxmundham
Sleeps 24-27 · 12 bedrooms · 11 bathrooms · Country house
If you’re looking for holiday homes to rent in the South East of England, Goldfinch Lakeside Manor is one of our favourites. Whether you wish to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or…
Wales · Chepstow
Sleeps 24 to 28 · 7 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms · Country house
Chepstow Manor is a large, yet incredibly charming, house to rent in South Wales. Located next to the River Severn, this self-catering accommodation near Newport is set within three acres…
Midlands & Peak District · Kington
Sleeps 16 to 39 · 16 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms · Estate
Located within beautiful countryside near the border with Wales, Kington Lodge is a fantastic property to rent in Herefordshire. This attractive Victorian stable-yard has been converted to…
Midlands & Peak District · Leek
Sleeps 46 to 48 · 23 bedrooms · 16 bathrooms · Estate
The unique Toft Estate is a self-catering venue made up of three main venues. There's Toft Hall for 20, Chels Barn for 12, Toft Barn for 12, and Toft then Nook for 2-4 guests. They are all…
Midlands & Peak District · Leek
Sleeps 20 · 10 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms · Country house
Toft Hall is a 300-year-old Georgian manor hall once owned by the High Sheriff of Staffordshire. Based on the edge of the stunning Peak District, it was once an outpost during the civil war…
Wales · Tenby
Sleeps 28 - 34 · 11 bedrooms · 11 bathrooms · Country house
Tenby Manor is a spectacular beach house rental in South Wales. Accommodating 34 guests in 11 bedrooms, this pet-friendly accommodation is an impressive self-catering venue. From the bright…
Midlands & Peak District · Leek
Sleeps 30 · 13 bedrooms · 11 bathrooms · Country house
Set next to the famous Roaches Rocks, Roaches Hall is one of our flagship venues rich in history. A Victorian hunting lodge dating back to the 1800’s, it was once owned by Sir Philip…
Midlands & Peak District · Stoke-on-Trent
Sleeps 40 · 18 bedrooms · 12 bathrooms · Estate
Hamps Hall and Barn is a delightfully unique self catering venue based in the stunning Peak District. Sleeping over 40 guests it is made up of two venues connected to one another - Hamps…
South East · Pulborough
Sleeps 41 to 53 · 11 bedrooms · 11 bathrooms · Estate
Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park, the Pulborough Estate is a collection of beautiful houses to rent in West Sussex. The Estate comprises of the Pulborough Hall…
With a dry hire or self-catering venue, you hire the space and bedrooms rather than a fixed wedding package. Instead of a set menu and an in-house bar, you choose your own caterer, drinks and suppliers. It gives you far more control over the food, the style and the budget – and it is how most exclusive use houses work.
We have 16 self-catering wedding venues, including Dreamstone Castle in Swansea, Pulborough Estate in Pulborough and Toft Estate in Leek. Each one is hired by a single couple at a time, so the kitchen, dining rooms and grounds are yours for the stay.
You might want a long sharing-table feast, a hog roast, street-food vans in the garden or a private chef for an intimate dinner. Choosing your own caterer makes all of these possible. Many venues have kitchens big enough for professional caterers to work from, and some have preferred suppliers who already know the house – ask our team which is which before you book.
One of the biggest savings with a dry hire venue is the bar. Rather than paying venue prices and corkage, you can buy your own wine, beer and fizz, or hire a mobile bar company to serve it. Check each venue’s rules on licensing, glassware and who can serve drinks, especially if you are inviting extra day guests.
More freedom means a little more organising. Think about hire of tables, chairs, crockery and linen if the house does not have enough, where caterers can set up, waste and recycling, and who will clear up after the party. Many couples bring in a wedding planner or on-the-day coordinator to keep everything running smoothly, so they can relax and enjoy the weekend.
Our self-catering wedding venues sleep between 16 and 80 people, and nine of them sleep 30 or more. The bedrooms usually go to the wedding party and close family, with other guests staying nearby. Many venues welcome extra day and evening guests; use the Sleeps filter above to see the venues big enough for your group.
Look closely at the kitchen and the dining space. A large kitchen with good access makes life easier for caterers, and a dining room or barn that seats everyone together is ideal for the wedding breakfast. Outside space matters too: a lawn or courtyard can host food vans, a bar tent or a marquee. Our team can tell you how each venue works for a self-catered wedding, including parking for suppliers and any rules on noise and finishing times.
In England and Wales, a venue needs a wedding licence to host the legal ceremony on site. Venues showing Wedding Licence or Wedding Receptions host weddings today. Where a house is not licensed, many couples hold the legal ceremony at a nearby register office or church and a personal, symbolic ceremony at the venue in front of everyone. In Scotland, an authorised celebrant can marry you at almost any venue.
Venue hire covers the house, bedrooms and grounds for your stay, and you budget separately for catering, drinks and suppliers. That makes it easier to spend where it matters to you. Prices depend on the venue, the season, the day of the week and the number of nights. Summer weekends book up first – enter your dates above to see which venues are free.
Both mean you hire the venue without an in-house wedding package. Dry hire usually refers to the space and bar, while self-catering means you arrange your own food. At an exclusive use house you typically get both, plus the bedrooms.
At most self-catering venues, yes. Check each venue’s rules on licensing and serving, particularly if you are hiring a bar company or inviting extra day guests.
Usually not, although some venues have preferred or approved suppliers. Our team will tell you each venue’s rules before you book.
It often is, because you avoid package prices and venue bar mark-ups. It does mean organising more yourself, so build in time or a coordinator.
Our self-catering wedding venues sleep from 16 to 80 guests, and nine of them sleep 30 or more. More guests can usually join for the day.
Twelve to 24 months is typical for summer weekends. Off-season and midweek dates can often be found at shorter notice – check live availability in the search above.
Tell us your dates and group – our team can check options for you.
