Hire a whole venue for your wedding weekend in Wales – from a castle near Swansea to manor houses by the sea, with bedrooms for your closest guests and 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…
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…
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…
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…
Wales has castles, mountains, wild beaches and some of the warmest hospitality in Britain. It is easy to give a Welsh wedding a sense of place, with local food and drink, a choir or harpist, or a few words in Welsh during the ceremony. Hiring a whole venue lets your guests settle in for the weekend and explore the coast and countryside around it.
We have four venues in Wales, including Dreamstone Castle in Swansea, Tenby Manor in Tenby and Chepstow Manor in Chepstow.
Our venues in Wales include a castle near Swansea, manor houses in the south-east around Chepstow and on the Pembrokeshire coast at Tenby, with more across the country. Southern venues are within easy reach of Cardiff, Bristol and the M4, while the coast and the north feel more remote and suit couples who want a real escape.
Exclusive use means the venue, every bedroom and the grounds are booked only for you. That usually includes the reception rooms, the kitchen and dining space, gardens and terraces, and extras such as hot tubs or games rooms where the venue has them.
Marriage law in Wales follows the same rules as in England: to hold the legal ceremony at a venue, it needs a wedding licence. Where a venue is not licensed, many couples marry at a nearby register office or chapel and hold a symbolic ceremony at the venue. Each venue page shows what is possible.
Our venues in Wales sleep between 21 and 80 people, and two of them sleep 30 or more. That usually covers the wedding party and close family, with other guests in nearby hotels and cottages. Use the Sleeps filter above to see the venues big enough for your group.
Welsh lamb, Penclawdd cockles, laverbread, Welsh cakes and cheeses give a wedding menu a real sense of place, and there are Welsh gins, whiskies and craft beers for the bar. Guests staying for the weekend can walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, explore the Gower’s beaches, visit castles from Chepstow to Pembroke, or head into the Brecon Beacons. Our team can recommend suppliers who know each venue well.
Most couples book their venue from Friday to Sunday. Friday is for arriving, unpacking and a relaxed welcome dinner or barbecue with the people staying. Saturday is the wedding itself, with time in the morning for hair and make-up without anyone having to travel. Sunday brings a slow breakfast or brunch, a walk, perhaps a dip in the hot tub, and the chance to relive the day together before everyone heads home.
Having everyone under one roof also makes the practical side simpler: suppliers know where to come, the wedding party is never far away, and there is no rush to leave at the end of the night. Our team can help you plan the timings and point you to suppliers who know the venue.
Start with numbers: how many guests need a bed, and how many will join for the day. Then think about the setting you want – a grand house with formal rooms, an estate with grounds for drinks and photos, or a barn for a relaxed party – and how far your guests will be travelling. Our team knows the venues in Wales well and can help you shortlist two or three to visit before you book.
The M4 runs across South Wales and the A55 along the north coast, with trains to Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby and Holyhead. Cardiff Airport serves the south, while Liverpool and Manchester airports are handy for the north. Summer weekends book up first, so allow 12 to 24 months for peak dates – enter your dates above to see what is free.
They include a castle near Swansea and manor houses around Chepstow and in Tenby, with more being added. Each venue page shows its exact location.
At venues with a wedding licence, yes. Otherwise couples often marry at a nearby register office or chapel and celebrate at the venue.
Our venues in Wales sleep from 21 to 80 guests, and two of them sleep 30 or more.
Of course. Many couples add a Welsh reading or blessing, a male voice choir or harpist, or local food and drink. Our team can help with suggestions.
Twelve to 24 months for summer weekends; less for midweek and off-season dates. Check live availability in the search above.
Yes. The M4 links South Wales with Bristol and London, and the A55 runs along the north coast from Chester. Trains reach Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby and Holyhead.
Tell us your dates and group – our team can check options for you.
