Ten romantic country venues

The Grove, Hertfordshire

The Grove, Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire (01923 807807, www.thegrove.co.uk)
The Grove has everything to offer for a perfect wedding. Set in 300 acres of parkland, just 18 miles from London, the hotel has a fabulous choice of rooms, with a ballroom for large events and smaller rooms in the mansion for more intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions.

 

 

Cliveden, Berkshire

Cliveden, Taplow, Berkshire (01628 668561, www.clivedenhouse.co.uk)
An Italianate mansion hotel perched high on a hill with views over the spectacular gardens to the Thames beyond. Highlights include the Fountain of Love, which makes a fantastic photo opportunity, great views from the roof and the luxury transfers for a quick airport getaway.

Bovey Castle, Devon

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park, Devon (01647-445016, www.boveycastle.com)
Set in the romantic wilds of Dartmoor, Bovey Castle is the perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding, with original 1920s art deco, roaring log fires and the grand oak-panelled Cathedral Room with its very own minstrels gallery. Think Scott Fitzgerald, the Orient Express and ‘all that jazz'...

The Vineyard at Stockcross, Berkshire

The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire (01635-528770, www.the-vineyard.co.uk)
A luxury five-star hotel in Newbury, The Vineyard makes a wonderful wedding destination. The hotel can be hired exclusively, allowing you to make use of all the rooms including beautifully and individually-designed four-poster suites, with large marble bathrooms and roll top baths.

Castle Ashby , Northampton

Castle Ashby, Northampton (01604-696696, www.castleashby.co.uk)
Castle Ashby is a magical place to be married and ceremonies can take place in the private chapel or inside the castle. Facilities include 26 fabulous bedrooms, beautiful Italian gardens, a gym and a swimming pool.

Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire

Fawsley Hall, Near Daventry, Northamptonshire (01327 892000, www.fawsleyhall.com)
A wonderful country house hotel, Fawsley Hall nestles in the Northamptonshire countryside and offers complete luxury in relaxing surroundings. The striking private rooms can accommodate up to 150 guests and offer an elegant, neutral background for couples wishing to create their own look.

Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons , Great Milton, Oxford

Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Great Milton, Oxford (01844 278881 www.manoir.com)
Le Manoir sits regally among beautiful lawns and gardens. The rooms are spectacularly sexy and the atmosphere of the hotel makes any wedding an occasion to remember. It's glamorous, kick-up-your-heels, live-to-eat luxury

Babington House, Somerset

Babington House, near Frome, Somerset (01373 812266, www.babingtonhouse.co.uk)
The beautiful thing about a wedding at Babington House is that you take over the whole property including the extensive gardens - it's no wonder it's a hot favourite with celebrity brides such as Zoe Ball, Kirsty Young and Natasha Kaplinsky.  When it comes to the ceremony, as well as having a civil licence there is a chapel in the grounds giving couples the option of a religious ceremony or blessing.

Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire

Stoke Park, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire (01753 717171, www.stokeparkclub.com)
Stoke Park Club is an elegant hotel with world-class sporting facilities and a state of the art spa nestling in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Be sure to book your first night in The Pennsylvania Suite, the bedroom featured in the original Bridget Jones's Diary with Hugh Grant and Renée Zellweger.

Amberley Castle, West Sussex

Amberley Castle, nr Arundel, West Sussex (01798 831992, www.amberleycastle.co.uk)
Hauntingly beautiful and over 900 years old, Amberley Castle offers luxury, tranquillity and complete privacy. Ever dreamed of being king and queen of a castle? Take exclusive use at Amberley Castle and it's entirely yours for the day.

 

 

 

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