Your wedding deserves a spot that feels as special as the day itself, and the United Kingdom has no shortage of incredible places, be it the unique beaches and mountains of Northern Ireland or the historic castles of England. If you’re after a more rustic vibe, Knightor Winery in Cornwall gives you a gorgeous vineyard backdrop. For an extravagant touch, Botleys Mansion in London is as close to royalty as it gets. The months between May and October are considered the best time for a wedding in the UK, thanks to the lovely weather. Those who aren’t UK citizens will need a marriage visitor visa to tie the knot in the country.
Keep reading to check out our guide to some of the best Airbnb wedding venues across the UK!
Your options at a glance
| Airbnb Wedding Venues | Standout Features | Guest Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Manor; Fermanagh, Northern Ireland | Spacious events room, on-site parking, lush surrounding | 40 | from USD 1544 |
| Hinwick House; Hinwick, England | Huge historic property, opulent interiors, expansive outdoors, ornamental lakes, packages available, vendor list provided. | 500 | from USD 2235 |
| The Manor at Minstrel Court; Cambridgeshire, England | Multiple accommodation options, on-site lake, conservatory, rooftop terrace, wedding packages, food menu, multiple reception and ceremony spaces. | 160 | from USD 1658 |
| The Rubbing House - West Sussex, England | Charming rural manor, sprawling grounds, luxurious interiors | Not mentioned, please contact the host for details | from USD 749 |
1. Lavender Manor; Fermanagh, Northern Ireland (from USD 1544)
An amazing November wedding in Lavender Manor function room
Posted by Lavender Manor on Friday, November 26, 2021
Venue type & style:
Lavender Manor is an exquisite home with historic features and photogenic exteriors. The grounds might do well for the outdoor ceremony and you can set up the events room for the reception. If you book both the mansion and the house, you’ll have two reception halls for your use.
Guest capacity:
The events room can host more than 40 guests.
Budget:
For event-related budget details, please check with the host.
Accommodation:
As for overnight stays, there’s no shortage of comfort here with the house and manor. With three spacious lounges and nine cozy bedrooms, the property can accommodate up to 22 guests overnight. There’s a games room to stave off boredom.
Accessibility:
There’s an en-suite bedroom downstairs for those who can’t climb up the stairs.
In-house services:
For in-house services, please check with the host.
Vendor restrictions:
For vendor restrictions, please check with the host.
Parking and transportation:
The guests will have use of the driveway, however, the garage is off-limits.
Nearby airport and railway station:
Belfast International Airport (BFS) (125.5 kilometers / 78 miles) and Portadown Station (88.5 kilometers / 55 miles).
Layout and ambiance:
If you’re dreaming of a cozy, picture-perfect spot for your wedding, this venue has it all. You’ll find plenty of lush outdoor spaces where you can host your ceremony in front of all your guests. The fountain surrounded by topiaries and shrubs might be the ideal backdrop for your ceremony.
For those perfect photos, the elegant foyer offers a dreamy setting that captures the magic of your special day. Lavender Manor also offers a spacious events room that can easily host over 40 guests, so if you’d prefer to have your ceremony indoors, you’ll be well taken care of. You can even host your reception here. The balcony patio area can work for afterparties. The manor and home each has a reception hall!
Packages available:
For wedding/event packages, please check with the host.
Rules and policies:
The event room is only available when booking the Lavender Manor, or the manor and the house together.
Standout features:
Spacious events room, on-site parking, lush surroundings.
Testimonial:
“We had the pleasure of staying at Lavender Manor for my best friends hen party and we were totally blown away. This property is absolutely stunning and has everything you could even think of and more. Vera was so so helpful in the whole process. ” - Aimee
Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAccommodates: 16
2. Hinwick House; Hinwick, England (from USD 2235)
Venue type & style:
Host your dream vintage wedding at the beautiful Hinwick House, a place with a rich history dating back to 1714. Unlike many old houses, this one has kept all its charm while adding modern touches that make it feel fresh and comfortable. Scenic spaces are aplenty, and the Great Hall, lakes, and walled gardens provide for multiple ceremony and reception spots.
Guest capacity:
Across the grounds and the Great Hall, the property can host up to 500 guests!
Budget:
The property can be booked for a daily charge of 2,000 GBP. (2,585 USD). For event-related budget details, please check with the host.
Accommodation:
The manor house has a total of 18 bedrooms, able to host up to 36 guests overnight. Combined with additional Turret cottages and extra beds, the estate can host a maximum of 56 guests overnight!
Accessibility:
For accessibility features, please check with the host.
In-house services:
The property offers vendor suggestions for various services, including event management, catering, and marquee setup.
Vendor restrictions:
For vendor restrictions, please check with the host.
Parking and transportation:
Free parking spots are available on the property.
Nearby airport and railway station:
London Luton Airport (LTN) (64.4 kilometers / 40 miles) and Wellingborough (8.8 kilometers / 5.5 miles).
Layout and ambiance:
The property is a Grade I listed Queen Anne country house with three floors. There are numerous luxurious indoor spaces, including the Great Hall. The Victorian Wing, Clock Tower, walled garden, and two lakes provide for amazing photo opportunities, or you can integrate them directly into your ceremony. The dovecote is another unique spot, which to me seems like an ideal place to stage some romantic photos!
The indoors are positively opulent with grand chandeliers, luxurious vintage furnishings, gilded decor pieces, and regal portraits and paintings. The manor is actually modelled after the Buckingham Palace. The wood-panelled dining room is the ideal spot for the rehearsal dinner, and the library, reading room, and other spaces can be featured in your wedding photos.
Packages available:
Various packages are available! Please contact the host for details.
Rules and policies:
For event-related policies, please check with the host.
Standout features:
Huge historic property, opulent interiors, expansive outdoors, ornamental lakes, packages available, vendor list provided.
Testimonial:
“An amazing house with space and character in abundance. Dillon was extremely helpful and responsive and our stay couldn’t have been any better. Would wholeheartedly recommend for large groups that want somewhere unique to stay” - Chris
Hinwick, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 16
3. The Manor at Minstrel Court; Cambridgeshire, England (from USD 1658)
Venue type & style:
This magnificent manor boasts open interiors with plenty of sunlight and makes for a luxurious place to host your wedding. It is attached to a wedding venue which is priced separately. The lush grounds are perfect for open-air weddings, however, there are indoor spaces such as the conservatory that will do great as well.
Guest capacity:
The property’s event spaces can host up to 160 guests.
Budget:
Wedding packages start at the rate of 105 GBP (135 USD) per person while the most expensive option is priced at 145 GBP (187 USD) per person.
A separate venue hire fee is also required. There are differential rates across seasons, with the cheapest prices available between January and March and in November, where the venue hire fee is 2,800 GBP (3,458.46 USD) on weekdays. Rates usually differ on weekends, with a 3,800 GBP (4,693.62 USD) fee on Fridays, and a 4,600 GBP (5,681.76 USD) fee on Saturdays, Bank Holidays, and Sundays. December 16 to the 31st have the most expensive venue hire fees, with the pre-Christmas period (December 16 - 23) setting the fee at 5,800 GBP (7,163.95 USD) on weekdays, while for weekends the rates rise to 7,000 GBP (8,646.15 USD) - 8,000 GBP (9881.31 USD) Post-Christmas, the venue hire fee stays at 8,000 GBP (9,881.31 USD).
Accommodation:
The property in total has four log cabins, the manor, and seven apartments, together able to accommodate up to 50 guests overnight! Newlyweds can cuddle up in the master bedroom with a fireplace and an en-suite bath. The rest of the rooms are perfect for groups!
Accessibility:
The property is wheelchair accessible.
In-house services:
The property offers a comprehensive sample menu as part of the wedding packages. It consists of starters, mains, and canapés with meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Dessert options will include chocolate fondant, seasonal crumbles, berry compote, and lemon possets. You can even have sharing board starters with cured meats, focaccia, berries, and grilled Mediterranean vegetables. Other starter options include duck salad, ham terrine, smoked salmon and haddock, halloumi, and steamed asparagus. Main course options include Suffolk chicken breast, Bavette steak, sea bass, pan-roasted trout, butternut squash, and portobello steak mushroom. There’s a great variety of canapes as well, including Mini Yorkshire, Thai prawn balls, ‘faux gras’, and strawberry tarts!
The venue can tailor dishes and provide custom options. Special dietary requirements and food allergies will be considered as well.
Vendor restrictions:
For vendor restrictions, please check with the host.
Parking and transportation:
The on-site parking area can accommodate up to 40 cars.
Nearby airport and railway station:
London Stansted Airport (STN) (45 kilometers / 28 miles) and Royston Station (7.2 / 4.5 miles).
Layout and ambiance:
The conservatory is perhaps the highlight of the manor, offering a large dining table enough to seat up to 20 guests, perfect for hosting rehearsal dinners or intimate ceremonies of up to 30 guests as a licensed ceremony area. The space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, providing spectacular views of the grounds, and you can open these up to seamlessly connect the indoor space with a garden party. The three skylights here ensure the space is flooded with natural light, and the gas stove will surely keep the guests cozy.
There’s a rooftop terrace as well with a 12-person hot tub which might come in handy for the afterparty. The large living room is another great spot to hang with two fireplaces and two sofa sets. The large kitchen comes with two ovens, microwaves, and induction hobs.
Minstrel Court as a whole is composed of ceremony venues such as the Lake Pavillion and Orangery, reception spaces such as Tudor Barn, Marquee, and Starlit Hall, the bridal salon, bar, and the lake. The Lake Pavillion is perhaps the star of the property, and the beautiful lakeside pavilion with an all-white design allows seating for up to 150 guests. The Starlit Hall is a modern venue, but it still stays true to the theme of the property with its original beams and beautiful French doors. The space measures about 120 square meters (1,291.67 square feet) and can host up to 160 guests with enough space to host a dancefloor and a photo booth.
The other reception venue is the historic Tudor Barn, dating back to 1810, with stained glass windows and lofty 28-foot (8.53-meter) beamed ceilings. With 168 square meters (1,808.34 square feet) of space, it can accommodate up to 150 guests. It has a gallery and is located right off the Bar, a large space where you can hang out with friends over a delicious drink. The Orangery is another space that can accommodate up to 140 guests, situated near the large Marquee. The bridal salon is equipped with dressing tables, a full-length mirror, an en-suite bathroom, a private changing room, and a tea and coffee station.
The venue offers seasonal themes, with winter weddings featuring mulled wine and warm fires, while spring weddings will benefit from the blooming flowers and lush lakefront setting. Summer weddings can take advantage of outdoor spaces, with garden games and al-fresco dining, while the autumn will make for spectacular photos with the trees marked by the telltale foliage.
Packages available:
Minstrel Court offers comprehensive wedding packages priced for a minimum of 40 guests. The Signature Package (145 GBP (187 USD)/ person) is its most premium option, providing exclusive use of the entire property and grounds. The package also includes the services of a wedding coordinator, a three-course meal, four canapes, a choice of evening meal or hog roast, reception drink, and premium soft drinks for each guest, chocolate mints accompanied by teas and coffees, wedding cake, chic cutlery, crockery, and glassware, and white tablecloths.
The cheapest option is the Classic Package, priced at 105 GBP (135 USD) per person, while the Luxe Package is priced at 120 GBP (155 USD) per person. The packages mainly differ on the food options and can be tweaked after consulting with your personal coordinator.
Certain special packages are provided, including an all-inclusive weekday wedding for 9,999 GBP (12,350.41 USD)! The package includes exclusive use of Minstrel Court and grounds, a three-course meal with soft drinks, and a night’s accommodation for up to 40 guests. Another 16,999-GBP (20,996.56-USD) package is available as well with two nights’ accommodation and a three-course wedding breakfast. The offers are only available for bookings in November, January, February or March.
Rules and policies:
The property isn’t licensed to supply alcohol, but you may bring your own drinks and the venue can arrange for glass hire and service for 5 GBP (6.18 USD) per person. Guests between the ages of 4 and 12 are charged at half the price. The price is inclusive of 20% VAT.
Standout features:
Multiple accommodation options, on-site lake, conservatory, rooftop terrace, wedding packages, food menu, multiple reception and ceremony spaces.
Testimonial:
“Held my wedding here recently and everything from the organisation of the day, the value for money, the professionalism and the quality of food etc was brilliant. Would highly recommend.” - by Google reviewer, Matt Saunders
Cambridgeshire, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 16
4. The Rubbing House; West Sussex, England (from USD 749)
Venue type & style:
This charming manor house sits atop a well-kept private estate and its historic exteriors and regal yet modern interiors make for a classy wedding ceremony.
Guest capacity:
For guest capacity, please check with the host.
Budget:
The property can be booked for a daily charge of 800 GBP (1034 USD). For event-related budget details, please check with the host.
Accommodation:
The property has a main house (which can accommodate 10 guests overnight) and a detached annexe called the Yew Cottage that can accommodate additional guests. In total, the property can accommodate 16 guests overnight. Guests will love the large hot tub (which can fit up to 8 people) and the games room.
Accessibility:
For accessibility features, please check with the host.
In-house services:
The host will recommend a list of trusted catering vendors, DJs, and florists.
Vendor restrictions:
For vendor restrictions, please check with the host.
Unique services:
Babysitting and housekeeping services are available.
Parking and transportation:
Up to 12 free parking spaces are available on the driveway.
Nearby airport and railway station:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) (67.6 kilometers / 42 miles) and Chichester Station (9.6 kilometers / 6 miles).
Layout and ambiance:
The Rubbing House is surrounded by lush greenery and was inspired by Georgian country houses, being built only in the 1990s. The historic-looking exteriors give way to relatively modern interiors with stylish vintage furnishings and chic decor choices.
There are various indoor spaces that you can make use of, including the Reception Hall with its high ceilings and grand staircase and the Drawing Room with a fireplace where you can entertain guests. Of course, the lush grounds offer plenty of beautiful spots for an open-air wedding.
Packages available:
For wedding/event packages, please check with the host.
Rules and policies:
Events need to be discussed with and approved by the host first. A maximum of two pets are allowed here for a 50 GBP (64 USD) fee.
Standout features:
Charming rural manor, sprawling grounds, luxurious interiors.
Testimonial:
“The Rubbing House is absolutely stunning. The views are incredible and it was perfect for our pre-wedding family gathering of 16 people. We also hosted a drinks thing on Friday night and Adrian put us in contact with Cara - a fantastic caterer who made everything perfect. All in all, an amazing stay and would stay there again in a heartbeat!” - Katie
West Sussex, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 16
Plan your dream wedding in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom, with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and regal charm, offers the perfect setting for a dreamy wedding. Imagine saying your vows in a place fit for royalty. The above list showcases some of the most stunning Airbnb wedding venues in the United Kingdom—now all that’s left is to choose the one that feels right for you.
History
Get WeddingVenues101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
