Luxury Venues • COUNTRY options for a crowd. There are 15 bedrooms in the main house, including a bridal suite with four-poster and spa bath, plus a cottage in the grounds. • Capacity: Up to 250
STOKE PARK
Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire • 01753 717171 • stokepark.com
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Stoke Park
Photogenic Stoke Park has played a starring role in numerous films
LEEZ PRIORY
Hartford End, Great Leighs, Chelmsford • 01245 362555 • countryhouseweddings.co.uk
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Wickham House
eez Priory is a Grade I-listed property close to Chelmsford and convenient for Stansted Airport. Once an Augustinian priory and later a stately home, it has beautiful period interiors and lavish grounds – and a stunning Great Hall for feasts. It’s exclusive hire from the Country House Weddings team and there are a variety of settings where you can host a marriage ceremony, including the Great Tower adjoining the property, which also hosts alfresco ceremonies. A newly converted Coach House gives additional dining
his world-renowned fivestar country club hotel and spa has played a starring role in numerous films and sits in grounds designed by Capability Brown. The verdant parkland setting, top-class cuisine and convenience for London and Heathrow make it the ideal location for a timeless country wedding, especially if you want to stay over in one of the 49 luxury bedrooms. With dining for up to 146 guests, three event spaces and the lovely Fountain Terrace, there is plenty of room to host a memorable party. A dedicated wedding planner is all part of the personal service here. • Capacity: Up to 146
WICKHAM HOUSE
Wickham, Newbury, Berkshire • 01488 505059 • wickhamhouse.com
This picturesque country house offers scope for an exclusive celebration in a picturesque village setting. There are a variety of locations for receptions, including a lovely contemporary oak-frame barn and stunning walled garden. Receptions can also be held in a marquee overlooking the Downs. Wickham House has exclusive partnerships with caterers and other choice suppliers. • Capacity: 190
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