7 exclusive-hire UK venues built for long wedding weekends
21 JULY 2026
From Devon orchards to Scottish estates, at these venues it's not just about the wedding day, it's about welcome dinners, pool parties and extended time in each other's company.
Set amongst rolling hills just five miles from Bath, Minerva Vines is a working vineyard with a beautiful setting for a three-day celebration. The bespoke wedding package spans a pre-wedding dinner, a ceremony in the orangery and a slow-paced brunch to close.
A lovingly restored Georgian manor in the Wiltshire countryside, Kin House offers full exclusive hire across a weekend. Ten acres of walled gardens and private woodland provide multiple settings for the ceremony; 12 bedrooms on-site for guests; and the Pikes Ibiza-inspired outdoor pool means the afterparty needs no further selling.
A beautiful retreat with a fascinating history in Devon’s South Hams Valley, The Lost Music Hall hosts ceremonies for up to 100 across the orchard, walled garden or grand music room, with the house sleeping up to 12. The venue’s swimming pool, games room and underground cave bar means next to no organised fun is required. Price available on enquiry, uniquehomestays.com/thelostmusichall
With a Boathouse, a Ballroom, a Castle Arch, a Portico and an Ancient Grotto to its name, Euridge Manor is a countryside destination made for multi-day celebrations. A 12th century church sits two miles away, and the venue has space for 11 guests to stay, with additional cottages available for larger parties.
A venue that needs no introduction, Babington House is a Grade II-listed estate you can hire in full, including the house, grounds, indoor and outdoor pools, Cowshed spa, tennis courts, cricket pitch and 33 bedrooms for guests. Best of all, there’s no curfew, so you can party as loud and as late as you like - only the sheep will hear.
The Nici is the answer for couples with a large guest list and a preference for coastal views. With capacity for up to 175 guests, an Ocean Deck for the ceremony, an outdoor pool, an award-winning spa and multiple restaurants, it brings a Miami South Beach energy to the Dorset coastline.
