Our Favourite Venues that ooze Luxury
Make your guests go ‘wow’ with these beautiful luxury venues. Here are a few of our favourite luxurious venues from up and down the UK.
Pictured above: The Savoy, London
Down Hall, Essex
Seamlessly blending historic country house splendour with contemporary bedrooms, a spa, and an AA-Rosette Awarded restaurant, Down Hall is an idyllic country escape located right on London’s doorstep.
Dating back to 1322, the impressive mansion has been home to artists, lords and baronets who’ve all influenced the flamboyant Italianate style, think crystal chandeliers, coffered and gilded high ceilings and opulent fabrics. The building stands within 110 acres of thriving woodland near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire/Essex border – a mere 45 minutes from central London and within easy reach of Stanstead airport.
Down Hall is renowned for hosting stunning weddings, which have received the stamp of approval from celebrities on more than one occasion. With a variety of banqueting rooms with panoramic views over the beautiful gardens, Down Hall caters for the most elegant of ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions. On-site wedding coordinators will guide brides and grooms-to-be seamlessly, from the initial meeting right up to the big day with creative ideas, a contacts book to fit bursting and years of valuable experience organising exceptional events.
For further information, tap here to visit, downhall.co.uk
Meldrum House, Aberdeenshire
Meldrum House is a luxury 13th-century country house hotel set on 240 acres of a private estate in the Aberdeenshire countryside.
Offering bespoke weddings, the hotel has the flexibility to cater for intimate wedding ceremonies in their beautifully converted stables for up to 100 guests. For larger and more lavish affairs, the ballroom is the perfect location for up to 200 guests. This space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the room with light and offering a view of the golf course and countryside. The outdoor terrace is the perfect place for guests to enjoy drinks with access to the gardens.
Meldrum House has opened its new extension in recent years which complements the original historical building. Adding a further 28 new bedrooms. Bedrooms can be booked for your guests to stay after the big day.
For further information, tap here to visit, meldrumhouse.com
Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire
What could be more romantic than celebrating your special day in the intimate setting of the luxurious Roch Castle on the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast of Wales.
Available for exclusive use with private dining, Roch Castle is perfect for small weddings of up to 18 guests for the ceremony and a total of 30 guests for the evening reception. The meticulously restored 12th-century Norman castle holds five AA Gold Stars and is also ideal for a honeymoon or relaxing pre-wedding mother-and-daughter retreat. Roch Castle features luxurious contemporary furnishings and artworks that sit alongside the original features of the castle, beautifully combining the past and present.
Set high on a rocky outcrop affording panoramic views of St Brides Bay and the Preseli Hills, the castle offers six beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms and a sunroom with an alfresco viewing platform. Additional guest accommodation and complimentary transfers are available at Roch Castle’s equally luxurious sister properties – Twr y Felin Hotel and Penrhiw Hotel, located in nearby St Davids.
For further information, tap here to visit, rochcastle.com
The Savoy, London
The Savoy, a Fairmont-managed hotel, is one of the most celebrated of the London landmarks proudly located on the Northbank of the River Thames. The ballet, opera and theatre of Covent Garden are just steps away, and the designer shopping of Knightsbridge and Mayfair are within easy reach on foot or by taxi.
Whether considering a lavish wedding or an intimate occasion for immediate family, The Savoy’s impressive rooms and spaces allow for any style and event.
You can choose between the iconic Lancaster Ballroom, River Room or Abraham Lincoln room to host between 120 to 400 guests. The Savoy also has six private dining rooms, while some of the signature suites which overlook the Thames offer the perfect setting for small ceremonies. The Savoy’s creative team of chefs are on hand to offer a la carte menus for any number of guests and can create something entirely bespoke.
For further information, tap here to visit, fairmont.com/savoy-london
