Blackstock Country Estate

(70)
£3,050 - £6,550 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
11 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Our venue comes with two beautifully restored barns, 70 acres of Southdown views, a buggy ride to the lakes for the most fabulous pictures, two sunny courtyards, in house catering, fully licensed bars, the most breathtaking sunsets, and last but not least 11 luxury rooms for overnight accommodation, followed by a full English breakfast for your residents the day after the wedding. This is how you turn your wedding day into a wedding weekend! Your guests will truly experience the highest standards of service, in the most relaxed, professional, and friendly environment. It will be "The best wedding they have ever been to". Be sure to contact us to book your private viewing to discover the magic of Blackstock Country Estate. There is no other place like it!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Chrystelle
Thank you for your interest in our beautiful Blackstock Country Estate, and many congratulations on your engagement! Your venue choice is of the utmost importance, and here at Blackstock we can guarantee you of a unique set up for your guests to remember. We can not wait to welcome you to show you around our beautiful Estate. Be sure to call us on 01323 848 006 or email us on [email protected] so that we can book your visit very soon!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15

Overview of Blackstock Country Estate

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
11
Sleeps No. of People
22
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Water View

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Blackstock Country Estate

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,050
Maximum Price
£6,550
• Exclusive use of the Entire Blackstock Country Estate on your wedding day (excludes accommodation). • Two beautifully restored barns, our two courtyards, our 70 acres of Southdown views, our secluded lakes • Use of The Makeup room • The Tudor Barn to host your ceremony or blessing, as well as evening reception/dancing • The Tudor courtyard for reception drinks and canapes • The Granary Barn for your wedding breakfast • Our beautiful grounds for your photographs, with the complimentary use of our golf buggy to access the lakes (Weather permitting) • Outdoor license, you are truly in for a treat and your guests will be "wowed" by our unique set up Mid week hire starts from £3,050 & Saturdays start from £5,050.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£80
Maximum Price
£90
• Reception drinks or canapes • 2 or 3 course wedding breakfast • Half a bottle of wine per person • Toast for the speeches • Evening buffet • All cutlery and linen provided • Full staff set up and support • Fully licensed bar Our catering packages include everything your guests will need throughout the day. We offer 3 packages to suite both budget and couple preferences.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Cutlery included
Table linen included

Reviews for Blackstock Country Estate
(70)

Charles & Sean tick
Wedding: October
May 2022
Honestly outstanding

Honestly outstanding service through and through, myself and my husband were so happy with the service we could not recommend them more. Professional, communicative and kind to what we envisioned for our wedding day. They were with us every step of the way and reassured us planning the wedding during the pandemic. If you want to get married somewhere beautiful, have the best hospitality and pressure free experience then please look into Blackstock Country Estate.

Brian and Joanna Membry
Wedding: September
May 2022
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness

This was the venue that me and my now wife became husband and wife. As you can imagine you will always have high expectation's for your wedding day as it is deemed as the best day of your life...........and Blackstock and the team fulfilled this remit above and beyond. From start to finish the team at Blackstock replied quickly and professionally even when the odd hick up happened. This was resolved efficiently, professionally and we were supported throughout. When I arrived at the venue on the day of the wedding my breathe was taken away at how amazing it looked. The Team at Blackstock were immediately there to help with any last minute bits that needed to be organised. As we move onto the day itself and the service that was provided by the waiting staff, that were attentive, polite and supported my guests to help them relax after their journey to the wedding. The ceremony went perfectly smoothly and felt as though it had been rehearsed a million times but without the stress. The outside gardens and views took our guests breath away as they walked into the courtyard area. This gave me and my now wife the perfect opportunity to get some great pictures and video's in the lower part of the grounds by the lake. This process felt seamless as we were whisked down there on a golf buggy. The food, yes the wonderful food. This came out perfect for everyone. As I walked around to speak with our guest the commented on how amazing the food was and how identical each plate looked from one another. The waiting staff breezed in an out as if they were not there at all. Several weeks on we are still having comments regarding the food. As thankfully we were able to have a mostly sunny day we managed to get some fantastic photos of me and my wife in the sunset shots (of course this is due to the location of Blackstock). As the evening came the team supported us with sparklers that we had arranged for our guests and we enjoyed the dancing within the smaller barn. Of course this was helped by the great bar staff that kept us all topped up. They say your wedding day is the best day of your life and me and my wife can honestly say that we wouldn't have changed a thing as it was just perfect. So to conclude, myself and my wife and countless number of guest felt that the venue and the team at Blackstock were amazing and would certainly recommended.

Leighann Jared
Happy couple married in August
August 2021
Disappointed

We had our daughters wedding there last week we paid to have both farms ( So if people just wanted to talk they had a place to go) the security had locked all the doors , so no one could use the barn, and the security was very rude to my son in law. The security said you can only use one room at a time. so angry And my 11 year old granddaughter had to walk all the way around( near the main road) the building to get to her room and had to remember both gate/door codes this is disgraceful was not happy 😡

B Thompsett (Father of the Groom
Wedding: January
January 2020
It brought tear to my eye

What a venue for my son and his new wife to get married at, everything was just perfect, the staff from the waiting staff to the security guard were exceptional. The food served was enjoyed by everyone. From the time we arrived at the venue we were looked after by the staff and everything went like clockwork. The venue itself was like a winter wonderland and it bought a tear to my eye. We stayed overnight at the venue and were pleased we did the accommodation was first class and relaxing. I would recommend this venue for any couple getting married it really is something special

Lynda K (Mother of the Groom)
Wedding: November
November 2019
Beautiful venue

My son and his fiancee chose Blackstock for their wedding. What an amazing choice! We all had a wonderful day from start to finish. The barns looked beautiful, the food was excellent and the staff extremely helpful throughout the whole day. Friends and family all had nothing but praise for the venue and all the staff. Luigi and James made sure the day ran perfectly and were supported by Veronica and other members of the team throughout the day, unfortunately I didn't get all the staff names to thank individually but please pass on our thanks to all involved on the day including the kitchen and waiting staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them to do and they were unintrusive but always on hand in the background if needed. There were several specific dietary requirements to cater for, a couple of which were quite unusual, but everyone really enjoyed the food, and people commented on how hot it all was and so well presented. Two of the guests who have very specific dietary needs both said it was the first time at a wedding that they'd felt fully included and catered for and had felt full at the end of the meal. The evening reception went flawlessly and the bar staff, DJs and Andy the security man were helpful and friendly throughout. Even allowing us to go to the newly weds room to leave some balloons and banners! It was lovely to stay at the venue at the end of a perfect day. The 3 bedroom cottage we stayed in was perfect as was breakfast with the rest of the party the next day. Again please pass on thanks to all those involved including the receptionist who opened up the barns so we could collect some of the decorations etc. Altogether a perfect and memorable day. Highly recommend the venue.

Steph & Si
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Huge thank you

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Blackstock for helping us have such a wonderful day on Sunday! The moment we first visited Blackstock we knew it was our perfect venue and a truly beautiful setting. Every member of staff has been friendly and helpful! Louisa and Josie were helpful answering all our questions before our wedding and on our wedding day Luigi at the start of the day was fantastic and so calming and both Kevin and Lorraine were equally brilliant! All the bar staff in the evening were also wonderful! So many guests commented on what a beautiful venue it was and how delicious the food was!! Thank you again and I’m sure we’ll be back in the not to distant future :)

Emily & Andy
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
So Special Wedding Day

Thank you to everyone at Blackstock for making our wedding day so special! This is an amazing venue with beautiful views and backdrops, perfect for those all important wedding photos. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after and the day ran so smoothly. Highly recommend Blackstock as a wedding venue x

Hannah & Luke
Happy couple married in June
August 2019
A massive Thank You

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all the staff that were involved in making our wedding day so perfect! From planning to the catering and the actual day itself, we loved every minute and are so thankful to you all for all your time and hard work! Love Hannah & Luke

Kirsty & Craig
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Perfect and unforgettable wedding day

We wanted to say the biggest thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect and unforgettable. From the moment we first visited the venue we were blown away by the hospitality and the welcome we received. Everyone was so on the ball. The wedding day itself went so smoothly. The makeup room was fantastic, it’s so spacious and great for pictures. A special note must be made about Kevin and Luigi, they went above and beyond on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly. The whole day was so relax and the setup of the barns was incredible. The portion of the food is generous and then upon trying the food we were blown away. The food was all delicious and guests throughout the day and since have said it was some of the best food they have ever had. People also commented on how quickly it was served and how hot the food was considering the number of guests. So a massive thank you to the chef and all involved in serving the food, it most definitely was worth the money! The honeymoon suite was perfect for our stay. We stayed in the house the night before too and could not fault the rooms, they really have been done beautifully! We were worried when we heard there was a wedding Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but had we not been told that we genuinely would have had no idea. We were made to feel like we were the only ones in the world having a wedding that day and don’t think we could ever thank enough for the service we received. Thank you all so much again, our wedding day was perfect and we will never forget a moment of it.

Kirsty & Craig
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Perfect and unforgettable wedding day

We wanted to say the biggest thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect and unforgettable. From the moment we first visited the venue we were blown away by the hospitality and the welcome we received. The barns themselves are beautiful and being taken around the grounds by Paul was very generous on a Sunday afternoon, and really highlighted how stunning the grounds of the venue were. Despite changing of staff throughout the planning this made no difference to the service we received. Everyone was so on the ball and we felt we could call at anytime to ask questions and it was no problem at all. The wedding day itself went so smoothly. After having the final meeting we felt that everyone at the venue knew exactly what was going on and we could just relax and enjoy the day. The morning getting ready in the make up room was fantastic, it’s so spacious and great for pictures. A special note must be made about Kevin and Luigi, they went above and beyond on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly. They were both fantastic and very approachable and easy to chat with. The movement from barn to barn worked fantastically, the whole day was so relax and the setup of the barns was incredible. Having such a big wedding the food was the most expensive part for us and it took a while to get our heads around. Having been to weddings before and seeing the portions it all felt pretty disheartening. When the food came out on the day we could not believe that they were actually very generous portions and then upon trying the food we were blown away. The food was all delicious and guests throughout the day and since have said it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding and we agree very much with this. People also commented on how quickly it was served and how hot the food was considering the number of guests. All the waitresses and waiters were great and happy to help. So a massive thank you to the chef and all involved in serving the food, it most definitely was worth the money! The evening was great, and having the outdoor patio area was perfect with the lovely weather we had. The doorman was really great, helped me down the stairs from the photo booth every time, very lovely! Everyone was very helpful in the evening clearing up which we were also grateful for. The honeymoon suite was perfect for our stay. We stayed in the house the night before too and could not fault the rooms, they really have been done beautifully! We were worried when we heard there was a wedding Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but had we not been told that we genuinely would have had no idea. We were made to feel like we were the only ones in the world having a wedding that day and don’t think we could ever thank enough for the service we received. Thank you all so much again, our wedding day was perfect and we will never forget a moment of it.

Location & Contact Details for Blackstock Country Estate

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Grove Hill, Hellingly , Kent, BN27 4HF, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Blackstock Country Estate?

All our weddings are magical and each and every one holds a special place in our heart. Our dedicated coordinators make a mission of turning all our couples' dreams into reality, the magic never fails to happen.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Your venue is the key to your day. Be sure to trust the people who will be looking after you and become an entire part of your wedding planning.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Memory table with loving pictures of "The ones who could not make it"

Describe Blackstock Country Estate in 5 adjectives

Unique, exclusive, different, established, breathtaking.

Where’s the best photo spot at Blackstock Country Estate?

To of the hill catching the sunset.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Blackstock Country Estate?

More than we can tell!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini fish & chips newspaper cones

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our traditional charcoal Hog Roast

What is Blackstock Country Estate most unique feature?

The guests are forever entertained by the new areas of the Estate.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferComplimentary bottle of Champagne in the Bride & Groom's overnight accommodation if booked.