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Price: £1,000 – £20,000
Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 21
Description
Description
We host two types of weddings here at Coul House are either a Residential (exclusive use) or Non-Residential (limited use/day time use).
To have an evening dance and Ceilidh band you would have to have a residential wedding.
A Residential wedding has the advantage that your party will have exclusive use of our country house (in high season, April - September, there is a minimum of two nights B&B taking all 21 bedrooms for you and your guests) and enjoy the undivided attention of our entire staff. This provides the perfect ambience to relax and share this special time with your friends and family. If you wish to keep it informal the night before Chef Garry will create a casual menu, such as a BBQ or themed menu, such as a Italian buffet or curry night for your guests on their arrival night. The exclusive use is granted strictly on the condition of booking all of the rooms of the hotel. We cannot host an evening reception when we have non-wedding guests already booked to stay at the hotel.
For those looking to have a smaller reception that do not need overnight accommodation, a Non-Residential wedding is the obvious choice. The limited use implies that you have no or very few guests staying overnight and, thus, your access to the public rooms will have to be limited to the period from 12.30 pm until 5.30pm, allowing us to resume dinner service in the restaurant for other guests by 6.30pm.
We can cater for up to 80 guests for a sit down meal and up to 130-140 for an evening reception. The average cost is £120 per person including the meal, celebratory drink, wine with the meal and an evening buffet or £95 without an evening buffet. Adding canapes prior to the meal typically adds £8 pp to the budget.
We charge a site fee of £1250 which includes chair hire and our in house wedding co-ordinator.
We can of course custom your celebration to fit your budget and pride ourselves on being extremely accommodating.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Stuart
Myself and Susannah own and operate (alongside our fantastic team and help from the kids) this beautiful 1820`s MacKenzie mansion which we purchased sight unseen in 2003. It`s surprisingly well located (just 25 minutes north of Inverness) on the door step of the North Coast 500 route leading to the Highland wilderness. We offer delicious food, great wine and a warm friendly welcome.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2003
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Overview of Coul House Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
130
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
21
Sleeps No. of People
55
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Coul House Hotel
Pricing for Coul House Hotel
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Reviews (5)
(5)
- DDaryl & Paula12/11/2020Thank YouThank YouTo all at Coul House Hotel We just wanted to say a big thank you for all your hard work, kindness and thoughtfulness. Your staff worked so hard caring for all our needs it made our daughters wedding day so special. It was hard planning a wedding in the current situation but you took a lot of the stress out of the day Many ThanksTo all at Coul House Hotel We just wanted to say a big thank you for all your hard work, kindness and thoughtfulness. Your staff worked so hard caring for all our needs it made our daughters wedding day so special. It was hard planning a wedding in the current situation but you took a lot of the stress out of the day Many Thanks
- JJohn Derry Grandad of the Bride15/10/2020Wonderful HotelWonderful HotelDear Stuart & Susannah, I just had to drop you a line to thank you so much for providing a fabulous weekend at Lauren and Duncan's wedding. The hotel was outstanding and the staff were pleasant and attentive. The way they transformed the room from breakfast -to marriage ceremony then to the reception lunch. We had a wonderful time and just loved the hotelDear Stuart & Susannah, I just had to drop you a line to thank you so much for providing a fabulous weekend at Lauren and Duncan's wedding. The hotel was outstanding and the staff were pleasant and attentive. The way they transformed the room from breakfast -to marriage ceremony then to the reception lunch. We had a wonderful time and just loved the hotel
- MMr & Mrs Roberts15/10/2020Thank You So MuchThank You So MuchStuart and Coul Team, A very belated but massive thank you for making our wedding so special. Each and every member of staff gave us fabulous service-so kind and helpful. We truly cant thank you, Susannah and Lara enough for making it so specialStuart and Coul Team, A very belated but massive thank you for making our wedding so special. Each and every member of staff gave us fabulous service-so kind and helpful. We truly cant thank you, Susannah and Lara enough for making it so special
- MMichael and Helen15/10/2020Thank YouThank YouStuart & Team We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us! You have helped create the wedding of our dreams. Thank you so much for your kindness, guidance and understanding. A wedding is stressful enough without a pandemic and you have been so accommodating and calm.Stuart & Team We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us! You have helped create the wedding of our dreams. Thank you so much for your kindness, guidance and understanding. A wedding is stressful enough without a pandemic and you have been so accommodating and calm.
- CChris McLeod07/11/2016FacebookFacebookOur son kevin married Joanne at this hotel what an amazing day we all had,the sun was shining so the staff had moved the wedding ceremony outside,we could not fault the day at all. The staff were fantastic and the food outstanding we would highly recommend Could House Hotel thankyou for making our son and daughter-in-laws day special.xxOur son kevin married Joanne at this hotel what an amazing day we all had,the sun was shining so the staff had moved the wedding ceremony outside,we could not fault the day at all. The staff were fantastic and the food outstanding we would highly recommend Could House Hotel thankyou for making our son and daughter-in-laws day special.xx
Location & Contact Details for Coul House Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Coul House Hotel
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What types of weddings does Coul House Hotel offer?
Coul House Hotel offers two types of weddings:
- Residential Weddings: Exclusive use of the entire country house with all 21 bedrooms booked for you and your guests.
- Non-Residential Weddings: Limited use of the venue for a daytime reception without overnight accommodation.
Can I have an evening dance and Ceilidh band at Coul House Hotel?
An evening dance and Ceilidh band are only available with a Residential wedding, as this requires exclusive use of the venue and accommodating all guests overnight.
What are the advantages of booking a Residential wedding at Coul House Hotel?
The Residential wedding offers:
- Exclusive use of the country house.
- All 21 bedrooms reserved for the couple and guests (minimum two nights during April to September).
- Dedicated attention from the entire hotel staff.
- A relaxed and private atmosphere ideal for celebrating with friends and family.
- Optional informal pre-wedding menus like BBQs or themed buffets prepared by Chef Garry.
What is the difference between Residential and Non-Residential weddings at Coul House Hotel?
Residential Weddings: Require exclusive use of the hotel with overnight accommodation for all guests, including an evening reception.Non-Residential Weddings: Limited use of the venue from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm without overnight stays, and no evening reception as the hotel resumes dinner service for other guests by 6:30 pm.
How many guests can Coul House Hotel accommodate for weddings?
The venue can accommodate:
- Up to 80 guests for a sit-down meal.
- Between 130 to 140 guests for an evening reception.
What is the typical cost per person for a wedding at Coul House Hotel?
The average cost per person is:
- £120 including meal, celebratory drink, wine with the meal, and an evening buffet.
- £95 without the evening buffet.
- Adding canapés prior to the meal generally adds approximately £8 per person.
Is there a venue hire or site fee at Coul House Hotel for weddings?
Yes, Coul House Hotel charges a site fee of £1250 which includes chair hire and the services of an in-house wedding coordinator to assist with planning and execution.
Can Coul House Hotel customize wedding celebrations to fit our budget?
Absolutely. The hotel prides itself on being extremely accommodating and can tailor your wedding celebration to fit your specific budget and preferences.
Are there any restrictions on the use of public rooms during a Non-Residential wedding?
Yes, for Non-Residential weddings your access to public rooms is limited to the period from 12:30 pm until 5:30 pm to allow the hotel to resume regular dinner service for other guests by 6:30 pm.
Are meals provided before the wedding day at Coul House Hotel?
For Residential weddings, an informal meal such as a BBQ or a themed menu (Italian buffet or curry night) can be arranged on the night before the wedding for arriving guests, prepared by Chef Garry.
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Special OfferA bottle of Prosecco for the couple
