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Price: £8,000 – £10,000
Guests: 200
Deals available: 4
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)
Description
Description
"QUITE SIMPLY ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST ROMANTICALLY BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTING HOUSES" The Country & Town House Little Black Book of Wedding Venues Hamswell House is a historic manor house on its own estate. It has an orangery and picturesque walled gardens and is surrounded by stunning countryside. It is a private estate not a hotel or a corporate events venue and that is what makes it so different. When you hold your ceremony and wedding reception at Hamswell, you will have the exclusive use of the orangery and the grounds for the day and evening to share with your guests. You can hold the ceremony under the boughs of a 400-year-old lime tree in front of the house or outside the romantic 18th Century orangery with its Cotswold stone roof and huge arch windows. Following the service, you can join your guests for celebratory drinks on the terrace and enjoy the stunning rural views over the Hamswell Valley with the Westbury White Horse in the distance. The gardens and the backdrop of the house make the perfect setting for your wedding photographs. You and your guests are free to explore the walled gardens, pergola, C18 water garden with its waterlilies and Neptune fountain and the knot garden before moving to an elegant marquee for the evening celebration. We can accommodate up to 200 guests in a marquee for a seated dinner. What's more, you are free to bring your own wine and bubbly for the celebration. We do not charge corkage, which saves you a small fortune.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Rupert
Hamswell House is a magical place made for entertaining. We look forward to welcoming you here and showing you around.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Hamswell House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Hamswell House
Pricing for Hamswell House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers
The venue cost includes the cost of the orangery and grounds. The cost of the bespoke marquee is extra. Marquee costs can vary depending on the number of guests. Free corkage.
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- AAmelia and Conrad05/12/2025The Perfect Setting for our Wedding The Perfect Setting for our WeddingHamswell House was the perfect setting for our wedding this May. After getting married under the lime tree, our guests were able to enjoy the beautifully maintained gardens and stunning views before moving into the marquee, and the venue really helped the day to flow nicely. Rupert was helpful and responsive throughout, providing helpful guidance. We would thoroughly recommend Hamswell House as a truly special wedding venue.Hamswell House was the perfect setting for our wedding this May. After getting married under the lime tree, our guests were able to enjoy the beautifully maintained gardens and stunning views before moving into the marquee, and the venue really helped the day to flow nicely. Rupert was helpful and responsive throughout, providing helpful guidance. We would thoroughly recommend Hamswell House as a truly special wedding venue.
- AAlice and Ross McLachlan01/12/2025The most perfect venueThe most perfect venueWe got married in May this year and had the most special day. Hamswell House is the most perfect venue for a wedding, especially with the weather we had! We loved the fact it felt unique and not at all like a production line, unlike some of the others we saw. The garden was glorious, as were the views, and the marquee worked so well. So many of our guests have commented how beautiful the venue was.We got married in May this year and had the most special day. Hamswell House is the most perfect venue for a wedding, especially with the weather we had! We loved the fact it felt unique and not at all like a production line, unlike some of the others we saw. The garden was glorious, as were the views, and the marquee worked so well. So many of our guests have commented how beautiful the venue was.
- GGabrielle van den Hoek30/11/2025The Wedding of our DreamsThe Wedding of our DreamsWe had the wedding of our dreams at Hamswell House. It was the first venue we toured and we fell completely in love. Rupert was communicative and welcoming, and made it easy to know it was the venue for us. The house and grounds allows for wonderful flow from the ceremony on the front lawn, to cocktail hour on the patio and gardens, and reception in the marquee. The backdrop and grounds also mean you have so much natural beauty to work with. All of our guests could not believe the view and told us it felt like a movie. We had the wedding of our dreams at Hamswell House. It was the first venue we toured and we fell completely in love. Rupert was communicative and welcoming, and made it easy to know it was the venue for us. The house and grounds allows for wonderful flow from the ceremony on the front lawn, to cocktail hour on the patio and gardens, and reception in the marquee. The backdrop and grounds also mean you have so much natural beauty to work with. All of our guests could not believe the view and told us it felt like a movie.
- SSiobhan and Alastair Humphries-Cuff28/11/2025Like something out of a fairy taileLike something out of a fairy taileWe couldn’t have been happier with our choice of wedding venue. We fell in love with Hamswell, not just for its beauty, but for its charm - it’s rich in romance and history, from its ancient lime tree to its whimsical wisteria. The grounds and garden are exquisitely beautiful, like something out of fairy tale, with a wonderfully relaxed natural flow. Rupert and his team were most helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process, recommending fantastic suppliers along the way. Tessa was an absolute star on our big day, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly and bringing even more warmth and positivity to the day. We will be eternally grateful to Rupert and his team. Siobhan and AlastairWe couldn’t have been happier with our choice of wedding venue. We fell in love with Hamswell, not just for its beauty, but for its charm - it’s rich in romance and history, from its ancient lime tree to its whimsical wisteria. The grounds and garden are exquisitely beautiful, like something out of fairy tale, with a wonderfully relaxed natural flow. Rupert and his team were most helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process, recommending fantastic suppliers along the way. Tessa was an absolute star on our big day, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly and bringing even more warmth and positivity to the day. We will be eternally grateful to Rupert and his team. Siobhan and Alastair
- AAlexandra Hull19/12/2024The most perfect venueThe most perfect venueToby and I got married at Hamswell House on 3rd August this year, it was honestly the most perfect venue and we couldn't have wished for a better day. All of our guests were blown away and it was so special. Rupert was so easy to deal with, answered any questions that we had and was always around should we need him. I loved that not many people knew the venue (it isn't like the other commercial venues you find) and that is why we loved it. We had so much flexibility, everything from the recommended caterers to the marquee company were fantastic. I want to do it all over again!!!Toby and I got married at Hamswell House on 3rd August this year, it was honestly the most perfect venue and we couldn't have wished for a better day. All of our guests were blown away and it was so special. Rupert was so easy to deal with, answered any questions that we had and was always around should we need him. I loved that not many people knew the venue (it isn't like the other commercial venues you find) and that is why we loved it. We had so much flexibility, everything from the recommended caterers to the marquee company were fantastic. I want to do it all over again!!!
- WWilliam Dukes08/12/2024It was perfectIt was perfectFantastic location for a wedding! It was perfect.Fantastic location for a wedding! It was perfect.
- CChristopher Weale29/11/2024Fantastic VenueFantastic VenueA fantastic venue for our wedding. Rupert was always responsive and cooperative and, as a result, we were extremely happy with everything. Would highly recommend.A fantastic venue for our wedding. Rupert was always responsive and cooperative and, as a result, we were extremely happy with everything. Would highly recommend.
- PPippa Robinson31/10/2024We had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful dayWe had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful dayWe had the most magical wedding day at Hamswell House! It is such a stunning venue, in the most superb setting with gorgeous views over the rolling hills of Bath. Working with Rupert throughout was great, he was very helpful and responsive, and it was great to see him over our wedding weekend too. Rupert's recommended suppliers were fab and super reliable, and we were happy to be able to recommend a couple more from our wedding on to his list. We had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful day and we would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.We had the most magical wedding day at Hamswell House! It is such a stunning venue, in the most superb setting with gorgeous views over the rolling hills of Bath. Working with Rupert throughout was great, he was very helpful and responsive, and it was great to see him over our wedding weekend too. Rupert's recommended suppliers were fab and super reliable, and we were happy to be able to recommend a couple more from our wedding on to his list. We had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful day and we would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.
- KKarina Round22/08/2024A lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been toA lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been toMat and I had our Summer wedding at Hamswell house on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July and it was the best decision we made. From the very first time we saw Hamswell house, we were blown away by how beautiful the house and grounds are and the incredible views of the countryside. It was the perfect place for us to have an outdoor summer wedding where we could get married, surrounded by nature with our nearest and dearest! On our wedding day, Hamswell house looked pristine. In the evening the lanterns looked stunning and the little touches they did didn’t go unnoticed. From the get go, we had guests complimenting the venue and the different areas we could explore as the wedding day went on- from the entrance walk to the beautiful house, to the ceremony under the lime tree, to the orangery confetti shot, the reception drinks with breathtaking views and the beautiful marquee setup, there was a lot of variety and this kept our guests guessing! We even had a very special golden hour photoshoot in the field above the house. Rupert, the owner was very friendly and helpful, always answering emails efficiently and providing recommendations. It was great to have such accommodating hosts as our allies for our big day. From the beginning, you were so welcoming. We were made to feel very welcome on the Sunday, when we all returned for a relaxed Sunday buffet which turned into fun games on the lawn afterwards. We cannot recommend Hamswell house highly enough for a wedding! It was the best weekend of our lives and a lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to as well. Thank you so much Rupert and Hamswell House for such fond memories. I am sure we will return for a little wander in the future, to walk down memory lane!Mat and I had our Summer wedding at Hamswell house on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July and it was the best decision we made. From the very first time we saw Hamswell house, we were blown away by how beautiful the house and grounds are and the incredible views of the countryside. It was the perfect place for us to have an outdoor summer wedding where we could get married, surrounded by nature with our nearest and dearest! On our wedding day, Hamswell house looked pristine. In the evening the lanterns looked stunning and the little touches they did didn’t go unnoticed. From the get go, we had guests complimenting the venue and the different areas we could explore as the wedding day went on- from the entrance walk to the beautiful house, to the ceremony under the lime tree, to the orangery confetti shot, the reception drinks with breathtaking views and the beautiful marquee setup, there was a lot of variety and this kept our guests guessing! We even had a very special golden hour photoshoot in the field above the house. Rupert, the owner was very friendly and helpful, always answering emails efficiently and providing recommendations. It was great to have such accommodating hosts as our allies for our big day. From the beginning, you were so welcoming. We were made to feel very welcome on the Sunday, when we all returned for a relaxed Sunday buffet which turned into fun games on the lawn afterwards. We cannot recommend Hamswell house highly enough for a wedding! It was the best weekend of our lives and a lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to as well. Thank you so much Rupert and Hamswell House for such fond memories. I am sure we will return for a little wander in the future, to walk down memory lane!
- GGeorgia Daly22/08/2024An Incredible venueAn Incredible venueHamswell House is an incredible wedding venue that you won't regret choosing! The location in the Somerset countryside is breathtakingly beautiful and provided a stunning backdrop for our special day. From the very start, communication with Rupert was seamless and easy. He was relaxed and accommodating, allowing us to personalise our wedding exactly as we envisioned. Our guests were thoroughly impressed and couldn't stop raving about the gorgeous grounds and scenery. We would wholeheartedly recommend Hamswell to anyone looking to make their wedding day truly memorable.Hamswell House is an incredible wedding venue that you won't regret choosing! The location in the Somerset countryside is breathtakingly beautiful and provided a stunning backdrop for our special day. From the very start, communication with Rupert was seamless and easy. He was relaxed and accommodating, allowing us to personalise our wedding exactly as we envisioned. Our guests were thoroughly impressed and couldn't stop raving about the gorgeous grounds and scenery. We would wholeheartedly recommend Hamswell to anyone looking to make their wedding day truly memorable.
Location & Contact Details for Hamswell House
Location & Contact Details for Hamswell House
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
I cannot choose. There have been too many wonderful, happy celebrations. This place is just the perfect backdrop for the party of a lifetime
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book the venue, then the rest will fall into place.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Each wedding here is different - so whatever expresses the bride's personality
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, Romantic, Magical, Beautiful, Atmospheric
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Terraced Gardens
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
I am sworn to secrecy as far as the weddings are concerned, but we also have movies here where the stars have included Eddie Redmayne and Gemma Arterton.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Anything from our recommended caterers - all are delicious
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon sandwiches
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The amazing views, beautiful walled gardens and the C18th water garden
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 OfferFree Corkage
