Houchins

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£2,500 - £7,720 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
7 Bedrooms
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Description

Houchins is an elegant Grade 2 listed farmhouse with beautiful and comfortable accommodation for the bridal party and a splendid new barn complex. Houchins caters for weddings and civil ceremonies from 25 - 150+ people, offering a choice of indoor grandeur, outdoor simplicity or a combination of the two. Houchins is run by Adam and Anna Dixon-Smith who have over ten years experience operating Dove Barn, their wedding barn near Sudbury in Suffolk. Adam grew up at Houchins and is determined that no-one will leave without sharing his happy memories of the place! He and his team of wedding and event planners are on-hand to make sure that each wedding meets the expectations of every bride and groom.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Wayne
Our award-winning team at Houchins is delighted to help you every step of the way to make your wedding day the day of your dreams. We understand that every couple has a unique vision for their day and we simply want to help realise that vision any way we can.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
12

Overview of Houchins

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
180
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
16
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Houchins

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£7,720
Prices differ dependant on season and day of the week. Includes use of two dressing rooms (when you hire the house) or one if you don't, full exclusive use of the venue and its grounds, a beautiful wedding marquee to host outside ceremonies, an optional woodland wedding space, ceremony chairs, as many long or round tables and Chiavari chairs for wedding breakfast as needed, a fully stocked bar and bar staff, fairy lights illuminating the main bar ledges, illuminated 'Bar' sign, Lloyd Loom garden furniture (April - September) Evening food terrace, Terrace Bar, festoon lights around the wedding garden, a team of wedding coordinators to guide you through the whole wedding planning process including two formal planning meetings, your own dedicated Personal Wedding Manager to make your day run exactly to plan, Moposa - the use of our digital wedding planning tool which includes: a personal wedding website, a guest management system creating a guest list, online invites & receive RSVP's, a table seating tool, a budget planner, a to-do list organiser, a room layout tool and a library of inspiring images that you can personalise to create your own 'Lookbook'.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£11,500
Maximum Price
£14,100
Number of Guests Included
70
Prices differ dependant on season and day of the week. Houchins' all-Inclusive Midweek Willow Wedding Package includes venue and grounds, accommodation for couple & up to 14 guests, reception drinks & canapés, 3 course wedding breakfast with wine, sparkling wine for the toast, evening food, DJ, evening cash bar, PA for speeches & much more - see on-line for more details and terms and conditions.
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Guest accommodation included
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Reviews for Houchins
(123)

Selina
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
The best day ever!

Houchins are just simply amazing! We were sold on booking Houchins for our wedding the minute we arrived to view the venue 18 months ago. It has a romantic, intimate, cosy, relaxed and magical feel, it is simply beautiful! The fact that you can legally marry at the venue was also a reason why we booked Houchins. The grounds are stunning and you have the option to have your ceremony inside or outside, depending on the weather. There is also a beautiful house on the grounds that you can hire for the wedding night accommodation for the happy couple and family/friends. There is a well equipped room for the bride and bridesmaids to have their hair and make up done, get ready and have a glass of bubbles whilst having photos etc. before the ceremony. The team are brilliant! Nothing is too much trouble, and were amazing from the very first visit through to the day after the wedding. Staff are extremely professional, whilst still being friendly and felt much like good friends discussing our wishes for the day. The attention to detail is fantastic, everything is considered and the communication is great, we were kept updated throughout the whole process. Personal circumstances meant that there were considerable changes to our guest numbers the week before the wedding, however the team were great at making these changes and supporting us with this at the same time. We used a few of Houchins recommended suppliers; Splinters caterers and Toasty Box for evening food, both were brilliant. On the day of the wedding, staff were brilliant at seeing to last minute details to the tables and making sure we had the right umbrellas for photos. They were brilliant at seeing guests in and making sure we (bride/groom/bridesmaids) were ok, getting drinks with straws as to not ruin our lipstick! Eloise, was our event manager and was just fantastic, she was orchestrating the whole day and made us feel so relaxed throughout each stage, communicating with us till the end of the night. Ellyse is also amazing, she showed us the venue on our first visit, she is very knowledgeable and communicated with us for most of the 18 months before the big day, communication is extremely effective at Houchins. We had such an amazing day, our family and friends were so impressed with the venue and staff, we are so grateful to everyone at Houchins for making our day the best it could possibly be! Couples should not hesitate when considering Houchins for their wedding, you’ll be so thankful you did!

Amy & Mat
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
We had the most incredible day!

We fell in love with Houchins as soon as we visited and knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding - classically beautiful, tranquil and spacious but still felt intimate, fun and modern. The marquee and gardens were gorgeous for our September wedding, but it is beautiful at any time of year. The whole Houchins team were amazing from day one. The staff went above and beyond for us throughout, including on the big day itself. Really lovely people and we couldn't thank them enough.

Emily & George
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Thank you so much, we appreciate all the hard work

We got married at Houchins in October and had the most incredible day. A huge thank you to the Houchins team for making everything run so smoothly. All our guests loved the venue and had a great time. The team are very responsive making working with them very easy. They're very relaxed and nothing was too much hassle for them. Eloise kept all of the wedding party running on time and made everything as stress free as possible. The venue itself is beautiful, in a beautiful spot.

Katie & Mark
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
I would 100% recommend Houchins as a wedding venue

From looking around Houchins on their open day to our wedding, we’ve had the best experience. All the staff have been excellent and so accommodating. As a bride we want to know if we email with a question that we’ll hear back quickly and I always did! The venue has everything you need and we used some of Houchins preferred suppliers which was so handy. With several planning meetings I felt like our day was in hand and on the wedding day I didn’t have to worry at all, I could just enjoy my day!

Kiera & Simon
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The team are so great!

Not only is the venue stunning but the team are so great. We stayed in the house the night before and got to set up the venue, and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left the Houchins team were nothing less than kind and helpful. They are a well oiled, organised machine and if something went wrong - we certainly had no idea! Couldn’t recommend more.

Adam & Nicola
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
One of the best days of our entire life

One of the best days of our entire life, the whole day from start to finish was incredible and we can’t thank Houchins enough for everything you did for us before, during and after the wedding. The most magical day 🫶🏻

Hay & Sam
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The absolute best day!!

Was the best day! Eloise was simply outstanding as our Wedding manager, shout out to James as well on the day was great. Really can't recommend Houchins as a venue, Eloise & her team as it was easily one of the best days of our lives. Easy 5 stars!! big love H&S xx

Jackie & Sean
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Thank you - you're all outstanding!

I simply cannot put into words how amazing this place is, the grounds, the rooms and most importantly the staff. We were married in August. From the very first day we came to the actual day everyone & everything has been seamless & made our special day more perfect. A very special mention to Eloise - we would of forgotten something but her professionalism and attention to detail were invaluable. At Houchins we got the wedding of our dreams & precious memories to treasure. You're all outstanding

Jade & Jake
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
A Stunning Venue and a lovely team

A stunning Venue and a lovely team We couldn't have picked the best venue for our wedding, Eloise and all the team at Houchins are welcoming and friendly. The grounds are well kept and stunning too. We loved the combination of outside and inside areas. All our guest said how beautiful the venue was and we couldn't agree more, Thankyou for the most amazing and wonderful wedding day x

Deanna & Matt
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Everything about our wedding was exceptional!

Everything about our wedding was exceptional. Houchins is a beautiful venue, with amazing staff & full of thoughtful touches. Some of our guests said it felt like a fairytale & we couldn't agree more. We wish we could do it all again. x

Location & Contact Details for Houchins

Wedding Venue Address
Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1RT, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Houchins?

They're all wonderful and unique in their own way

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

Set a budget and stick to it

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

A mother-of-the bride made the wedding favours which included home-grown flowers

Describe Houchins in 5 adjectives

Rustic, unique, historic, charming, beautiful

Where’s the best photo spot at Houchins?

In front of the beautiful house

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Houchins?

We have but couldn't possibly divulge who

What’s your favourite canapé?

Ceviche

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Any of the evening food from one of our preferred evening caterers

What is Houchins most unique feature?

The elegant, traditional marquee set in the landscaped wedding garden

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The award-winnning team!
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