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Price: £3,000 – £7,400
Guests: 150
Bedrooms: 7
Deals available: 2
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)
Description
Description
Exclusively yours, Houchins is a unique barn venue with stylish grade 2* listed farmhouse accommodation. Located just 1 hour from London in north Essex it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. 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. Highlights include indoor or outdoor ceremony areas depending on the weather. There is also the choice of indoor or outdoor bar with both overlooking the glorious wedding garden. Best of all both of you can change in comfort - either in the house or outside in the Dairy. New this year is the new Herbery Glamping site with room for an additional 10 guests & the The Hide sauna set in woodland overlooking glorious farmland.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Wayne
I’m delighted you’re considering Houchins for your wedding day. Our aim is to make your experience as relaxed, personal and special as possible, from your first visit right through to the big day itself.
We’re lucky to have such a beautiful setting, but it’s our people who really make Houchins special. My team and I are here to help you create a wedding that feels truly yours, with wonderful memories to treasure for years to come.
I look forward to welcoming you to Houchins!
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 / Farm
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
Confetti permitted
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Open Flame Permitted
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Water view
Pet friendly
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol license
Bar
Western / European
Mediterranean
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Houchins
Pricing for Houchins
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
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'.
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- BBernice & Sam14/10/2026This really is a hidden gem!This really is a hidden gem!Thank you so much to Jayson and the whole team at Houchins, this really is a hidden gem! Such a beautiful venue, the house is incredible and the little added touches really made us both feel special. I cannot praise them enough I just want to get married there all over again, thank you so much xxxThank you so much to Jayson and the whole team at Houchins, this really is a hidden gem! Such a beautiful venue, the house is incredible and the little added touches really made us both feel special. I cannot praise them enough I just want to get married there all over again, thank you so much xxx
- LLucy & Justin14/10/2026We had such a lovely wedding day at Houchins!We had such a lovely wedding day at Houchins!We had such a lovely day at Houchins. All our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you very much to Houchins particularly Rachel for a lovely day, for ensuring the day ran smoothly and liasing with all our vendorsWe had such a lovely day at Houchins. All our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you very much to Houchins particularly Rachel for a lovely day, for ensuring the day ran smoothly and liasing with all our vendors
- SSamantha & Nick14/10/2026Just simply the most beautiful day!Just simply the most beautiful day!Just simply the most perfect day! Staff were all amazing and made everyone feel welcome and the care they had for me and my husband was incredible ensuring we were happy and calm throughout the day. Everything ran so smoothly and that is down to the staff at Houchins.Just simply the most perfect day! Staff were all amazing and made everyone feel welcome and the care they had for me and my husband was incredible ensuring we were happy and calm throughout the day. Everything ran so smoothly and that is down to the staff at Houchins.
- GGeneivieve & Alexander14/09/2026The team are so friendlyThe team are so friendlyWe loved having our wedding at houchins. The venue is beautiful and very well kept. The communication with the team was exceptional from booking up until the day of the wedding. The team are so friendly and are very supportive on the day making sure everything ran smoothly. Rachel our wedding coordinator was a calm presence on the day and very attentive. We would definitely recommend houchins!We loved having our wedding at houchins. The venue is beautiful and very well kept. The communication with the team was exceptional from booking up until the day of the wedding. The team are so friendly and are very supportive on the day making sure everything ran smoothly. Rachel our wedding coordinator was a calm presence on the day and very attentive. We would definitely recommend houchins!
- RRebecca & Martin14/09/2026Such a lovely venue!Such a lovely venue!We genuinely don’t think our wedding day could have been made any more special! From the very start of our wedding journey right through to the big day, everyone we met was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, which made the whole experience feel so relaxed and enjoyable. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and we couldn’t have wished for a better place to celebrate. We had the most amazing day, and so did all of our guests. We couldn’t recommend this lovely venue and its team enough! We genuinely don’t think our wedding day could have been made any more special! From the very start of our wedding journey right through to the big day, everyone we met was so lovely, helpful and welcoming, which made the whole experience feel so relaxed and enjoyable. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and we couldn’t have wished for a better place to celebrate. We had the most amazing day, and so did all of our guests. We couldn’t recommend this lovely venue and its team enough!
- EEmily & Nick14/09/2026The atmosphere was incredible!The atmosphere was incredible!Houchins was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was the perfect size, beautifully maintained garden and the outdoor area was perfect in the summer! It went absolutely seamlessly with no blips from start to finish. The atmosphere was incredible due to the size of the venue and we would pick Houchins if we had to do it all over again. Houchins was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was the perfect size, beautifully maintained garden and the outdoor area was perfect in the summer! It went absolutely seamlessly with no blips from start to finish. The atmosphere was incredible due to the size of the venue and we would pick Houchins if we had to do it all over again.
- LLucy & Matt12/09/2026Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and moreOur wedding day was everything we dreamed of and moreWe honestly couldn’t recommend our wedding venue enough. From the very first time we went to view the venue and decided it was the one, right through the entire year of planning, the team were so supportive, helpful and reassuring. As soon as we walked into the venue, when we were trying to find the one, we knew that's where we were going to get married. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but we always felt like we had people around us who genuinely cared about making our day perfect. From meetings and organising the finer details to helping us bring our vision to life, they were always so helpful and accommodating. They went above and beyond to help set everything up and make everything exactly how we had imagined it. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. Having everything all in one place made the whole day so easy, and everything was beautifully presented. The house where I got ready on the morning of the wedding was stunning and created such a lovely, calm atmosphere. The honeymoon suite was also beautiful, and we loved all the little touches, like the congratulations sign outside our room, the little bottle of champagne and the chocolates. Those details made us feel so special. On the wedding day itself, we genuinely didn’t have to think about a single thing. Everyone was incredibly professional, organised and supportive. Everything was taken care of, which meant we could completely relax and enjoy our day. I even felt completely calm in the moments before walking down the aisle, which I never expected! And being handed a glass of Pimms straight after the ceremony was definitely needed and very much appreciated! 😂 We have had so many comments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, with so many people telling us it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to. Hearing that meant so much to us. We spent a whole year planning our wedding, so seeing everything we had talked about, planned and dreamed of finally come together on the day was absolutely incredible. The team helped make that possible, and we honestly wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Thank you to everyone at the venue for making our wedding day so perfect and for supporting us throughout the entire journey. We will always look back on our wedding day with the happiest memories, and we would 100% recommend this venue to any couple looking for the perfect place to get married. ❤️We honestly couldn’t recommend our wedding venue enough. From the very first time we went to view the venue and decided it was the one, right through the entire year of planning, the team were so supportive, helpful and reassuring. As soon as we walked into the venue, when we were trying to find the one, we knew that's where we were going to get married. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but we always felt like we had people around us who genuinely cared about making our day perfect. From meetings and organising the finer details to helping us bring our vision to life, they were always so helpful and accommodating. They went above and beyond to help set everything up and make everything exactly how we had imagined it. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. Having everything all in one place made the whole day so easy, and everything was beautifully presented. The house where I got ready on the morning of the wedding was stunning and created such a lovely, calm atmosphere. The honeymoon suite was also beautiful, and we loved all the little touches, like the congratulations sign outside our room, the little bottle of champagne and the chocolates. Those details made us feel so special. On the wedding day itself, we genuinely didn’t have to think about a single thing. Everyone was incredibly professional, organised and supportive. Everything was taken care of, which meant we could completely relax and enjoy our day. I even felt completely calm in the moments before walking down the aisle, which I never expected! And being handed a glass of Pimms straight after the ceremony was definitely needed and very much appreciated! 😂 We have had so many comments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, with so many people telling us it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to. Hearing that meant so much to us. We spent a whole year planning our wedding, so seeing everything we had talked about, planned and dreamed of finally come together on the day was absolutely incredible. The team helped make that possible, and we honestly wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Thank you to everyone at the venue for making our wedding day so perfect and for supporting us throughout the entire journey. We will always look back on our wedding day with the happiest memories, and we would 100% recommend this venue to any couple looking for the perfect place to get married. ❤️
- RRachel & Jack17/08/2026We couldn't have chosen a better venue!We couldn't have chosen a better venue!Words can't express how grateful we are for your help and support in making our wedding day so special - we couldn't have chosen a better venue! From start to finish, your support and communication put both our minds at ease and allowed us to enjoy our day to the fullest! Many thanks again, With love and gratitude Rachel & JackWords can't express how grateful we are for your help and support in making our wedding day so special - we couldn't have chosen a better venue! From start to finish, your support and communication put both our minds at ease and allowed us to enjoy our day to the fullest! Many thanks again, With love and gratitude Rachel & Jack
- CClaudia & Steph14/07/2026Your guests will be blown away by the venueYour guests will be blown away by the venueWe had our wedding on the hottest day of the year. The staff at Houchins were amazing!! Iced water was on hand before the ceremony (something we didn’t plan). It was little touches like this that just made the whole day amazing! The lead up to our big day was so easy any questions were answered straight away. The venue is breathtaking and really speaks for itself. It is so beautiful you really don’t need many decorations! The grounds are wonderful, and your guests will be blown away by the venueWe had our wedding on the hottest day of the year. The staff at Houchins were amazing!! Iced water was on hand before the ceremony (something we didn’t plan). It was little touches like this that just made the whole day amazing! The lead up to our big day was so easy any questions were answered straight away. The venue is breathtaking and really speaks for itself. It is so beautiful you really don’t need many decorations! The grounds are wonderful, and your guests will be blown away by the venue
- LLucy & Tom17/06/2026The venue and staff were brilliant!The venue and staff were brilliant!From the moment we first went to Houchins for an Open Evening, everything about the venue and staff was brilliant. They allowed us to visit as many times as we wanted from start to finish and all communication was never delayed. They made the whole planning process incredibly easy, meaning our day ran like slilk, even with on the day changes. If you want the best wedding you could ever have, have it at Houchins.From the moment we first went to Houchins for an Open Evening, everything about the venue and staff was brilliant. They allowed us to visit as many times as we wanted from start to finish and all communication was never delayed. They made the whole planning process incredibly easy, meaning our day ran like slilk, even with on the day changes. If you want the best wedding you could ever have, have it at Houchins.
Location & Contact Details for Houchins
Location & Contact Details for Houchins
Travel Notes
It is best to enter our venue into Google maps and arrive from the A120 down our spectacular 1km drive
Nearest Town
Coggeshall
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M11
Nearest Train Station
Marks Tey
Nearest Airport
Stansted
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
They're all wonderful and unique in their own way
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It’s easy to get caught up in what you think you should do, but the best weddings are the ones that reflect you as a couple. Focus on what matters most to you, don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember to take a moment together on the day to soak it all in. It goes by in a flash, so make sure you enjoy every minute!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
My favourite personal touch is when couples include their favourite people, and even their pets, in the ceremony. Whether it’s a beloved dog as ring bearer, a special reading from a family member, or a little nod to someone who can’t be there, those are the moments that make a wedding truly meaningful and uniquely theirs.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Rustic, unique, warm, friendly,
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Under the rose arch
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have but couldn't possibly divulge who
What’s your favourite canapé?
Slow roasted pork belly bites with crackling & apple sauce or churros with a salted caramel dip as a sweet alternative
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese on sourdough toastie
What is your venue's 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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