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A Historic Manor Perfect for Your Modern Wedding
Nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside just outside Canterbury, Howfield Manor Hotel offers a timeless and elegant setting for your wedding day. With a history dating back to 1181, this stunning manor brings a unique historic charm to your celebration. Set within five acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a private lake, it’s the perfect venue for couples looking for a private, stylish countryside wedding.
Flexible Spaces for Your Ceremony and Reception
Howfield Manor gives you plenty of options to create the perfect wedding atmosphere. Say your vows outdoors on the scenic patio overlooking the gardens, or choose the intimate indoor ceremony room for a cozier feel. The venue comfortably seats up to 80 guests for your wedding breakfast and can host up to 120 guests for an evening reception. If you’re planning a larger celebration, you can also set up a marquee on the grounds.
Personalized Planning and Expert In-House Services
The experienced team at Howfield Manor is dedicated to making your wedding planning smooth and stress-free. You’ll have a dedicated wedding planner who works closely with you to customize a package that fits your vision perfectly. The venue also offers in-house catering by skilled chefs, a curated wine list, and professional DJ and Master of Ceremonies services to keep your day running seamlessly.
Comfortable Accommodation and Guest Convenience
For you and your guests’ convenience, Howfield Manor Hotel features 16 charming ensuite bedrooms, including a special bridal suite for the happy couple. Wedding parties can benefit from special room rates, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy the celebration. Plus, ample on-site parking ensures hassle-free arrivals and departures.
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Reviews (16)
- AAndy Harris22/08/2023Overall the stay was excellent Overall the stay was excellentStayed one night and had a three course meal and breakfast deal. Overall the stay was excellent, great customer service and the food was tasty, would definitely stay again. Well done and thanks to the hotel team for making us welcome.Stayed one night and had a three course meal and breakfast deal. Overall the stay was excellent, great customer service and the food was tasty, would definitely stay again. Well done and thanks to the hotel team for making us welcome.
- CChas McGorrin22/08/2023great stay great stayWe had a great stay the room was spotless aswell as the rest of the hotel. are evening meal was cooked to perfection and like wise the breakfast there was a large choice of different types of food. We found all of the staff very smartly dressed and polite . We will be staying there again.We had a great stay the room was spotless aswell as the rest of the hotel. are evening meal was cooked to perfection and like wise the breakfast there was a large choice of different types of food. We found all of the staff very smartly dressed and polite . We will be staying there again.
- Jeremy Nash22/08/2023food was amazing food was amazingWent there for the first time today for sunday lunch the food was amazing and so was the service our daughter gets married there in august cant wait to go back .i would recommend this place to everyone👌Went there for the first time today for sunday lunch the food was amazing and so was the service our daughter gets married there in august cant wait to go back .i would recommend this place to everyone👌
- CCarole Holmes22/08/2023wonderful placewonderful placeWhat a wonderful place. Kevin and his wife are so attentive to everything. I have to thank them for making my daughter's wedding day absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this enough. Everything was first classWhat a wonderful place. Kevin and his wife are so attentive to everything. I have to thank them for making my daughter's wedding day absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this enough. Everything was first class
- Matt Trott photography18/07/2023Amazing PlaceAmazing PlaceI have shot three weddings here and it is the most amazing place to work. The staff are amazingly friendly - they always make me feel welcome. There are lots of pockets of awesome places at this venue for photographs - there is a large marquee at the back, an outdoor ceremony choice with views over the reserve behind or simply walking around the ground.I have shot three weddings here and it is the most amazing place to work. The staff are amazingly friendly - they always make me feel welcome. There are lots of pockets of awesome places at this venue for photographs - there is a large marquee at the back, an outdoor ceremony choice with views over the reserve behind or simply walking around the ground.
- DDennis Ivory18/07/2023the wedding planner have always been helpful the wedding planner have always been helpfulThroughout the planning process the staff here, and in particular the wedding planner have always been helpful and quick to respond and accommodating with any requests that we had. It is in a picturesque part of the Kent countryside and I could not recommend this venue for a wedding, it is a beautiful, quiet private location that is very family friendly. Throughout the planning process the staff here, and in particular the wedding planner have always been helpful and quick to respond and accommodating with any requests that we had. It is in a picturesque part of the Kent countryside and I could not recommend this venue for a wedding, it is a beautiful, quiet private location that is very family friendly.
- HHannah Dennis18/07/2023The staff are beyond helpful The staff are beyond helpfulWe got married at Howfield on the 19th August 2022. The hotel itself is so beautiful, incredibly well kept and clean. The breakfast was lovely , we ordered the first morning however the second morning it was a buffet style having had a lot of guests stay over. On born occasions the breakfast was well presented and very hot. The staff are beyond helpful and very welcoming. Muriel and Kevin couldn’t have done more for us, they ensured one of the most special days of our lives went perfect.We got married at Howfield on the 19th August 2022. The hotel itself is so beautiful, incredibly well kept and clean. The breakfast was lovely , we ordered the first morning however the second morning it was a buffet style having had a lot of guests stay over. On born occasions the breakfast was well presented and very hot. The staff are beyond helpful and very welcoming. Muriel and Kevin couldn’t have done more for us, they ensured one of the most special days of our lives went perfect.
- Andrew Broughton18/07/2023lovely wedding venue lovely wedding venueA lovely wedding venue with beautiful grounds. It's conveniently located just off the A28 and easy to find, with plenty of parking on site. The marquee is a great place for a wedding reception, with an outside bar and BBQ area next to the marquee. The staff were very friendly. A lovely wedding venue with beautiful grounds. It's conveniently located just off the A28 and easy to find, with plenty of parking on site. The marquee is a great place for a wedding reception, with an outside bar and BBQ area next to the marquee. The staff were very friendly.
- Carole Holmes18/07/2023Everything was first classEverything was first classWhat a wonderful place. Kevin and his wife are so attentive to everything. I have to thank them for making my daughter's wedding day absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this enough. Everything was first classWhat a wonderful place. Kevin and his wife are so attentive to everything. I have to thank them for making my daughter's wedding day absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this enough. Everything was first class
- NNick Polley (Awesomenick)18/07/2023lovely cosy atmosphere lovely cosy atmosphereAttended a wedding here, lovely cosy atmosphere with a great reception area. Staff were very quick to help and courteous the whole evening. The weather was not the best but this didn't detract from the event at all.Attended a wedding here, lovely cosy atmosphere with a great reception area. Staff were very quick to help and courteous the whole evening. The weather was not the best but this didn't detract from the event at all.
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What is the historical significance of Howfield Manor Hotel as a wedding venue?
Howfield Manor Hotel dates back to 1181, offering a unique historic charm that adds timeless elegance to your wedding day in the picturesque Kent countryside.
Where is Howfield Manor Hotel located?
Howfield Manor Hotel is located just outside Canterbury, Kent, England, with the postcode CT4 7HQ, nestled within five acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a private lake.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces are available at Howfield Manor?
The venue offers flexible ceremony options including:
- Outdoor ceremonies on the scenic patio overlooking the gardens.
- Intimate indoor ceremony room for a cozy setting.
How many guests can Howfield Manor Hotel accommodate for a wedding?
Howfield Manor comfortably seats up to 80 guests for the wedding breakfast and can host up to 120 guests for the evening reception. For larger celebrations, a marquee can be set up on the grounds.
Does Howfield Manor provide wedding planning services?
Yes, each couple has a dedicated wedding planner who works closely to customize packages and ensure smooth, stress-free planning tailored to your vision.
Are catering and entertainment services included at Howfield Manor Hotel?
Yes, the venue offers in-house catering by skilled chefs, a curated wine list, and professional DJ and Master of Ceremonies services to keep your wedding day seamless and enjoyable.
What accommodation options does Howfield Manor offer for wedding guests?
Howfield Manor features 16 charming ensuite bedrooms, including a special bridal suite. Wedding parties benefit from special room rates for added convenience and comfort.
Is parking available on-site for guests attending a wedding at Howfield Manor?
Yes, ample on-site parking is available, ensuring hassle-free arrivals and departures for all your wedding guests.
Can the wedding venue accommodate outdoor receptions or events?
Yes, Howfield Manor’s extensive grounds allow for marquee setups, ideal for larger receptions or outdoor celebrations surrounded by beautiful countryside scenery.
What makes Howfield Manor Hotel an ideal countryside wedding venue?
Its combination of historic charm, picturesque gardens, flexible spaces, dedicated planning services, in-house catering, accommodation, and scenic tranquility makes Howfield Manor the perfect stylish and private countryside wedding venue.
