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Price: £6,500 – £10,100
Guests: 150
Bedrooms: 1
Description
Description
Welcome to Marleybrook House: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Kent
Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, Marleybrook House is a stunning 17th-century thatched farmhouse that offers a perfect blend of history, elegance, and a touch of whimsical charm. With five acres of beautiful gardens, paddocks, and woodland near Canterbury, our venue provides a serene and picturesque setting for your wedding day.
A Beautiful and Historic Setting
Our grounds are filled with natural beauty and historic character, creating countless opportunities for memorable photos and quiet moments. Whether you want to celebrate surrounded by fragrant roses or under ancient oak beams, Marleybrook House offers a unique backdrop that will make your wedding truly special.
Your Ceremony, Your Way
We understand that every couple’s love story is unique. That’s why we offer four licensed ceremony spaces, each with its own charm, accommodating up to 150 guests:
- The Walled Garden: Say your vows beneath a romantic stone-pillared gazebo, surrounded by blooming roses and hydrangeas.
- The Gladed Lawn: For a grand outdoor ceremony, our American-Colonial style raised gazebo offers sweeping views and a majestic atmosphere.
- The Oak Framed Barn: Celebrate in rustic elegance inside our beautifully restored barn, featuring original oak beams and exposed brickwork.
Celebrate in Style
After your ceremony, continue the celebration in our elegant reception spaces:
- The Grand Marquee: Bright and airy, perfect for a wedding breakfast with up to 150 guests and an evening reception for up to 300.
- The Event Suite: Ideal for more intimate gatherings, featuring a starlit dance floor and a connecting garden terrace.
A Playful Twist: Our Private Vintage Fairground
What truly makes Marleybrook House stand out is our private vintage fairground. Add fun and unforgettable memories to your day with classic rides like dodgems and Victorian swing boats—perfect for guests of all ages. This unique blend of elegance and whimsy makes us one of the UK’s most distinctive wedding venues.
Expert Support for Your Perfect Day
From your first visit to the final farewell, our dedicated wedding coordinator and expert events team will guide you every step of the way. We focus on meticulous detail and exceptional service to make your planning stress-free and enjoyable.
Our in-house culinary team will craft a bespoke menu tailored to your tastes, whether you prefer canapés, fine dining, informal barbecues, or street food. To help you and your wedding party prepare in comfort, we offer two stylish get-ready studios. And when the night winds down, retreat to the luxurious Hideaway bridal suite, complete with a hot tub on the terrace.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Kris Saxby
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering our beautiful venue for your special day! Every wedding at Marleybrook House is unique and special to us. The private Fairground is phenomenal and always brings fun, laughter and excitement to any wedding day. We have an energetic and experienced team that are always on hand to answer any question, however big or small. Please get in touch for a private viewing, you will not be disappointed!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
14
Overview of Marleybrook House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Marleybrook House
Pricing for Marleybrook House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
You are uniquely offered a choice of three areas in which to take your wedding vows; two outside and one inside. The different areas all seat up to 150 guests.
- The stunning Oak Barn, constructed under a Kent peg roof, has a variety of uses at your disposal.
- The Event Suite is our Garden Terrace with decking and fairy-lit canopy together with specimen trees and lush hedging. This contemporary designed space is
ideal for a barbecue or for your guests to socialise and take a breath of fresh air.
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- JJosie & Ashley Bell12/09/2023Couldn't ask for more!Couldn't ask for more!I don't think I have the words to describe how incredible Marleybrook House. It exceeded every expectation. The entire process is handled so smoothly. Coordinators, Amber, Georgia, and Amy, are lovely people and help keep you in the know, with answers to any question we had. Our coordinator Amber was fantastic and with her help, everything to do with the venue was a breeze. We felt completely at ease and taken care of, right from day one of viewing the venue to the end of the wedding. Our day was handled seamlessly, every staff member was friendly and helpful, so many of our guests commented on the fact that nothing seemed too much for them. The place itself is stunning. The Walled Garden is beautiful, the star enclosure for reception drinks works so well and looks great, and the event suite is lovely. And a huge plus - the fairground was unbelievable! There is something for guests of all ages, from dodgems, the waltzer and fair games. Again, wonderful staff that added to the fun, all are polite and friendly - thank you John and all! Many of our guests say it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We had an incredible day, but I can't review without mentioning the moment that we are above grateful for. We had a serious medical emergency with a guest during the first dance. The wedding had to stop for over an hour as medical assistance was given and we waited for the ambulance. Amber handled everything so well, and it is down to her that our family member was able to get an ambulance sent as a priority and she got the help she needed. She was amazing and we cannot thank her enough. She also coordinated the guests being moved into another space, putting on music and rearranging the space, plus redirecting the serving of evening food. Every staff member made sure we were okay during what was a quite traumatic time and we are incredibly grateful. So, both for the wonderful, celebratory part of the day, and the way everyone came together during the emergency, we have unending thanks. Thank you Marleybrook team and the biggest thank you to the wonderful Amber xxxI don't think I have the words to describe how incredible Marleybrook House. It exceeded every expectation. The entire process is handled so smoothly. Coordinators, Amber, Georgia, and Amy, are lovely people and help keep you in the know, with answers to any question we had. Our coordinator Amber was fantastic and with her help, everything to do with the venue was a breeze. We felt completely at ease and taken care of, right from day one of viewing the venue to the end of the wedding. Our day was handled seamlessly, every staff member was friendly and helpful, so many of our guests commented on the fact that nothing seemed too much for them. The place itself is stunning. The Walled Garden is beautiful, the star enclosure for reception drinks works so well and looks great, and the event suite is lovely. And a huge plus - the fairground was unbelievable! There is something for guests of all ages, from dodgems, the waltzer and fair games. Again, wonderful staff that added to the fun, all are polite and friendly - thank you John and all! Many of our guests say it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We had an incredible day, but I can't review without mentioning the moment that we are above grateful for. We had a serious medical emergency with a guest during the first dance. The wedding had to stop for over an hour as medical assistance was given and we waited for the ambulance. Amber handled everything so well, and it is down to her that our family member was able to get an ambulance sent as a priority and she got the help she needed. She was amazing and we cannot thank her enough. She also coordinated the guests being moved into another space, putting on music and rearranging the space, plus redirecting the serving of evening food. Every staff member made sure we were okay during what was a quite traumatic time and we are incredibly grateful. So, both for the wonderful, celebratory part of the day, and the way everyone came together during the emergency, we have unending thanks. Thank you Marleybrook team and the biggest thank you to the wonderful Amber xxx
- NNikki & Tom12/09/2023It ran like clockworkIt ran like clockworkTo everyone at Marleybrook WOW! What a day! We have had the best day ever, it was everything and more. Literally cant thank Amy & the team enough. It ran like clockwork. Thank you All our love Nikki & Tom To everyone at Marleybrook WOW! What a day! We have had the best day ever, it was everything and more. Literally cant thank Amy & the team enough. It ran like clockwork. Thank you All our love Nikki & Tom
- SShannon & Riley12/09/2023Georgia was amazing and she couldn’t of done more Georgia was amazing and she couldn’t of done moreTo the team at Marleybrook House, We cannot thank you enough for making our day insanely incredible! Everything went perfect and couldn’t of dreamt for a better day. Georgia was amazing and she couldn’t of done more for us! No words can put into perspective how stunning everything was, our guests couldn’t believe how good it was Thank you so much again and we will 100% be back for fright night! Shannon & Riley Goldsmith To the team at Marleybrook House, We cannot thank you enough for making our day insanely incredible! Everything went perfect and couldn’t of dreamt for a better day. Georgia was amazing and she couldn’t of done more for us! No words can put into perspective how stunning everything was, our guests couldn’t believe how good it was Thank you so much again and we will 100% be back for fright night! Shannon & Riley Goldsmith
- AAbi & Michael12/09/2023Surpassed all our expectationsSurpassed all our expectationsTo the Marleybrook massif Incredible venue & such wonderful, friendly staff – many thanks to all involved. Our day, we knew (hoped) it would be good, but it surpassed all our expectations. We & our guests just had a fabulous time – we have full memory banks & they’re all good ones. Love Michael & Abi To the Marleybrook massif Incredible venue & such wonderful, friendly staff – many thanks to all involved. Our day, we knew (hoped) it would be good, but it surpassed all our expectations. We & our guests just had a fabulous time – we have full memory banks & they’re all good ones. Love Michael & Abi
- KKatie & Dan12/09/2023It was the best weddingIt was the best weddingTo the Marleybrook House Family, Thank you so much for an absolutely incredible day. The amount of people that told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to was endless. Everyone was absolutely wonderful and made our day so special Lots of love Katie & Daniel Gibbs To the Marleybrook House Family, Thank you so much for an absolutely incredible day. The amount of people that told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to was endless. Everyone was absolutely wonderful and made our day so special Lots of love Katie & Daniel Gibbs
- JJasmine & Andrew12/09/2023Thank you for all your hard workThank you for all your hard workTo everyone at Marleybrook, We had the most amazing day Thank you for all your hard work Love jasmine & Andrew To everyone at Marleybrook, We had the most amazing day Thank you for all your hard work Love jasmine & Andrew
- JJazmin & James12/09/2023We will never forget you guys & our fantastic day!We will never forget you guys & our fantastic day!To the whole team at Marleybrook! We had the best day of our lives! Thank you so much for the day, amazing venue and the kindness and love that you all showed us and our guests! We will never forget you guys and our fantastic day! Thank you so much, Lots of love, Jazmin & JamesTo the whole team at Marleybrook! We had the best day of our lives! Thank you so much for the day, amazing venue and the kindness and love that you all showed us and our guests! We will never forget you guys and our fantastic day! Thank you so much, Lots of love, Jazmin & James
- KKelly & Jonathan12/09/2023You made the day run flawlessly!You made the day run flawlessly!To all the staff at Marleybrook, Thank you so much for making our day absolutely perfect. We had the BEST DAY EVER! All the staff were so helpful and nothing was too much to ask for, you all made our day the best it could have been. We’d like to say a very special thank you to Amber, you have been so thankful, supportive, and generally amazing throughout the whole planning process. You made the day run flawlessly! Thank you for creating an amazing atmosphereTo all the staff at Marleybrook, Thank you so much for making our day absolutely perfect. We had the BEST DAY EVER! All the staff were so helpful and nothing was too much to ask for, you all made our day the best it could have been. We’d like to say a very special thank you to Amber, you have been so thankful, supportive, and generally amazing throughout the whole planning process. You made the day run flawlessly! Thank you for creating an amazing atmosphere
- JJosie & Ashley12/09/2023You made our day the best it could have beenYou made our day the best it could have beenTo absolutely everyone at Marleybrook, , We couldn’t thank you enough for everything you did for us. We are so grateful for the beautiful day, amazing fairground and helping through what was both incredible and special day. You made our day the best it could have been. Thank you! And to Amber, we are so lucky for your help and kindness. I wish we had the words to show you how thankful we are. All our love, Mr & Mrs BellTo absolutely everyone at Marleybrook, , We couldn’t thank you enough for everything you did for us. We are so grateful for the beautiful day, amazing fairground and helping through what was both incredible and special day. You made our day the best it could have been. Thank you! And to Amber, we are so lucky for your help and kindness. I wish we had the words to show you how thankful we are. All our love, Mr & Mrs Bell
- GGeorgia & Sam12/09/2023You guys are legendsYou guys are legendsTo everyone at Marleybrook House, Thank you for making our day so amazing. We are so grateful for everything. And thank you so much to Amy for making the day run so smoothly and looking after us. You guys are legends, Love from Georgia & Sam To everyone at Marleybrook House, Thank you for making our day so amazing. We are so grateful for everything. And thank you so much to Amy for making the day run so smoothly and looking after us. You guys are legends, Love from Georgia & Sam
Location & Contact Details for Marleybrook House
Location & Contact Details for Marleybrook House
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Where is Marleybrook House located?
Marleybrook House is located in Canterbury, Kent, England, with the postal code CT3 1HP. Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, it offers a serene and picturesque setting for your wedding.
What types of ceremony spaces does Marleybrook House offer?
Marleybrook House offers four licensed ceremony spaces, each with unique charm and accommodating up to 150 guests:
- The Walled Garden: A romantic stone-pillared gazebo surrounded by blooming roses and hydrangeas.
- The Gladed Lawn: An American-Colonial style raised gazebo offering sweeping views and a majestic atmosphere.
- The Oak Framed Barn: A rustic elegant venue inside a beautifully restored barn with original oak beams and exposed brickwork.
How many guests can Marleybrook House accommodate for ceremonies and receptions?
The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for ceremonies. For receptions, the Grand Marquee can host a wedding breakfast for up to 150 guests and an evening reception for up to 300 guests, while the Event Suite is ideal for more intimate gatherings.
What makes Marleybrook House unique compared to other wedding venues?
Marleybrook House stands out due to its beautiful 17th-century thatched farmhouse, historic grounds, and especially its private vintage fairground featuring classic rides like dodgems and Victorian swing boats, offering a playful and memorable twist to your wedding day.
Does Marleybrook House provide support with wedding planning?
Yes, Marleybrook House offers expert support through a dedicated wedding coordinator and an experienced events team who will guide you throughout the planning process to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
Is catering available at Marleybrook House?
Marleybrook House's in-house culinary team creates bespoke menus tailored to your preferences, whether you desire canapés, fine dining, informal barbecues, or street food, ensuring a customized dining experience for your wedding.
Are there facilities for wedding party preparations?
The venue provides two stylish get-ready studios to help you and your wedding party prepare comfortably and elegantly before the ceremony.
What accommodations are available for the wedding night at Marleybrook House?
Marleybrook House features the Hideaway bridal suite, a luxurious accommodation complete with a hot tub on the terrace, offering a perfect retreat for the newlyweds after the celebration.
Can outdoor ceremonies be held at Marleybrook House?
Absolutely. Marleybrook House offers beautiful outdoor ceremony locations such as The Walled Garden gazebo surrounded by roses and The Gladed Lawn with its American-Colonial style gazebo and majestic views.
What reception spaces does Marleybrook House offer?
Reception options include:
- The Grand Marquee: Bright and airy space suitable for up to 150 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 300 for evening receptions.
- The Event Suite: An intimate space featuring a starlit dance floor and a connecting garden terrace, perfect for smaller gatherings.
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