Wedding Venues
Wedding Suppliers
Wedding Websites
Planning Tools
Advice
Affordable
Barn
Castle
Country House
Hotel
Intimate
Luxury
Outdoor
Pub / Restaurant
View All Wedding Venues
Photographers
Florists
Music
Videographers
Catering
Entertainment
Cakes
Wedding Dresses
Menswear
Wedding Rings
Planners & Celebrants
Beauty, Hair & Makeup
Stationery
Transport
Decoration & Hire
Marquee Hire
View All Wedding Suppliers
Checklist
Budget
Guest List
View All Planning Tools
General Advice
Expert Advice
Wedding Budget
Guests
Ceremony
Post-Wedding
Real Wedding
View All Advice
Price: £2,500 – £7,450
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 13
Description
Description
Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Pennard House is a beautiful, family owned Georgian manor house, surrounded by walled gardens, wildflower meadows and cider orchards. With everything within walking distance, your bespoke wedding takes place in one stunning location, with complete exclusivity, whether it’s for one day or an entire weekend!
Why not come the night before and enjoy supper with your loved ones, cooked by our in-house chef, and relax knowing everything’s ready for your special day. Wake up and get ready in our bridal suite and then tie the knot under blue skies in our stunning outside pavilion or inside in our beautiful Napier room. Alternatively, the picturesque 14th century village church is just a few steps beyond our garden.
After your ceremony, enjoy a glass of champagne and canapés on the south facing lawn with plenty of space for photographs and even lawn games - Croquet anyone? Your celebrations would then move to our stunning 18th century Coach House. Host your wedding breakfast amongst wooden beams and fairy lights then dance the night away with friends and family in our unique party space with custom made dance floor, bespoke bar and candlelit cosy seating booths. When it’s time to say goodnight, you have complimentary use of our beautiful Orchard suite and your loved ones can also stay nearby in our beautiful bedrooms or under the stars in our 16ft luxury tipis in the garden. Whatever you want your day to be Pennard House will make it happen, the epitome of dreamy elegance whilst remaining a laid back, warm, country home, it’s the perfect setting for your romantic, rustic wedding.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Georgina
At Pennard House we have no fixed packages - we offer the flexibility to do exactly what you would like on your wedding day, in a relaxed setting surrounded by friends and family. Get in touch to let us know your plans and I am sure we can help make it happen.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
7
Overview of Pennard House - Somerset
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
180
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
13
Sleeps No. of People
26
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Pennard House - Somerset
Pricing for Pennard House - Somerset
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Our venue hire includes exclusive use of Pennard House and the grounds, including our indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, private gardens, the 18C Coach House for the wedding breakfast and evening party, accommodation in our Orchard Room Bridal Suite, and a personal wedding coordinator. We try to avoid any extra hidden costs so the venue hire includes all tables, chairs, outdoor furniture, and evening fire pit.
Hide detailsReviews (49)
- AAdella and Jamie29/09/2025✨Magical wedding at Pennard House ✨✨Magical wedding at Pennard House ✨What an absolutely beautiful venue and home from home to get married at! The grounds and house are stunning and speak for themselves but it was the out and out help and support from all the wonderful team that really stood out and made our whole wedding weekend so very special. Our huge thanks to Charlie, Denise and Carole for being on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly, and went to plan with lots of extra special touches added to make us feel so incredibly special and our day magical. We won’t forget our incredible day and have such special memories to last a lifetime, which is purely due to the amazing help, support and attention to detail which the wonderful team at Pennard House provide. A magical and truly 5* venue ✨What an absolutely beautiful venue and home from home to get married at! The grounds and house are stunning and speak for themselves but it was the out and out help and support from all the wonderful team that really stood out and made our whole wedding weekend so very special. Our huge thanks to Charlie, Denise and Carole for being on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly, and went to plan with lots of extra special touches added to make us feel so incredibly special and our day magical. We won’t forget our incredible day and have such special memories to last a lifetime, which is purely due to the amazing help, support and attention to detail which the wonderful team at Pennard House provide. A magical and truly 5* venue ✨
- ZZoe & Jack25/05/2025The Perfect Venue for your Wedding Day. The Perfect Venue for your Wedding Day.Pennard House couldn’t be more perfect for your wedding day. All the staff were super friendly and helpful and made our day extra special. They have everything covered including all the little detail to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Pennard House couldn’t be more perfect for your wedding day. All the staff were super friendly and helpful and made our day extra special. They have everything covered including all the little detail to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
- LLaura & Ian01/08/2024Our guests were equally gushing about the venueOur guests were equally gushing about the venueFrom the very start of the process to the very end, we were looked after so well, throughout it all. All the staff are amazing but special shout out to Lucy, Ellie and Denise who just made the day itself and the lead up so stress free. We truly felt like we could enjoy everything along with our guest as they had it all covered in terms of the logistics of everything. Our guests were equally gushing about the venue and the staff on the day and after which really is a testament to them.From the very start of the process to the very end, we were looked after so well, throughout it all. All the staff are amazing but special shout out to Lucy, Ellie and Denise who just made the day itself and the lead up so stress free. We truly felt like we could enjoy everything along with our guest as they had it all covered in terms of the logistics of everything. Our guests were equally gushing about the venue and the staff on the day and after which really is a testament to them.
- SSammy & Alex01/08/2024Lucy, Ellie, Denise were fantastic!Lucy, Ellie, Denise were fantastic!Lucy, Ellie, Denise and the entire team were fantastic from the moment we booked the venue. We felt very much like Pennard House was our home and felt completely taken care of and the team ensured we could just enjoy our day. No request was too much and the team were always there to help and make sure we had the most special wedding day. The house is stunning, the staff amazing, and the food incredibly tasty! We cannot recommend Pennard enough and we wish we could do it all again.Lucy, Ellie, Denise and the entire team were fantastic from the moment we booked the venue. We felt very much like Pennard House was our home and felt completely taken care of and the team ensured we could just enjoy our day. No request was too much and the team were always there to help and make sure we had the most special wedding day. The house is stunning, the staff amazing, and the food incredibly tasty! We cannot recommend Pennard enough and we wish we could do it all again.
- AAbi & Stu01/08/2024I’ve just about stopped crying happy tearsI’ve just about stopped crying happy tearsI’ve just about stopped crying happy tears about how amazing the wedding was! We don’t even know where to start with saying thank you to Hannah, Ellie, Denise, and every single person at Pennard House! The whole wedding from start to finish was absolutely everything we could have wished for and more. There is genuinely nothing we would have changed, even the rain in the morning! Thank you especially for being so accommodating with allowing us to make the decision on the outside ceremony so late I’ve just about stopped crying happy tears about how amazing the wedding was! We don’t even know where to start with saying thank you to Hannah, Ellie, Denise, and every single person at Pennard House! The whole wedding from start to finish was absolutely everything we could have wished for and more. There is genuinely nothing we would have changed, even the rain in the morning! Thank you especially for being so accommodating with allowing us to make the decision on the outside ceremony so late
- GGeorgia & William01/08/2024Charlie was a dream, everything ran so perfectlyCharlie was a dream, everything ran so perfectlyFrom the moment we visited Pennard House we knew we wanted to get married there and from start to end it was an absolute joy to plan our wedding with the team. Charlie was our wedding coordinator and I cannot thank him enough. We broke the mould by having a marquee in the garden and nothing we requested phased Charlie or was too big of an ask, he made the whole process a breeze. Over the weekend Charlie was a dream and everything ran so perfectly.From the moment we visited Pennard House we knew we wanted to get married there and from start to end it was an absolute joy to plan our wedding with the team. Charlie was our wedding coordinator and I cannot thank him enough. We broke the mould by having a marquee in the garden and nothing we requested phased Charlie or was too big of an ask, he made the whole process a breeze. Over the weekend Charlie was a dream and everything ran so perfectly.
- BBeth & Billy01/08/2024We are completely blown away by PennardWe are completely blown away by PennardWe are completely blown away by our experience at Pennard that we are struggling to find our words of gratitude. The amount of compliments we have received about the day! A special thank you for the care of Bills’ grandad on the day. This was his first trip out for quite some years and he felt so cared for and effortlessly managed. Thank you especially to Denise and Lucy! We were so grateful for our hour of sunshine and despite the forecast, you worked so hard to get us some time outside!We are completely blown away by our experience at Pennard that we are struggling to find our words of gratitude. The amount of compliments we have received about the day! A special thank you for the care of Bills’ grandad on the day. This was his first trip out for quite some years and he felt so cared for and effortlessly managed. Thank you especially to Denise and Lucy! We were so grateful for our hour of sunshine and despite the forecast, you worked so hard to get us some time outside!
- KKate & Max01/08/20245* doesn’t do Pennard House justice! 5* doesn’t do Pennard House justice!5* doesn’t do Pennard House justice! Myself and my new husband are totally in love with Pennard House where we had our wedding just over a week ago. It will forever hold a very special place in our hearts – my husband is already wanting to host his 40th birthday there in a few years time! The whole team at Pennard have been AMAZING from start to finish and made the day seamless :). The location is unbeatable in the stunning Somerset countryside.5* doesn’t do Pennard House justice! Myself and my new husband are totally in love with Pennard House where we had our wedding just over a week ago. It will forever hold a very special place in our hearts – my husband is already wanting to host his 40th birthday there in a few years time! The whole team at Pennard have been AMAZING from start to finish and made the day seamless :). The location is unbeatable in the stunning Somerset countryside.
- TTim - Father of the Bride01/08/2024The food - canapés through to pizzas was awesome.The food - canapés through to pizzas was awesome.I could not have hoped for a better place to have my daughter’s wedding. The attention to detail from Hannah and the staff was outstanding and the venue is also very special. The food, from canapés through to the pizzas was awesome. A special wedding in a very special place. Thank you!I could not have hoped for a better place to have my daughter’s wedding. The attention to detail from Hannah and the staff was outstanding and the venue is also very special. The food, from canapés through to the pizzas was awesome. A special wedding in a very special place. Thank you!
- RR&R07/05/2023R&RR&RI don’t have the words to say how grateful I am for the support Lucy, Ellie, Denise and the whole team at Pennard house gave us on our wedding day. The venue is perfect and the staff can’t do enough to make you feel at home and at ease there, as well as helping you bring all your ideas to life. We’d recommend them to any couples looking for a space for their perfect day.I don’t have the words to say how grateful I am for the support Lucy, Ellie, Denise and the whole team at Pennard house gave us on our wedding day. The venue is perfect and the staff can’t do enough to make you feel at home and at ease there, as well as helping you bring all your ideas to life. We’d recommend them to any couples looking for a space for their perfect day.
Location & Contact Details for Pennard House - Somerset
Location & Contact Details for Pennard House - Somerset
Gallery
Explore more photos and videos for this venue
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Where is Pennard House located?
Pennard House is located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, GB, with the postcode BA4 6TP. It's nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Somerset, providing a serene and picturesque setting for your wedding.
What type of venue is Pennard House?
Pennard House is a family owned Georgian manor house, surrounded by walled gardens, wildflower meadows, and cider orchards. It offers a stunning and exclusive location for bespoke weddings, combining elegance with a laid-back, warm country home atmosphere.
Can we have exclusive use of Pennard House for our wedding?
Yes, Pennard House offers complete exclusivity for your wedding, whether it's a one-day event or an entire weekend celebration. You and your guests will have full access to all the beautiful areas on the estate.
Is there accommodation available at Pennard House for the wedding party and guests?
Absolutely. Pennard House provides beautiful bedrooms for overnight stays. Additionally, guests can enjoy unique accommodation options such as 16ft luxury tipis set up in the garden, offering a memorable and comfortable experience close to the festivities.
What indoor and outdoor ceremony options are available at Pennard House?
You can choose to tie the knot either outdoors under the stunning pavilion or inside in the beautiful Napier room. Alternatively, the picturesque 14th-century village church is just a few steps beyond the garden, offering a traditional venue option nearby.
Does Pennard House provide catering services for weddings?
Yes, Pennard House has an in-house chef who prepares meals, including supper the night before your wedding and your wedding breakfast. This ensures that your dining experience is bespoke and of high quality.
Are there spaces for pre-ceremony gatherings or post-ceremony celebrations?
Yes, after the ceremony, guests can enjoy champagne and canapés on the south-facing lawn, which is perfect for photographs and lawn games like croquet. The celebrations then continue in the stunning 18th-century Coach House that features wooden beams, fairy lights, and a custom-made dance floor.
What unique features does the Coach House offer for wedding receptions?
The Coach House boasts a unique party space with a bespoke bar, candlelit cosy seating booths, wooden beams, and fairy lights. Additionally, there is a custom-made dance floor where you and your guests can dance the night away in an intimate and charming setting.
Can we hold a multi-day wedding celebration at Pennard House?
Yes, Pennard House can accommodate weddings lasting for an entire weekend. You have the option to arrive the night before and enjoy supper with loved ones, relax in the bridal suite, and fully immerse yourself in your bespoke wedding experience with exclusive use of the venue.
What makes Pennard House a perfect venue for a rustic, romantic wedding?
Pennard House combines dreamy elegance with a laid-back, country home feel. Surrounded by natural beauty such as walled gardens, wildflower meadows, and cider orchards, plus its historic Georgian manor house setting, it offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and romantic ambiance tailored to your individual wedding vision.
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions
