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The Manor House Hotel is a beautiful location for your wedding, reputedly King Henry VIII Hunting Lodge, set in a spectacular walled garden in the countryside of North East England. Early in 2025 we completed a £1.2M refurbishment of the Knights Hall, restaurant, bedrooms, spa and a stunning conversion of The Old Stables into a rustic wedding barn. Romantic rural and rustic weddings, moving through the hotel from the wedding barn or outdoor pavilion for your ceremony, then flowing through to the Hotel and stunning grounds for your drinks reception. Then finally into the grandeur and pure luxury of the stunning Knights Hall for your wedding breakfast and evening entertainment. Wow your guests with simplicity and luxury combined to deliver your fairy tale weddings. We offer luxurious exclusive use weddings, bespoke packages and set packages to cater for all budgets. Seating up to 120 guests in our galleried Knights Hall overlooking the grounds, where knots are tied and celebrations begin. Our stunning bridal suite has a roll top bath in the very modern four poster bedroom, with newly refurbished walk in shower for two, pure luxury and indulgence. Our experienced staff have delivered weddings for the rich and famous, with attention to detail and excellent customer service as standard. With easy access only 10mins fro A1M and only 10mins drive into the beautiful dales.
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Reviews (25)
- AAndrew & Diana19/12/2024Really special dayReally special dayGreat support from Johnathon and the team in planning the wedding and managing to work out where to spend the budget to get the best possible day without overspending. The room looked amazing and we had full use of the outdoor space too so got some great photos. The team did a great job to accommodate the live band we arranged for the evening. Overall a great day.Great support from Johnathon and the team in planning the wedding and managing to work out where to spend the budget to get the best possible day without overspending. The room looked amazing and we had full use of the outdoor space too so got some great photos. The team did a great job to accommodate the live band we arranged for the evening. Overall a great day.
- NNeil & Gillian10/12/2024A perfect day. A perfect day.Beth and the team were brilliant. Everything was organised just as we had requested. The food was superb, the staff were tip top and the location added that little bit of magic to our day. And to be honest, it was great value overall. Beth and the team were brilliant. Everything was organised just as we had requested. The food was superb, the staff were tip top and the location added that little bit of magic to our day. And to be honest, it was great value overall.
- JJamie&Beth03/12/2024Amazing day!Amazing day!Beth and Johnathon were amazing from start to finish they made the day so special and made it easy and stress free for us both! Great hospitality would really recommend Beth and Johnathon were amazing from start to finish they made the day so special and made it easy and stress free for us both! Great hospitality would really recommend
- SSophie & James03/12/2024Our Special Day Our Special DayWe can't really put into words how amazing this venue really is! The venue itself is remarkable, the rooms are very clean and well maintained, our guests loved them. The seating areas are well thought out and cosy, the room where it all happens is wonderful we couldn't have asked for a better place to have our wedding day. The staff are very polite and go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. A massive shout out to Beth and Jonathan, yous were fantastic with us from start to finish, yous made the day run perfectly. We would recommend this venue everytime and our guests would also. We can't really put into words how amazing this venue really is! The venue itself is remarkable, the rooms are very clean and well maintained, our guests loved them. The seating areas are well thought out and cosy, the room where it all happens is wonderful we couldn't have asked for a better place to have our wedding day. The staff are very polite and go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. A massive shout out to Beth and Jonathan, yous were fantastic with us from start to finish, yous made the day run perfectly. We would recommend this venue everytime and our guests would also.
- BBeccy D.21/10/2024Outstanding service, so much funOutstanding service, so much funHad our wedding reception here and I must say the service was amazing! Aiden was so helpful the entire night! Made sure everyone was well looked after and having fun! Thank you for a night I will never forget! Had our wedding reception here and I must say the service was amazing! Aiden was so helpful the entire night! Made sure everyone was well looked after and having fun! Thank you for a night I will never forget!
- JJosh and Emily E.21/10/2024Best choice ever!Best choice ever!Got married at the Manor House Hotel so glad that we chose them as our venue! We stayed Friday night to Sunday and our room was amazing, wouldn't change a thing about it. Used the spa facilities every day during our stay, including treatments which were so relaxing. We dined in the restaurant for evening food, as well as breakfast- the food was great! For our wedding itself, Johnathon, Nicola and the team could not have been more helpful and accommodating, we were looked after throughout...Got married at the Manor House Hotel so glad that we chose them as our venue! We stayed Friday night to Sunday and our room was amazing, wouldn't change a thing about it. Used the spa facilities every day during our stay, including treatments which were so relaxing. We dined in the restaurant for evening food, as well as breakfast- the food was great! For our wedding itself, Johnathon, Nicola and the team could not have been more helpful and accommodating, we were looked after throughout...
- PPhil B.21/10/2024Great time, amazing locationGreat time, amazing locationRecently went to a wedding and it was a good day. Food was nice, setting was good. Recently went to a wedding and it was a good day. Food was nice, setting was good.
- DDerek D.21/10/2024Best time at wedding!Best time at wedding!Staff are Diamonds, they were so helpful polite and friendly. The worked so hard to serve the food and table service clearing. The meal was the best I have eaten from outside the home, it was cooked to perfection, everything was more than expected. Toilets are modern and super clean. I'm told the rooms are not to expensive and all the food is top notch. This is a place you must experience for a night or two or a wedding etc. Excellent service all round made the day so nice. Staff are Diamonds, they were so helpful polite and friendly. The worked so hard to serve the food and table service clearing. The meal was the best I have eaten from outside the home, it was cooked to perfection, everything was more than expected. Toilets are modern and super clean. I'm told the rooms are not to expensive and all the food is top notch. This is a place you must experience for a night or two or a wedding etc. Excellent service all round made the day so nice.
- TToni B.21/10/2024Fantastic venue and attentive staffFantastic venue and attentive staffAbsolutely beautiful location and place to stay. Spa staff were fantastic and attentive. The spa was hands down the nicest we've been too and the treatments were fantastic. Value for money! Very relaxing experience and we will definitely be back.Absolutely beautiful location and place to stay. Spa staff were fantastic and attentive. The spa was hands down the nicest we've been too and the treatments were fantastic. Value for money! Very relaxing experience and we will definitely be back.
- JJohn Alderson17/10/2024Josh & Riese’s Special Day at Manor House HotelJosh & Riese’s Special Day at Manor House HotelOne thing that struck me was how well the venue catered to both the daytime and nighttime events. West Auckland Manor House Hotel is truly a hidden gem, and its recent refurbishment has turned it into one of County Durham’s finest wedding venues. The combination of its history, elegance, and modern touches made it an absolute pleasure to photograph there. Every corner seemed to offer another opportunity for a beautiful shot, from the grand staircase to the gardens outside.One thing that struck me was how well the venue catered to both the daytime and nighttime events. West Auckland Manor House Hotel is truly a hidden gem, and its recent refurbishment has turned it into one of County Durham’s finest wedding venues. The combination of its history, elegance, and modern touches made it an absolute pleasure to photograph there. Every corner seemed to offer another opportunity for a beautiful shot, from the grand staircase to the gardens outside.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We have so many fantastic weddings here it would be difficult to pick just one. Some of our most memorable weddings have been a Harry Potter wedding in the splendour of our Knights Hall, set as the Great Hall, a Vintage Tea Party in a tipi in our beautiful grounds with vintage china and hand-made bunting and a Victorian Gothic wedding with the Bride arriving in a hearse.
Everyone's dream wedding is unique and we work with each couple to make that dream a reality.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Pintrest is brilliant for finding new ideas and sharing with friends and family.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of my favourites has to be the memorial frames that some Brides have attached to their bouquet, so a loved one who is not able to be here in person is still able to be with the Bride as she walks down the aisle.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Charming, romantic, Unique, friendly, welcoming
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our beautiful gardens
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had visits from Jason Donavan, Martin Kemp, Adam Hussain, Michael Watson, Rupert Everett, Martin Roberts & Candice Brown
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Fish & Chips served in a cone.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Depending on whether your a sweet or savoury fan I have two favourites, both of which have an interactive element.
A Loaded French Fry bar with toppings of Bacon, Fried Onions, Cheese & a selection of sauces. For those with a sweet tooth a S'mores station with Biscuits, marshmallows, chocolate & toffee sauce.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Suit of Armour Henry who greets you as climb the medieval stair case to your room.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The Customer Service that we offer and is always commented on.
Our wedding couples are offered a personal service from start to finish with a small team of wedding coordinators who are on hand during the lead up to your wedding, as well as on the day itself.
