Here at the Matara Centre we host bespoke wedding celebrations, working with couples to help you create your dream day. From rustic woodland areas to formal settings Matara truly has something for everyone
Whether you are looking for an intimate ceremony inside the Grade II listed Regency home, a larger gathering under the cloisters in the courtyard, on the front lawn, or indoors in the Hilarium, Matara is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and unions. With the new laws you can get married anywhere at Matara - think the rustic woodlands, a ceremony among the wildflowers in the strolling gardens to name but a few.
For those wanting a more traditional ceremony, the Church of St John the Baptist, Kingscote lies at the edge of the property.
Alfresco or a full sit down dining experience, a traditional hog roast or a vegan feast, Chef Luke takes great care to delight the most discerning taste buds.
Our menus offer seasonal, freshly prepared dishes and Chef loves to create a bespoke menu to fully reflect your tastes. The foundation of our food is based upon the farm to fork principles. The primary ingredient is love and care.
The Hilarium at Matara transforms into the perfect dance floor after the wedding breakfast. There are also 5 ante rooms that are included in your exclusive hire of the venue, giving you and your guest lots of space to take a breather from the revelry and catch up with each other.
For weekend-long celebrations, the venue offers accommodation for up to 30 people within the Grade II-listed Kingscote Park House, the Honeymoon Lodge, and converted haylofts.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Holly and Abbie
Congratulations on your engagement. We are Matara's in-house wedding co-ordinators here to answer any questions you may have and to help make your day run smoothly should you choose Matara as your wedding venue. Please don't hesitate to book a first visit, it is hard to do our venue justice in photos. Beyond our Asian inspired Cloistered Courtyard and our 150 capacity reception room there are several ante rooms and gorgeous formal and informal gardens to explore. We hope to see you soon.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
7
Overview of The Matara Centre
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
15
Sleeps No. of People
30
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Cultural Specialists
Other
Pricing for The Matara Centre
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£2,000
Maximum Price
£9,000
Hire of the Centre is from 9am until Midnight.
The Matara Centre is Licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies for up to 150 Guests - we have an array of outdoor and indoor ceremony locations.
Prices Include Ceremony Set-up.
We can cater for up to 150 for a sit down wedding breakfast and up to 200+ for the evening reception.
Accommodation is available and an additional cost if required.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Matara Centre?
The best weddings are always the ones that are a true expression of the couple. We encourage our couples to decorate all the spaces at Matara to their own tastes and have left the main reception room simple enough to accommodate all decors.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Concentrate on what marriage means to you as a couple and allow your day to unfold around that.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We have seen some amazing wedding favours. One couple, who got married this year, trolled their favourite charity shops for books with specific meaning for each guest enabling them to personalise the favours and give over £1,000.00 to their charity of choice. Another couple made a huge batch of the bride's grandad's damson gin recipe and bottled it in single shot bottle for all the guests. Love those touches.
Describe The Matara Centre in 5 adjectives
Asian inspired; Regency influenced; gorgeous grounds; friendly, accommodating staff.
Where’s the best photo spot at The Matara Centre?
Hmmmm. That is a really hard choice. The cloistered courtyard is a definite unique backdrop found nowhere else.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Matara Centre?
Yes, and that is all we are at liberty to divulge ;)
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our Curried Roasted Cauliflower Samosas with Mango Chutney or Sautéed Garlic & Thyme Fillet of Beef with Béarnaise Sauce are firm favourites!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We have just installed our own wood fired pizza oven. Anything coming out of that is divine.
What is The Matara Centre most unique feature?
The Cloistered Coutryard
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Being able to offer each couple their wedding, their way.