The Morritt Hotel is a wedding venue and spa hotel situated in County Durham, in North East England. From the formal gardens to the pretty hamlet of Greta Bridge, this boutique hotel provides a picturesque backdrop for romantic celebrations. Situated near the historic market towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle, this is an idyllic spot in which to mark your wedding journey.
Facilities and Capacity
The Morritt Hotel is licensed to host civil ceremonies, both indoors and in the beautiful secret garden during mild summer months. This versatile venue caters for all events, whether you envisage an intimate micro wedding for 10 loved ones or a grand-scale gathering for 200 guests. There are multiple event spaces at this location, from the romantic Garden Room to the stunning Ballroom and the oak-adorned Gilroy's Dining Room. The Ballroom is the largest space and can host 150 people for formal sit-down meals or 200 for casual buffets and dancing afterwards. This function room is characterised by ambient chandelier lighting, wooden accents, and large windows that allow natural light to pour in. For more intimate occasions, Gilroy's Dining Room seats 50 people. During your wedding celebrations, guests can explore the landscaped grounds or relax in the many cosy and comfortable lounges throughout the hotel.
Services Offered
The experienced team at The Morritt Hotel wishes to make each couple's experience stress-free and seamless. They offer several wedding packages to suit all tastes and themes, from the Platinum Package to Gold and Silver options. The talented culinary team prepares buffets, seasonal barbecues, wedding breakfasts, and formal three-course meals to match your preferences.
Accommodation
The Morritt Hotel is home to 26 ensuite rooms and luxurious suites that have been designed to maximise relaxation and a luxurious experience. Plush bedding, elegant interiors, and ambient lighting are just some of the highlights in each of these individually-decorated rooms.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Clare Bayles
Welcome to The Morritt Hotel and Garage Spa.
We were the first hotel in County Durham to hold a civil ceremony licence and have loved helping couples have the wedding of their dreams ever since. I love being able to host our ceremonies outside especially when we manage to get the date just right that the blossom tree is in full bloom, but the indoor rooms are just as magical.
With a wealth of knowledge our team are eagerly waiting to discuss your special day.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Morritt Arms Hotel?
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Where’s the best photo spot at The Morritt Arms Hotel?
We love a group shot and getting all of the guests involved. To make sure the photographer captures all of the guests and no one sneaks off we put the photographer on the roof and it makes for an amazing friends and family shot.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Morritt Arms Hotel?
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What is The Morritt Arms Hotel most unique feature?
Our Dickens bar, named after the author who is rumoured to have stayed at The Morritt while writing Nicholas Nickleby, has a historic Dickensian mural painted by the acclaimed artist John Gilroy, painted in 1946 and restored in 2022.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We pride ourselves on being proud of every aspect of our business. We do feel what sets us aside from other venues is the friendliness of the team and this makes for a truly relaxed wedding experience.