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Price: £6,000 – £11,000
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 10
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
Planning your wedding at Tuffon Hall means choosing a stunning, intimate vineyard setting in the heart of the Essex countryside. This family-owned estate, with over 100 years of history, perfectly combines rustic charm and modern elegance to create a truly unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
A Beautiful Vineyard Backdrop for Your Ceremony
Imagine exchaging vows surrounded by lush vines and open skies. In the summer, Tuffon Hall’s bespoke cedar-wood pavillion offers a romantic outdoor ceremony spot with breathtaking views of the rolling countryside. Afterwards, celebrate with your guests on the rose-lined terrace or the spacious vineyard lawns, sipping the estate’s award-winning sparkling wine before taking your seats for your wedding breakfast.
The Historic Cellar Door Barn: Charm Meets Comfort
If you’re planning a wedding any time of year, the 400-year-old Cellar Door barn is a standout choice. This beautifully restored threshing barn keeps its original beams, red brickwork, and unique arrow slits, blending history with modern touches like large glass windows and underfloor heating. It’s a versatile space that seats up to 120 guests for a meal and welcomes up to 200 for an evening reception.
Key Features & Capacities to Know
- Ceremony Capacity: Up to 120 guests seated.
- Dining Capacity: Up to 120 guests.
- Reception Capacity: Up to 200 guests standing.
- Ceremony Locations: Licensed for civil ceremonies in four unique spots, including the historic barn, a rose-lined garden, and the vineyard pavillion.
- Catering: Choose from 5 Approved Caterers to craft a personalised menu that fits your style, taste and budget.
- Accommodation: Stay on-site with room for up to 20 people in our charming farmhouse and luxury vineyard hideaways.
- Exclusive Hire: The entire estate is yours, ensuring your wedding day is private and focused solely on you.
- Wedding Support: A dedicated Wedding Manager will guide you through planning and be there to support you from start to finish on your big day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Pod & Angus (owners)
Congratulations on your recent engagement. We are delighted that you are considering Tuffon Hall as your venue for your special day.
What could be more romantic than to hold your ceremony in the gorgeous atmosphere of an English Vineyard with picturesque views across the North Essex countryside? Afterwards you can enjoy our award-winning English wines with your guests on our stunning terrace, then dine and dance in our beautifully converted 16th century barn.
Warmest wishes, Pod & Angus
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Tuffon Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Tuffon Hall
Pricing for Tuffon Hall
What's Included?
Exclusive use
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Included in our venue hire is:
Exclusive use of entire estate including a choice of 4 ceremony locations and the Cellar Door for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations
Rustic benches or oak crossback chairs for ceremonies
Round guest tables, top table and oak crossback chairs for your wedding breakfast
Choice of 5 Approved Caterers with the option to host your tasting inside the Cellar Door
Personalised wedding planning pack - a beautiful souvenir and perfect for keeping your wedmin safe in one place
Wedding Manager throughout planning and on the day itself, from arrival of the bride until carriages
Couples wine tasting evening where you can discuss and decide on your perfect daytime drinks package
Anniversary discount on a stay in one of our 3 Vineyard Hideaways
Hide detailsReviews (22)
- SStems From Here26/01/2026Such a wonderful venue to work with Such a wonderful venue to work withJust finished the clearing down and just wanted to say thank you for being such a wonderful venue to work with! You have been so accommodating, especially with the early start yesterday that made such a difference to our day! My team and I have fallen in love with the venue too, it truly is a magical setting! We hope we get many more opportunities to work together in the future! Just finished the clearing down and just wanted to say thank you for being such a wonderful venue to work with! You have been so accommodating, especially with the early start yesterday that made such a difference to our day! My team and I have fallen in love with the venue too, it truly is a magical setting! We hope we get many more opportunities to work together in the future!
- RRebecca & Ben26/01/2026So pleased we found Tuffon HallSo pleased we found Tuffon HallThank you so much. We had a wonderful day and Vince and the team were so great. So pleased we found Tuffon Hall, as it was perfect for our day and the accommodation as well was just ideal. Lots of people including suppliers said how great the venue was. Thanks also to Sarah for all your hard work and help in planning, you were just fantastic and such an amazing help. Thank you so much. We had a wonderful day and Vince and the team were so great. So pleased we found Tuffon Hall, as it was perfect for our day and the accommodation as well was just ideal. Lots of people including suppliers said how great the venue was. Thanks also to Sarah for all your hard work and help in planning, you were just fantastic and such an amazing help.
- RRiannon & Dan26/01/2026The whole experience was absolutely perfect The whole experience was absolutely perfectWe just wanted to say a huge thanks to you and your team for everything you did to make our wedding day so amazing. From start to finish, the whole experience was absolutely perfect. The space looked incredible, and everything ran so smoothly—we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a big moment in our lives. You really helped bring our vision to life, and we felt so supported and cared for the whole way through. Thank you again for making our day so special! xxxWe just wanted to say a huge thanks to you and your team for everything you did to make our wedding day so amazing. From start to finish, the whole experience was absolutely perfect. The space looked incredible, and everything ran so smoothly—we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a big moment in our lives. You really helped bring our vision to life, and we felt so supported and cared for the whole way through. Thank you again for making our day so special! xxx
- ZZoe & Christian26/01/2026Saturday was absolutely incredible!Saturday was absolutely incredible!Saturday was absolutely incredible!! Everything went seamlessly and Vince was amazing in keeping everything on schedule. We can’t thank you all enough. xxx Saturday was absolutely incredible!! Everything went seamlessly and Vince was amazing in keeping everything on schedule. We can’t thank you all enough. xxx
- LLaura & Alex26/01/2026It really was a pleasure working with youIt really was a pleasure working with youI wanted to email you to say what a wonderful weekend we had at Tuffon Hall. Thank you all so much for your help and support. You all made it so easy for us to come and set up the flowers on Friday and having the cold room in such a warm week was superb. We have since had so many lovely comments about Tuffon Hall. It really was a pleasure working with you all as both the florist and the mother of the bride so thank you all so much. I wanted to email you to say what a wonderful weekend we had at Tuffon Hall. Thank you all so much for your help and support. You all made it so easy for us to come and set up the flowers on Friday and having the cold room in such a warm week was superb. We have since had so many lovely comments about Tuffon Hall. It really was a pleasure working with you all as both the florist and the mother of the bride so thank you all so much.
- AAmy & James26/01/2026The day was perfect The day was perfectJust want to say a massive thank you. The day was perfect. Vince and the team on the day were brilliant and we will be forever grateful to you all for making it extra special. We had a lot of people say to us it’s one of the best weddings they’ve attended and how beautiful a venue Tuffon is. So thank you! Just want to say a massive thank you. The day was perfect. Vince and the team on the day were brilliant and we will be forever grateful to you all for making it extra special. We had a lot of people say to us it’s one of the best weddings they’ve attended and how beautiful a venue Tuffon is. So thank you!
- SSian & Michael26/01/2026Everything we dreamed of and more...Everything we dreamed of and more...We just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone at Tuffon Hall for giving us the most amazing wedding day - it was honestly everything we dreamed of and more. Everything ran so perfectly, and the whole day just felt effortless (which we know only happens because of all the work going on behind the scenes!). We can’t thank you enough for all your help and support in the lead-up. You made everything so easy and stress-free, and it really showed in how smoothly the day went. We just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and everyone at Tuffon Hall for giving us the most amazing wedding day - it was honestly everything we dreamed of and more. Everything ran so perfectly, and the whole day just felt effortless (which we know only happens because of all the work going on behind the scenes!). We can’t thank you enough for all your help and support in the lead-up. You made everything so easy and stress-free, and it really showed in how smoothly the day went.
- AAmy & Sean26/01/2026The most amazing wedding day The most amazing wedding dayI'm emailing to say a huge thank you - to say we had the most amazing wedding day at Tuffon Hall is an understatement. In the lead up Sarah was incredible and always there when I needed her. On the day Vince and the team were seamless - they ran our day quietly and efficiently. We got so many compliments on the venue from our guests - it really is one of a kind It honestly was a day we will never forget. Thank you SO MUCH Mr and Mrs Dunbabbin xxxx I'm emailing to say a huge thank you - to say we had the most amazing wedding day at Tuffon Hall is an understatement. In the lead up Sarah was incredible and always there when I needed her. On the day Vince and the team were seamless - they ran our day quietly and efficiently. We got so many compliments on the venue from our guests - it really is one of a kind It honestly was a day we will never forget. Thank you SO MUCH Mr and Mrs Dunbabbin xxxx
- GGemma & Sam08/07/2024THE BEST DAY!!THE BEST DAY!!Tuffon Hall helped us create the most magical, special wedding day. Right from day one, Sarah and the team have been phenomenal! Sarah provided the energy and enthusiasm for our day, and helped our vision come to life! Everything was personalised, and it truly felt like our wedding was totally unique. Sarah used her expertise to provide advice and guidance to ensure our whole day ran smoothly so we were able to fully relax and enjoy our day. Our on the day co-ordinator Vince was equally excellent, and many guests have complimented us on the beautiful venue and amazing organisation of the event. Thank you so much! We will treasure this day always :) Tuffon Hall helped us create the most magical, special wedding day. Right from day one, Sarah and the team have been phenomenal! Sarah provided the energy and enthusiasm for our day, and helped our vision come to life! Everything was personalised, and it truly felt like our wedding was totally unique. Sarah used her expertise to provide advice and guidance to ensure our whole day ran smoothly so we were able to fully relax and enjoy our day. Our on the day co-ordinator Vince was equally excellent, and many guests have complimented us on the beautiful venue and amazing organisation of the event. Thank you so much! We will treasure this day always :)
- LLacey & Levi22/11/2023The most perfect day we could have wished for!The most perfect day we could have wished for!To Sarah and the team at Tuffon. Thank you so much for everything! It was the most perfect day we could have wished for! Would recommend the venue and team to anyone! To Sarah and the team at Tuffon. Thank you so much for everything! It was the most perfect day we could have wished for! Would recommend the venue and team to anyone!
Location & Contact Details for Tuffon Hall
Location & Contact Details for Tuffon Hall
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FAQs
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Where is Tuffon Hall located?
Tuffon Hall is located in the picturesque Essex countryside at CO9 3LL, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, England, GB, providing a stunning rural setting for your wedding day.
What makes Tuffon Hall an ideal wedding venue?
Tuffon Hall offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern elegance with its intimate vineyard setting, historic 400-year-old Cellar Door barn, beautiful outdoor ceremony locations, and award-winning sparkling wine, creating an unforgettable wedding experience.
What are the ceremony venue options available at Tuffon Hall?
Tuffon Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in four unique spots including:
- Our historic 400-year-old Cellar Door Barn (downstairs or upstairs on the gallery)
- Our rose-lined terrace
- Our bespoke cedar-wood vineyard pavillion with breathtaking countryside views
How many guests can Tuffon Hall accommodate for ceremonies and receptions?
The capacities at Tuffon Hall are:
- Ceremony (both indoors and outdoors): Up to 120 seated guests
- Dining: Up to 120 guests
- Reception: Up to 200 standing guests
Is catering provided at Tuffon Hall, or can we bring our own?
Tuffon Hall offers catering through 5 Approved Caterers only. Couples can select from our list to create a personalised menu that suits their style, taste and budget, ensuring excellent quality and service.
Does Tuffon Hall offer accommodation for wedding guests?
Yes, Tuffon Hall provides on-site accommodation options including a charming Farmhouse (sleeps 12), the Cottage (couple only) and 3 luxury Vineyard Hideaways (each sleeping 2).
Can we hire Tuffon Hall exclusively for our wedding?
Absolutely. Tuffon Hall offers exclusive hire of the entire estate on your special day, ensuring complete privacy and a dedicated focus on your wedding day for you and your guests, as well as couple's access the day before to dress the Cellar Door or unload into the accommodation.
What wedding support services does Tuffon Hall offer?
A dedicated Wedding Manager is provided to guide couples throughout the entire planning process and to host on the wedding day, ensuring seamless organisation and support from the very start to the final goodbye.
What facilities are available in the Cellar Door Barn?
The historic Cellar Door Barn features:
- Original beams, red brickwork, and unique arrow slits
- Modern amenities including large glass windows and underfloor heating
- Seating for up to 120 guests for meals and space for 200 guests at evening receptions
- Inhouse sound system with wireless microphone for speeches and announcements
- Choice of 5 Approved Caterers with exclusive access to our commercial kitchen facilities
- Free wifi for guests
- Parking for up to 48 cars
Can we have an outdoor wedding ceremony at Tuffon Hall?
Yes, couples can hold a romantic open air ceremony under the bespoke cedar-wood pavillion, overlooking lush vineyard vines and the open Essex countryside, or on the rose-lined terrace at the rear of Cellar Door, where golden hour meets the open skies and far-reaching barley fields.
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