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Price: £3,000 – £17,000
Guests: 200
Bedrooms: 12
Deals available: 4
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)
Description
Description
Ardington House – Your Own Georgian Stately Home
Ardington House is a stunning 1720s Georgian manor set in the tranquil Oxfordshire countryside, offering exclusive use for your wedding celebration.
What Makes Us Special:
- Exclusive private hire – the entire estate is yours for the day, weekend or all week if you want!
- Riverside marquee included in venue hire – fully furnished with chandeliers, dancefloor, custom bar, and panoramic water views seating up to 200 guests
- Temple Island ceremony location – a unique outdoor setting on our private garden island
- Licensed for civil ceremonies beautiful settings to choose from inc the Imperial Hall, Riverside Marquee, Willow Tree, Verandah or Temple Island
- Historic village church within walking distance for Church of England ceremonies at the reverends discretion
- Overnight accommodation for up to 25 guests in 12 beautifully appointed bedrooms, your own stately home
- Manicured gardens and grounds perfect for drinks receptions and photographs
- Award-winning partner caterer Fingers & Forks who create everything from fine dining to BBQ feasts and multicultural menus, totally bespoke is available
- Flexible catering options including dry hire for couples wanting their own caterer
- Leisure facilities including swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn, and riverside walks
- Capacity for 30-200 guests with intimate gatherings and grand celebrations equally welcomed
- Complete exclusivity from 10am until midnight with no other events on-site
Perfect for couples seeking a sophisticated country house wedding with the freedom and privacy of exclusive use.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Charlie
Congratulations on your engagement! We'd love to show you around Ardington House - it might just be the perfect setting for your big day.
Our Georgian Stately Home boasts some lovely features: an island temple for ceremonies, a smart lakeside marquee for receptions, and space for up to 200 guests. Plus, we can sleep 25 of your nearest and dearest overnight.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Ardington House
Wedding Venue Type
Stately Home
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
12
Sleeps No. of People
25
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Island ceremony
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Water view
Marquee permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor ceremonies, Onsite bedrooms, Village Church, Marquee included, Flexible catering options, Gardens and parkland, Car park, Nearby accommodation, Countryside views, Private
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Asian catering
In-House Wine List
Halal catering
Kosher catering
External catering permitted
Vegan catering
Chinese / Japanese
Eastern European
Caribbean
Latin / South American
Indian
African
Western / European
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Hog Roast
Bespoke menus and drinks, Cocktails
Bar
Cultural Specialists
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
Pricing for Ardington House
Pricing for Ardington House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Guest accommodation included
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Ardington House is an exclusive-use Georgian stately home set in the Oxfordshire countryside - when you book, the entire estate is yours.
No shared spaces, no other events, no strangers. Just your day, your way.
Every venue hire includes our stunning fairy-lit riverside marquee, fully furnished and ready for an amazing celebration. There's no extra marquee expense or logistics on top, it is all included.
* Exclusive use of the entire estate
* Fairy-lit riverside marquee included
* Dance floor, stage, bar & sound system
* Capacity of up to 200 guests
* Licensed ceremony - Hall, island, gardens or marquee
* Georgian stately home, gardens & grounds
* Swimming pool & tennis court
* Free on-site parking
* Dog friendly
* Walking distance to Holy Trinity Church
* Rural, countryside village location
Low season
March, April, October & November
Venue hire with partner caterers
Monday – Thursday £3,000
Friday £4,800
Saturday & Sunday £7,000
Dry hire - bring your own catering & event management £9,500
High season
May – September
Venue Hire with partner caterers
Monday – Thursday £6,600
Friday £8,900
Saturday & Sunday £10,500
Dry hire - bring your own caterer & event management £17,000
Optional add-ons
Civil ceremony or blessing £450
Overnight accommodation
12 beautiful bedrooms sleeping up to 25 guests - the whole house is yours
Midweek
1 night £3,100
2 nights £4,800
Weekend
1 night Sat £4,700
Fri & Sat (2 nights) £8,100
Thu–Sun (3 nights) £11,000
Saturday events in June, July & August require a minimum 2-night stay.
Overnight guests have access to the swimming pool, tennis court, farmhouse kitchen, table tennis, children's playroom and all house facilities.
Catering & event management is handled by our partner Fingers & Forks - flexible menus, no set packages.
Couples typically spend around £165 per head for a full catering package including canapés, wedding breakfast, all-day drinks, staffing and event management.
All costs are inclusive of VAT.
Hide detailsReviews (29)
(29)
- AAnnabel & Charles10/02/2026the whole day was nothing short of perfectthe whole day was nothing short of perfectThe team could not have been more helpful, accommodating and friendly - truly made the day what it was! And they were all experts in dealing with the ever changing weather of a Bristish Summer wedding! Pair this with the Fingers & Forks team and their incredible food and the whole day was nothing short of perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and we are already looking at staying again for a future family celebration. The team could not have been more helpful, accommodating and friendly - truly made the day what it was! And they were all experts in dealing with the ever changing weather of a Bristish Summer wedding! Pair this with the Fingers & Forks team and their incredible food and the whole day was nothing short of perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and we are already looking at staying again for a future family celebration.
- VVictoria & Michael10/02/2026The house is stunning beyond wordsThe house is stunning beyond wordsWe can never thank the Ardington House team enough, for everything they did for us to make our wedding day so perfect. From the very first phone call they were accommodating, kind and enthusiastic, and made the entire planning process so enjoyable and relaxed. The house is stunning beyond words, and having it all to ourselves for the whole weekend made the weekend all the more special. We will treasure the memories for the rest of our livesWe can never thank the Ardington House team enough, for everything they did for us to make our wedding day so perfect. From the very first phone call they were accommodating, kind and enthusiastic, and made the entire planning process so enjoyable and relaxed. The house is stunning beyond words, and having it all to ourselves for the whole weekend made the weekend all the more special. We will treasure the memories for the rest of our lives
- LLeigh-Ann & Alex10/02/2026The venue itself is beautifulThe venue itself is beautifulEveryone came together to make our day run so perfectly, I honestly can’t think of a single thing that could have gone better. Definitely shortlist Ardington and have a look round if you’re considering! We scoured the whole of Oxfordshire for similar venues and Ardington won out hands down. The venue itself is beautiful, every room has a wow factor. So many photo opportunities. The team are constantly taking care of the property and it shows. Everyone came together to make our day run so perfectly, I honestly can’t think of a single thing that could have gone better. Definitely shortlist Ardington and have a look round if you’re considering! We scoured the whole of Oxfordshire for similar venues and Ardington won out hands down. The venue itself is beautiful, every room has a wow factor. So many photo opportunities. The team are constantly taking care of the property and it shows.
- CCandice & Jake10/02/2026Like something out of a fairytaleLike something out of a fairytaleThank you so much to Charlie, Charlotte & the rest of the team at Ardington. You were all so lovely and helpful for the entire year & half of planning up until the big day. The venue was SPECTULAR and our guests have all said it was the best wedding they have ever been to in their lives. It truly was a DREAM!!!! Like something out of a fairytale. Thank you.Thank you so much to Charlie, Charlotte & the rest of the team at Ardington. You were all so lovely and helpful for the entire year & half of planning up until the big day. The venue was SPECTULAR and our guests have all said it was the best wedding they have ever been to in their lives. It truly was a DREAM!!!! Like something out of a fairytale. Thank you.
- CCharlotte & Jake10/02/2026Ardington House is absolutely stunningArdington House is absolutely stunningWe couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we will treasure our memories at Ardington House forever. Thank you to the whole team for making our wedding so unforgettable! As for the venue itself – Ardington House is absolutely stunning. The house, the gardens, the setting – it’s all breathtaking. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and special the venue was. It felt like the most magical place to celebrate such an important moment in our lives.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we will treasure our memories at Ardington House forever. Thank you to the whole team for making our wedding so unforgettable! As for the venue itself – Ardington House is absolutely stunning. The house, the gardens, the setting – it’s all breathtaking. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and special the venue was. It felt like the most magical place to celebrate such an important moment in our lives.
- DDanielle & Jason10/02/2026We really did have the best dayWe really did have the best dayWe really did have the best day and all of our guests did too, they absolutely loved the house! Thank you to you and the team for making it such a seamless and relaxed few days.We really did have the best day and all of our guests did too, they absolutely loved the house! Thank you to you and the team for making it such a seamless and relaxed few days.
- JJo & Chris10/02/2026It was the perfect day in the perfect venueIt was the perfect day in the perfect venueIt was the perfect day in the perfect venue. Ardington House gave us memories we’ll treasure forever, and we’re endlessly grateful to the team who made it all possible. Fingers & Forks created a bespoke Japanese menu to honour my husband’s heritage. It was not only delicious but deeply meaningful. Charlotte, the head of catering, managed the day with grace and precision keeping things moving while allowing us to feel relaxed and completely in control.It was the perfect day in the perfect venue. Ardington House gave us memories we’ll treasure forever, and we’re endlessly grateful to the team who made it all possible. Fingers & Forks created a bespoke Japanese menu to honour my husband’s heritage. It was not only delicious but deeply meaningful. Charlotte, the head of catering, managed the day with grace and precision keeping things moving while allowing us to feel relaxed and completely in control.
- EEmma & Sam10/02/2026It really was the best day of our livesIt really was the best day of our livesWe can’t quite believe the wedding is over! We are on such a high from it and are still receiving beautiful messages from our guests. They all absolutely loved Ardington (which we always knew they would) but it was so special to see them all there enjoying it! It really was the best day of our lives and a large part of that was down to you all. We are already talking about coming back for an anniversary stay! Thank you so much for everything.We can’t quite believe the wedding is over! We are on such a high from it and are still receiving beautiful messages from our guests. They all absolutely loved Ardington (which we always knew they would) but it was so special to see them all there enjoying it! It really was the best day of our lives and a large part of that was down to you all. We are already talking about coming back for an anniversary stay! Thank you so much for everything.
- AAmy & Jack10/02/2026The most amazing weekendThe most amazing weekendThe entire team at Ardington House made it so easy for us to enjoy the whole wedding weekend. Our dearest wish was for Amy and Jack to be able to focus on their marriage and the celebrations exactly as they envisioned - to keep the main thing the main thing - and you made that possible. Because you took care of every detail, thought through all eventualities, and guided us in good time, we were able to be fully present and had the most amazing weekend.The entire team at Ardington House made it so easy for us to enjoy the whole wedding weekend. Our dearest wish was for Amy and Jack to be able to focus on their marriage and the celebrations exactly as they envisioned - to keep the main thing the main thing - and you made that possible. Because you took care of every detail, thought through all eventualities, and guided us in good time, we were able to be fully present and had the most amazing weekend.
- ZZuby & Sam10/02/2026Incredibly grateful and blessedIncredibly grateful and blessedWe recently had the privilege of celebrating our wedding at Ardington House, and we could not have asked for a more perfect day or a more per Venue From start to finish. What truly made our experience even better was the level of care and attention from the staff. Every member of the team was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day special. They were always available to answer questions and offer guidance, and we felt supported every step of the way. We recently had the privilege of celebrating our wedding at Ardington House, and we could not have asked for a more perfect day or a more per Venue From start to finish. What truly made our experience even better was the level of care and attention from the staff. Every member of the team was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day special. They were always available to answer questions and offer guidance, and we felt supported every step of the way.
Location & Contact Details for Ardington House
Location & Contact Details for Ardington House
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of our weddings are special in their own unique way, we feel the full weekend weddings do bring a sense of family togetherness
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of our weddings are the very best.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take your time to enjoy the process and never be afraid to ask questions from industry experts, we love to share our experience and tips
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Collaborate, make sure both of your ideas are included so that your big day is even more special.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
There are so many, we love dogs so having furry friends included is a lovely touch. We've also seen family sentimental items, and cars included, all have some wonderful stories behind them
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A doggy ring bearer - So cute you'll cry! 🐶💍
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Exclusive
Historic
Elegant
Picturesque
Versatile
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Romantic, Unique, Iconic, Timeless, Unforgettable.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
With weeping willows, cherry blossom trees, manicured gardens, a river, an island, a Georgian manor.. how could we possibly choose?!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
With such a beautiful venue there's too many to pick just one!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes we have :)
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Shhhhhhhhhhh, we can't tell you that - It's a secret..............
What’s your favourite canapé?
I would have to go for the local goats’ cheese, garlic and thyme marbles rolled in poppy seeds
What’s your favourite canapé?
Has to be Cucumber-Dill!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
I'd have to say the ever popular stone baked pizza's
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Chocolate-covered strawberries 🍓🍓, simple but timeless.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
This has to be the Island Temple - a romantic ceremony setting on a private island in the middle of the river, accessed by a small footbridge. With the historic Georgian house and weeping willows as its backdrop, this enchanting spot creates a truly magical setting for outdoor ceremonies that's unlike any other venue. Couples who opt for a church ceremony also love to use the Temple Island for their picture perfect couple shots.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our amazing couples make our venue unique - We have the very best couples!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We're most proud of our exclusive-use approach where couples make our Georgian home truly their own, supported by our dedicated team who consistently earn us full 5* reviews and wonderful thank you letters. Our seamless service across our beautiful grounds, riverside marquee and historic house delivers an exceptional experience that couples treasure.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The bespoke feel to the weddings we host, every single one is different to the last.
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