Assynt House

(35)
£7,500 - £19,700 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
7 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Assynt House is an exclusive use wedding venue situated in the Highlands of Scotland just half an hour from Inverness. Assynt House offers three types of weddings; Micro weddings for 14, House Parties up to 50 and Marquee weddings up to 120, each work brilliantly in this peaceful and secluded setting. You can choose to marry in the gardens of Assynt House or for smaller weddings weddings you can move inside to the wood panelled drawing room and larger weddings into their fully lined and floored marquee. Your wedding meal is taken care of by in-house chefs with great reputations. A truly special venue which allows you to put your stamp on your day yet not lift a finger while you are there. A Georgian Manor House, Assynt House sits amongst six acres of garden and woodland with plenty of photo opportunities for your big day. The accommodation comes as part of your exclusive use rental of the house, with seven individually designed en-suite bedrooms you can choose for your family and friends to stay with you on the days leading up to or after your wedding day. All weddings are individually cared for and Assynt House prides itself in giving you a personal touch.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Elizabeth
Do get in touch to discuss your wedding day, we only host a small number of weddings each year which allows us to keep things personal.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2006
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6

Overview of Assynt House

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
14
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List

Pricing for Assynt House

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£7,500 - £19,700
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£48 - £100
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Reviews for Assynt House
(35)

Victoria
Happy couple married in August
February 2024
Nothing short of exceptional
We married at Assynt House in the summer of 2014 and our experience was outstanding in every way. Elizabeth and Graham are brilliant, nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail and service made planning our wedding as straightforward as anyone could wish for. The food at Assynt House is worth the trip alone! We will certainly be making a return visit to Assynt House with our daughters and cannot wait to show them what a special place it is.
Emily
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
The most perfect venue
We spent 5 nights at Assynt House with our wedding in the middle of our stay. It was truly the most perfect venue we could ever imagine for our wedding, but also for the days running up to it, and days afterwards. All of the staff were so friendly and professional, including Elizabeth and Graham themselves who have thought of everything, and added the most wonderful little touches. Our experience at the house was so special and we are really hoping to return in the future.
Margaret
Wedding: September
February 2024
Wedding of Dreams
Assynt House- the very best of what the Scottish Highlands have to offer: stunning house with spacious rooms for relaxation and comfort and where wedding dreams do become a reality! Outstanding wedding feast catering for various dietary requirements with wines matching the bridal couples ethical views and Highland stories. Fabulous couple; Elizabeth and Graham Waugh with their incredible staff. Smiles in plentiful supply. Tissues for the tears of joy. Sincerest thanks for memories created.
Emma & Daryn
Happy couple married in April
February 2024
Wedding of our Dreams!
Had the wedding beyond our wildest dreams! The house is beautiful and the attention to detail throughout the house was perfect! Elizabeth and Graham went above as beyond for us and can’t thank them enough! The food was something I’ll never forget and all of our guests said it was one of the best meals they’d ever had! The whole weekend was just perfect from start to finish and we’ll definitely be back! Thanks for everything.
Lyzz & Doal
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
Fairytale Wedding Experience!
This was the venue for a mild family reunion and my wedding. To say it was like a fairytale would be an understatement. I have never before felt so welcomed and warm. Elizabeth was fantastic with keeping track of vendors and staff and my family throughout the process. I loved all their vendor recommendations and would happily rebook any. In the end my family and I left Scotland with a bigger family and wishing we were staying just a few more days!
Sophie Horne
Wedding: December
December 2018
Beautiful and Intimate Winter Wedding
Absolutely wonderful day in an amazing venue hosted by attentitive and sweet staff! The food was delicious and the whole atmosphere of the house made it a relaxed and special day!
Ross and Ailidh
Happy couple married in April
December 2018
Wonderful venue with amazing special touches by Liz and Graham
Assynt House is simply stunning. We had our wedding there 3 years ago and it exceeded all of our expectations. The venue is immaculate and the food Graham produced was the best I've ever had at wedding (as all of our guests commented too). Liz adds so many little special touches that make the day even more amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough.
Angela Wilson
Wedding: September
December 2018
Wedding guest at the Gallie wedding
Assynt house is the perfect location for a wedding. We were guests at my good friends wedding in September and it was amazing from start to finish! The house and gardens are a 5* location. The bedrooms were gorgeous, so clean and decorated to the highest of standards. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, not only for the bride and groom, but also for every guest. I would highly recommend Assynt House to anyone planning their wedding. In fact, if I could have my wedding again, I’d do it at Assynt!!
Laura & Bob
Happy couple married in July
December 2018
Amazing!
It is difficult to put into words just how perfect our stay, including our wedding, at Assynt House was. From start to finish, including the organisation and communication with Elizabeth and Graham we could not have asked for anything more. The house and grounds are absolutely stunning, with the little extras and attention to detail making it that bit extra special. The rooms are all incredibly well appointed, comfortable and have fantastic en-suites. The public areas are also spacious but homely and welcoming. We had an amazing wedding ceremony in the beautiful garden followed by the most delicious meal cooked by Graham. Every part of the day surpassed our expectations, and this was largely due to the local recommneded links (band, string quartet, florist, photographer, humanist, cake maker) provided by Elizabeth and Graham, and also the highly organised (but never stressful) attitude taken by them, and their wonderful staff. The following day we had another gathering and a BBQ catered by Graham - the same high standards prevailed and we, and our guests, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We cannot thank Assynt House and its owners Elizabeth and Graham enough for making our wedding better than we could have ever imagined. However, it was more than that, and we can't wait to find an excuse to come back. We would have no hesitation recommending Assynt House to anyone considering it for either a holiday, gathering or indeed if you are looking for an exceptional wedding!
Andy and Caroline
Happy couple married in May
December 2018
Knights round a table!
Excellent venue, beautiful surroundings, exquisite service, wonderful owners, glorious week and an all round superb experience!!! Loved it!

Location & Contact Details for Assynt House

Wedding Venue Address

Assynt House, Evanton, Highland, IV16 9XW, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Car is not essential but to see the area it is advised.

Nearest Town

Dingwall

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A9

Nearest Train Station

Alness and Dingwall

Nearest Airport

Inverness

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Assynt House?

This is very hard! One couple had a really intimate wedding in the drawing room with just their closest family and a few friends and then after drinks and canapés the rest of the guests arrived, they gathered in the garden and one of their friends "married them" all over again with everyone there, so informal and very special.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Get the very best photographer as you are going to want to look back on this day for the rest of your lives.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

One couple had photos of every guest on their own wedding day printed and displayed - it was a lovely touch.

Describe Assynt House in 5 adjectives

Luxury, Unique, Flexible, Quality, Genuine.

Where’s the best photo spot at Assynt House?

Probably from the terraces garden, beside the huge flower bed with the backdrop of the house.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Assynt House?

We have but we don't tell!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Crab cakes with a lime a chilli drizzle.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Scottish Stovies or an extravagant Cheese Board.

What is Assynt House most unique feature?

The building is what attracts guests and the surroundings, our most unique feature is probably our flexibility.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

That we built it ourselves, after a long renovation of the house it's a great feeling to share it with our guests and for our wedding guests it's lovely to see the house become a special place for them too.
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