£7,750 - £29,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 160
11 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
10% Off
Bridebook Deal
Seasonal Offer Available
Winter Weddings at Dorfold Hall
An Outstanding Marriage Begins in an Outstanding Location...The quintessentially English countryside surrounding the historic Hall, juxtaposed to our contemporary award winning event spaces, offer a sublime backdrop for your wedding.
Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£7,750
Maximum Price
£29,500
Pricing is seasonal. We offer a single day, two day and three day hire - please view brochure for further information. All hires includes multiple event spaces (ceremony room, drinks reception room and dining hall) a one bedroom cottage the night prior to the wedding and five bedrooms the night of the wedding.
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£75
Our caterers provide a luxury dining experience with every menu created to your exact requirements.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Minimum numbers apply
Bespoke menu available
Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
160
Reception Capacity
180
No. of Bedrooms
11
Sleeps No. of People
22
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00AM
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
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Asian Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other
Full Description
On Wednesday 21st June we are delighted to be hosting a Wedding Open Evening between 6pm – 8pm. Please book your free tickets via our website. Nestled in 800 acres of idyllic English countryside the 17th century stately home and gardens have been lovingly restored to combine the best of Jacobean splendour with an unmistakably contemporary feel, alongside spectacular and award-winning avant-garde event spaces. From The Coach House, with its enormous oak doors and musician’s gallery, providing a versatile haven for civil ceremonies to drinking champagne amongst the scented borders overlooking the landscape, every view, every structure is imbued with history and refinement. Juxtaposed alongside the timeless backdrop of the Hall, the contemporary structures of L’Écurie and the Tack come together to engender the most unique of atmospheres. The Tack - used for reception drinks - and L’Écurie – where the wedding breakfast takes place - are spectacular spaces suitable for all manner of celebrations, flamboyant or modest, large or more intimate. In terms of accommodation, upwards of 22 guests (and looking at growing this number shortly!) can stay on the premises. The Bridal Suite, designed for King James I, has beautiful plasterwork, wood panelling, magnificent views and a fabulous dressing room. Aside from the five bedrooms inside the Hall there are also several cottages available. They blend some fascinating historical features with all the modern amenities. Finally, an unforgettable culinary experience, as well as meticulously appointed bedrooms complement the surroundings, not to mention the most dedicated and passionate team harnessing your vision (to ensure the most magical of days). Dorfold is uniquely apt to allow you to script a day of unparalleled beauty in its mesmerising English landscape. You will leave Dorfold with life-long exquisite memories, fabulous photographs and so much more!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Candice Roundell, Zoe Gregory, Abigail Lee & Ceska Grosvenor
We have a vision to provide a limited number of extraordinary events each year, in the hope to give our couples the chance to have something truly exclusive and unique.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(36)
Priya & Paul
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Wedding July 2023
We chose Dorfold because we wanted somewhere beautiful and classic. It is the perfect mix of old and new: a Jacobean house with a long, grand drive and L’Ecurie which is is a modern barn cum great hall with beautiful wood and marble mixed in with the exposed brick from the former stables that stood there in years gone by. As a venue it is the kind of place you can dress up or leave as it is, which we really liked. It’s bright, airy and has a double height ceiling. There is a dance floor area and bar within L’Ecurie and it opens out onto a courtyard with fire pits which you can use in the evening. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of places for great photos like the lake, old oak tree and the meadow. One of the great things about Dorfold is the team - Abigail was great at making sure we had everything we needed and providing guidance on planning the day. The attention to detail was also something to commend the whole team at Dorfold on. Whether it’s moving people from the ceremony venue (you can have this in the Coach House or outside on the lawn if weather permits) to helping you with table planning and layout - they’re on hand and were always easy to get hold of. They have a document which you fill in collaboratively to make sure nothing is forgotten from breakfast choices the next day to what decorations you want on your cake and how much you would like cutting up. Dorfold have a list of suppliers they recommend and all those we used, without exception, were spectacular. It really helped the suppliers had worked with the venue because they were able to give us ideas on what works well and also have a good relationship with the team which meant everything ran smoothly on the day. You have allocated suppliers for food and drink but they were both really great and offer a bespoke service so you can tailor things to your individual requirements. We’ve had loads of positive feedback on the catering and drinks so they certainly went down well with our guests. We can’t thank Dorfold enough; it honestly was the dream venue and the perfect day. Although we might be a little biased we’ve had quite a few people tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! The atmosphere was just so warm and if you’re looking for an elegant venue with a ‘wow factor’ then Dorfold is certainly the one. (Photo below by Craig Williams Photography - he’s great, would definitely recommend)
S and L
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
Truly the best day of our lives
Dorfold Hall is the perfect wedding venue. It has the best mix of an old historic building and the modern twist. The venue is just breathtaking and the grounds are stunning. We viewed multiple venues in Scotland, London and Manchester/Cheshire but we knew as soon as we walked in Dorfold was the best of the best. The venue staff and owners are so lovely, I really feel that we made contacts for life and we could not thank you enough for how the day went and the lead up was. Everyone loved the day and I’ve had so many comments from people saying it’s the best wedding they’ve been to! Dorfold will always be such a special place to us and it seems EVERYONE knows how worthwhile this place is. All our suppliers had seriously hyped to get to work at dorfold again and I can see why.
Andrea Swift Fabulous Together
Wedding: May
June 2023
Amazing Wedding Venue
As a wedding planner I cannot recommend Dorfold Hall highly enough! Zoe and the team are such a pleasure to work with! It is so important that a wedding venue is responsive, helpful and accommodating and I am delighted to say Dorfold do this and so much more! I found Dorfold to not just be a beautiful venue, with a fascinating history, set in stunning grounds, but so much more, they really care about their couples and the staff work so hard to ensure everything is perfect on the day. Thank you for all that you did to ensure S & L's day was as special and memorable as it was. xxxx
Response from the venue
Thank you so much Andrea. You are an absolute joy to work with and we hope it isn't too long before we can do so again!
Venue responded
Beth Reynolds
Happy couple married in April
July 2023
The most wonderful day
Dorfold Hall is a stunning venue with a perfect balance of old and new features. The gardens are glorious and they have everything you could need. The staff at the venue are just fabulous and will do whatever they can to make your day perfect - Abigail was our coordinator and she was just brilliant and we also met Zoe on the Sunday and she was so helpful and kind also. We couldn’t recommend this as a venue more if we tried!
Claire & Tom Richardson
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
Best wedding food!
We just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you so much for the amazing catering at our wedding at Dorfold Hall on Saturday 24th September. We had the perfect day and wanted to thank you and your team for all your efforts and contribution towards it. Many of our friends commented that it was the best wedding food they had ever had and we thought the same. Please pass on our thanks to all involved.
Eve & Hayden
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
Our day ran seamlessly from start to finish
What can I say to do Dorfold justice?! The hall, L'Ecurie and grounds are simply stunning and the team are just phenomenal. Our day ran seamlessly from start to finish and was coordinated by Zoë beautifully. I cannot thank them enough for bringing our day together.
Location & Contact Details

Address

Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8LD, England

Travel Notes

Crewe is 1h38 mins from London and 35 mins from Manchester. Both the Crewe train station and the M6 are approximately 15mins away... We also have plenty of hotels and Other accommodation right on our doorstep.

Nearest Town

Nantwich

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M6 junction 16

Nearest Train Station

Crewe

Nearest Airport

Manchester Airport

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Accreditations (2)

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The Association of British Wedding Businesses

Bridebook Awards (1)

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

There is no single best wedding. Each and every one has been completely different and unique. But the best ones are where we create a real rapport with the couple and can tune in to their needs and therefore help deliver a magical an unforgettable experience.

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

Remember it is YOUR vision and YOUR day, it should reflect who you both are individually and as a couple

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

Sloe gin bottles as favours - home-made from the gin to the labels, it looked fabulous on the tables and everyone loved it!

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Beguiling Exclusive Historical Sublime Enchanting

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

There are innumerable amazing spots... all depending on time of day and time of the year. The Gardens are a photographers delight as there is a never ending supply of shots to be had.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

Yes, but it would be indiscreet to tell whom

What’s your favourite canapé?

Tempura prawn

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Marshmallows on the fire pit

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The driveway and approach, the 1000 year old tree, the lake, the amazing history... its enchanting!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Bringing this business to life has been an incredible journey. Both my husband and I have learnt so much and been inspired by some fascinating people in the industry.