Pelham House

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£2,400 - £8,160 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
28 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

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Description

Pelham House combines the opulence and grandeur of a country manor with the sophistication and finesse of a private club. Every detail has been carefully considered and the whole property is exclusively yours for your special day, from the celebration rooms with ornate original features and striking lighting to the tranquil gardens, framed by rolling countryside and the East Sussex clifftops. And with the convenience of a train station just a few minutes away and stylish accommodation for you and up to 56 guests, all your friends and family can join in the celebration. Hidden away in The Courthope Mews is The Dressing Room, a luxurious space where you can put the finishing touches to your look, spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest and catch a glimpse of your guests arriving in the courtyard below. For intimate civil ceremonies, the Goring ceremony room is the perfect location. Original bay windows let the light stream in and offer views of the garden beyond. In the warmer months, wander along the flower-lined aisle to The Gazebo while your guests take a seat on the lawn and exchange your vows al fresco as you enjoy your peaceful surroundings. When you enter The Blencowe Room for your wedding breakfast, you’ll be captivated by the grand marble pillars and intricate wood panelling, all brought to life with dazzling feature lighting. The expert chefs will help you create the perfect wedding breakfast, from spectacular sharing boards to fine dining feasts, and there’s plenty of room for a band and dancing too. Once the night has come to a close, spanning an entire wing, the romantic Pelham Suite awaits. It has its own lounge area, a pristine en-suite complete with an free-standing bath, and a bedroom that exudes elegance and luxury. With space for up to 60 guests in the house, your loved ones can spend the night in style too!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: The Pelham House Team
We would be delighted to provide the backdrop to your big day at Pelham House. Feel free to contact us to arrange a viewing of our beautiful venue with one of our team. Take a look at our website to see our availability calendar and everything Pelham House can offer you. We look forward to meeting you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Pelham House

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
28
Sleeps No. of People
56
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
Ballroom

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Pelham House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,400
Maximum Price
£8,160
Based on exclusive use venue hire
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£75
Maximum Price
£127
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Reviews for Pelham House
(18)

Declan & Fern
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
WOW!! What a day
I can not recommend Pelham House enough! Emily (wedding coordinator) was truly my saving grace for the day. She was calm, professional and on it! My original wedding coordinator left the venue 2 weeks before the venue so she had to catch up within 2 weeks. She was amazing! Listened to everything I had planned for the day. She made the morning of my wedding as I was calm all morning because I trusted her to make sure my vision came to light.
Response from the venue
Hi Declan & Fern, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed celebrating with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes, the Pelham House Team
Venue responded
Vicki
Happy couple married in February
February 2024
So professional
Such a great experience having our wedding at Pelham. The team were always so responsive and helpful, and nothing felt like too much or an inconvenience for them. The food was incredible, and the staff were so professional. Isla, our coordinator, was incredible and made sure we were constantly happy.
Courtney
Happy couple married in September
February 2024
What a little hidden gem
Pelham house - what a little hidden gem. The grounds are just beautiful. The event coordinators are amazing and make sure your day runs so smoothly. Their communication is also top tier prior to the wedding. The food was outstanding and the rooms were so lovely, especially given how affordable they are! Exclusive use is also a bonus.
Charlotte Rebecca Photography
Wedding: May
February 2024
So welcoming and accommodating
I love photographing weddings at Pelham House! There are so many gorgeous spots for portraits and the house is so beautifully done. The staff are always so welcoming and accommodating, and the food is delicious. With Lewes just on the doorstep, and options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, it really is one of my favourite local venues all year round.
Olly Knight Photography
Wedding: April
February 2024
Great layout
I've photographed two weddings at Pelham House over the last 18 months and I've absolutely loved them both. I've really appreciated the layout and decor inside Pelham House, the beautiful dining area and short walk up to the Castle.
Pippa
Happy couple married in January
February 2024
Went above and beyond
The experience we had at Pelham House truly helped make our day so special. At every single turn, they not only wowed us, but they consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. The venue itself is outstandingly gorgeous and the Christmas decorations turned it into a true winter Wonderland. The food, whether it was the wedding breakfast, canapés or evening pizza, was truly gourmet and all our guests absolutely raved about it. Finally, the service we received was impeccable.
Suzy
Wedding: August
February 2024
Truly Breathtaking
The most beautiful setting for our daughter’s wedding day, having lived in East Sussex all our lives, we never knew this was here just off the main high street, entered through a courtyard, once inside it is truly breathtaking and beautiful and very elegant.
Benjamin Toms
Wedding: July
February 2024
Highly Recommend
I was the photographer recently for a wedding at the amazing Pelham House. It was such a please to work at this beautiful venue. I can highly recommend it if you're getting married the staff were extremely professional and took great care of everyone on the day. I hope to be back again soon to shoot another wedding.
Rebecca
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
The absolute best venue
We knew when we were looking for a venue we wanted to be able to get ready there and also stay with friends and family. We originally thought we wanted a barn until we saw Pelham house. The goring room for me was the most beautiful room. The grounds were perfect and well maintained and even in bad weather it still managed to look perfect.
Shutter & Joy
Wedding: June
February 2024
Gorgeous Venue
I photographed a wedding here in late 2022. It's a gorgeous venue, tastefully refurbished to be modern but to withhold it's 1920s charm. Big enough for all your guests but not so big that they all spread out and disappear! It's light and airy so perfect for photos. Lovely food and great staff!

Location & Contact Details for Pelham House

Wedding Venue Address

St. Andrews Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UW, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Car parking for Pelham House is easy and plentiful. Lewes Station car park is just at the bottom of our garden, a short walk from the entrance to Pelham House.

Nearest Town

Lewes

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A27

Nearest Train Station

Lewes

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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Your first look at Pelham House

10th November 2024
Join Pelham House for their exclusive show round event on Sunday 10th November, 12pm - 4pm. Call 01273 030203 or visit the Pelham House website to register today.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pelham House?

Every wedding is so different, it is impossible to pick just one but a lot of the vibe and atmosphere of a wedding is set by the the Bride and Groom. A stand out wedding was when one of our couples arranged a Greatest Showman interlude following the wedding breakfast! We had stilt walkers, acrobats, fire eaters and ringmasters. It was great fun!

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

Don’t worry! We are here to help and support you throughout the planning of your day. We can take your ideas, make them work and offer you the bespoke wedding day that you've always dreamt of. The day is about you and whilst of course you want to provide a great experience for your guests – it is your day, so do it your way!

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

For a winter wedding one of our couples gave guests a Ferrero Rocher (other chocolates are available!) as a wedding favours. To fit in with their winter theme a friend of the couple had hand knitted little woollen mince pie coverings to go over them! They looked absolutely lovely and everyone had a tiny woollen mince pie hat to take home!

Describe Pelham House in 5 adjectives

Exclusive, luxurious, intimate, characterful, sophisticated.

Where’s the best photo spot at Pelham House?

With a wealth of original features and extensive gardens we lots of great photo spots suitable for any time of the year. One of our favourites is under our garden Gazebo!

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

We have indeed, but we would not tell you who! Our couples and guests are entitled to their privacy and should be able to just enjoy themselves when they are with us.

What’s your favourite canapé?

We have over 40 to chose from, so to pick one favourite is difficult! If pressed, it would be between the Sirloin, chips and Béarnaise sauce or the Shitake mushroom, Chinese cabbage and coconut Gyoza. Or maybe the Goat’s cheese and shallot tart...

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our most popular evening food is our hand made pizzas (our chef makes them in the outdoor pizza oven, to order, for your guests!). Another favourite is our Street Food. Cooked outdoors in huge pans and woks over street-market-style tripod burners – they're a perfect evening treat before dancing the night away.

What is Pelham House most unique feature?

You might be impressed by the unusual ceiling mural we have in reception, but amongst other period features we have 16th Century wood carvings that adorn our breakfast room.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Pelham House is a gorgeous venue, but the thing that makes it all work are the people. Our business is weddings, we only hold weddings, so everyone who works with us loves weddings and making each day as unique and special as possible.
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