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Price: £950 – £5,700
Guests: 110
Bedrooms: 24
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
The Croft is a one-of-a-kind wedding retreat on the banks of the River Tees, where historic architecture meets thoughtful contemporary design. This Grade II-listed gem blends character, charm and a playful modern spirit, creating a setting that feels both timeless and effortlessly stylish. It's a place where celebrations unfold against a backdrop of natural beauty and beautifully restored heritage. Proudly offering the option of exclusive hire of 24 modern bedrooms in our grade 2 listed building, your whole family can make the most of your special day. Hidden within this historic Grade-II listed building is an enchanting Garden Chapel like no other. With huge antique doors, floor to ceiling mirrors, and ancient cascading willow tree deliver a truly magical and fairy-tale experience. The choice is yours when it comes to set-up, choose tastefully traditional or go daringly different with our runway aisle set-up where your nearest and dearest will have front row seats to the ‘wedding of the year’. A wow-worth stone aisle lined with oodles of luscious romantic florals is the path you’ll take to the raised altar where you can finally declare: “I DO”.
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Name of Wedding Contact: Jamie Sanders
We hope to meet with you soon, and give you a personalised tour of the venue and accommodation.
We'll be more than happy to go through all your questions and ideas.
Our Wedding team is highly experienced and we promise to give you your dream day.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Overview of The Croft
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
24
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
Wedding license
Church within walking distance
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
On-site parking
Disabled access
Ballroom
Grade I/II Listed Building
Water view
In-house wedding coordinator
Pet friendly
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Pricing for The Croft
Pricing for The Croft
What's Included?
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
We have amazing wedding spaces to hire including our Secret Garden Chapel, The Garden Suite and our Beautiful Terrace.
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- AAndrew & Pam Horvath19/10/2026Andy & Pam Horvath - happily married at the Croft in Sept 2026Andy & Pam Horvath - happily married at the Croft in Sept 2026When we started the planning for our wedding, back in June 2025, we knew the big things needed to be done up-front and that the venue, of course, is the biggest of them all. My wedding planner helped us find the Croft, our photographer and our wedding singer but then had to retire form the role. This left me planning everything, thinking it was going to be a little lonely! But, our first step was to visit the Croft after my wedding planner recommended it and, well…. I defy any prospective bride to not fall in love! The venue is simply perfect, the people simply wonderful and my only question was ‘could it be affordable’ given we didn’t have the biggest budget? I shouldn’t have worried, working with the Croft wedding co-ordinators we found a way! Wedding afternoon wedding and a buffet for the wedding breakfast and it was a done deal! I just had not realised how central the venue is to everything. As soon as we committed, the Croft gave us a wedding co-ordinator to work with and Jenna was just amazing! She went the extra mile from the start and that was the enduring theme of partnering with the Croft. Jenna picked up the choreography between our vendors, ensuing that wedding photographer, wedding singer, DJ, amusement providers, all knew when and where they needed to be and who to talk to is anything changed. This was so critical to the smoothness of the whole day! As we went through the process, and Jenna always remained in touch, I realised just how much the right venue is core and central! But that’s doesn’t begin to describe the venue itself! The chapel for the ceremony is so perfect, so beautiful. The reception room, equally so perfect. Ass to that the layout of the hotel the beautiful terrace, the lovely rooms and the absolutely fantastic food and, well, it’s just a little slice of heaven. So, we have a venue, we have people who know and love what they do then, the final, vital ingredient is the amazing on the day co-ordination and flexibility! We felt so special, so looked after, so supported from the moment we arrived the night before. The Croft gave us a fantastic wedding co-ordinator who met us the night before and then managed the whole day of our wedding as well as a wonderful MoC. This, I think is also central to the whole thing! Yes, I am gushing, but we had the perfect wedding and the Croft were so wonderfully central to that! Would I recommend it? Yes, yes and yes. I’m ALMOST tempted to get divorced so I can do it all again! When we started the planning for our wedding, back in June 2025, we knew the big things needed to be done up-front and that the venue, of course, is the biggest of them all. My wedding planner helped us find the Croft, our photographer and our wedding singer but then had to retire form the role. This left me planning everything, thinking it was going to be a little lonely! But, our first step was to visit the Croft after my wedding planner recommended it and, well…. I defy any prospective bride to not fall in love! The venue is simply perfect, the people simply wonderful and my only question was ‘could it be affordable’ given we didn’t have the biggest budget? I shouldn’t have worried, working with the Croft wedding co-ordinators we found a way! Wedding afternoon wedding and a buffet for the wedding breakfast and it was a done deal! I just had not realised how central the venue is to everything. As soon as we committed, the Croft gave us a wedding co-ordinator to work with and Jenna was just amazing! She went the extra mile from the start and that was the enduring theme of partnering with the Croft. Jenna picked up the choreography between our vendors, ensuing that wedding photographer, wedding singer, DJ, amusement providers, all knew when and where they needed to be and who to talk to is anything changed. This was so critical to the smoothness of the whole day! As we went through the process, and Jenna always remained in touch, I realised just how much the right venue is core and central! But that’s doesn’t begin to describe the venue itself! The chapel for the ceremony is so perfect, so beautiful. The reception room, equally so perfect. Ass to that the layout of the hotel the beautiful terrace, the lovely rooms and the absolutely fantastic food and, well, it’s just a little slice of heaven. So, we have a venue, we have people who know and love what they do then, the final, vital ingredient is the amazing on the day co-ordination and flexibility! We felt so special, so looked after, so supported from the moment we arrived the night before. The Croft gave us a fantastic wedding co-ordinator who met us the night before and then managed the whole day of our wedding as well as a wonderful MoC. This, I think is also central to the whole thing! Yes, I am gushing, but we had the perfect wedding and the Croft were so wonderfully central to that! Would I recommend it? Yes, yes and yes. I’m ALMOST tempted to get divorced so I can do it all again!
- SSam & Sarah Fenton28/06/2026Stunning venue and amazing staffStunning venue and amazing staffOur overall experience was amazing, the venue is stunning and the staff were more than helpful, they made you feel so relaxed. Everything went according to plan, the only negative feedback is the outdoor space was closed early because of noise, this is due to overlooking houses not the hotels fault, but really frustrating as it was such a warm day/night.. some other feedback is the canapés did not reach the whole party, as people were taking too much leaving not enough food for everyone, also our cheesecake we’re forgotten about and did not get served. But still 5* loved it.Our overall experience was amazing, the venue is stunning and the staff were more than helpful, they made you feel so relaxed. Everything went according to plan, the only negative feedback is the outdoor space was closed early because of noise, this is due to overlooking houses not the hotels fault, but really frustrating as it was such a warm day/night.. some other feedback is the canapés did not reach the whole party, as people were taking too much leaving not enough food for everyone, also our cheesecake we’re forgotten about and did not get served. But still 5* loved it.
- EElizabeth & Nicolas20/06/2026A Truly Magical ExperienceA Truly Magical ExperienceA very well deserved message for the team at The Croft. We had a truly amazing day every step of the way on our wedding day. Everyone commented on how magical the wedding was so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made my husband and I very happy. Can't recommend this place enough, picture perfect, magical moments, the greatest team and a place we will always return to. Thank you The Croft for providing beyond our expectations, your wedding venue is stunning. Do have to say Jenna, Amy, Rob, Jamie and Nathan are a team to be proud of and everyone commented the same. Thank you for the most wonderful day 😊💕 Regards Elizabeth and Nicolas XxA very well deserved message for the team at The Croft. We had a truly amazing day every step of the way on our wedding day. Everyone commented on how magical the wedding was so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made my husband and I very happy. Can't recommend this place enough, picture perfect, magical moments, the greatest team and a place we will always return to. Thank you The Croft for providing beyond our expectations, your wedding venue is stunning. Do have to say Jenna, Amy, Rob, Jamie and Nathan are a team to be proud of and everyone commented the same. Thank you for the most wonderful day 😊💕 Regards Elizabeth and Nicolas Xx
- VVikki and Jon22/05/2026Magical Wedding Day!Magical Wedding Day!We absolutely loved our wedding day at The Croft, the staff were amazing and our guests loved how chill and smooth the entire day was. Our wedding had touches of Disney which the staff embraced, we had some 3D figures that they ensured were displayed in the ceremony room, then moved into the main room. We also loved how much the staff looked after us on the day and ensured we had some quiet moment away from our guests, straight after the ceremony and again as our guests moved into the main room to site down for dinner. They served us drinks and encouraged us to sit and just relax which we really appreciated and it made the day feel relaxed. One of the main reasons we booked The Croft was for the extensive food menu and it did not disappoint, our guests loved the food throughout the day and we just wish we had more time to eat more! Overall we had an incredible day and would recommend The Croft to everyone!We absolutely loved our wedding day at The Croft, the staff were amazing and our guests loved how chill and smooth the entire day was. Our wedding had touches of Disney which the staff embraced, we had some 3D figures that they ensured were displayed in the ceremony room, then moved into the main room. We also loved how much the staff looked after us on the day and ensured we had some quiet moment away from our guests, straight after the ceremony and again as our guests moved into the main room to site down for dinner. They served us drinks and encouraged us to sit and just relax which we really appreciated and it made the day feel relaxed. One of the main reasons we booked The Croft was for the extensive food menu and it did not disappoint, our guests loved the food throughout the day and we just wish we had more time to eat more! Overall we had an incredible day and would recommend The Croft to everyone!
- MMr & Mrs Redman25/04/2026Best day ever! Best day ever!We would like to thank The Croft for our amazing wedding day! The venue is simply stunning and the food was amazing! Everyone was very helpful in making our day one to remember! 100% recommended! We would like to thank The Croft for our amazing wedding day! The venue is simply stunning and the food was amazing! Everyone was very helpful in making our day one to remember! 100% recommended!
- IIzzy & Ally04/04/2026Perfect from first viewing to saying I do ❤️Perfect from first viewing to saying I do ❤️It's hard to express in words how wonderful The Croft is. We had the best day of our lives, in a beautiful setting with wonderful friendly helpful staff who were always there and would do anything for us, down to setting up the wedding breakfast room, providing me and my daughter beautiful cocktails to taking photos and videos after the photographer had left . The MC Keiran was great, so much fun, the food was delicious and the bedrooms were gorgeous. The venue is so pretty, stunning in fact, when we first viewed it we thought it would be way out of our budget but there's a package for everyone, we were so pleased it was within ours. From beginning to end everything was perfect, we had the most amazing magical unforgettable day, and we're still buzzing now. Our wedding co-ordinator Kenzie was also fab, you could ask her anything, she was always there. So if you're thinking of getting married any time soon, I would highly recommend you check out this amazing venue, it's a super special place and a perfect way to start married life.It's hard to express in words how wonderful The Croft is. We had the best day of our lives, in a beautiful setting with wonderful friendly helpful staff who were always there and would do anything for us, down to setting up the wedding breakfast room, providing me and my daughter beautiful cocktails to taking photos and videos after the photographer had left . The MC Keiran was great, so much fun, the food was delicious and the bedrooms were gorgeous. The venue is so pretty, stunning in fact, when we first viewed it we thought it would be way out of our budget but there's a package for everyone, we were so pleased it was within ours. From beginning to end everything was perfect, we had the most amazing magical unforgettable day, and we're still buzzing now. Our wedding co-ordinator Kenzie was also fab, you could ask her anything, she was always there. So if you're thinking of getting married any time soon, I would highly recommend you check out this amazing venue, it's a super special place and a perfect way to start married life.
- MMichelle & Nathaniel02/04/2026The best venue 🤍The best venue 🤍We have just got married here on the 31.03.26. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff are incredible, nothing is too much of an ask. We would get married here again in a heartbeat 🤍We have just got married here on the 31.03.26. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff are incredible, nothing is too much of an ask. We would get married here again in a heartbeat 🤍
- JJessica & Jamie24/02/2026This place knows how to throw a wedding!This place knows how to throw a wedding!Well we don't even know where to start. From the moment of booking the whole process was seamless. We were looked after by our wedding co-ordinator Kenzie from start to finish and she was always at hand to answer any queries and settle any nerves / worries we had. The wedding itself was by far the best day of our lives. The venue is absolutely stunning and we have had endless compliments about how beautiful the ceremony room is. Ethan, our Master of Ceremonies, was absolutely fantastic throughout the day. He and his team were attentive to every little need and made sure the day ticked over without us having to give anything a thought. We cant knock anything. The food and drinks were great, the rooms are stunning and the staff were fantastic. Thank you for making our day magical.Well we don't even know where to start. From the moment of booking the whole process was seamless. We were looked after by our wedding co-ordinator Kenzie from start to finish and she was always at hand to answer any queries and settle any nerves / worries we had. The wedding itself was by far the best day of our lives. The venue is absolutely stunning and we have had endless compliments about how beautiful the ceremony room is. Ethan, our Master of Ceremonies, was absolutely fantastic throughout the day. He and his team were attentive to every little need and made sure the day ticked over without us having to give anything a thought. We cant knock anything. The food and drinks were great, the rooms are stunning and the staff were fantastic. Thank you for making our day magical.
- PPaige & Taylor Boyd-Stephenson19/02/2026Absolutely amazing! Absolutely amazing!We got married at The Croft on Friday 13th. Thanks to the amazing staff there wasn't a single unlucky moment. A big thank you to all of them for helping me plan and catering to any of our needs. Stunning venue. We are looking to try and go every year for our wedding anniversary. Well recommended. We got married at The Croft on Friday 13th. Thanks to the amazing staff there wasn't a single unlucky moment. A big thank you to all of them for helping me plan and catering to any of our needs. Stunning venue. We are looking to try and go every year for our wedding anniversary. Well recommended.
- EEllie & Marc30/12/2025Amazing from start to finish Amazing from start to finishFrom arriving at the Croft for our first viewing of the venue we just knew that the Croft was for us. We went looking around other venues but they simply didn’t have the feel the Croft gave us. We had regular updates from the Croft’s team an on the day of the wedding they simply couldn’t do enough for us. I always recommend the Croft as it was such a great value in price and the team go above and beyond. And not to forget how gorgeous it is in the venue the isle you walk down, wedding breakfast room, to the bedrooms there isn’t a thing you could knock about it. I’d like to just say thank you again for giving me and my now husband the most unforgettable day. Literally everyone commented on how amazing the day was and we simply couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you From arriving at the Croft for our first viewing of the venue we just knew that the Croft was for us. We went looking around other venues but they simply didn’t have the feel the Croft gave us. We had regular updates from the Croft’s team an on the day of the wedding they simply couldn’t do enough for us. I always recommend the Croft as it was such a great value in price and the team go above and beyond. And not to forget how gorgeous it is in the venue the isle you walk down, wedding breakfast room, to the bedrooms there isn’t a thing you could knock about it. I’d like to just say thank you again for giving me and my now husband the most unforgettable day. Literally everyone commented on how amazing the day was and we simply couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of them!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't get caught up in the stress, remember to have fun!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love when people choose our "The Smiths" drinks package and name cocktails after themselves.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Fun, Alternative, Rustic, Bold,
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Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini burgers & sliders
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Popcorn & waffle bar!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our runway aisle.
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