The Manor House Hotel, County Durham

(15)
£2,995 - £7,500 for a package
Up to 120
32 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Limited-Time Offers & Deals

Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Late Availability 2025
Bridebook Deal
Seasonal Offer Available
March Madness 2025
Bridebook Deal
Midweek Offer Available
Monday to Thursday Deals

Description

The Manor House Hotel is a beautiful location for your wedding, our heritage building providing a stunning backdrop for photographs and the services of our dedicated wedding team to ensure your special day runs smoothly from start to finish. Couples can tie the knot in our beautiful wedding garden followed by a reception in a Giant Tipi. The Knights Hall is an impressive function room, and has everything guests could hope for in a medieval manor, from dark oak panelled walls and leaded windows to an imposing stone fireplace. The hall, which is perfect for both large and small weddings, accommodates from as little as 30 to 120 guests. Our dedicated events team extend an invitation for you, as the happy couple, to visit The Manor House for a no obligation show around of the hotel, The Knights Hall, and all of the facilities on offer.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sarah
The best part of working at The Manor House Hotel is planning and running a wedding. A wedding is a joyous occasion, and all of the team look forward to each and every wedding day. To help you plan your very special day, we have put together three packages, alongside an individually priced menu. Please note that these packages are only a guideline, and can be amended to meet your individual requirements.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1998
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6

Overview of The Manor House Hotel, County Durham

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
120
No. of Bedrooms
32
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
11:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

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

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Manor House Hotel, County Durham

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£2,995
Maximum Price
£7,500
Number of Guests Included
60
We offer a range of packages for every budget including our popular tipi weddings, Christmas Weddings & outdoor summer ceremonies.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Canapés included
Guest accommodation included
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for The Manor House Hotel, County Durham
(15)

Neil D
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
They made our special day run flawlessly...
We got married here 28th September. Beth and the team were superb, meals were great, room was great and Beth kept everyone on schedule with a smile. They made our special day run flawlessly and I feel we got excellent value for money. Rooms: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Food and drinks - Our meal was really tasty and enjoyed by all of our guests. Hotel highlights - Romantic, Quiet, Child-friendly, Great value
LS
Wedding: June
September 2024
Excellent beautiful place and wonderful staff
*What a beautiful place, we will definitely be returning. Love how tasteful the old building has been renovated keeping all the original features. Our room was stunning and had a lovely relaxing day in the spa before a ritual massage off the girls the next morning*
Nicola C
Wedding: August
September 2024
Wonderful stay at the Manor House
We had a wonderful stay in this charming, historical hotel. Our rooms were in the courtyard annexe and were spotlessly clean and very quiet at night. We enjoyed dinner in the hotel on the first night and also had a massage and facial in the Spa, which was a very relaxing experience. Shelli, the massage therapist, was excellent. The hotel is very quirky with a fascinating history. A particular thank you to all the staff who were without exception so friendly and helpful.
Mavis L
Wedding: August
September 2024
Top marks!
We spent 2 nights at The Manor House in August (16th-18th) with 3 other couples as we were visiting the Auckland Project & in particular the Kynren, which was spectacular. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of hotel. The rooms were exceptional! Definitely well beyond 3* standard. The food was truly first class and the service outstanding.
Twilight Events
Wedding: September
September 2024
Wedding Showcase
Huge shout out to The Manor House Hotel and Spa, West Auckland and their amazing staff for inviting us to be a part of their wedding showcase on Sunday. An absolutely fabulous turnout and a wonderful day had by everyone. I think our very own Lee might be tempted with a Spa day at the hotel!! 🛀🫧 Great to meet all the suppliers plus the fab spa team!
Sophotogenic Photography
Wedding: December
December 2022
Love the Manor House!
The Manor House in West Auckland is always fantastic to photograph a Wedding at. The staff are organised, attentive and a pleasure to work alongside. The venue itself lends itself perfectly to Weddings, with just the right mix of classic and modern that couples love these days. Can't wait to work there again!
Elaine Wilson
Wedding: June
December 2022
My Brothers Wedding
Went to my brothers Wedding on Friday 10 June 2022. Everything was excellent. Thanks to the staff they were very helpful and friendly and professional. Clean inside and outside had a very nice seating area. Could not fault it. Thanks to staff for a very enjoyable day.
Sam Hobson
Happy couple married in September
December 2022
My Perfect Day
Got married there on the 24th Sept, beautiful venue, old but tasteful. Rooms have been decorated to a very high standard. Excellent food, staff, it was a perfect day.
Holly & Joe
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
Our Perfect Day
To Sarah & all at The Manor House Thank you so much for all of your help arranging our perfect day. Everything was fantastic and ran smoothly. All of our guests were impressed with the venue and especially The Knights Hall. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas & Best Wishes for 2018! From Holly & Joe xx (Married 2/12/17)
Lynne & Steve
Happy couple married in March
December 2018
Perfect Except for the rain!
To Sarah and all the staff at The Manor House Hotel, Just to say Thank you for an "Amazing Wedding Day", we had the most special day! Everything was just perfect, well except for the rain! All our guests commented on your beautiful hotel and the Yorkshire Puddings went down a treat! Thank you Lynne and Steve Collier (31st March 2018)

Location & Contact Details for The Manor House Hotel, County Durham

Address

Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9HW, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Easily accessible from 3 junctions of the A1. We are located in the centre of the village of West Auckland. Famous for being the winners of the first ever football world cup.

Nearest Town

Bishop Auckland

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A1 - 58 / 59 / 60

Nearest Train Station

Bishop Auckland

Nearest Airport

Durham Tees Valley

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Manor House Hotel, County Durham?

We have so many fantastic weddings here it would be difficult to pick just one. Some of our most memorable weddings have been a Harry Potter wedding in the splendour of our Knights Hall, set as the Great Hall, a Vintage Tea Party in a tipi in our beautiful grounds with vintage china and hand-made bunting and a Victorian Gothic wedding with the Bride arriving in a hearse. Everyone's dream wedding is unique and we work with each couple to make that dream a reality.

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

Pintrest is brilliant for finding new ideas and sharing with friends and family.

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

One of my favourites has to be the memorial frames that some Brides have attached to their bouquet, so a loved one who is not able to be here in person is still able to be with the Bride as she walks down the aisle.

Describe The Manor House Hotel, County Durham in 5 adjectives

Charming, romantic, Unique, friendly, welcoming

Where’s the best photo spot at The Manor House Hotel, County Durham?

Our beautiful gardens

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Manor House Hotel, County Durham?

We have had visits from Jason Donavan, Martin Kemp, Adam Hussain, Michael Watson, Rupert Everett, Martin Roberts & Candice Brown

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Fish & Chips served in a cone.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Depending on whether your a sweet or savoury fan I have two favourites, both of which have an interactive element. A Loaded French Fry bar with toppings of Bacon, Fried Onions, Cheese & a selection of sauces. For those with a sweet tooth a S'mores station with Biscuits, marshmallows, chocolate & toffee sauce.

What is The Manor House Hotel, County Durham most unique feature?

Our Suit of Armour Henry who greets you as climb the medieval stair case to your room.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The Customer Service that we offer and is always commented on. Our wedding couples are offered a personal service from start to finish with a small team of wedding coordinators who are on hand during the lead up to your wedding, as well as on the day itself.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftComplimentary Spa access for the Bride & one guest the night before the wedding
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