Organiser's notes
This page shows houses sleeping 12 or more with at least six bedrooms, because wedding guests come in pairs and nobody wants a bunk room on the big day. Pick the region of the venue, then look at the map link on each property page to check the actual drive.
The venue is the only date that matters. Most houses let Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday in summer. For a Saturday wedding that usually means a Friday arrival and a short-break price, or a whole week if the house will not split it. Ask early; summer Saturdays go a year ahead.
Couples and bedrooms. Six bedrooms sleeps six couples. “Sleeps 14” with a sofa bed and a bunk room is six couples and two people who will not thank you. Check the room list on the agency page.
Getting ready. If the bride or groom’s party is staying, you need bathrooms, mirrors and daylight. A house with four or more bathrooms and a large bedroom with a dressing table is worth the extra. Hairdressers and make-up need plug sockets and space; the kitchen table usually ends up being it.
Taxis. A rural house with 14 guests who have been drinking needs transport back from the venue at midnight. Book a minibus before you book the house; in some areas that is the harder thing to find.
Older relatives. A ground-floor bedroom and bathroom if grandparents are staying. The chips show it where the agency lists it.
Not the reception. Most houses on this site are for staying in, not for holding the wedding at. A few manors and castles do host events, and the listing will say so and price it separately. If you want the party at the house, say so when you enquire and expect a different contract and deposit.
Money. Decide whether the couple pays, the families pay, or the guests pay per room, before booking. Per room is the fairest when rooms differ. One person holds the booking and the money.
Sorted biggest first, then cheapest. Dates and the full price are on the agency page.
