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Anyne know any fabulous venues in Northamptonshire or surrounding area??

Naboo, 4 March, 2011 at 08:56 Posted on Planning 0 24

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Hope you lovely hitchers can help me with some suggestions as i dont know the area myself! It is not for me but I may have mentioned my little sis is also getting married this year and currently having venue issues so looking at possible alternatives, Needs to be countrysidey location and have gardens, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks x

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Little Madam · 4 March, 2011 at 09:27
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There is a lovely Marriott hotel just off juntion 15 of the M1, first left as you come off. Never been in, but it seems to have some nice grassy areas which I like.

How far are you willing to travel? Woburn Abbey is meant to be awesome!
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Mrs P 2 B · 4 March, 2011 at 09:32
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Hi Naboo.. I have just booked to look at this venue in Northamptonshire.. on website it looks great but apointment not for another 2 weeks...

http://www.dodmoorhouse.co.uk/
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Aimee Hicks (Makeup HIB) · 4 March, 2011 at 09:52
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I got married at Dodmoor House last October and absolutley loved it there. The staff couldn't do enough for you and they certainly don't rip you off with corkage charge etc. Lots of the guests have said to me how nice the venue was as well.

I really couldn't recommend them enough.

Aimee x
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dotcomm · 4 March, 2011 at 09:55
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What about Holdenby House? Not seen it myself but apparently very nice, and they do weddings.
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Naboo · 4 March, 2011 at 10:14
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I think I have already mentioned holdenby and dodmoor as saw them on internet and thought they looked lovely but she has ruled them out for whatever reason, please keep the ideas coming!! I have been having a look and think Tythe Barn looks lovely, anyone ever been there?
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videogal · 4 March, 2011 at 11:02
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Has she ruled out Rushton Hall or Rockingham Castle - both stunning venues with great gardens and within the Northants area. I think they also do wedding at Kirby Hall too again a lovely venue (mostly ruins but they do have some lovely rooms still) but fabulous for wedding photos managed by English Heritage.

Tracey x
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Naboo · 4 March, 2011 at 11:04
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Hi Tracey

None of those ring a bell so i will ask her about them, Kirby Hall sounfds lovely, cheers ?

ETA They do look lovely but are a bit grand for what she is looking for, I think she is after ore a country house type venue were she can have lawn games and that kind of thing
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Little Rhi · 4 March, 2011 at 20:31
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Hey,

We have booked Fawsley Hall; beautiful old country house surrounded by lots of land and has gorgeous gardens as well ?

xx
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Little Rhi · 4 March, 2011 at 20:33
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Also... one of my friends is having her wedding reception at Tythe Barne; I dont know what its like but she fell in love with it.

xx
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jojo2 · 4 March, 2011 at 20:36
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My sister got married there it's lovely ?
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Spangler · 4 March, 2011 at 20:37

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I got married at Dodmoor House last year and the staff and owners are absolutely fantastic. Holdenby House is lovely, as is Fawsley Hall. Has she looked at Stowe? They have the landscape gardens there with beautiful follies you can get married in (also the main house itself does weddings).

Another option is Stoke Park Pavillions near Towcester. There is also Plum Park House, also near Towcester but I understand the interior needs doing up a wee bit.

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tinkissarah · 4 March, 2011 at 20:45

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How about Hellidon Lakes? We went to have a look but it was a bit too far out for us. Just had a look and they have a wedding fayre on there on the 27th March.

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northwood · 5 March, 2011 at 07:45

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Another vote for Fawsley Hall here as we are getting married there in August.

There is the choice of the main house or a separate house Knightly Court which we much preferred. This is the wedding breakfast room which we fell in love with:

http://www.fawsleyhall.com/wedding-venue/venues/

http://www.fawsleyhall.com/meetings-and-dining/meeting-rooms/knightley-court/ Whilst it is set up for a conference in the slide show you can see what the rooms are like

How 2 I Do · 5 March, 2011 at 07:51

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I would second Tracey's suggestion for Rushton hall. My best friend got married there and it's lovely. They have large grounds and a lovely internal courtyrad area, plus spa etc. They also have a large modern room for the reception and great hotel rooms

How 2 I Do · 5 March, 2011 at 07:51

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I would second Tracey's suggestion for Rushton Hall. My best friend got married there and it's lovely. They have large grounds and a lovely internal courtyard area, plus spa etc. They also have a large modern room for the reception and great hotel rooms. Definitely worth a viewing.

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*JLS* · 5 March, 2011 at 10:58

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There is a lovely venue near Lutterworth, not sure if it is too far out https://www.kilworthhouse.co.uk/, we have been there a couple of times and it is lovely. Would have definately considered it had we been getting hitched down south

adgabe · 5 March, 2011 at 13:06

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I 100% recommend Rushton Hall. Not only the venue is second to none, but the staff are flawless in how helpful and efficient they are! Have photographed many weddings there and I can honestly say that even the suppliers feel special!

Very much worth consideration!

Andrea de Gabriel

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Mrs P 2 B · 5 March, 2011 at 18:43

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Hi jojo.. do you know ow many guests she had?? we're about 120 to the day so might need the extra marque? don't know how it will look.

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jojo2 · 5 March, 2011 at 21:26

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She had approx 60 in the day, I have seen some brides use the mezzanine for extra space though. Check them out on FB loads of pics!

sorry for hijack

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Jenny9 · 6 March, 2011 at 13:51

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Were having ours at Hinwick house which is close to santa pod, worth a look its lovely xx

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Naboo · 8 March, 2011 at 09:24

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Thanks for all your suggestions guys, she has been in touch with Dodmoor and fawsley but unfortunately cannot get the date she needs, I have looked at the others but they are all not really what she is looking for, either too modern or too grand. She is looking for somewhere where she can have most of the day outside, lawn games etc so any other ideas would still be greatly appreciated, I think she will be a bit flexible with area as long as it is travelable from Northamptonshire.

Cheers ?

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kezzburton · 8 March, 2011 at 15:06

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Hi Naboo,

I am going to a wedding at Holdenby house on Friday and I am staying at Highgate House in Creaton overnight. They do weddings there. It seems a little smaller than Holdenby and they do mention extensive grounds.

http://www.sundialgroup.com/weddings-ceremonies/highgate-house/overview

I can give you a better review once I've been on Friday. I'm not local to the area so I cannot recommend anywhere else.

HTH

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Naboo · 8 March, 2011 at 15:09

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Hi Kezzburton

That would be great if you could, i will mention it to her in the meantimee tho, cheers ?

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Little Rhi · 8 March, 2011 at 19:53

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There is place over towards oxford its not to far to travel (we did it from towcester around 30 mintutes) it is called Weston Manor. Its very impressive looking from the outside and does have beautiful gardens. The inside is pretty (slighty small), though we werent to keen on the rooms, they are in need of an update.

Castle Asby also looks really pretty, we had a brochure from them though I dont think they have accomodation.