The Setting
High House is a stunning wedding venue set in six acres of landscaped gardens and rolling meadow in the Essex countryside. Offering a luxurious yet quaint setting, High House is exclusively yours for your perfect wedding day.
They are located in a village called Althorne which is in the rural Essex countryside, approximately 30 minutes from Chelmsford. The closest town is 5 minutes away, Burnham On Crouch.
Althorne station is on the main train line into London Liverpool Street (an approximate 50 minute train journey into London).
The Vibe
This relaxed venue provides the perfect setting for your wedding day. Couples are able to create the atmosphere they wish within their beautiful events spaces.
High House has the following spaces which are available exclusively to their couples on their wedding day:
- Dressing Room – overlooking the swimming pool, the dressing room is set within an oak framed orangery luxuriously furnished with comfortable sofas, dressing tables and of course a changing room and generous en-suite
- Choice of two spaces for civil ceremony. Choose between their beautiful thatched gazebo in the gardens, perfect for couples who wish to marry outside. Or a beautiful restored Grade II listed Essex barn that dates back to 1750 and has been lovingly restored. The barn retains its wonderful character with rustic oak beams and exposed red brick
- Monet-inspired bridge over the pond which leads to a patio area, complete with rustic stable bar for reception drinks (and very cute original Fiat 500 which is always a talking point for their guests!)
- Over six acres of grounds in total are available for guests to wander through, admire the pretty English country gardens, orchard and enjoy lawn games which can be set out for couples if they wish
- Own vineyard on site
- Beautiful marquee with views to the lake (spectacular at sunset!) which can be viewed from the decking. This highly impressive space never fails to wow guests! Benefiting from a dance floor reveal (the party is hidden away until the evening during the couple’s first dance when the reveal is lifted as a surprise), twinkling star-cloth lining, stage, and black and white dance floor. Couples can be sure of an amazing party atmosphere!
- The Cottage is a secluded retreat tucked away within its own secret garden. Offering a sumptuous bedroom with freestanding bath and en-suite, cosy lounge and kitchen, this is the perfect place for escape and privacy for the couple on their wedding night
- Their Guests Lodge offers the same luxurious finish and amenities as the Cottage, but offers an additional two en-suite bedrooms
Their friendly, professional, knowledgeable, award-winning Event Management team are here to help you every step of the way. In booking your wedding with High House you are assured of the support from their dedicated team both in the lead up to and for the duration of your wedding day.
High House work exclusively with their catering partner Valentine Cuisine. They understand the importance of serving exceptional food on your wedding day and with their wealth of experience in serving guests the very best menus, Valentine Cuisine ensure this is the case. From a formally seated three course wedding breakfast menu, to afternoon tea and informal seated barbeques, Valentine Cuisine will work with you in creating the perfect menu for your day.