The Setting
Situated in picturesque Norfolk, just one hour from Norwich and easy to reach from London, Pentney Abbey is a stunning wedding venue complete with 35 acres of gorgeous grounds and a rich history.
All of Pentney Abbey is exclusively yours on your special day, from the prestigious Gatehouse and Barn to the Banquet Hall, providing lots of options for your ceremony and reception. Escape to this countryside retreat for your celebrations and you can leave the city behind for the night too with space for you and up to 16 guests in the charming on-site accommodation and plenty more rooms available locally.
The Vibe
For your ceremony the Gatehouse is perfect. Dating back to as early as 1380, this historic building is guarded by a romantic rose garden and archway and accessed via a short staircase. Inside you and your guests can take in the incredible restoration work that catapults you back to Pentney Abbey’s heyday – think grand exposed beams, lots of space and ornate stone windows revealing views of the Abbey. A secret antique spiral staircase leading to the licensed ceremony room, which seats 80 guests, promises a bridal entrance no one will forget.
Thinking about an outdoor wedding..? The rose garden is a great spot with the Gatehouse forming a stunning backdrop to your celebrations. With the incredible 35-acre grounds complete with wildflowers, old trees and the picturesque meandering river, your photographs at Pentney Abbey will be amazing.
With room for up to 100 guests, as well as a live band or DJ, The Barn at Pentney Abbey serves as a great location for your wedding breakfast and reception. Stone flooring and exposed timber beams are in keeping with the rest of the venue’s grand aesthetic and this space has its roots in the times of medieval banquets. Their professional in-house catering team will work with you to create a bespoke menu for you and your guests to enjoy there. There’s a bar there as well and access to a patio that can be used in the summer. For night owls, there’s a fire pit in the courtyard too.
There are eight bedrooms in total at Pentney Abbey, accommodating up to 16 of your friends and family who can stay for breakfast in the morning too. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the luxe yet cosy Farmhouse, which also has a dining room and kitchen and more space in Fig Tree and Walnut Tree Cottages. The bridal suite will welcome you and your partner after your special day, with a wood burning stove and a sumptuous seating area.
The Setting
Hidden in the heart of Perthshire you will find the Byre at Inchyra. It’s infinitely more than a relaxed wedding barn venue, because you can make their 150-acre private estate your own. Light up the parkland as an enchanted forest, marry indoors or out, celebrate in their beautiful Walled Garden, walk up the beautiful Apple Tree Aisle or go glamping – at Inchyra, you’re free to plan your day right down to the last detail, just the way you’d love it to be.
About an hour from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, The Byre is so easy to reach but feels away from it all. Perth is only 10 minutes away, with a host of hotel and restaurant options and a good train service. Edinburgh airport is 45 minutes by car.
The Vibe
The Byre at Inchyra is an exclusive wedding venue that exudes rustic charm and sits amidst the parkland of a beautiful historic house. The heart of every wedding celebration at Inchyra is the Byre itself, which provides a perfect blend of relaxed ambiance and modern amenities. The venue offers a beautiful blank canvas for couples to express their individual style and make their mark on the space.
The Byre is fully equipped with everything a wedding needs, including dining furniture, cake stand, catering kitchen, luxury loos, heating, amazing event lighting, sound systems, mics for speeches, fully fitted bar, staging for bands, and a vintage disco ball. The venue also boasts stunning external lighting with floodlit trees, festoon lighting, and fairy lights that surround the Byre. Whether you opt for a one-day midweek booking or a premium three-day weekend celebration, Inchyra has something to suit a wide range of budgets.
The Byre can comfortably accommodate a ceremony, reception, and wedding breakfast for up to 160 guests, with additional guests for the evening reception up to 200. Couples have the option to choose from a range of locations on the estate to exchange their vows, from the rustic Stable Room in the Byre to the romantic Walled Garden with its ancient apple trees or the grandeur of the main house.
The venue also provides accommodation for guests, including three cottages and the stunning Stable Yard Wedding Suite, which together can sleep up to 22 guests. Each cottage is beautifully decorated and fully equipped for self-catering. Additionally, for lovers of the outdoors, there is an onsite camping area with access to power shower and loos.
The Byre at Inchyra is an established and multi-award-winning venue, with wedding photographers hailing it as one of the best venues in Scotland. It has even had a Farrow & Ball colour created exclusively for it! With its wealth of experience and knowledge The Byre provides the perfect backdrop for couples to weave their magic and create unforgettable memories. It was awarded the DWHA Awards’ Overall Worldwide Venue of the Year in 2018 and was nominated as the Most Stylish Venue in the 2018 Scottish Style Awards.