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Scarlet Hall

Weddings at Scarlet Hall start from £8,350, based on a weekday in April, and include accommodation and 3-night venue hire.
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Scarlet Hall offers a verdant and historic setting for a quintessentially romantic country wedding in Cheshire. This exclusive private venue is part of the Unique Homestays collection and includes a rustic wedding barn and accommodation for 22 guests
Key Info
Scarlet Hall
Malpas
Chester
Website: www.uniquehomestays.com
Tel: 01637 881 183
Email: enquiries@uniquehomestays.com
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:100
Dinner:100
Standing:100
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:22 guests
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Preferred Supplier
Bar:Preferred Supplier
Licensed Until:11.30pm
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £8,350

Based on a weekday wedding in April. Includes accommodation and 3-night venue hire.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive use of the estate and gardens for three nights.
  • Stunning accommodation for up to 22 people for three nights.
  • Wedding planner support for weddings over 31 guests, starting six weeks before your day.
  • Access to their recommended supplier list to help bring your vision to life.
  • Onsite wedding barn which includes bar facilities and a fully stocked catering kitchen.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Hidden within the Cheshire countryside, Scarlet Hall is an exclusive-use wedding venue designed for celebrations that feel both extraordinary and effortless. Combining the grandeur of a private country estate with the warmth of a family home, this remarkable property offers complete privacy, beautiful surroundings and the freedom to celebrate entirely at your own pace.

Surrounded by sweeping lawns, mature trees and open countryside, Scarlet Hall creates an atmosphere of relaxed luxury from the moment guests arrive. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger wedding celebration, the estate provides an idyllic backdrop where every element of the day feels thoughtfully connected.

More than simply a venue, Scarlet Hall is a destination for wedding weekends, bringing together luxury accommodation, exceptional entertaining spaces and a wealth of leisure facilities that encourage guests to linger long after the final dance.

Ceremony

Scarlet Hall offers a choice of beautiful settings for your wedding ceremony, allowing you to create a celebration that feels entirely personal.

Couples can exchange vows outdoors, framed by the estate’s picturesque grounds and peaceful countryside, making the most of the setting’s natural beauty. For indoor ceremonies, the wedding barn provides a stylish and atmospheric space where contemporary design sits comfortably alongside rustic character.

Whether you envision a romantic outdoor ceremony beneath open skies or an elegant indoor celebration surrounded by family and friends, Scarlet Hall offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life. For those planning a religious ceremony, several charming local churches are also nearby.

Reception

At the heart of the estate lies the dedicated wedding barn, a versatile and beautifully designed space created specifically for unforgettable celebrations.

Following your ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks and photographs on the grounds before gathering in the barn for your wedding breakfast. The space effortlessly accommodates dining, speeches and evening entertainment, creating a seamless flow throughout the day.

As the celebrations continue, the barn transforms into a lively party space where guests can dance late into the evening while enjoying exclusive use of the estate. The venue’s flexibility allows couples to create anything from elegant black-tie celebrations to relaxed, contemporary wedding weekends.

For weddings of over 31 guests, a dedicated wedding planner is included, ensuring every detail is expertly coordinated and allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

Accommodation

Sleeping up to 22 guests, Scarlet Hall offers the opportunity to transform your wedding day into a memorable countryside escape shared with your closest family and friends.

Beautifully appointed bedrooms and welcoming communal spaces provide a luxurious base for your celebrations, while the estate’s exceptional facilities ensure there is plenty to enjoy before and after the wedding itself.

Guests can relax in the indoor heated swimming pool, unwind in the sauna or gather in the cinema and games room for a more leisurely pace. The estate also features a pool table, table tennis, boules, croquet lawn and space for traditional lawn games, creating countless opportunities for friendly competition and shared experiences throughout your stay.

Whether you’re hosting a welcome dinner the night before, enjoying a post-wedding brunch, or simply spending quality time together, Scarlet Hall is perfectly suited to extended celebrations.

Food & Drink

Food and drink play a central role in every wedding at Scarlet Hall, with the flexibility to create a dining experience that reflects your personal style.

From elegant wedding breakfasts and seasonal tasting menus to relaxed sharing feasts and informal outdoor dining, couples can work with trusted catering partners to create a menu tailored to their celebration. The estate’s wedding barn provides an impressive setting for formal dining, while the outdoor spaces lend themselves beautifully to drinks receptions and al fresco entertaining.

One of Scarlet Hall’s most distinctive features is its outdoor kitchen, which offers wonderful opportunities for welcome suppers, post-wedding gatherings, and relaxed family-style dining throughout the entire wedding weekend.

Sustainability

Scarlet Hall demonstrates a thoughtful approach to preserving and enhancing its historic surroundings.

By carefully maintaining and repurposing an existing country estate, the venue embraces sustainable principles while preserving its architectural heritage for future generations. The extensive grounds encourage guests to connect with nature, slow down and celebrate within a setting that values both beauty and longevity.

The emphasis on multi-day celebrations also encourages a more relaxed and meaningful approach to weddings, allowing guests to spend quality time together while making the most of the estate’s exceptional facilities.

Getting There

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, Scarlet Hall is easily accessible for guests travelling from across the UK.

Located near Chester in Cheshire, the venue is well connected by road and rail, with Chester railway station offering direct services to London, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are both within easy reach, making travel straightforward for guests arriving from further afield.

Ample on-site parking is available, allowing guests to settle into the estate and enjoy the celebrations without needing to travel elsewhere throughout the weekend.

Once you arrive, however, the outside world feels wonderfully far away.

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What a wonderful place this is, only bettered by how lovely the owners are! Our family and I had an amazing few days here, creating memories that we will cherish.

 

Married November 2025

B&H

We cannot begin to thank you enough for allowing us to have our wedding at your stunning home. We have had the best weekend of our lives, and we will be forever grateful. Your home has become our favourite place in the worl,d and we feel so privileged to have had our wedding here this weekend. Thank you so much.

 

Married July 2025

S & H

It’s hard to even know where to begin. Our wedding weekend was pure magic from start to finish, and that magic most certainly came from Scarlet Hall. What a special place. The attention to detail from viewings to actually being here is (and has been) unbelievable, and we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding dreams come true. We already can’t wait to be back.

 

Married October 2025

A&D

Wow! Amazing! Beautiful! This is the most perfect venue for a wedding, all the little touches around the house add to the beauty of the place. We have truly loved our week here, wish I could stay forever. Even in the rain, it is still incredible. We take away amazing memories of a beautiful wedding week. Thank you

 

Married September 2024

S & H

An amazing stay. The owners have excelled in providing the most incredible venue for any special event. A beautiful home, surroundings, just everything you could possibly want. Every one of our group agreed it was the most enjoyable wedding weekend ever, thank you so much!

 

Married October 2024

R & C

Wow! We cannot even begin to express how incredible this weekend has been. Scarlet Hall is simply sensational! We are devastated to be leaving and already planning our return. We couldn´t have wished for a more perfect setting to get married, and to have all of our friends and family here together has been so special. The owners are the most wonderful people. Thank you so much for allowing us to live in a magical fairytale for the weekend.

 

Married March 2024

S & H
FAQs
What time can the property be accessed?

To allow for set-up, access to the wedding barn is from noon on the day of arrival, and access to the main house is from 4.30pm. We ask that all suppliers have collected their equipment and vacated the property by 10am on the day you're leaving.

Do we have to use your preferred suppliers?

We ask that couples utilise our highly recommended local caterers and bar providers. Permission is required for caterers and bar providers not on our list, and an additional fee of £1500 + VAT will apply for the use of the catering kitchen equipment.

Are tables and chairs included in the Barn for the wedding breakfast?

The venue doesn't provide tables and chairs for your wedding celebrations; you must source these separately using our recommended suppliers list.

Can I have a marquee or any canvas structure?

Permission must be gained before you can put any structure anywhere on the grounds because of potential damage that can be caused at certain times of the year. If you have permission to have a marquee, a fee of £1,500 will be required.

Is it possible to host additional events at the property over our stay?

You are welcome to host pre- or post-wedding celebrations with prior permission, and depending on the number of guests, extra costs may apply. We politely request that all guests remain within the dedicated wedding barn and outdoor spaces and should not enter the property or the swimming pool, which we request is locked during the celebrations. Celebrations on Sunday need to finish by 6pm.

What is the cut-off time for the bar and music?

Music must be turned down by 11pm and ended by 11:30pm with carriages at midnight on weekends. During the week, music should be turned down by 10pm and ended by 10:30pm, with carriages at 11pm.

Do you allow confetti?

Yes, we allow bio-degradable confetti to be thrown outside only.

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