Surrey is a magical, historic place with surprises waiting around every corner. It is filled with ancient forests and historic towns. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty resides on the doorstep of the metropolitan hub that is London and partly encompasses the more modern Greater London area. The Surrey catchment area has the ideal location for any wedding, from elegant and traditional, to rustic and intimate. No matter your wedding vision, there’s at least one guest you might not want to leave at home – Surrey and the surrounding areas boast 14 pet-friendly wedding venues! No matter in which you say ‘I do’, your day will be memorable.
1. The Talbot Ripley
The Talbot Ripley is a very unique and stunning pet-friendly wedding venue. This four-star coaching inn offers up a converted barn as a place to tie the knot! The farm animals and hay bales are long gone – as is their scent – and in their place are sparkling chandeliers. The exposed beams in the ceiling remain and add a natural and rustic touch to your ceremony and reception space. They’re also perfect for hanging your décor. Fairy lights, flower garlands, lanterns, miles of tulle – your wedding vision is easy to accommodate here, and the unusual structure actually enhances your personal touches.
Your guests will love the idea of staying at this enchanting place overnight, so be sure to tell them in advance of the 43 charming and comfortable bedrooms that await them.
The venue also boasts a sunlit paved terrace and ample space for your loving dog to embrace the zoomies from all the excitement!
2. Highfield Park
Suppose you’re looking for a stately building that makes a lasting first impression. Highfield Park is an elegant home turned pet-friendly wedding venue. A tree-lined driveway will take you to the Queen Anne- and Georgian-era structure that sits on 35 acres of beautiful parkland on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire. The grounds include a wonderful stone gazebo, different from many others as it is rectangular. Four tall white pillars will frame your ceremony while climbing ivy will drape down to greet you. It’s an enchanting place for an outdoor wedding, and your guests will enjoy the immaculate lawns and surrounding blossoming trees.
There are ample opportunities for incredible wedding photos, and this is an ideal location for aerial snaps of your day due to the vast grounds, beautiful gardens and grand building.
3. Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club
Seekers of a tranquil retreat will love Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club. Rebuilt in the 18th century as a country retreat, it offers all the charm of the old world and the luxury you’d expect of a four-star hotel. Over 100 acres of landscaped parkland surround the stately home and provide several fantastic photo opportunities, as well as space for your dog to run and hundreds of tall leafy trees to sniff! In fact, the estate has an extensive collection of rare trees, salvaged from all over the world and brought here by the Byron family.
The manor itself has been tastefully restored to its former glory while making room for all of the modern amenities we couldn’t forego. The result is magnificent and highlights stunning original features, like the open fireplaces or the airy glass atrium that floods with natural light.
4. Hedsor House
Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire is less than a half hour’s drive through the beautiful countryside from Surrey. Winner of WeddingDates Top Rated Exclusive-Use Wedding Venue and WeddingDates Top Rated Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire, we’re sure you’ll agree this pet-friendly wedding venue has piqued your interest.
Historic parkland surrounds this Georgian country house and makes for quite the enchanting atmosphere. Adjacent to the building is a formal garden boasting pristinely shaped hedges in various gorgeous green shades and paths leading to an ornamental pond.
Inside, Vogue’s Dream Wedding Venue has Europe’s largest wedding prep suite. Size isn’t all this venue has to brag about, either. That luxurious suite will make getting ready for your big day less of a chore and more of a pampering session. Your ceremony will take place beneath the Italianate domed Centre Hall, and your magical reception is ideal for the Ballroom beneath a trio of twinkling chandeliers.
5. The Milestone Hotel and Residences
Couples will be captivated by the five-star hotel, The Milestone Hotel and Residences, a stone’s throw from Surrey in London. The hotel sits directly across from Kensington Palace and Gardens, the view of which instantly creates a regal air.
This pet-friendly wedding venue is best suited to small, intimate weddings of two to 30 people. Your guest list may be curated, but your wedding day can still be lavish. Inside, you’ll be met with old England’s charm and traditional warm hospitality. The walls are lined with beautiful wood panelling and adorned with impressive artwork and gold-framed mirrors.
The conservatory spaces are unique and chic but no less luxurious than the more traditionally decorated spaces.
A special mention must be made of the food served up in this Victorian hotel. The staff includes an expert team of chefs who strive for perfection in presentation and a taste that leaves
6. The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
The award-winning The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel is just a half-hour from central Surrey. The most illustrious borough in London is full of elegant architectural buildings that were once the summer homes of the nation’s nobility. The Chesterfield remains a jewel amongst them. The wedding suites each boast a personality of their own but are equally divine. This pet-friendly venue is rich and luxurious, from gorgeous wood panelling and historical artwork to high ceilings, lovely soft lighting, and soft-to-the-touch fabrics.
Not to rest on their laurels, the dedicated staff of The Chesterfield have years of experience in creating wedding days you’ll want to remember. Everything can be tailored to your exact specifications. Most importantly, this can all be achieved without stress. From your first enquiry to the moment you leave as a married couple, the wedding coordinators will assist and guide you through the planning process.
7. Grim’s Dyke Hotel
Not far from Surrey, Middlesex has an exquisite pet-friendly venue on offer. Grim’s Dyke Hotel has the appearance of a charming cottage in an enchanted forest, all while being large enough to accommodate up to 120 of your nearest and dearest.
This 19th-century country house is now a four-star hotel nestled into 40 acres of stunning landscaped gardens and woodland. The property is a serene oasis with an air of seclusion and secrecy.
Inside, some original features make for excellent photo backdrops, such as the floor-to-ceiling fireplace in one of the ceremony rooms. It’s a warm neutral colour, and the carvings are intricate and interesting. The reception suites have high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that beautifully juxtapose the modern and inviting dancefloor.
The talented chef offers an exceptional dining experience here too. Every dish is lovingly made with locally sourced ingredients, often attained from the kitchen garden.
8. St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Less than 40 minutes from the heart of Surrey is St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, a five-star magnificence in London. Sir John Betjeman once called this Victorian masterpiece a Gothic treasure that was “too beautiful and too romantic to survive” in a world of tower blocks and concrete. Yet the cathedral-like structure, first built in 1835, still stands and appears just as glorious as it was initially attended. It is affectionately known as London’s most romantic building, and we think you’ll agree.
The interiors feature Gothic Revival metalwork, gold-leaf ceilings and hand-stencilled wall designs. The Grand Staircase allows you to make an entrance as dramatic and captivating as Rose on that fateful night in Titanic.
The pet-friendly hotel isn’t one wedding venue either; it’s five. Whatever your wedding dream looks like, it can be a reality in this divine establishment.
9. Cowdray House
Cowdray House is a stunning former country home that awaits your big romantic day. The estate is tucked into the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park and boasts some truly breathtaking views.
The building is jaw-droppingly beautiful and exudes a welcome so warm you’ll think it’s reaching out to embrace you. It’s steeped in the charm and character of times gone by but sports some incredible modern amenities. You’ll want to extend your wedding day over the entire weekend to take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool. Not to mention the bedrooms are the embodiment of grandeur and luxury. Spend your wedding night in a suite featuring an ornate open fireplace, shimmering chandelier, canopied bed and elegant décor, and you won’t want to leave.
For something a bit novel, try a game of croquet with your post-ceremony reception – just try and ensure your pooch doesn’t run away with the ball!
10. The Montague on the Gardens
The Montague on the Gardens is a Georgian townhouse and four-star hotel in Bloomsbury, less than 40 minutes from central Surrey. The pet-friendly venue and its staff excel in providing traditional British service to 10 to 200 guests. There’s no wedding too small or too big that the team would treat with less dedication than any wedding that’s come before. They’ve built a reputation for creating fantastic weddings, and we know this passionate lot continues to do so.
This hotel has some very unique features that can enhance some of the more unusual wedding themes, including a beach bar and a ski-lodge lounge. For beautiful views, you and your guests can move out onto the spacious wooden deck or any of the sunlit terraces and gaze upon the beautiful private gardens of the Bedford Estate.
11. Cowdray Walled Garden
Suppose your dream wedding has a Romeo and Juliet theme. Star-crossed lovers in a story of romance that has stood the test of time – it’s the perfect theme for embracing the next chapter in your love story. The Walled Garden of Cowdray brings a touch of Italy to the South Downs National Park. The building can accommodate up to 100 of your beloved family and friends in a characterful and rustic space of exposed aged brick flooded with sunlight. The walled garden feels secluded from the rest of the world, like a secret that only you and your guests share. The paths are lined with wildflowers and colourful shrubbery, culminating in a fantastic patio area. There’s also a gazebo beneath which you can say ‘I do’, that features a raised well behind it. Don’t forget to make a wish!
12. Kings Chapel
In the quaint town of Old Amersham stands the four-star Kings Chapel. The 18th-century chapel is stunning and a really romantic place to tie the knot. Say ‘I do’ under the second largest unsupported dome in the United Kingdom – only beaten by St Paul’s Cathedral – and you feel the romance wash over you. Take an elevated position on the Romeo and Juliet balcony, and each of your guests will get a perfect view of the moment your union becomes official.
This pet-friendly wedding venue is particularly well known for its delectable and varied catering options. Up to 130 of your nearest and dearest will love the taste of a traditional roast or every bite of a five-course feast. For something more relaxed, go for a barbeque or even a lavish hog roast!
13. Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Three-quarters of an hour from the middle of Surrey is Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, WeddingDates Top Rated Wedding Venue in East Sussex. This is the ideal place for a fairy tale wedding. Why? It’s nestled into Ashdown Forest, the setting for the storybook legend Winnie the Pooh and all his friends! The 186 acres of parkland are enchanting, and a sweeping drive through the land will bring you to the mansion house, a honey-coloured stone building of incredible architecture and stained-glass windows.
The interiors boast stunning period rooms and a converted chapel that makes for a magical reception suite. Whatever image you have of high vaulted ceilings, these are higher and make way for fantastic arched windows that allow a rainbow of light to filter over the festivities. There’s even a traditional organ that is impressive in both sound and stature.
For something a little more informal but just as romantic, head to the Summer House, a lakeside venue enhanced by serene nature and melodious birdsong.
14. Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
Surrey soon-to-be-newlyweds won’t mind the 50-minute drive to Oxfordshire to get hitched at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel. This pet-friendly wedding venue at the foot of the Chiltern Hills is surrounded on all sides by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The mid-Victorian coaching inn is striking and characterful in appearance. It gleams bright white with dark wooden exposed beams across the façade. A red slate roof completes the picture of a country cottage – that just so happens to be large enough to accommodate up to 110 guests, including your beloved family pet!
Summer weddings are delightful here as guests can take advantage of the modern sunlit terrace that has been lovingly designed to blend with the era of the building’s origins. Your pup is sure to love it, too, and if you’re worried about your furry friend being skittish amongst the excitement, the garden is contained and features beautiful leafy trees and luscious shrubs behind which to hide. They make for fabulous photo backdrops too!
