South West and South East England are the most visited areas of the nation. They are filled with metropolitan life, natural beauty, charm and history. Every county has an abundance of spectacular places to get hitched, many of which are coastal and have an added element of magic. If you or some of your guests are wheelchair users or are similarly less able-bodied in any way, these 17 gorgeous, fully accessible wedding venues should be top of your to-view list. Each is beautiful in its own way and staffed by accommodating team members, ready to make your day marvellous.
1. Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester
Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester, is a fully accessible wedding venue in the stunning Cotswolds. The hotel is boutique in style, with four shining stars to boast. There are six delightful wedding spaces to host your ceremony, drinks reception and evening celebration. You’ll be spoilt for elegant choices!
The venue can hold between six and 400 people, so there’s no need to leave any loved ones off your guest list. For a grand celebration, choose Corn Hall. Built in 1862, it is jam-packed with beautiful period features and architectural wonder.
For a touch of wow, utilise the Assembly Room, which has a rooftop garden, ideal for a celebratory drinks reception. No matter which spaces you opt for, your day will be joyous, and your photos will be beautiful.
2. Swindon Marriott Hotel
Pipers Way in Swindon is a historic and charming town; it’s almost picturesque to a fault. On the outskirts, you will find Swindon Marriott Hotel, a four-star hotel of majestic size and style. The fully accessible wedding venue can accommodate up to 220 of your beloved guests, and with 156 bedrooms up for grabs, there’s no reason you couldn’t make your wedding day a wonderful wedding weekend.
The hotel includes a tranquil and rejuvenating spa, perfect to avail of after a day and night of high-energy festivities. The wedding suites are flooded with natural light during the day and are transformed by fairy lights at night. Outdoors, you will find a sunlit terrace, equally as beautiful beneath the moonlight. The Uffington Suite, in particular, has a dance floor that is ever so inviting. In fact, we think we can hear it now…
3. Foxhills Club & Resort
Nestled into a 400-acre Surrey estate is Foxhills Club & Resort. This fully accessible wedding venue has everything you could need to create a memorable day. The country house is stunning to behold, with ivy climbing the honey-coloured stone, gables and chimneys rising to the sky, warm, charming street lamps illuminating the property by night, and a tree-lined drive to take you there.
There are numerous wedding suites to choose from, any combination of which to create the perfect wedding day for you and your love. Each room is elegant and classic, yet easily transformed into whatever you wish.
For a stunning outdoor ceremony, opt for the gazebo. It is traditional in style and gleams bright white. It is made of arches, from which it is simple to hang blooming flower garlands. Say ‘I do’ here, surrounded by friends, family, landscaped grounds and enchanting woodland, and you’ll have a moment to cherish forever.
4. New Place Hotel
Down in the South East is a fully accessible wedding venue that will make your jaw drop, no matter how often you’ve seen it during the planning stages. New Place Hotel is a four-star manor house of “breathtaking beauty and historic grandeur”, according to staff, and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we named it WeddingDates Top Rated Wedding Venue in South East England and WeddingDates Top Rated Wedding Venue in Hampshire.
At the end of a sweeping drive through the countryside, you and your guests will meet a set of ornate wrought-iron gates that never fail to impress. (Note: you must take a wedding day photo in front of them with the manor in the background; trust us.)
Through the gateway stands a masterpiece of brickwork – the stately home combines Tudor and Elizabethan architecture with subtle modern touches and amenities, all of which make for a spectacular wedding day.
Inside, the wedding suites are elegant and lovely. The ceremony rooms feature rich wood panelling along the walls, with gold-framed portraits and landscapes. The reception rooms are large, with romantic lighting and the capacity to be transformed into your heart’s desire.
5. Highfield Park
A tree-lined driveway through the countryside of Hook will take you to Highfield Park, an elegant stately home in the style of Queen Anne and Georgian eras. This noble home is surrounded by 35 acres of parkland on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire. Imagine exchanging vows in a majestic building of red brick and pillared entrances, surrounded by rolling green fields and an enchanting woodland filled with all manner of wildlife. Bliss!
The venue’s interiors are classic, with intricate crown moulding adorning the ceiling and beautiful chandeliers dangling from above. The reception suites are large and feature coloured LED lighting, capable of taking you from an elegant dinner to a spectacular bash in no time at all.
Suppose you wish for an outdoor ceremony. Choose the stone gazebo covered in climbing ivy and framed by apple blossom trees for a touch of natural magic.
6. Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel
For something a little different – or a lot different – visit Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel. It’s a converted barn! The Tithe barn is modern, we swear. Long gone are the farmyard animals and hay. A blanket of twinkling fairy lights has since replaced them. That said, the exposed wooden beams remain, supporting the ceiling they line. They are rustic and charming. They also allow you to easily decorate the space as you wish. Imagine drapes of tulle or silk hanging from the vaulted ceiling while flower garlands adorn the supporting stakes. This is a space of almost ethereal beauty.
The surrounding landscaped gardens are picture-perfect too. Creating a wedding album worth cherishing will be easy here, beneath the pink cherry blossom trees. An opportune breeze may even make the petals fall like festive confetti. Now wouldn’t that be a sight!
7. Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club
In Surrey is an 18th-century country retreat turned fully accessible wedding venue. Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club is a characterful gem with four sparkling stars. The building is of honey-coloured brick with a light-filled conservatory and landscaped courtyard leading into the beautiful gardens. Beyond, there is a picturesque wildflower meadow.
Inside, chandeliers hang from the ceilings and cast a romantic glow upon the festivities. Open fireplaces offer a warm welcome. The rest is up to you and your imagination! The suites are intentionally simple to allow your personality as a couple to shine through your décor.
With 42 guestrooms available, you and your guests can make a weekend of wedding celebrations. Some of your friends and family will delight at the chance to play the challenging 18-hole golf course. Others will love a walk through the curated orchard, a collection of rare trees gathered from all over the world and brought to grow here by the Byron family, the historic owners of the house.
8. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Southampton
Standing by the charming village of Chilworth is the city-chic Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Southampton. This fully accessible wedding venue is tucked into the local woodlands. Inside, you will encounter a lodge-style retreat with a contemporary twist. Wood-panelled walls offer a warm and inviting air and couple nicely with the large open fireplaces, while the inset lighting gives a romantic glow over all the wedding proceedings. Ornate candelabras can stand tall on the dinner tables while fairy lights strung overhead twinkle over your first dance.
The outdoors is just as enticing. The gardens spill into the surrounding forest and boast wildflowers and luscious greenery.
The staff can take the sting out of stressful wedding planning and even share their little black book of excellent wedding suppliers with you!
9. Kings Chapel
When you think of charming English towns of times gone by, the quintessential Old Amersham is the closest reality to that vision. The town boasts an 18th-century chapel that has been converted into an entire wedding day venue.
Kings Chapel has a lot to brag about, including the second largest unsupported done in the United Kingdom – only that of St Paul’s Cathedral can outdo its size. It also has an exceptionally beautiful and romantic walled garden on the property. It features year-round blooms, so your ceremony and photos will be spectacular no matter the season.
For your reception, the venue can accommodate up to 130 of your most beloved for a sumptuous banquet-style feast. The culinary offerings here are endless, each as mouthwatering as the last. Whether you choose a traditional roast or desire a relaxed barbeque, you and your guests are in for a delectable treat.
10. Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
Suppose you seek an elegant hotel for a wedding of 120 guests. Danesfield House Hotel and Spa has the wow factor for just such an occasion. The four-star hotel is fully accessible and ideal for intimate gatherings and lavish parties.
It is a magnificent Tudor-style mansion with all the regal touches you can imagine from such an era. The roof even has turrets! The building appears like a gleaming white mirage from a distance, but we assure you its grandeur is genuine. It boasts outstanding views of the River Thames and the Chiltern Hills, a known Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Inside, the rooms feature many crystal chandeliers, ornate crown moulding, gold-framed mirrors, floor-to-ceiling windows framed by luxurious drapes, and portraits of historical figures. It is a place fit for a royal wedding.
Outside, the sunlit terrace overlooks the formal gardens and hedge maze. At the right time of year, the area is full of vibrant purple flowers – the hue of royalty, don’t you know!
11. Farleigh Golf Club
A mile-long drive through Warlingham in Surrey will take you to Farleigh Golf Club, a contemporary but classic wedding venue that is fully flexible to your needs and wedding day desires. Each wedding hosted here is unique because the space allows the staff to transform function rooms into whatever you wish, often exceeding your wildest dreams.
Outside, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the 350 landscaped acres of Surrey countryside. On a crystal-clear day, you and your guests may even be able to spot London’s iconic Shard building and Canary Wharf. If the skies aren’t treating you so well on the day you say ‘I do’, we’re sure you’ll still love the lavender-lined drive and paths. Forevermore the scent of the violet herb will trigger memories of this most joyous day.
For a novel touch, don’t forget to take the newlyweds’ private buggy tour of the grounds – it’s the best way to create your beautiful photo album in a time-efficient manner too.
12. The Talbot Ripley
The Talbot Ripley is a four-star coaching inn with a converted barn where you and your love can tie the knot. The barn’s farming days are long behind it, and now the rustic space can be whatever you want – you can opt for a festival theme or a quirky combination like haybales and chandeliers. The sky’s the limit here. Vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams of a lighter colour than is typical, paired with oodles of natural light, culminate in a romantic and rustic space.
Suppose you wish to exchange vows in the coaching inn; the wedding suites are classic and stunning. They feature groups of crystal chandeliers, wood panelling halfway up the walls, crown moulding and open red brick fireplaces, bringing a touch of that rustic feeling inside.
13. The View Hotel
The View Hotel in Eastbourne does precisely what it says – it provides incredible views. And anywhere from four to 150 guests can enjoy the sights. The waterside wedding venue has floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the seafront. The modern hotel is in stark contrast to the natural wonder of the area, yet it does not take from such An Area of Natural Beauty – if anything, they complement each other.
The wedding suites are contemporary in style and neutral in hue. Colourful LED lighting is just one of the ways the dedicated staff can transform these spaces into the ceremony and reception rooms of your childhood dreams and soon-to-be-newlywed desires. No matter the season or weather, the backdrop to your wedding day is sure to be spectacular.
14. Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel resides on the Solent Coast and aims to blend modern design with thoughtful service – and we believe they achieve this with every wedding they host. This fully accessible wedding venue offers bespoke packages, allowing you to have your dream wedding day within your budget, whatever it may be.
The Mary Rose Suite is the most significant function room and can entertain up to 250 of your nearest and dearest beneath twinkling chandeliers and soft inset lighting. The suites are romantic, and that’s before the passionate wedding team has decorated the space to your tastes.
The sunlit patio offers the ideal place for post-ceremony cocktails, and al fresco dining is possible in the private outdoor gardens. Allow the birds to sing to you and feel the moment’s magic during dinner.
15. Bicester Hotel, Resort & Spa
Oxfordshire is where you’ll find the four-star Bicester Hotel, Resort & Spa. More than 100 acres of rolling countryside surround this incredible Cotswold-stone building. A tree-lined drive will take you to the honey-hued building, setting the scene for the enchanting day ahead.
For something a little different, the rooftop terrace is a magical place to say ‘I do’. It’s also ideal for a celebratory drinks reception and some stunning wedding snaps. For your reception, you can combine it with the Orangery, which has a balcony overlooking the courtyard garden. The adjacent bar also has a balcony, so your guests can enjoy the beautiful views whenever they wish throughout the day and night without ever having to leave the celebrations.
Make a weekend of it, and you can settle your jitters or rejuvenate after the festivities in the health club. It features a gym, pool and spa offering various treatments. You’ll never want to leave!
16. Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
Watlington is the proud home of Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, a fully accessible four-star hotel straight from the pages of storybooks. We cannot help but think of the woodland cottage that Sleeping Beauty grew up in when we look at it – yet it is much, much larger! Her home was cramped with four, but this hotel can accommodate up to 110 of your beloved guests.
The mid-Victorian coaching inn sits at the foot of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. It has its own unique style and personality but not so much as to be unable to embrace your wedding theme wonderfully. Combine this with impeccable service, and you’re all set to have a memorable wedding day.
We couldn’t leave without a word for the food – delicious. Everything is prepared and cooked onsite using the best quality local ingredients and presented to picture-perfect standards.
17. Silvermere Inn on the Lake
Cobham boasts a unique waterside wedding venue. Silvermere Inn on the Lake is a fully accessible and popular place to exchange vows. The stunning lake provides a beautiful backdrop, along with its own relaxing and romantic soundtrack of the water lapping the shore. Beyond are picturesque views of Surrey’s finest golf courses, of which we’re sure some of your overnight guests would love to avail.
Inside, the venue is incredible. It’s classically elegant and boasts dangling crystal chandeliers, fine draperies and fairy lights, imitating a blanket of stars indoors. The ceremony rooms are lined with large windows, allowing in oodles of natural light for the magical moment you say ‘I do’ with the gorgeous lake behind you. There’s even a white piano from which a talented pianist will play you down the aisle.
There are several places to take stunning wedding photos, but be sure to capture one beneath the weeping willow – it makes for a lovely moment of romance and privacy, captured forever.
