PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE, CT21 4LR 01303 234 111 | www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/weddings An enchanting setting draped in history, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is Kent’s largest wildlife reserve, set within 600 acres of magnificent private parkland and home to 900 endangered animals. With picture-perfect panoramic views of the English Channel and Romney Marsh, the reserve’s centrepiece, the Grade II* listed Port Lympne Mansion, surrounded by 14 acres of landscaped gardens, is regarded as one of England’s finest country houses and has entertained royalty, aristocracy, prominent politicians and playwrights for over a century. Celebrate in style The pergola is tucked away within the ancient whispering walled garden and is a whimsically romantic setting to exchange vows, surrounded by 110 of your friends and family. The second outdoor option is the exclusive-use Moroccan Courtyard. Located in the mansion itself, featuring marble columns, antique brass lanterns, water fountains and dramatic, floral-adorned walls, it can accommodate 25 loved ones. For vows inside, the mansion boasts delightful mural-painted rooms by famous English artists such as Rex Whistler, Spencer Roberts and Martin Jordan. The Spencer Roberts room seats 50 for the ceremony and 30 for the wedding breakfast. The Long Room can be used for wedding ceremonies of up to 100 guests (wedding breakfasts of 50) and has wonderful views over the reserve. The venue’s strikingly glass Orangery and Terrace is available for exclusive use to dine and dance the night away. It has a built-in bar, dancefloor, cloakroom and luxury washrooms, with a capacity of 120 for a banquet, 90 with dinner dance-style seating, or 72 cabaret-style. For more intimate gatherings of up to 50 people, the elegant mansion drawing rooms and terraces are perfect. We love... When tying the knot here, you will benefit from a menu tasting included in the package, as well as a one-night stay in the bridal suite in the mansion on the wedding night. A private guided safari can be arranged for you and your guests, creating perfect wedding album moments. These tours offer a journey through the park’s vast Kentish savannah, seeing iconic animals such as giraffes, rhinos, wildebeests, and zebras against a breathtaking coastline backdrop. HAVENFIELD HALL, CT18 7EJ 01634 669 758 | www.havenfieldhall.com Havenfield Hall is hidden away from the public roads; as you pass through the front gates and approach the house via the front drive, its grand scale becomes apparent. The rear of the house opens onto the gardens, where guests have seating, so they can make use of the space provided. The exclusive-use venue is fully surrounded on all sides by acres of well-kept gardens, fields and woodlands. The interior has recently been fully refurbished to a high standard, and although modern touches have been added, the various rooms have been sympathetically decorated in a way that helps keep their character and charm. Celebrate in style When tying the knot here, ceremonies take place in the Old School House. Featuring a high, well-lit ceiling with exposed timber beams, large windows and French doors, the school house can be arranged and dressed to suit your style, comfortably seating 80 people. Alternatively, the Cart Shed and Outdoor Courtyard can be used for vows with up to 100 loved ones. A traditional, oak-framed, two-bay cart shed with a slate-tiled roof, this open-faced shed is situated on a paved courtyard, providing a lovely outdoor option. The oak-framed bandstand, situated in the heart of the exquisitely landscaped gardens, also allows an al fresco option for up to 120 friends and family to enjoy an openair ceremony. Post-vows, the welcome drinks can be served in the courtyard or lawned area, making use of the gardens and grounds. We love... The three buildings and surrounding spaces all accommodate the evening reception, with the Old School House, Cart Shed and Bar surrounding a central courtyard, great for live bands, DJs, or evening entertainment. As you walk past the house, you will find the external games room, which has a full-sized snooker and billiards table. The bedrooms all have their own unique décor, each with a double bed, en suite, or private bath or shower room. When booking this venue, you will receive a free night’s stay, which can be taken on the wedding night or the night before and a 50 per cent reduced price on its honeymoon properties located in France. 30
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