HENDALL MANOR BARNS 01825 732 561 | www.hendall.co.uk Hendall Manor Barns is discreetly positioned in the heart of the East Sussex countryside with far-reaching views of the Sussex Downs. Within the grounds there’s a picturesque pond complete with its own walkway, an orchard, fields, private lawns, and gardens. The main house has a striking arched loggia and a stone gazebo within the garden; an idyllic backdrop for photos. The venue consists of three interconnecting buildings surrounding a large central courtyard with a lawn and raised terrace. These historical and beautiful structures sit below Hendall Manor and its adjacent 17thcentury sandstone barns where you’ll find accommodation for up to eight guests along with a newly converted wedding suite. Ceremonies for up to 150 guests are held in the Stone Barn. An impressive building, it’s almost 100ft in length and is arranged on two distinct levels. The upper half provides a large reception area in addition to the entrance and access to the raised south-facing terrace and lawn. The lower level has in-filled mullion windows and doorways set into its lovely rough sandstone walls, a tall, vaulted roof and oak flooring. All weddings have exclusive use of the buildings, terrace, and lawn for the duration of the day. The venue offers complete privacy and the opportunity to create your own special day, and you’re encouraged to make imaginative use of the spaces available. There have been an extraordinary variety of reception layouts, flowers, and themes here. So, whether you’re looking for a relaxed yet sophisticated barbecue, vintage-style tea party or formal seated wedding breakfast, the spaces can be easily adapted and decorated to bring your vision to life. HORSTED PLACE 01825 750 581 | www.horstedplace.co.uk/weddings Horsted Place Hotel is located two miles south of Uckfield and is as well a connected destination as you could wish for when loved ones are travelling from all over to be with you. Steeped in history, with a stunning Victorian Gothic backdrop, it offers an idyllic setting throughout the seasons. Step beyond the redbrick facade and you enter a world of giltframed paintings and roaring fires. Converted into a hotel in the 1980s it still bears the hallmarks of its auspicious past, yet has one foot firmly in the future. It’s available for the exclusive use of your wedding party, which means you get your own fully-staffed country house and garden for the day, including the bedrooms. Built in 1850 for Francis Barchard, Horsted Place is one of the finest examples of Gothic revivalist architecture you’ll find in Britain today, thanks to its architect Samuel Daukes, a keen follower of the movement. In structure it remains little changed to this day. Indeed, if Mr Barchard were able to see it now, he’d surely be able to instantly recognise his beautiful home. Take your pick from three areas licensed for ceremonies: the intimate Library, the larger, newly refurbished Garden Room with French doors leading out onto the formal gardens and the Victorian-style summerhouse, in front of which the “I dos” can take place outside on the lawn. The team love to offer you flexibility to create the wedding of your dreams and appreciate that a large celebration isn’t for everyone. Therefore, they’re careful to cater for guest numbers from 80 to 120. For a private, more intimate wedding, the gorgeous, wood-panelled library is the perfect place. Or on a glorious summer’s day, why not consider the croquet lawn for al fresco celebrations? www.sophieduckworthphotography.com 20
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