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Tie the knot in and around Lincolnshire

HEMSWELL COURT

01427 668 508 | www.hemswellcourt.com

Nestled in Lincoln, Hemswell Court is a private Georgian-styled venue that offers landscaped gardens, shaded woodland areas and beautiful walkways. Beneath the beautiful willow tree hangs a handcrafted swing, where many memorable photographs have been taken. There are also tables and chairs around the gardens for guests to use while enjoying the outdoor spaces.

Inside, various elegant function rooms have been tastefully furnished and decorated. The Private Drawing Room can host 95 people for ceremonies and 32 for receptions. The room features a large open fire place, which can be lit during the colder months, and has two solid oak tables and antique furniture.

For larger weddings, couples can exchange vows in the Primrose Room with 200 loved ones and continue the celebrations in the evenings with 120 people. The light and airy room overlooks the landscaped gardens with high ceilings, traditional bookcases, wooden floors and a fire place. For those wanting outdoor ceremonies, The Band Stand is set amid beautifully landscaped gardens. Here, couples can have an unlimited amount of guests.

Ideal for reception drinks, the Grand Entrance Hall can fit 40 people. Continue the celebrations in The Ballroom, which can host 150 people for evening celebrations and features a large spacious bar, dancefloor and seating area.

Psst! After dancing the night away, guests can rest in the AA five-starrated 25 en suite bedrooms.

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THE DOWER HOUSE HOTEL

01526 352 588 | www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk

Situated in Lincolnshire, The Dower House Hotel is an elegant Edwardian hotel that provides the ideal setting for weddings.

The property creates many photographic backdrops thanks to its beautiful features, including red-brick walls, stunning windows and mockTudor timbers.

Exchange vows outside under the majestic weeping willow at the romantic Folly with 120 people, or in the Oak Room with 80 guests under the starlit-ceiling. If couples are saying “I do” in winter, the Garden Room is perfect as it boasts a large open fire, and it can host 30 loved ones.

For more intimate weddings, the Private Dining Room is full of Edwardian charm and can accommodate 12 people. The staff can transform The Oak Room and The Garden Room to continue the celebrations in the evening. Or why not opt for the Seasons with 80 guests for receptions and evening celebrations?

Alternatively, the Orchard Suite features beautiful high ceilings and chandeliers for 120 people for wedding breakfasts and 180 revellers for evening celebrations.

The enthusiastic and friendly staff are always willing to go that extra mile to make events memorable, and the experienced wedding planner will be on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Couples who book the Elegance or Indulgence packages will receive a complimentary tasting session to help couples select a menu for their wedding breakfast, and an overnight stay in the honeymoon suite on the special day. The Indulgence package offers two bedrooms the night before the wedding to allow couples to get ready without rushing.

THE ASHBOURNE HOTEL

01469 541 010 | www.oakridgehotels.co.uk

A small boutique hotel with 36 bedrooms, The Ashbourne Hotel North Killingholme in North Lincolnshire, is set in a picturesque and quiet village opposite a beautiful church. The venue boasts an amazing secret garden for drinks and canapés, as well as providing a picture-perfect backdrop for big-day snaps.

Inside, the barn-style Oakroom features oak beams, beautiful décor and holds up to 100 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. The venue also offers an outside area for al fresco nuptials.

When saying “I do” here, couples can enjoy peace of mind with the help of a wedding coordinator, and there are various packages with an exceptional range of menu/drinks options - there’s also a bespoke wedding option!

What’s more, the venue offers a food tasting session for the couple before the big day, and complimentary use of the bridal suite on the wedding night.

THE LINCOLN HOTEL

01522 520 348 | www.thelincolnhotel.com

In the historic part of Lincoln Bailgate, The Lincoln Hotel boasts perfect views of Lincoln Cathedral – the only venue to have such a sight in the area! The hotel has a large outside area perfect for the arrival drinks and canapés post-ceremony.

Whether couples are looking for a big white wedding or an intimate affair, inside the hotel offers elegant reception rooms. The Tennyson suite, the perfect room for large or intimate ceremonies and is decorated to suit any colour scheme and can hold up to 100 loved ones. Post-vows, the Cathedral Suite – for up to 150 – is a beautiful, bright reception room with stunning views.

When choosing this big-day venue, couples will have an on-hand wedding planner, free tasting session, and all packages include accommodation on their speical day.

WOODHALL SPA MANOR

01526 352 267 | www.woodhallspamanor.com

Woodhall Spa Manor is a multi-award-winning, luxury self-catering wedding venue in the heart of the beautiful village of Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. The site is set amidst several acres of mature grounds, with well-manicured lawns and large areas of ancient woodland adjoining the Bracken Golf Course.

The exclusive-use venue has four lovely function rooms, eight individually styled bedrooms/suites and two fully fitted kitchens.

For vows, couples can tie the knot in the Queens Room for up to 100 loved ones. It’s a beautiful room with large sash windows overlooking the east lawn. It features a grand inglenook fire place, crystal chandeliers and a richly varnished original hardwood floor.

Meanwhile, the Britannia Room (60) is a delightful, red-carpeted room with large sash windows overlooking the front lawn and fountain.

If you’re looking for an al fresco vibe, the Sunken Garden – for up to 200 – is an outdoor, woodland-canopied setting in the grounds with a white Victorian-style gazebo and a fountain-feature pond.

After the “I dos” the Queens Room and Britannia Room host 80 and 50 attendees respectively.

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THE PETWOOD HOTEL

01526 352 411 | www.petwood.co.uk

Set in 30 acres of grounds and award-winning landscaped gardens, The Petwood Hotel is set in the charming village of Woodhall Spa on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The hotel is only half an hour away from the historic city of Lincoln, deep in the heart of Bomber County.

From the home of an Edwardian Baroness to the former Officers’ Mess of 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, the hotel has been a home from home for everyone who has walked through its doors.

The private-use Woodland Suite is ideal for larger ceremonies and receptions of up to 150 guests, while couples can have smaller gatherings in the historic Squadron Bar (16), Petwood Suite (60 for receptions) or Garden Room overlooking the gardens (for up to 30). The stunning temple gardens are licensed for outdoor weddings of up 150 loved ones and are complemented by the Woodland Suite with exclusive access to its own terrace in the gardens.

When tying the knot here, couples benefit from a free wedding folder and diary, as well as help from the wedding planner. There’s also the choice of bespoke packages, as well as a pre-wedding menu tasting sessions.

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SAWCLIFFE MANOR

+34 633436592 | www.sawcliffemanor.com

Sawcliffe Manor is a historic country house and farm located on the site of a Medieval village and offers a gateway to a 400 acre nature reserve in north Lincolnshire. Jam-packed full of history and quirkiness, Sawcliffe Manor and its three charming cottages sleeps up to 50 guests. One of its most distinctive features is a giant yurt, one of the biggest in the UK, that houses unforgettable special occasions, from intimate weddings and hen parties to bohemian dinners and disco nights.

Blessings can take place in a 17th-century Dovecot chapel for a candlelit atmospheric setting or the giant yurt for more of a playful and rustic vibe. Weddings can be celebrated in the yurt or The Old Dairy, the latter is an authentic banqueting space that can seat up to 100 people in a magnificent Medieval setting with oak beams overhead and an open wall to connect to the nature outside. There’s the option for a canvas wall with windows to be attached when wet weather prevails.

Weddings at Sawcliffe are a joy for couples to organise as they have the freedom to pick and choose what they like without the restrictions of a more traditional venue. Importantly, soon-to-be-weds can have all their nearest and dearest staying with them too. The wedding team works with a loyal network of trusted and highly talented local suppliers to cater to all the needs for wedding parties from caterers and florists to boutiques and accessory designers and prop hire. Sawcliffe is a sustainable business in every sense of the word meaning that the power of the local community is one that it supports and upholds.

Get in touch with the manager of the manor, Emily Elwes, on WhatsApp to schedule a call to discuss all things wedding!

Psst! In the run up to the wedding day, there is a natural spa on the farm for a spot of pre-wedding pampering!