Nettlestead Place

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£5,700 - £6,800 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
1 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Nettlestead Place is a medieval manor listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 set in the heart of Kent. It has for centuries staged lavish celebrations and is now exclusively available for weddings and other celebrations. The 14th century gatehouse stands to the west of the manor at the start of the private drive and is an impressive entrance for the bridal party. St Mary's Church is the neighbouring church and just a 5 minute walk to Nettlestead Place. Nettlestead Place offers an exclusive unique English country setting with award winning gardens, striking medieval manor, a location that is genuinely a perfect wedding venue. The manor is steeped in history and is still a family home but it can be exclusively used for weddings. It is a true gem of a venue! The 13th century Undercroft is a truly unique location for wedding ceremonies and is characterised by 3 medieval pillars. An historic and striking setting for such an important occasion. The Undercroft can seat up to 120 guests. The stunning Rose Garden is the setting for outdoor ceremonies, with a wooden Gazebo sitting at the base of a large lime tree. The aromas and the beauty of the rose garden make this a truly romantic setting. After the wedding ceremony guests can enjoy champagne and canapes on the broad terraces overlooking the manors sunken pond. The celebrations can continue as guests can wander through the idyllic gardens, famous throughout Europe, across manicured lawns, paths and water features, surveying the beautiful Kent countryside on their way to the wedding marquee.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sharon Page
If you are looking for a wedding venue that is truly private and magical then look no further than Nettlestead Place it is a hidden gem. We stage only 30 weddings throughout spring, summer and early autumn so you are guaranteed a private exclusive wedding venue for your wedding celebration. Our sole in house Caterers work exclusively with us at Nettlestead Place so you don't have to decide between many catering companies.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Nettlestead Place

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
1
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
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Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
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Pricing for Nettlestead Place

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£5,700 - £6,800
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What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
The venue and wedding marquee are included in the fee of £6800.00 for Saturday weddings in the months from April to September in 2020, weddings on Fridays are reduced by £400.00 and reduced further still on Mondays to Thursdays to £5,700.00 including Vat.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£51 - £62
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Packages (price per head)
£51 - £63
Minimum number of guests: 70
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Reviews for Nettlestead Place
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Natasha and Gary Butler
Happy couple married in August
March 2017
It was perfect

Hi Sharon, Awrr it was such a magical day I cant stop looking at pictures I cant wait to see the professionals! I will send you some over! Awr how lovely of you thanks again for everything and making the day go so smoothly!

Tanya and Lewis Hopkins
Happy couple married in June
March 2017
Nettlestead Place is just amazing

Nettlestead Place is just amazing! We fell in love with it as soon as we saw the pictures of it then when we went to view it, we both just knew no where else would do. The house, the gardens, the setting is all just beautiful and Sharon the wedding co-ordinator was a god send and became a friend, she is so professional and kind. I can hand on heart say Nettlestead Place is my favourite place and would recommend it time and time again ! The food was gorgeous too. Our guests all said how wonderful every aspect of the day was and I truly believe Nettlestead is a special place for sure!

Darren and Philip
Happy couple married in October
March 2017
This was the place we wanted to get married at

Nettlestead Place was the first and last venue we visited, as soon as we walked into the Under Croft we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Sharon and her team did an outstanding job to make our wedding day the best.

Jenny & Clay Greeley
Happy couple married in July
March 2017
we knew we wanted to have our wedding reception he

As soon as we found Nettlestead Place and saw it for ourselves, we knew we wanted to have our wedding reception here! It is such a special and tranquil place with the most beautiful gardens, which our guests enjoyed exploring during the day. We loved the way it had both formal gardens, such as the rose garden, and more informal parts - we particularly loved all the wildflowers, which fitted in with our theme beautifully! Sharon was such a pleasure to work with and was a calm presence in the run-up to the wedding, helping us to shape our wedding to suit what we wanted, even down to the ceilidh in the evening! Annabel and Roy made us feel very much at home and provided us with a lovely breakfast in the morning. Kathleen and Vine Events produced delicious food which all of our guests commented on and looked after our guests so wonderfully on the day itself. We had such a special day: Nettlestead looked beautiful in the sunshine and we can't recommend Nettlestead Place enough. We didn't want to leave!

Lydia and Richard Mortley
Happy couple married in October
March 2017
we can not thank you enough

It is incredible and such an amazing feeling. I have attached some of the venue photos for you, the venue, food service etc... was incredible and we can not thank you enough. Lydia xx

Holly & Lawrence Carter
Happy couple married in August
March 2017
we had the best day we could’ve wished

Hi Sharon Thank you for everything on our day, we had the best day we could’ve wished for, even in that heat!

Natalie and Graham Alston
Happy couple married in December
March 2017
we felt relaxed knowing that we were in good hand

Wow. Where do we start, Nettlestead Place was the perfect venue for our wedding, we fell in love with the beautiful house and stunning grounds as soon as we arrived to look round. We chose to get married in The Undercroft, despite the availability of the lovely rose garden, as The Undercroft has such a unique feeling about it, slightly medieval but romantic and cosy at the same time. We had the fire lit for our ceremony which made it feel even cosier, despite having 100 guests, it felt like a small and intimate ceremony, as well as smelling absolutely gorgeous! The Marquee was by far the nicest of all marquees that we had seen, and has some great options for customisation. We opted to have a curtain between the main section and the dance floor, and then the star lit ceiling. All of our guests commented on how much space there was and how pretty the marquee looked when the dance floor was revealed. We cannot fault the venue caterers, they worked with us to meet any special requests and were flexible around menu choices and drinks packages. The food was superb and quite frankly excellent value for money! It rained during the afternoon, and the caterers swiftly moved our canapes and guests inside with no fuss! We hired the beautiful and spacious bridal suite for the morning and night of our wedding, and it really made the day run smoothly, enabling our wedding party to have a base to access anything they needed! Sharon and her team supported all of our ideas from day one, we didn't feel pressured into choosing any of the available options, and she had some great ideas to help us make our day even more special. We can't put into word how grateful we are to Nettlestead Place, Sharon and her team and The Vines catering team who worked hard to make our day amazing. Our family and friends loved our venue, loved the food and most importantly we felt relaxed knowing that we were in good hands, and that on the day everything would be taken care of. Simply a wonderful experience planning our day with such a great team. Lastly a huge thank you to Annabel and Roy for letting us use their beautiful home for our special day.

Edward and Rebecca Adams
Happy couple married in August
March 2017
the whole day still seemed to flow seamlessly

We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did on our wedding day. In spite of the changes in plans, the whole day still seemed to flow seamlessly and we are really grateful that you were there to adapt everything as necessary and for all you have done in arranging it all beforehand too. We had a truly magical day and one we are really proud and happy to be able to remember for all our lives. Thank you so much for everything.

Megan and Daniel Anderson
Happy couple married in July
March 2017
I enjoyed it more than I ever imagined

We are still smiling about what an amazing day we had, everything was just perfect and we had such a great time – I enjoyed it more than I ever imagined 😊 Thank you for everything, you were brilliant from start to finish and couldn’t have done anymore for us.

Amie and Ben Turner
Happy couple married in August
March 2017
If anyone was to ask me where to get married, I wo

We were so glad to find Nettlestead Place, it was our dream venue! We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Sharon and the team at The Vine were amazing, they made sure the day ran smoothly from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding was a very enjoyable experience too, Sharon and Kathleen (from the Vine) made sure that they always kept in contact with me and I felt at ease! Overall, the whole day was perfect we feel so lucky that we were able to get married there. If anyone was to ask me where to get married, I would have no doubt in saying Nettlestead! It was simply Beautiful.

Location & Contact Details for Nettlestead Place

Wedding Venue Address
Nr Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5HA, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Nettlestead Place?

The best wedding when everyone smiled from start to finish, everyone loved the gardens, the wedding marquee and manor house setting

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Stay calm and don't overthink your wedding day

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Personal homemade jars of jam and chutney as favors for the guests to take home.

Describe Nettlestead Place in 5 adjectives

Stunning, quintessentially english, romantic, tranquill

Where’s the best photo spot at Nettlestead Place?

On the small bridge in front of the sunken pond with the manor house as the backdrop

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Nettlestead Place?

Yes

What’s your favourite canapé?

Duck Sausage Rolls with Garlic Mayonnaise

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Waffles with syrup

What is Nettlestead Place most unique feature?

Stunning landscaped gardens.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Offering a high standard of service and my commitment to each couple to make their wedding day perfect for them their family and friends
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