Country Hotel/Home · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Cockliffe Country House
Exclusive-use 17th-century country house hotel at Burntstump, north of Nottingham
Cockliffe Country House is a Grade II listed 17th-century house at Burntstump Country Park, north of Nottingham between the A60 and A614. It has been refurbished and extended into a small country house hotel, with high ceilings, cosy corners and landscaped gardens.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
Cockliffe works on an exclusive-use basis, so the house, gardens and bedrooms are yours for the wedding. That privacy suits couples who want their guests to relax without strangers around. The scale is intimate, with one main suite carrying the ceremony, meal and party, which keeps the day flowing without moving everyone between buildings. You can also bring in an outside caterer if there is a particular cuisine you want on the menu.
Ceremonies
Ceremonies take place in the Elliott Suite, which is licensed for between 20 and 80 guests. Registrars from the county council can be booked for the house, and the room is then turned around for the rest of the day.
Receptions and food
The Elliott Suite seats up to 80 for the wedding breakfast and holds around 150 for the evening reception. Catering is in-house, although outside caterers are allowed, and the house holds an alcohol licence. Drinks can spill out into the gardens, where a converted horsebox bar called Box and Bubbles adds a relaxed touch. Marquees and confetti are permitted in the grounds.
Staying
There are 11 bedrooms, including a four-poster wedding suite, sleeping 27 guests in total. That is enough for close family and the wedding party to stay on site.
Getting there and the area
The house sits on Burntstump Hill, between Arnold and Ravenshead, with the A60 and A614 close by. Nottingham city centre is about 20 minutes away by car, and Mansfield is a similar distance north. Nottingham is the nearest mainline station, and the M1 can be reached at junction 27. Sherwood Forest and Newstead Abbey are both nearby for guests staying the weekend, and there is parking on site.
Good to know
- Exclusive use of the house and gardens
- 11 bedrooms sleeping 27
- Outside caterers permitted
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can we invite?
The Elliott Suite is licensed for ceremonies of 20 to 80 guests, seats up to 80 for the meal and holds around 150 in the evening.
Can we use our own caterer?
Yes. Catering is offered in-house, but outside caterers are also permitted.
Is there accommodation on site?
Yes. There are 11 bedrooms, including a four-poster wedding suite, sleeping 27 in total.
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