Grand Villa Heights

Grand Villa Heights is a hotel and wedding venue at Ravenscar, on the North Yorkshire coast between Scarborough and Whitby. It stands in about 90 acres and has a wedding suite with wide views.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Grand Villa Heights is a strong fit for couples who want a whole weekend in one place. Wedding guests can stay in the hotel or in the lodges, the chefs cook on site, and the large grounds give you room to spread out. The setting is quiet and open, which suits couples who want space away from the crowds. A wedding on this stretch of coast also lets guests turn the weekend into a short break, with the cliffs, the moors and the fishing towns of Whitby and Scarborough all nearby.

Ceremonies

The wedding suite has panoramic views and is the main space for the ceremony and celebration. The venue states that it can host up to 100 guests during the day and 150 in the evening.

Receptions and food

The hotel's own chefs cook with local produce, and the bar serves cocktails, lagers, cask ales and a wine menu. Food menus are published on the venue's website, so you can see what is on offer before you enquire. Tell the team early about any dietary needs so the menu can be planned around your guests.

Staying

The hotel has 54 bedrooms and two lodges, with plans to grow to 64 bedrooms. That is a large number of rooms for a wedding party, and it means many of your guests can sleep under the same roof as the celebration. The lodges give a little more privacy for family groups or for the two of you.

Getting there and the area

Ravenscar sits high on the coast, a short drive from both Scarborough and Whitby. Both towns have railway links, though a car is the easiest way to arrive. Check the current wedding contact details with the venue before you travel, as two phone numbers appear on its website.

Good to know

• The stated capacity is 100 guests by day and 150 in the evening.
• The grounds cover about 90 acres.
• Enquire with the venue to confirm the current wedding contact details.